This is my Story

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new project, "This is My Story," a book dedicated to celebrating the diverse and vibrant voices of the LGBT+ community and their allies across Dumfries and Galloway.

This collection will be a tapestry of experiences, emotions, and expressions, capturing the essence of what it means to be part of this incredible community. This will be also marking the 10th anniversary of the Organisation on 27 Jan 2025, when the book will be launched.

What We're Looking For:

Personal Stories: Share your journey, challenges, triumphs, and moments of joy. Whether it's coming out, finding love, or overcoming adversity, your story matters.

Artwork: Express your identity and experiences through visual art.

Paintings, drawings, digital art, and photography are all welcome. Poems: Let your words flow and capture the beauty, pain, and resilience of your journey in verse.

Songs: Share the lyrics of songs that tell your story or the story of someone you love. Music has a unique way of touching hearts and souls.

Family and Friends: We also want to hear from the allies, families, and friends who have supported and stood by their loved ones. Your perspectives and experiences are invaluable.

Why Contribute?

By contributing to "This is My Story," you are helping to create a powerful anthology that will inspire, educate, and connect people from all walks of life. Your voice can provide comfort to someone who feels alone, offer hope to those struggling, and celebrate the beauty of diversity.

How to Submit:

Please send your submissions to: Gillian@lgbtplus.org.uk by 16 Dec 2024.

Include a brief bio and any relevant background information about your piece. We welcome contributions from all ages, backgrounds, and identities.

Join us in creating a book that will be a beacon of hope, love, and understanding. Together, we can make a difference, one story at a time. Please note, any submissions must be transferrable to a printed page, artwork and larger craft items can be submitted as a photograph. All submissions will be anonymous to the artist / Author unless you would like to add a preferred name, title or pseudonym to your work. Formats: PDF, MS Word, PNG, JPEG