We Survivor's Story is a brutally honest memoir by Paul Burston. It tells the story of his journey from prejudice to Pride as an activist, journalist, and survivor in the LGBTQ+ community [^1^ Burston came out in the mid-1980s when being gay was still stigmatized, especially in his small Welsh town. He moved to London in search of a happier life, only to witness the devastating impact of AIDS on his newfound community. Despite his grief, Paul made a promise to himself to never stop fighting for his young friends whose lives were tragically cut short [^1^].
Throughout his life, Paul Burston has been an journalist novelist, making significant contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. As an activist, he stormed the House of Commons during the debate over the age of consent. As a journalist, he advocated for the rights of the community during a time of tabloid homophobia and legal