What a beautiful, moving experience you had with your family and which you have so generously shared with us. Thank you. As I listened to you speak, I realized what a wonderful human being you are. I am so glad that you and your family are able to share so much love with one another. My best to you and to your partner as well as to your entire family. The world needs more people like you.
Wow Christopher, what a beautiful comment, THANK YOU so much for your words. I am truly moved. TBH, occasionally there’s still that inner voice that’ll whisper “no one cares about you being happy”, but then I read this and it just makes me beam… THANkS again 😊!! Big ole 🤗’s and lotsa ❣️!!
Thank you Joey, I'm so glad you enjoyed this, it was definitely one of my life's defining moments for sure. I'm glad I'm on RU-vid as well, especially having the chance to engage with folks like you! Big ole 🤗's and ❣!!
The part with your older brother at the airport... Not gonna lie, I was in tears. I wish my siblings reacted that way with me. You're lucky for sure, but more importantly, you deserve it all. Thank you for opening up your life to us, you are definitely helping people more than you realize.
Hi Mark! Thank you so much for the awesome comment! I so appreciate it and am so glad you enjoyed the video. It's comments like this that remind me that this channel is worth it all. Big ole 🤗's and ❣!!
Wow, thanks for this comment.. Somerimes, a guy just needs to see the right words at the right time, and this is one of those times.. I humbly appreciate your kind words!! Big ole 🤗’s and ❣️!!
Thank you for your inspiring story and for speaking your truth and sharing it with all of us... I'm so emotional right now... I don't think that I'll ever be able to overcome fear and be brave and open like you are... At least not here where I live atm... Maybe someday, who knows... Anyway, thank you again, it was a very beautiful story and an amazing experience, and I'm so happy for you... I wish you all the best and take care of yourself and your partner... ❤
Hey Max! Thank you so much for your comment. I am SOOO glad you enjoyed it and am moved by your kind words. I know my experience wasn't as bad as others, but either way, I still hope one day you are able to overcome the fear, things get so much better when you can stand in your truth. BUT I also know that every situation is different, as are the outcomes so I'll never say "oh you should do it now". It's your life, so do things on your own terms and schedule, in the meantime, just focus on learning to be truly okay with yourself. Wishing you the best, giving big 🤗's and ❤!!!
I love this video. I'm so happy for you that your family accepts and loves you for who you are. I was also most afraid to tell my oldest brother. he spent time in prison for murder and always appeared homophobic. But he and my younger brother stayed by my side when they found out. they both remained my best friends all my life. I'm 56 now
Hi Tom, thanks for sharing your story. I think it’s amazing that your brothers not only accepted you, but are your best friends!! That just warms my heart 😊.. Big ole 🤗’s and ❣️!!
Hi Mikey! When I was in Jr. High and High school I had a group of four good friends (all str8). A few years after High school I came out but not to them. I was seeing someone and I became the one who was never hanging out with them anymore. That was really stressing me out so I decided I needed to remedy that. I contemplated telling each one individually. I thought about it some more and bam, I figured it out. This one guy in the group was a gossip (I nicknamed him the town crier). He was my go to. I went to his place, slammed a few beers, smoked countless cigs, and spilled the beans. He was cool with it. He did exactly what I thought he would do, he told all of our friends, his family, and their families. Things stayed the same with all. I know that was a cop out on my part but it worked for me.
Awesome story Brad.. I have to admit, I’ve also used the town crier approach several times, especially at work. One time it failed when the “crier” had a temporary case of “I’m not gonna cry this time” and I was like REALLY?!?! 🤷♂️…😂😂😂
@@IAmMikeyVera It's no fun when a plan falls apart... Knowing that you've used the same approach is funny... Just goes to show you that great minds think alike... 😂 ❤️
Hey Mikey... my story is a bit long.. Raised in PR, with my dad as I mentioned prior... he caught kissing my girlfriend behind the house as she was leaving to go home... he had a fit! Called her parents, etc I was relocated to NYC with mom, then she caught me in my room with a then gf, that was chaos as well... the entire block heard her... As you can imagine all my school friends knew, it was the talk of the town until I moved out at 17... (1977)
Hey Cookie, thank you so much for sharing your story!! I appreciate it so much because I know those were scarring incidents for sure, breaks my heart that you went through that. I think there’s a misconception that dads will be ok with lesbians and moms with gays, but we know that’s far from the truth, so I thank you for pointing out that specific nuance. Did either/both parent ever have an awakening? Big ole 🤗’s
