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"Coming Out" Tea

October 5, 2008

EROS ALLiance hosted their First Annual "Coming Out" Tea on in the Lit House to kick off Coming Out Week. Personal stories of coming out as members of the LGBTQA community were shared.

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EROS Vice President Jess Hobbs '09 shares her story of coming out to her brother.
EROS Vice President Jess Hobbs '09 shares her story of coming out to her brother.
Members of EROS ALLiance drink tea and eat delicious treats while sharing their coming out and ally stories.
Members of EROS ALLiance drink tea and eat delicious treats while sharing their coming out and ally stories.
Everyone reflects as they hear a variety of sad and comedic stories.
Everyone reflects as they hear a variety of sad and comedic stories.
Doug Carter '12 expresses happiness with everyones willingness to be open and honest about personal matters within the friendly environment.
Doug Carter '12 expresses happiness with everyones willingness to be open and honest about personal matters within the friendly environment.
Liz Leipold '11 shares a coming out story involving a friend.
Liz Leipold '11 shares a coming out story involving a friend.
Molly Mooney '12, Lillian Muir '11, and Erin Harrison '09 smile at their friends' personal narratives.
Molly Mooney '12, Lillian Muir '11, and Erin Harrison '09 smile at their friends' personal narratives.
Holly Kent-Payne '08 and Doug Carter '12 talk amongst themselves about the event.
Holly Kent-Payne '08 and Doug Carter '12 talk amongst themselves about the event.
EROS President Jory Peele '10 shares his coming out story with the group.
EROS President Jory Peele '10 shares his coming out story with the group.
Everyone listened and participated in the evening of promoting acceptance for the LGBTQA community.
Everyone listened and participated in the evening of promoting acceptance for the LGBTQA community.
Peele tells a funny story as everyone looks on.
Peele tells a funny story as everyone looks on.
Gretchen Hook '12 and Megan Gentry '12 tell the group why they are allies.
Gretchen Hook '12 and Megan Gentry '12 tell the group why they are allies.
Ally Kate Towson '08 tells her story of meeting her best friend, Jess Hobbs '08. Doug Carter '12 finds it entertaining.
Ally Kate Towson '08 tells her story of meeting her best friend, Jess Hobbs '08. Doug Carter '12 finds it entertaining.

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