"Inside Out: Growing up Gay" is a nonfiction short story memoir that follows a young girl who longs to move from the anxiety, terror and abuse of growing up gay with conservative, religious parents to finding peace, but she needs a personalized and excruciating map to show her the way.My work will shock you while simultaneously making you cry and laugh as it builds to hopeful completion that touches the soul. My work will attract many of your readers who share the same tormenting experiences growing up gay and will give hope to your readers who are considering coming out.