I echo these sentiments and while I know it is not that important, you would communicate even more effectively if you would stop using the word "like" so frequently - 27 times in a little over the first two minutes.
@@gemini3392 communicate more effectively to who? it's how I talk and how a lot of people like me talk.. i'm not particularly going for perfect king's english
I'm a black woman who appreciates black men who own their truth and not hide behind us because he's too scared to face his true self. I've had enough of these downlow black men using us to keep their insecurities hidden away.
thank you. & they are hiding behind women, because they don't know any better. & our community (black) can be very homophobic. It's tough. It's the whole point of me making this video.
What does being black have to with this guys comming out story. What is up with Americans and race. This bro is just telling us a unique story. Leave race out of it.
John Kimber another hateful bitter black gay man blaming women for everything. Get over urself. U all are causing us TRAUMA emotionally and health wise. She has a right to speak out.
Your coming out story is AWESOME as fuck! I loved it!!!! It’s one of the best I’ve either heard or read in recent years. As a Black, masculine, bisexual person, I can relate to many of the aspects of your story. Thank you for sharing it. You seem Ike a very intelligent and smart individual and I hope for you the very best life has to offer. Bravo, g, bravo!!! Continue to live your truth and live in your truth! 👍🏾👍🏾🏳️🌈
Loved your coming out story. Sorry to hear how low people are outing you. My mother outed me and told me she loved me and to live my life. But being gay 40+ years ago wasn't easy. I wish you well
All I can say is that you won me over as a subscriber ..... your story is so right on .... I'll be looking forward to your post and I will be checking out the videos that you have posted. Have a great weekend!!!!
Sorry you got outed like that. That was horrible. Glad things worked out for you. Living a double life isn't easy. Honesty is really the best way to go. I dated a senior in college when I was a freshman and we kept it secret and he always had a girlfriend and I accepted that because I loved him so much. I couldn't live like that today. This was over 40 yrs ago but it sounds like things haven't changed that much hearing your story. Best Wishes!
I was browsing through RU-vid and happen to run across your video I really enjoyed listening to your story you can help a lot of people that are going through what you have been through hang in there keep up the good work I am now a fan
Still one of my fav coming out video out here. I remember watching this like over a year ago. Thank you for sharing your story! It takes a lot of courage and I’m sure you’ve helped a lot of people :)
I really enjoyed yo coming out story. I'm will b following yo channel. U made a point so clear about these folk supposed to b yo friend. Stay strong fella. Appreciate yo content
Very nicely done Tradell! What you said about accepting yourself is so true. You gotta accept and love yourself first. That maybe the biggest part of the struggle.
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!! This is so very familiar to so many people. You are strong and regardless of how it happened (though very messed up) it happened and it's made you the strong, handsome man you are!❤
ENJOYED YOUR STORY OF YOUR COMING OUT JOURNEY. I AM SURE IT WAS HELPFUL TO MANY. HAPPY THAT LIFE'S SITUATION'S WORKED OUT FOR YOU. LOOK OUT WORLD YOU ARE THE TYPE OF PERSON WHO CAN MAKE THING'S AND SITUATION'S CHANGE FOR THE BETTER. PROUD OF YOU! MORE LOVE*
I'm listening to your story and you are a STRONG young man. I really enjoy listening to you. Now, you look at you know...Successful and doing your thing. God bless you my brother!
Thanks for sharing your fascinating story. Getting outside help was key and I am so happy that you took that step. You are a great example and your story will help many. Best wishes always.👍
Beautiful inspiring life story. Thank you for your honesty while sharing. I’ll definitely share your video with folks within my own life that struggle with their sexuality. Continue to be You! Much love and blessings to you❤️🦋❤️
Great coming out video. It is very much like my own experience, but that was 50 years ago. So sad that young people like you are still having to go through this shit. All good fortune
Hey Tradell, was walking in the city before Christmas and passed Joseph Banks men's store and saw your picture staring out at me. So handsome! Happy New Year.
Tradell, just found you and subbed. Thank you for this video. As a counselor, I can assure you that you are helping people and saving lives with your honesty and openness. You are awesome. Thanks, man...........Ray
Thank you for mentioning therapy! I have several black friends who refuse to go ‘cause they think that it’s only for crazy people, and that people who go are weak. They way I explain it is that I have a degree in kinesiology and my cousin has a degree in clinical psychology...so she comes to me for advice on health/fitness/food since I went to school for it for years...and I go to her for mental coping plans and other psychological advice since she went to school for that for years.
Coming out can be different for everyone. You had some negative experiences with friends but you were lucky and had a very good experience with your family. Enjoyed your story. You are right this will help other. Thank you for sharing.
Really great advice about sharing who you really are with somebody. My 15 year old has told me he is gay and I'm happy he knows who he is. But I was really surprised how many years he had been hiding this. Luckily, he had 1 friend that he talked to all those years, and I'm really glad he wasn't going through this on his own. Thanja fir sharing your great story. Xx
Hey good story I think u did a good job with it. Hey I been out for years I had to tell my family wasn't to bad. Luck to u more power to all the people who needs help defineing them self. James.
