Now I'm sure we all like to think we live in a tolerant and accepting society, but is that really how things are? It's just a few weeks before Leicester celebrates it's gay, lesbian and bi-sexual community with the city's Pride festival, but it seems some people are still being attacked and abused just because of their sexuality. Listen to Adam, Jack and Corin's Story by clicking on the links below... WARNING: PLEASE BE AWARE THESE STORIES CONTAIN COARSE, HOMOPHOBIC LANGUAGE FROM THE OUTSET WHICH PEOPLE MAY FIND OFFENSIVE.Find out more about sexual representation in Leicester. Read Adam, Jack and Corin's stories. Adam's Story | | Adam suffered years of mental distress. |
Twenty-six-year-old Adam is a volunteer at the Leicester lesbian, gay and bi-sexual centre. He is looking forward to being a steward at this year's Pride festival. His story is one of survival. He has suffered years of mental distress.. living with depression hearing voices and hallucinating. He's now recovering and has moved on to live a full life. He wanted people to hear his story to show that things do get better and that people shouldn't give up or let go… "They have no idea of the torment that came before.. Because it's done, finished with and put aside. They can't see it and that's a compliment it shows just how far I have come in the last five years.. I have grown into myself." Jack's StoryNineteen-year-old Jack has been the victim of several homophobic attacks. He wants to raise awareness of the problem and ask people to look at their own prejudices. He is originally from Kenya but now lives in Leicester City centre. He volunteers at the LGBC and likes reading and watching soaps. "How would you like it if I called you names just for being straight? You wouldn't, would you? So when you go home to your beds tonight, please think about what I've said to you today." Corin's Story | | Corin is the Pride festival organiser |
Corin has got her hands busy at the moment organising this year's Leicester pride festival. She's also the volunteer co-ordinator at the Leicester lesbian, gay and bisexual centre. Her Telling Lives story is about how after the high of last year's celebration she was brought down to earth with a bump. "No-one should have to live in fear of attack. Not just for being who they are. Not because of race or religion, or of gender or age or of disability. And certainly not of who you choose to love." | 
