LGBTQ students share their coming out stories

Six University of Portland students share what it was like to come out to their friends and family. Video by Hannah Sievert / The Beacon

Music is Snowfall by Scott Buckley

[shevrinhosman]

Anyone else watching random coming out stories in honor of Pride Month? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[devikab]

Me crying in the closet in a traditional Indian family...

[TheLittleVV]

For me, I came out when I was 10 years old to my bff and my friends and they were very supportive and some of my friends were also in LGBTQ+ community. THAT WAS EARLIER THAN EXPECTED FOR ME TO COME OUT TO THEM

[mostrovacci]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL It made me remember and cry a lot. As a gay man I can relate to the fears that come with being in the closet. My story, as many others was not pretty, but it had an interesting end where I am happy. Lots of love to all my brothers and sisters. Thanks for sharing your story. So brave, Big hugs, ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[lafragolacostruisce]

We need it with poc, Latinos & trans people 🏳️‍🌈

[amritchhetri]

Thank you for sharing your life it really inspired me.

[touche]

When I was twelve and became close friends with a girl, was when I learnt that I was definitely a bisexual person. Although, I do feel like I lean towards females more than males.

[kionacrooksstudentwhs]

Idk why but i enjoyed watching these kind of video but i don't judge. "They get to be their own personality let them be whoever they be it not about hate it is about respected of kindness that is in everyone's heart"

[aaronmeza]

I can relate I was outed at 15 by someone who was just trying to hurt me

[georgiaaa]

im so brain dead- I was watching this and in the intro one of them said their names Michell Gallagher and I was like- SHAMELESS??

[demOnKellerman]

So .... I'm lesbian and I'm yeah...and i just can't come out

[usaskjock]

Damn Nick you are adorable 😍
And you were SU president? Wow
I’m a recent medical school graduate from Canada I would’ve killed to meet someone like you in University

[chrismcpherson]

Omg i really dont give a shit furthermore this is so antiquated

[tylerdurden]

No such thing as coming out. Do you see straight people filming themselves announcing their sexuality?

[eijithorvald]

Living in the country where LGBT is still a taboo thing is not good, at least that's what I feel rn. :v