My Coming Out Story || Ed Braun || 

I love you. You are perfect to me and I am so proud of you. My love for you kids is unconditional. Thank you for sharing your story it will most definitely help others. I just wish I could take away the pain you was going through. All my love Mom.❤❤

I appreciate this video beyond words. I have several uncles that lived their whole lives in the closet and were never able to be their true self. It’s tragic and unfathomable. Sharing your experience is SO important. THANK YOU!!! ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us, Ed. I'm sure it will help someone. The messages I'm taking from it are to be you and be kind and accepting. Happy Pride month!

Ed, thank you for sharing something so personal with us. On one hand my heart hurt for you and what you went thru. On the other hand, telling your story is so uplifting. I am sure there will be people who see your video and get strength from you. I’m so glad that you are happy and you love yourself……I know we adore you.

My eldest daughter told me she was bi a couple of years ago. I said to her, if you find someone who loves you, cherishes you and empowers you then mum and dad are happy. I don’t care about their race or their gender as long as my girl is happy. You’re a beautiful sweet soul, never change lovely man ❤❤❤❤

Ed, ❤ I love getting to know you! You're a tremendous fellow. And you're giving out a very important message! This will definitely help more than just one person. You're perfect the way you are. And it's true that I subscribed for you and not the bags. ❤

This!! What a great message. You need to be you. It was hard to hear this. I feel so sad it was like this for you, but I am glad you have found yourself. My son came out when he was just out of highschool. I still remember it like it was yesterday. I was folding laundry and he came and sat by me and said, "I have something to tell you.". He seemed so serious, I was worried. He said, "I'm gay". And my response was...."And?" because I was SO worried he was going to tell me something awful or bad that had happened. He said, "Nothing, that is it". I'm like, "Oh thank goodness, I thought it was going to be something bad". I asked if he wanted to talk about it or anything...and he just smiled and said no....he then said, "Mom, I just knew it wouldn't make a difference to you." I was like, "How could it? I love you-just you. Whatever, however, you are. Unconditionally." We have talked about it off and on now and he lets me know how hard it is for others...and I am just sad. Ed, I am so glad you are you and you found your footing. 💕💕

Thank God for amazing grandmothers :-) thank you for sharing your story with us🌈

Your grandma sounds like she was amazing!

Beautiful that you shared your truth! You have a good heart. Thank you for being being true to yourself! I always say love is love. I support you and all Lgbtq people. I even wear rainbow braclets daily. My daughter and l bought the coach strap recommended by Yota. We have the Target shirts, scarfs. Rainbow flip flops, ect. Best wishes on your journey.❤❤

A mother’s love is indestructible no matter what. So sorry that you had to live the first 30 years in hiding. Things have definitely gotten better in the past 20 years but it depends on where you live, unfortunately. My uncle always used to say, “ who would choose to be an outcast, abused, hated and beaten up?” It infuriates me when people insist that it’s a choice. I’m so happy you got through it and came out on top. I don’t know you personally but you seem to be a warm, loving, and compassionate person and your family is lucky to have you. ❤

❤ So glad you can be you!!!❤

Well said Ed!! Live your life being your best true self! Congrats

I am glad you came to terms with things. Living in a smaller place has its own charms, but it also has its own challenges, including for younger gay people. I feel for your dad. It must have been so traumatic for him, realising the impact of a comment that he probably just repeated without thinking much about. Thank you for the video!

Thanks Ed for sharing…..So happy for you that you’re where you are in your life. Ed this will help someone!

Ed Thank you for sharing yourself with us. And your right it was a different time when you grew up and especially being in a small town. That is part of your story and the struggle you and others your family your friends went through. I’m happy that you can be you and I’ll pray that you only get positive vibes not negativity through this part of your journey. Blessings and Love 💕 TFS 🙏👛🛍️🚢

Ed, you are awesome! Thank you for sharing your story. You deserve to be happy and live your life authentically. I can understand why your friend reacted to you the way that she did. I had a friend come out to me, we were close for many years and I was so upset because I didn’t think we had any secrets, and I felt hurt that he couldn’t trust me. It just comes from a place of love because no one wants to see someone that they love hurting. You deserve to be happy and be loved.

I want to reach through the screen and give you the biggest hug 🤗 I’m so glad you are here and sharing your story with us. So excited for you to keep becoming more and more of your authentic self ❤ happy pride 🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Thank you for sharing ❤️ I’m so glad you had your siblings around you to keep you here, I’m so glad to hear how your relationship has grown with your dad, I’m so glad you are in a happy space being your authentic self ❤️ I have no doubt this story will help someone. Happy pride month 🌈

So glad you shared your story, it hurt my heart that it took you so long to come out. I have friends that did the same thing, and it was so hard to see them so unhappy and there wasn't anything I could do. Everyone should be able to be who they are and live their lives the way they want to. Yet in 2023 there are people who don't want certain communities to exist and want to take away rights and health care. It boils my blood!!😡🤬 I think you are a wonderful person and deserve to be happy, even though we don't know each other personally I love you. Keep it up Gurl!! Much love to you always!!❤❤❤❤❤

