This is a story about truth, identity, and finally being seen.
Come As You Are: Come As You Are: A Short Documentary by Jaime Messina
Come As You Are is a deeply personal project I created to highlight the real, raw stories of LGBTQ+ individuals—especially those who came out later in life—and what it means to reclaim who you are.
This first episode follows Myra, a brave and beautiful soul from the Club LILLES community, who was forced out of the closet and made the powerful decision to start showing up as her full, authentic self. Together, we explore not only her story, but a transformation that helped her feel more aligned on the outside with who she’s always been on the inside.
This isn’t about a haircut or a suit.
It’s about the courage to step forward and say, “This is me.”
I don’t know how many episodes there will be, or where this project will lead—but this one matters. Myra’s story deserves to be seen. And maybe, in seeing her, you’ll feel a little more seen too.
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Come as you are. Stay as long as you need.