Cammie Scott Cammie! You are the real MVP, 100 percent would not be even sharing any of this if it wasn’t for finding you! I related to your story so much 😍💜💜. Thank youuu - ps come back to Canada!! ☺️
To everyone who has shared their story and helped me get to where I am today. THANK YOU!! I’m also going to a Q and A about this video because I know there is a lot more to cover. Please share this video to help spread the message you’re not alone xooxox love you all xoxo 😘
it has definitely taken me a very long time to come to terms with my bisexuality. i just turned 29 and i still haven’t dated a woman. you really can’t help who you are attracted to and should never feel ashamed of your feelings! i agree with you! i’ve been kissing girls since my childhood but i had no idea i was into them 100% until my late 20s. i have so many questions. i wish i had more lgbtq friends but i don’t have any. however, just like you - i watch soooooooooo much youtube. i’m glad you’re in your 30s. more relatable! totally subbed
AudaciouslyKari ya!!! 29 crew!! When’s your b day?! And you have a gay friend right here and Allison. We are always here to talk and any questions you have. My best advice I could tell you is just be open and meet people finding that connection is the fun exciting part ❤️💚💜💙💛
Thank you for sharing your story, Willow. I’m glad that you are now the person you were meant to be. It’s not easy-not being comfortable in your own skin-but if you can come through it and discover your true self, it’s definitely worth it. May you be an inspiration to many.
i'm so proud of you willow. bbcan3 was the only season i was glued to my live feeds because of how much i related to you and sarah and loved the bond you shared. i was such a huge fan, i haven't been keeping up with you as much but this literally made me tear up of happiness. what you went through was shitty but inspiring. i'm just so glad i've gotten a glimpse into your life and that you're happy that you're you and in love. girls rock
Thats it in a nutshell "theres nothing wrong with falling in love" Never feel ashamed or let anyone make you feel less of a person. The negative things you hear aren't your problem its thiers. Once i realised that my heart and mind was free to be me 💖
I've always been a huge big brother fan and I knew you from big brother, but I'm so glad you have this youtube channel cause you're so much more than that to me now. You're truly an amazing and sincere person and I admire you so much. I'm grateful that you decided to share your story with everyone and I'm so glad you are more confident and comfortable with yourself now. We love you and we're here for you Willow 💕💕💕
Jenny N thank you so much Jenny. And for just being there from the beginning and I’m so glad you enjoy the channel and you get to know me for me. Mean a lot xo
This is absolutely one of my most favorite RUclips videos. Willow is like the coolest person ever. I almost forgot how your hair used to look compared now. Your lack of glasses is causing a rip in the space-time continuum. Omg will you and ally be my mentors please?
I absolutely loved this. Good for you girl. I"m happy you are now happy. Also it made me a little bit sad because some of the things you said I can definitely relate to. Like the constant heternormative lifestyle that is shoved down our throats and that makes us shove our own identity into a far corner of our mind and soul-- I completely understand that. But you're great for making this video. Hope you are happy :)
While I haven't been through the same things as you have, I find your story relatable. I'm 21 and I'm at a point in my life where I don't really know or understand exactly what my sexuality is but your video has helped me realize that it all takes time and there is no specific time span that can be applied to everyone. Thank you for sharing your story! ❤️
I just came out to my best friend and I think it will be just her for the next years. But the first thing she said was “Awww that’s so cute” And then she hugged me and just told me that she loves me. And in that moment i felt so relieved and so good. Thank you for this video ❤️🌈
Great vid. Like you I hate tags. I'm 45 realised I was gay in the early 90's just as AIDS was coming to the front of people's minds. It was a uneasy time. I never officially came out to my family, I wanted them and other to take me for who I am not what I am. They all knew I was gay, never judged me or questioned me but took me for who I am. My mam laughed when I officially told her and said tell me something I didn't know that broke the ice. My best friend recently told me after leaving her husband and getting divorced that she has been living a lie and was gay. I never said anything just got up gave her the biggest cuddle said I love you for you. She still has a long way to go and unfortunately some of her family are not as open as mine. Keep up the great work. Wish RUclips was going when I came out.
Louise Wright love this story!!! It’s never too late. And I just loving hearing everyone’s story of getting to where they are now. Thank you for sharing. And good for you , for understanding your mom and being patient. 😩😘😍💜
Beautiful story! Thank you so much for sharing and being true to yourself which inspires all of those viewing to be true to ourselves! Thank you for sharing your world with us.
