Gay Twins Come Out To Each Other, Then To Mom.

After going home with another guy following an awkward experience in a parking lot, Ron Malott knew he was gay. He went home and he and his twin brother came out to each other. Then came the hard part: telling their mom that they're gay.

[TAB]

44 years ago I was 18 and came out to my parents at the breakfast table during Christmas Break from college. Mom looked at dad and said "I told you", life went on and they had my back 'til they both died. Just like any normal parent.

[malottdesign]

Hey everybody, it's Ron here. Thanks so much for the kind words, it was pretty hard to talk about my Mom without getting emotional but I thought my story might help Parents and kids that may be struggling. What I found fascinating about my brother and I was that he so clearly knew he was gay at 6 but I had just chalked up my feelings as admiration for other guys. Gay sex was taboo so I didn't even let my mind go there, I guess I just made up for it with lots of girls. Also, I'll be 55 this year and I know some people were trying to do the math with how I look. The only thing I got from my Dad was good genes but I've taken really good care of them, we only get one body to last a lifetime and I want to hold my Grand kids ;)

[jvfndal]

I know Ron. He and I have been friends since college and let me assure you he is the real deal. I have seldom met such a kind soul. XOXOXO

[mandacole]

When I came out as bi to my mom in HS she said "yeah so what do you want?" I just looked at her a little puzzled and she said "girl your silly, I don't care who you date. Now go away I'm busy" I died laughing not at all what I was expecting. Couldn't have been a better outcome.

[johnnyperez]

I'm only 17, but I see myself in the far future becoming a father. I hope to adopt & raise those children with my future husband. Your story was heartfelt, and I'm glad you shared it. Thank-you !

[patrickmax]

I have a twin brother and we came out to each other 43 years ago. It was liberating and profound. We were living at home and came out to our mom and dad weeks later. It did not go well and we were asked to leave. We decided to be strong yet kind in our approach to teach and nurture a relationship with her so she could be in our lives. She is now 83, our biggest ally and we have the best relationship in the world. It can and does get better!

[charlesdavis]

Dear Ron; Thank you for sharing your story. I'm gay, too, but I was a baby boomer, which means I'm now 75 and never told my parents. I carried gay shame for 60 years. Thank God, for your mom and thank God the world is beginning to see that we are human beings, not perverts or monsters. Blessings on your kids and on all you love.

[Keb]

Your mom was a treasure and I'm happy she was able to see her grandchildren. May you and your family be surrounded by love always.

[johnmelz]

Wonderful story, Ron! ... I'm 75 ... came out when I was 9 - and never had parental acceptance. Left home - and went out on my own at 15 ... life has been joyous, sad, happy and surprizing ... but NEVER dull, and I would not change a thing! I am happy that your life has been full and worth living. I pray for happiness and acceptance for all of the younger people "coming out" - and coming to terms with their sexuality in today's world! Thanks for your story!

[danielfox]

I’ve recently discovered this channel, I’m not gay myself but I am really learning a newfound respect for the trials and trauma that these brave men and women have lived through. I was pretty homophobic when I was a younger man but I’ve grown up a lot since then. I try to give everyone the same respect and hope they don’t prove me wrong. I’m struggling with my health and the prospect of my own mortality and I find it soothing to listen to stories of growth, no matter what the source. I wish people would just be nicer to each other. Life is hard enough.

[Craigy]

Beautiful guy, beautiful story... I think pretty much everyone who saw this (apart from the 2 homophobes who disliked this) wanted to give him a huge hug, when he started tearing up.

[leeboriack]

Thank you for sharing such a heart warming and lovely story. In 1986 in South Texas at age 26, I came out to my parents during the AIDS crisis. Not an easy conversation. So glad to see younger generations have better and more opportunities.

[craiglaforest]

There are so many people suffering because they are not sure of their sexual identity. This is one of the greatest videos I've seen. Thank you.

[ZachariahGreggs]

How wonderful that you got to spend those last two years with your mom, and show her that you were and are alright, what a precious memory.

[rikrichardhinkle]

Ron and Don, I just listened to your story. It almost brought tears to me too. I'm a lot older than you two. I just turned 65 and my husband turned 54. We've been together for 33 yrs. When I grew up, my nephew was born 4 months after me and we were basically raised like brothers. If he wasn't at my house, I was at his but, not that much. because his dad, my brother, was quite MEAN to him. So mom and dad had him most of the time. We slept, bathed and dressed to get her. As well as everything else. (If you get the drift!).Things went fine until we were just past puberty, we discovered girls. He later go married and I remained gay. Long story short, he divorced and became sad and lonely, afraid to come out. I did come out and couldn't be any happier with the fact my parents knew before they passed. I'm glad the two of you came out for your mom. It's a lot better for you all. Lots of love. Rik

[mia-yney]

when his mom said "i just wanna know that you're okay. i just wanna know that you're going to find true love and that you're gonna be with somebody because that's what you deserve, and i really regret that you probably won't be a dad because i think you'd be an awesome dad" i started crying.

[denisjustement]

Hello! This 'vlog', went straight to my heart, as my Mom passed away two months ago, and as in the case you very sensitively shared with us, she and I were very close. Unfortunately my Brother is, as much of my family on my mother's side, nurtured an homophobic attitude, and possibly by rivalry, went to go against the agreement my Mom and I shared, trying to destroy my reputation with other members of the family as well as with friends of ours. I do have to say, most often than not, he damaged his own reputation doing so. This, of course, does not change how ones suffer from being somehow 'bullied' by people one shares the same roots with. Thank you for your very moving short documentary. God Bless!

[mikesanders]

Soon as I quit crying I'm going to do a comment. I'm so glad you got to take care of your mom. I dedicated my life to taking care of both my parents after they nearly died in a car crash in 1965. Passed on a lot of possible relationships but never regretted it for a minute. They're both gone now so I'm looking.

[wendyhall]

😥😥😥😥 when he speaks about his mom. Nothing like a love between a mother and a son💔💔❤️❤️

[storyman]

Ron, that was the sweetest story. I am so glad that she got to see that you not could be a father but that she saw you parenting. I am 71, and coming out to my Southern Baptist parents was not even a passing thought. But somehow she understood what my relationship was to my partner (before marriage equality). She accepted us as a couple and knew that he was important to me. Never a word about being gay or sex. I think she really just accepted him as another one of her kids. In her late years with dementia she would forget my name but would ask "And how is that boy you live with?"