COMING OUT STORY | BEING OUTED

A couple years ago, I found comfort in watching other's coming out stories. I began to gain confidence through these videos which eventually lead to me coming out of the closet. Never in a million years would I have ever imagined that I would be out of the closet, let alone posting a video like this for others to watch. Hopefully, like similar videos did for me, it can help others gain their confidence.
Feel free to shoot me a message on Instagram with any questions if you're going through a similar situation!

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[IanScott]

Thank you for your story. I am 76 and have been with my husband for 58 years! Never officially came out and fortunately was able to live a happy and normal life. I wish you all the best for your future happiness.

[alisarsour]

I confided in my mother about my sexuality. By the morning she outed me to everyone after she said I could trust her. Now she has rewritten history and made herself the victim. Plus after my mom outed me they took me to the cemetery to purchase a gravesite because I was going to die. Then the family called me some homophobic words. To this day she at times says some really hateful things. That's is why I dont associate with my family and moved far away. She does call time to time she wants me to take care of her because she has a illness. Hell no I won't help her out. I've given my family a second chance amd they destroyed that to. She has money and is giving it all to my sister and wrote me out of the will. So let my sister take care of her. I feel nothing for my family. Ive made my own money and I am independent .

[DavidGunton]

Well done Jacob. It takes guts to come out and you made it look easy. As an out gay senior, I am proud of you. I wish you a lifetime of happiness. 🏳️‍🌈 ♥️

[ryanblack]

Life is so much better out of the closet. I came out pretty young at 16 and it is the best thing I've ever done for myself! Now I'm in my 30s and wouldn't change a thing. Congrats man!

[Buyford]

Hey Jacob congrats, Bill here, i am 62 now and was married to my x wife for 30 yrs and came out at 50. I too was worried about what ppl thought but nobody really cares now a days. I like who i am and my life. I wish u all the best that life has to offer, you deserve it.

[Duluth]

I’m so pleased to see such mature, eloquent young gay guys being so beautifully honest. Jacob, you have helped so many come to terms with their own hidden feelings. Thank you

[briannaladouceur-b]

We haven’t talked in forever, but I remember us being best friends when we were younger. And all I want to say is you’re so strong and I’m so frikken proud of you Jacob. Keep being you❤️ miss you!

[nachopascual]

Two things: 1. If you find out someone's gay it is NOT OK to out them.
2. The fact that your friend spent an entire hour in therapy talking about you and not about his relationship is a great indicative of how much he cares about you!

[carlymartinez]

You're awkwardly cute and cool. I love that. ♡

[davidquickel]

Jacob, thank you for your story. I came out as bi to my parents when I was 31 years old. What I remember is dead silence. Several months later I wanted to talk to my Mother about it and she said that she doesn't want to talk. My close friends are not bothered about my orientation. Most of my colleagues at work knew. Several years later all of them have moved on to other jobs so my present colleagues don't know except for my supervisors. I came out to one of my current colleagues a few weeks ago and to her it was blip on the screen. No big deal. High school was not fun for me. Nobody knew my orientation. I suspect some of my classmates knew. I did not anticipate that my comment would be so lengthy. Thank you Jacob.

[djb]

I guarantee that in High School you weren’t the only one. Glad you are free from the shackles secrecy and fear place on people like us. Now you can live, love, laugh and be the man you were always meant to be.

[chriscoleman]

I am gay and proud my family already knew that I was gay. When I told my sister I cried she says that I love you I don't care what you are. I hope that you have a good life you are so sweet to tell everyone about you story ❤️

[troywilson]

I'm out to my mum, little brother, big sister, 2 cousins, my aunt, and a few friends who were all accepting. I was also outed so this video resonated with me. Despite the fact that I am out to the persons who matter to me, and I'm at my most comfortable state in my life, I never stopped watching these videos because I love to hear different coming out stories. Thank you for sharing your story Jacob. You're incredible and I am looking forward to what's to come ❤❤❤

[GeorgeGizmo]

Listening to your coming out story- when you shared that 22 people texted, you and your dad's friends started talking about you. I started to tear up. It brings me back to overcoming the "shame" I felt and the loneliness I experienced as I navigated my sexuality. I came out when I was 19 years old, and although people could guess that I was gay, I never came out and said it until I was 19. It was a bittersweet experience for me. My mother cried when I came out to her.

[gbdewbery]

When I came out 40 years ago I couldn't even dream that there would be a time where people could come out to the world the way you have. When I see and hear stories like yours it helps me see how much the world has changed since my time of coming out. Have the life that I could only dream about, be happy (your kind of happy, no-one elses) and thanks for making an old queen happy for a moment.

[allanholiday]

I'm so pleased you've come out. Your realizing that true friends don't care if your gay or not. I'm 62 and came out at 57. I grew up in a different time in rural Kansas. Coming out was the best thing I ever did. Only wish I could of come out at your age.

[Basil]

This video just appeared in my timeline. I'm glad that it did. As an elder gay who has been out for over 23 years, I am so happy that you are happy. We all come to that place in our own time, but when we get there, it is truly amazing. Keep shining your light and blazing a trail for those that will follow you!

[ownyourcrazy]

Everyone at my High School decided for me. They judged me and treated me accordingly. So I never got to become a social animal and hang out with friends because I didn't have any.

Nearly 30 years after graduating and I'm still haunted by the experience. I know only to well the mental health aspects you talk about.

Be grateful and appreciate that you are braver and stronger than you give yourself credit for.

[d.j.]

Hey Jacob! I love how you were able to be so insightful and sensitive in telling your story. You listened to your inner feelings and saved yourself a lifetime of self-loathing and depression. Be thankful you live at this point in history; the future is on your side ... and vice-versa.

[alanyue]

Thanks for sharing your story. I'm 58, and I remember just how difficult my own self-realization and coming out was...during a very different time in our world. Hearing you share your story is in itself a gift to others who come after you that "it's ok" and that there is an authentic life ahead. Aloha! Be Safe and Be Well! Alan