I think you’re an incredible, charismatic, brave, and beautiful person. Always stand in your truth and let ABSOLUTELY no one make you feel inferior about yourself.
Very transparent. I don't think some people will ever understand that you don't CHOOSE who you are attracted to or how you feel. But, at some point, you have to move on with life.
My friend and I was laying in bed watching your video and thought you were very strong and courageous what you said the fact that you stood up for yourself and you came out to your was very good and we know that you have a big weight lifted off your shoulders now. Thank you for sharing your story with us and be blessed
Waoh... Really loved listening to your story and I'm glad you've made peace with who you are. You are definitely right about having good friends. By the way you are fine in a very unassuming way. I'm glad I clicked on your video in my recommends
Thank you so much for sharing your story, i admire your bravery im 52 and never came out like you im masculine but i live in the hood of the Bronx where most dudes are highly insecure, and every second word is" no homo" i envy you im sure it wasn't easy ...but glad you've come through it well i might add, best wishes in your future
JUST got an opportunity here you're coming out story... Hadn't heard of youwe have something in common. I'm from Michigan State as well I now live in Buffalo Buffalo... Thank you so much for sharing and you will help a lot of people, My Man
I stumbled on this quite by accident, but I must admit your story was truly engaging and SO familiar to my own journey. The struggle to love one's self and be at peace with who you are is real! Finding the pathway through the jungle of judgment, rejection, and the fear from others is victory. Thank you for being so authentic and for showing others that it really does take "courage" to be happy... You've gained one more loyal subscriber!
Dude I came across this out of no where and I'm not even into guys but this has to be the best one I've ever seen because when the popular youtubers do it it's cringe and they drag it for way too long and they're horrible but I respect you for coming out
...and the way you are soo ROMANTIC. I'm happy for you that realised that there's "nothing is wrong with you". That's how you did yourself a favour. You became good to yourself. "WE ARE EVERYWHERE " Love from Kenya.
Well done, I applaud you. Not only did you tell people on here your Coming Out story, but you did it in your own words. You stayed true to you. You spoke the way Your age group speaks, the words/vocabulary. You hit the key points on, if you aren't supporting yourself yet, then guard that truth about YOU. Tell others when you have the means to somewhat support You. The bit about the fluidity of sexual relations, you touched on that well too. Again, I applaud you. (by the way, as you can see. I am a middle aged man. A middle aged white man. I belong to a Support Group in Columbus Ohio, and hearing black men speak there truth is rare. So hearing you speak so well and so freely, that was refreshing. I am impressed by you. We need more men like you, to speak their truth)
You know what? I love and appreciate you. Being honest with yourself is always the best policy. I have several gay male friends who are just telling people that they are gay and they are 40. I definitely know the struggle of being black and gay and coming out is no easy thing. I’m glad you decided to be happy.
Thank you for sharing your story with such grace, eloquence, openness, and honesty. You look like a model. It is definitely okay to be bisexual/biromantic with a preference for the same gender. I believe that is considered to be a #4 on the Kinsey scale of 0 to 6. Glad to see you have accepted yourself!
Okay, I’m subscriber № 508, so I’m looking forward to seeing where your channel goes! Thanks for sharing your coming out story with us! You’re such a handsome dude and you seem to down to earth as well. Just wanted to send you some ❤️ & Aloha from Hawai’i! 😘❤️😍🏳️🌈🤙🏽
Thank you so much for sharing your coming out story. Your story was very captivating and in so many ways I could really relate. Respectfully, you are the most beautiful and well articulated man ever. I’m so thankful that you survived your college experience and completed school. Thank you so much for finishing school and believing in yourself enough overcome the challenges that you had to face among your peers at school. My graduate school program was a much better experience than my undergraduate program due to a lot of the similar issues that I had to face in which you shared. You are most sincerely the kind of guy I wish to have in my circle. Again, thank you so much for sharing your amazing story.
Honestly, thank you for the assurance. It’s nice to hear someone besides my boyfriend validating that this shall past. I recently came out to my Africa parents and they are taking it really hard and personal that I have “decided” to be gay and though I did come to terms with the fact that I might be disowned by my parents before telling them, it is still hard dealing with it. But like you said talking to someone really helps and I appreciate you for sharing this.
Hey, I enjoyed your coming out story, at one point in your strory you said people( still in the closet) need to find some one to talk to. That's the thing, there aren't too many people out here you can trust to talk to.
there's someone. You find trustworthy people, by being trustworthy. If you find that you can't trust the people in your life, make some changes and start building new relationships. Spend more time with family members that make you feel good. You will find someone in your life, that accepts you and you can trust. Also seeking a therapist, as just someone to vent to helps.
I'm glad you pull things together and hope you very happy now. I can't stand when people out another person. I came out at 20 yrs old in college. I told my grandparents first than my mom. My mom said the usual I love you and always will be happy and be safe. When I told my dad he didn't talk to me for three weeks except for good morning but one day he came in and said just remember you're a man first and things have been very cool with my family.
You are very brave coming out... You're looking great there & you look happier & with lot weight off your shoulder after you came out.. I'm gay deaf man myself too, I'm also out as well.. I really enjoy your video.. Again keep up with all videos you been making.. I enjoy them... 😊