I feel so bad for you spending so many years being unhappy and being unable to be your true self. You’re right , kids will always remember a negative comment , so we should be careful with our words . I hope as your channel grows you will see how fabulous we all think you are , we came for the bags and stayed for you ! ❤

Thank you for sharing. I subscribed because of your honest story

Thank you for sharing ❤️ I'm sorry you had such a hard time but you are right, it does make you who you are💗 My oldest daughter told me she was pansexual in her teens (she's 24 now) and I was not surprised, I knew she preferred girls! This past year she told me she identifies as gender fluid and wanted to go by Dani. I read everything I could so I would understand better as to how to refer to her/they and asked how she wanted me to refer to her, she said she most of the time. The only mistake I made was still calling her Danielle until her younger sister questioned me about it and I said well all she needs to do is tell me (I thought she just wanted her friends to call her Dani) she said she did the other night. We had had a party and we had done a little partying and were acting silly and I didn't catch her saying she preferred Dani and brushed it off! I felt awful and we had a talk about it and I apologized and asked her to forgive me if I slip and say Danielle once in a while, she said it was fine! I thinks it's definitely a different time now and people are more open but there are so many that are not and judge people and call them horrible names, it makes me so mad! All we need to do is love people for who they are and from what I have seen in your videos you are very sweet person 💗

Thanks for sharing your story! I went through a lot of the same stuff myself living in the Deep South so can definitely relate to your story. I’m glad you are out and proud now and that you are happy!

Thank you for sharing your story. What a reminder of the power our words can be in someone else’s life.

You are so fantastic as a person and it comes across in your videos which is the only way that I know you but I have no doubt that what I see is the genuine person you are in life. You are brave and wonderful to share your story to try and help others and wish I didn't have to use the word "brave" to describe e just being who you are in this day and time but coming from a very small town in the south I get it!! Just keep being the wonderful amazing person God made you to be!!!

Ed thank you sooo much. My daughter is bi- sexual, I have no problem with that, nor does she. She came out in het twenties, I was the first one she told and it made sense. I raised my kids to be their authentic selves. Everyone should be. Your words about self acceptance and self love are universal. Thank you😘, you inspire

You're a sweetheart & we love you. ❤🌻

Thank you for sharing your story. I had a close male friend who came out to me in 10th grade. This was in the late 80s. I remember he was shocked that I still wanted to be friends. It broke my heart that he felt that way. I surely didn’t care, he was so funny, kind, and sweet. We lost touch but I think of him often and hope he’s doing well. Your grandmother sounds like an awesome lady! ❤ I am so glad you are happy now and so thankful your parents were supportive. P.S: My husband’s best friend came out to him in college. This same friend later became my co-worker and was the person who introduced me to my husband. I remember hearing about my husband and thinking “he’s a straight man with a gay best friend, he’s got to be a great guy”. I was right. Our friend was the best man in our wedding. ❤ P.S: Happy Pride Month!

Thank you for sharing your story Ed, I’m sure you will help many. Two simple words that are so powerful. “Be you” ❤ Happy Pride Month ❤️💜🩷💙💚💛🧡

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Just discovered your channel and this video and i feel i just made a new best friend. 💙💙💙

Thank you for sharing your story. ❤😊

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Much love, and thank you for sharing your story! ♥️💗💙💜💛💚

Thank you so much for sharing. ♥

Thank you for sharing. I think you are so much fun to watch on RU-vid and have learned so much about bags and life. Keep doing what you do and keep being you! #bekind #pride #love #acceptance #respect ♥💕

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Im so sorry you went thru this. Im also glad thst you made it thru ❤

Ed,so admire your story and courageous strength and if anyone teases you,I'll defeat you no matter what ❤😊!

I was very touched by your story. I think anyone who watches this young to old could learn something from your story. Thank you for sharing❤

Thank you for sharing your story. We all need to be who we are. There's no other way. We're born who we are. That's a good thing. We got the Coach rainbow purse strap that YotaStyle recommended; some of the proceeds go to LGBTQ+ charity. We also got Starbucks Pride reusable cups. Happy Pride Month. 🌈 (VERY off topic but I also want to say that I love your dog)

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I have a question. We have a family member and we are with the understanding he is gay. It's important to say he was teased a lot during Jr. High School. Anyway, recently, I began to think that maybe he isn't gay. He does have many gay friends and has hang out at gay bars, but according to his gay friends, they've never seen him with another guy or has ever had a boyfriend. So I asked him if he were gay and he said,, "he finds men attractive, but is not sexually attracted to them". What does this mean? I think he just tells people he's gay to avoid being questioned otherwise. It's easier for him not to have to explain. Also, I know for a fact he's never been with a woman, even though women do find him attractive. Is he BINARY or A-Sexual? Do you think he gravitates towards gays because they are more accepting of him, whereas, with straights due to the teasing? I see his relationship with straight people more on a superficial level. He doesn't get close to them.

TFS your story, I'm glad you're happy now. I was teary eyed because my best friend also took too long to come out .. He waited till his late twenties but when he finally told us , we were all happy for him. ❤🧡💛💚🩵💙💜💯👍🏼