It’s so nice to listen to someone who ‘knows shit’. This video really helped me, even though I’m already out. Thanks a lot and I wish you all the best 💕
I had no idea you were on Big Brother! It was courageous of you to share your whole story. Thank you for that - your emotion around all of it really came through. You're a beautiful soul. "There's a lot of lesbians that play softball" Hilarious. It's true. I grew up in a really small town (population 3000) with as many churches as there were bars and my coming out story reads like an After School Special. Anyway - I did the SAME thing with the letter with my best friend in high school and I was also banned from being around her and going to her home, etc...We didn't listen, though, but snuck around instead.
Lindsay C crazy how so many peoples stories are like that!! And I know what you mean can’t keep young love away. Hopefully the story made sense even if you didn’t see big brother. I am so grateful for your support 💜
Willow, I just finished your season and had to find you on the internet. I can’t believe I just watched you coming out to yourself and I didn’t even know it was happening. Feels like I need to go back and rewatch. You were so heartwarming, and I think a big part was the gay connection. I’m gay, too, and it still sometimes feels wild to say that. Thank you for being a good egg, for sharing your story, and for helping to build community. I relate so much to your experience and it just makes me so joyful to know you exist in the world! 💛
I had a similar experience with a letter situation like that. Me and my friend were super close (at the time I didn't know I was gay) but my friend and I were super close and we wrote really personal letters to each other. My friend's mom found some and banned me from seeing my friend because she said I was a lesbian. It was so awful and I definitely think this played a huge role in me not figuring it out for so long. It made me feel awful
Hello from neighboring Seattle. From the haunted doll story to this, what a jump. Thank you for sharing your somewhat sad coming out story. I'm so glad you have come through the other side and appear to be happy. You are in a wonderful city. I live in Capitol Hill Seattle so I can relate. You are beautiful inside and out.
Dude! I totally felt this in my soul. This was basically my life story and you just said it all. I was never confident in my feelings growing up and felt gross. Eventually, I had my person that opened my eyes and heart and made me realize everything I had been feeling all my life was actually ok. Everybody comes into and out of your life for a reason. On a great note, I have now been married to my wife for 5 years today 🌈🌈
when you said that you felt sick in the head, that's exactly how I felt when I first realized I like girls. :( I remember that day when it really hit me; I went to sleep early because I was so depressed and felt like my mind was just gone. But we feel like this because society makes us feel like we're crazy for loving who we love. Literally, love can be the sweetest and and gentlest thing; how could people make us feel crazy for wanting that? It's wild to think about. I am just so happy we grew out of that mindset and now freely love whoever we want!
I never in a million years understood what you were going through especially in the big brother house. I knew you were struggling, I just didn’t know how. I’m so glad you can love your life to the fullest and be true to who you are ! I absolutely love this video and am so grateful you shared your story. Thank you ♥️ You are truly amazing xox
i just randomly stumbled upon this video and i saw the east coast lifestyle link in the description -- i'm from nova scotia too! i can't wait to check out the rest of your channel
Wow! Your life journey to acceptance is sad but amazing. Sad because I and I know many others can relate to this in so many ways. The confusion, questioning, the guilt. I am glad you shared your story. 💜💜💚❤️💚💙💜
Wonderful upload, Willow. I became a fan of you during BB3. Now I’m even a bigger fan after watching this. I’m so happy you have found peace and openness. ❤️ #myfavorite
What a great coming out story. Thank you for sharing it. The advice you gave is so spot on. I'm sure your story will help so many others. Looking forward to the next video. 🌈
I am definitely a huge bbcan fan of yours (all the way from Hong Kong😎)!! Your coming out story is very inspiring to me!! 💕 The process of self acceptance is the hardest part to me since growing up in the Chinese society taught us being gay is not normal, I spent like 10 years+ to accept who I am and finally being able to come out to my friends and parents, it wasn’t easy but I’m glad I did that😉 all the best to you willow!💕
Love this Willow!!! I had the exact same experience with sports and travel competitions in high school. My teammates were always so awful about sleeping arrangements with openly gay teammates. I really hope that's not the case anymore. Definitely didn't help me with my coming out experience. Anyway, happy coming out day!
SarahStopIt really?!! So crazy how so many of our stories are so similar!!!! I hope more and more people see this and try to be better to their teammates abs just people on general
Very strong of you to talk about this! I think its so important to share our experiences and our stories and try to help everyone feel loved; I just shared mine!
