Darren Stehle

Darren Stehle

Montreal
You make a real difference in the world every time you stand up courageously and proudly for what you know is right, ethically supporting a common humanity of dignity and equity.
17
May
The Internalized Homophobia Of “Straight-Acting” Gay Men

The Internalized Homophobia Of “Straight-Acting” Gay Men

IDAHOTB Starts With Looking At Ourselves. If you’re an out and proud gay man — and whether or not you
5 min read
06
Apr
I Knew I Was Gay When I Was Five Years Old

I Knew I Was Gay When I Was Five Years Old

For as long as I can remember I’ve always known, but for the longest time it wasn’t a
4 min read
26
Mar
What Does “Living OUT the Best of Me” Feel Like?

What Does “Living OUT the Best of Me” Feel Like?

As a gay man, what would it mean to live out the best of you? For me it’s about
4 min read
08
Mar
The Problem of Freedom of Choice vs Discrimination

The Problem of Freedom of Choice vs Discrimination

Over the last few days I’ve been monitoring responses to one of my articles on Medium,  Not Having to
5 min read
06
Mar
The Freedom of Accepting Who You Are Right Now

The Freedom of Accepting Who You Are Right Now

“When you drop the struggle with shame and accept life as it is without judgment, you find great freedom on
1 min read
01
Mar
Shoving My Queer Agenda in Your Face — Take It!

Shoving My Queer Agenda in Your Face — Take It!

For as long as I can remember it’s always been a man and a woman. For as long as
3 min read
26
Feb
What Are We Striving For — As Individuals and as a Human Collective?

What Are We Striving For — As Individuals and as a Human Collective?

Some time ago I watched the third season of Netflix’s Chef’s Table. One of the featured chefs, Jeong
3 min read
22
Feb
To Be Happy and Fulfilled As Gay Men We Need To Break Out Of The Box

To Be Happy and Fulfilled As Gay Men We Need To Break Out Of The Box

When Did You Come Out? If you’re over 40 you might have come out at a time when you
3 min read
19
Feb
Kevin Spacey, #MeToo, And The Problem Of Gay Shame

Kevin Spacey, #MeToo, And The Problem Of Gay Shame

“As those closest to me know, in my life I have had relationships with both men and women. I have
5 min read
19
Feb
Today I Saw My Body in the Mirror and It’s Ageing

Today I Saw My Body in the Mirror and It’s Ageing

Actually, I wanted to write that my body has betrayed me. That sounds more dramatic and outside of my control.
3 min read