MY COMING OUT STORY

Hi guys! so I decided to share my coming out story hoping that I can help anyone struggling with the same things I did. I apologize in advance its my first video and I was all over the place.

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[sevo_az]

It's not a choice, we are actually being ourselves, and there is absolutely nothing wrong in it. You don't choose to be one.

[Winstonio]

Every coming out video counts!! I'm sure someone in need will see this and appreciate it a lot

[ijay]

You fine that's all I'm sayin😂

[RichardBeattie]

I applaud you're coming out and sharing your story publicly. When I was in my early 30s I dated a Hispanic man for a while.I was living in Los angeles. He so struggled with the expectations of his family who were very Catholic which was one of a couple of factors that led to our eventual breaking up. He was an awesome man and Ioften wonder what might have been between us. So you've saved some young men's lives I have no doubt. I've been an activist and an advocate for many, many years and now I'm an elder. I admire your courage and your honesty.

[ELP]

You chose who you sleep with
BUT you don’t chose who you are attracted too.

[mrxanadu]

I'm pretty sure I could lay in his arms and look into his eyes forever.

[ronniecaron]

Every Coming Out Story Counts!
Tell Yours!
Different Stories relate to different people.

[frankwagner]

I'm 48 and older than you. I'm also gay and coming out is very hard. People knew I was gay, and it took me time to deal with it. My father is super religious, and never accepted it. Now days, we briefly talk about it. Regardless, thanks for sharing and having the courage to MOVE FORWARD xoxo!!!

[chrisl]

Aww I feel your pain. I tried to suppress my feelings for a long time too. And I just wanted to wake up one day and I wanted it too go away, but when you realize it’s never going to go away you have to accept it. And the sooner you accept it gets easier but everyone has their own journey to get there at their own pace!

[handiable]

It's really amazing how family members try to condition children about the horrors of being a homosexual. I had family, adults and even a coach I remember tried talking down to me and disgracing me as a young child. That's a very impressionable age to do this kind of harm to an innocent child. I'm much older now and I do what the hell I want to do and live the way I want to live. You always have to please yourself and entitle yourself to your own happiness. I love your story and support you Josue.

[livinginlux]

Thank you for sharing your story. Among other things, your story is a beautiful example of how love can inspire people to learn and grow. That's what real family values are, when people love their family members enough to accept and support them as they are.

That being said, it sounds like your father is still wrestling with the issue. I'm sure it's hurtful, but as you clearly know, it's also completely normal. Grief is a process. When we come out, our parents need time to grieve the straight kid they believed/wished/preferred that they had. Typically grieving involves denial, anger, bargaining, and depression before acceptance is reached. It's a bumpy ride. But by staying in the closet, what we are doing essentially is stalling our parents' grieving process in the denial stage, which isn't healthy for anyone. It is really good of you that you came out, shared the truth, and offered your family the opportunity to journey toward acceptance.

[mezmerizedlifejay]

OMG, you're beautiful bro. Love how you're trying to help people. Stay blessed, i subbed

[randysmith]

great story, but it really irritates he when people say "It is a choice" no it is not

[adilee]

Fathers are often the biggest problem😣 mine included

[jellyboy]

It really annoys me when people say it's a choice. While watching this I realized that what they mean is you either choose to be yourself or choose to pretend to be someone you're not.

[EG-yopm]

Haven’t seen you since Hs. But just wanted to say, I’m extremely proud and happy for you! Glad you are doing great!

[randyharrison]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I had a hard time coming out because I worried so much about what the impact would be on my family and friends. When I finally figured out that the only person I needed to worry about was me and the rest would fall into it did. You are amazingly handsome and genuine so I'm happy for you and wish you the best and brightest future!

[alem.]

I’m so proud of you! I love you. I’m sorry about the days you drove yourself insane trying to figure it out but I’m so proud of you for sticking through and being true to yourself. Ironically, even though we grew up together and I’m in your life I felt honored to find put new things about your story. I even felt closer to you and I admire that. I admire your empathy toward other people in a similar situation and the authenticity of being unapologetically yourself. Te quiero coco! -love Mona

[orlandosalas]

I’ve been having a hard time find Latino coming out videos. Glad i found yours!

[redhood]

It's so much harder to do when your parents are not accepting, especially for religious reasons. I'm so proud of you for being yourself, you will always have my respect bro. Hope all is well with you now