Amazing and beautiful video Willow, just thank u for doing this. I felt like that growing up as well. Continually going back in the closet, as of right now my mom thinks I'm not gay anymore, which sucks! I'm almost 40 and I can't be honest with her. You are such a beautiful, strong and wonderful person, just thank you for being so open and honest with us and just knowing ur there gives me hope. Keep putting out your amazing videos and just know you have a friend and fan in me. Sending lots of love, hugs and positivity to you and Allison. Hope you both have an incredible week!
Always knew you were an amazing inspiration from the first moment I caught you on live feeds. You alone have truly made my life so much better! You are a wonderful human being. Fantastic video willow!
I was in the process of figuring out I was bi while you were on BBC and I loved feeling like I wasn't alone in figuring myself out and watching you spend day after day asking Sarah a million questions was probably my favourite part of that season
Hey Willow, are you still friends with Sarah? If you are, I hope you can invite her to make a video with you. I'm sure there are so many young people and adults alike that can relate to what you've been through. I think Sarah also has a lot to share about this. I was one of your followers on BBC. 👍
Thank you so much for sharing this. So much of this was so relatable because I had similar experiences as well. And to hear you talk about them so candidly and so brave helps so much.
It was a very inspirational video and I’m sorry people have to be so negative with how you and other want to live their lives and their relationships especially people who are supposed to be there no matter what. You and Sarah were the most beautiful couple that I have seen on any BB seasons. I wish you luck and all the best in Vancouver. ❤
I watched you online in big brother from Australia u were one of my favs. Didn't realize you were doing youtube. Your awesome 👍🏼. Thank you for sharing ur coming out story.
In some ways I can relate to you on some levels of coming out. I'm didn't come out as gay, but as a crossdresser. My family was very supported. My male friends found the news a bit shocking, strange, and a little wired. My female friends are really supported of me crossdressing. Since I came out as a crossdresser, I've been spending more time with my girl friends. Even though I'm not gay, my girl friends never have a problem changing in front of me even when have a clothes haul after a shopping trip. I have to admit, being a crossdresser, I have a little more understanding of women. What they go through from the moment they get up in the morning till the end of the day. And I also have to admit, since coming out as a crossdresser has been a lot of fun. Especially when we get together for girls time/day when we get together to go shopping or trying on our new makeup.
It took me 3 years to fully accept that I was gay. I loved both you and Sarah on Big Brother Canada and am still a fan of both of you to this day. Love is love and hopefully one day we won't have to "come out" and being gay will be as normal as being straight. I'm happy for you.
Thank you for connecting the dots Willow. It does come full circle. Know that your videos and stories and information and even your own confusion will help others in the future. Once fully out and self accepting* .... being an open book to others is the best thing anyone can ask for. As always, Forever a friend.
thank you so much for sharing your coming out journey! It was so very relatable for me! ive watched probabaly every coming out video there is on youtube, but to be honest i relate to your story the most! thank you for that it made me feel a lot better
Bless you , you’ve probably helped more people than you know , it’s very hard for some people to come out , I was about 47 yrs old when I came out and the youngest of my 4 children was 17yrs old , I felt they were all old enough to be doing their thing and it was time for me to live the life I desired . I got married at 17 yrs old and had a child , my husband worked with many gay men and I saw one of them with his partner cuddling and kissing and I thought to my self ...I want that ?? For years I kept asking my self what is “ that “, I was so drawn to them I knew them personally yet there was never anything said about women being with women !, I always felt like I did’nt fit I even as a married woman, years later I saw a lesbian sports women on tv and it all fell together . When I came out I didn’t care what anyone thought and when I got into my first relationship it was like wow! This feels like home ....I’ve been with a beautiful women for 9 years now I love her to bits I’m 65yrs and wish we’d met years ago BUT in saying that I’m so greatful we did meet . Thanks willow for sharing and thank you for bringing this topic up , I feel so good being able to share a little of my journey whether anyone reads it or not I’ve put it out there .....peace be with you dear one xxxxx
I can recall when my older cousin came out and two of my sisters and I went to spend time with our cousin and met her gf. My sisters had a problem with this. I was shocked on My sisters behaviors. We were raised Catholic and homophobic etc. When I saw how happy my cousin was with this girl, I was shy and not outgoing but told my cousin to be true to herself. My sisters got so mad at me for saying that. The ride home was uncomfortable with my sisters. I can only recall telling them, our cousin had the right to love who she wanted. Some of the family turned on her and I stood by her. I got alot of flacked for it, but I loved my cousin because she could be happy. Her relationship ended and than the family accepted her again. I was disappointed in their behavior and action towards her. Until, this day my cousin said she was grateful sticking by her decision. I was the youngest cousin out of al of us. To me she was and is my cousin. Her sexual preferance didn't matter to me. It took me awhile to be comfortable around gay couples but it was worth the growing process for me. I had several gay friends in my childhood and they knew it wasn't easy because how I was raised, but glad I had these friends.
