Share Your Story

Your Voice. Your Experience. Your Michigan.

At Equality Michigan, we believe that stories have power. Your experiences are the core of our movement for equality and dignity for all LGBTQ+ Michiganders.

We want to hear from you. How have Michigan’s policies or cultural landscape affected your life? Whether you’ve faced barriers or found acceptance, experienced injustice or achieved triumph, your voice matters

What we're looking for:

We welcome stories from all members of the LGBTQ+ community, their families, and their allies. You can share about:

  • Navigating healthcare, education, employment, or housing as an LGBTQ+ person or parent of an LGBTQ+ child
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  • Experiences of acceptance, celebration, or resilience
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  • Moments that highlight the importance of inclusive policies and protections


If you are looking to report current harassment, abuse, or discrimination and would like to speak to an advocate about it, please use our Report an Incident form.

Why share your story?

How to Share

Use the form below to tell your story. You can remain anonymous if you prefer, and we will always reach out before sharing your story publicly.

Together, we can create a Michigan where everyone can be themselves freely and safely. Your voice will make a difference.

Past Stories

Syd

Meet Syd, a Kalamazoo student and singer who loves everything about music. His mom recalls “It was something very unfamiliar to me. Over time, we have been able to learn and grow together. Being Transgender is absolutely a real thing and I could not be more proud to be Syds mom.”

Chrissy

Meet Chrissy, she’s just human and does all the things everyone else does. She drives cars, picks up groceries, and falls in love just like everyone. “You actually just get one life, so you should be able to be yourself without hiding yourself. And we all deserve to have the same rights as everyone else.”