ArtsyArty

How I did it: Just by being me. I've gotten anonymous letters and e-mails thanking me for being me and being around. I'm a queer activist, a vegan, a furry... And people like having someone like them to look up to. By being completely out regarding all of myself, I break ground for others and I help their self-discovery safer than my own -- often inspiring them to inspire others! Read how I did it…

How I did it: I had been vegetarian for a year when I stumbled across PETA's website. Yes, I know a lot of vegans are opposed to them, but I don't care. They made me think. And what I thought was that it was hypocritical of me to be vegetarian for the animals and not do all I could. This I decided a week before Halloween '07. Since my birthday is on November 25th, I decided that I would start my year completely vegan.I couldn't wait until the 25th. By … Read how I did it…

How I did it: I came out to people in stages. I'm actually not out to my parents yet, but I'm out to everyone else. I started by choosing my name, making a facebook account for that name, and periodically adding my friends and explaining who I am and what my pronouns are. I then gradually began introducing myself as Artemis.When college came around this year, I just introduced myself as Artemis right off the bat and told everyone that I'm oh-so-queer. … Read how I did it…