Category Archives: Gay Secrets

the Division

Posted on January 25, 2012 by thepersiancloset

In the world of gay men, there are two major schools of thought: You’re either an activist,  proud, open, and spend most of your weekends out and about in gay bars. Or you’re in the closet, and I mean DEEP … Continue reading →

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Dear Diary

Posted on January 10, 2012 by thepersiancloset

18…naïve…and confused. My first (to be) love had just opened himself up to me and my emotions were running wild. Emotions I was not “supposed” to have – an attraction to another man. What else could I do but question … Continue reading →

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Masks

Posted on July 31, 2011 by thepersiancloset

  There is a fairly old Turkish song I listen to from time to time entitled “Yalan” – or Lies. In the song, the singer keep repeating the words: “Yalan başkası yalan. Dünyada ölümden başkası yalan.” Lies, it’s all lies. … Continue reading →

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The Look

Posted on May 21, 2011 by thepersiancloset

  What’s in a look? A glance? A peep? Perhaps more than meets the eye… Regardless of whether you believe in nature versus nurture (or a bit of both), psychologists have determined that each individual falls on a scale between … Continue reading →

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Hush Hush!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by thepersiancloset

As a child, I always knew I was different. Unlike the other kids I didn’t really enjoy soccer, I wasn’t over competitive, I didn’t have that angry streak in me like most of the boys that were around me. As … Continue reading →

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