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Porn Star Turned Therapist

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Bar Wars – Quarter Stories 16

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The Ins and Outs of Dating

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Just Another Day in Chelsea

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First Love

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Peacocks – Quarter Stories 9

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Mark

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Marcus

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The Lavender Line – Quarter Stories 11

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Unlimited Possibilities

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The Barbarian and the Gay

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A Double-Edged Sword

1974—“I’m like you,” the hand-printed and hand-delivered note said. “My name is Jimmy. I live on this street. I am 12. Will you meet me...

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Summer Heat

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Same Sex Marriage, 1972

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Thankful for Chosen Family

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Trip to Toronto

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Me and Michael

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No Queens

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Hi!

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