So relatable, I also haven’t felt intense passion or love in a relationship with a man thinking I’m just incapable of love. Turns out I’m gay! Thank you for sharing your story. ❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️
This makes me proud of you. I watched all the youtube live feed of you and sarah and saw the feeling develope between you 2. But it was a bad sichuation too because of her boyfriend. I was heartbroken for you and saw you deny your true feelings once you got back to jury house. When you started your channel I knew you were in a good place and glad you dont have to deny your feeling anymore ✊
Wow willow you are very inspirational. It really helps to hear stories similar to mine. People always assumed I was gay growing up too. I’m slowly starting to come out and I’m 27. 🏳️🌈❤️. Youre helping us a lot.
Willow your the best lesbian and very smart what ever you've said is clearly and your so true...very specific..Sarah is.right your a very down to earth person and genuine..you deserve to be happy in this world..We love you so much
I know this is an old video but felt compelled to comment because I related so well to what you were saying. I was so repressed I convinced myself I was straight too😂. (I'm bisexual) I look back at past experiences and crushes and I'm like HOW how did I convince myself lol. Thanks for sharing your story. Stories like this is what helped me accept myself and it will definitely help others. 💞
I'm very sorry if my english isn't good, Willow, but i really wanna say this: Wow, i'm happy i came across this video. I'm one of those people; the kind that would be like proud of themselves for guessing right what was happenning and, in the past, the kind that would write a comment saying "i knew it!" . But even before you adressed that in particular, hearing you talk and tell your story was making me realise how sometimes we forget (completely) about the feelings of the people we idolize or, to be very, very, very, very concrete, the people we nowadays like to say "ship" with an another person xD. It's very easy to be selfish in those situations because you unconsciously think you (fans) and the people you are watching in your TV or computer screen are in like different realities that will never colapse. Of course, it's almost never like that. It's logic that if the same message (e.g: "she's gay" , "she feels something for x") is repeated 200000000000 times it's not gonna get unnoticed. And the person in the receiving end isn't always going to feel comfortable with those messages. I am deeply sorry for sometimes i have forgotten we ALL have our own stories, our own processes and that no one should feel pushed or put in a difficult position, because you are not market items that have to be consumed by us, you guys are idk fucking human xD. That's it. Also, I think you are very brave, and i'm so happy for you. I mean it :)
im 6 mins in the video, your story is extreamely relatable, so far at least. And i want to point that this is useful advice.that i heard for the first time in these videos. Adults know shit. So for any non adult watching, Dont EVER let the stuff adults say bring you down. You are a person of your own and you dont need verification from anyone -ESPECIALLY not educated and closeminded adults. Also dude, i get so many gay vibes from you,is it your voice? Keep this up, really good job. And so so so beautiful!!
Thanks for sharing. I'm straight though I loved your video. I remember choir trips and people would be funny about even sharing a ROOM. Hopefully your video will establish more open mindedness
It's so interesting to hear Willow say she was more comfortable with women and that was a sign of her being gay. I had the exact opposite experience. I've always been more comfortable around men and still to this day am pretty uncomfortable around women. Most of my close friends are men and I had a man of honor at my wedding instead of a maid of honor. I have close friends who are women but most of them I met in the last few years as I became more comfortable around women. All of my friends from childhood are men, or women I met because I was friends with those men and they introduced me to their female friend later. I'm bisexual, but it's actually the uncomfortableness around women that tipped me off to being queer, because I was so worried about what they would think of me. Did they find me attractive, was my "friendliness" going to come across as flirting by accident or was my flirting going to come across as just being friendly? I felt the same things around men but that was considered "normal" and having those same concerns about women was not, so I was always worried about being "found out." I always feel like a queer sleeper agent among women I'm not out with, because I'm in a relationship with a man. If they knew I was bi they might think I'm flirting with them, look at me differently or treat me differently, whereas when guys find out they usually don't care at all. Phew ok /rant over.
My girlfriend and I absolutely loved you the most on Big Brother Canada..And it had nothing to do with our interest in your sexuality. We just loved YOU. I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel. You're like a best friend who doesn't even know us. We appreciate you more then you know. Sending much love from Cape Breton always. Love you Willow!! Thanks for everything you don't even know you do! xo
Danny MacPhee aww Danny my east coaster!! This means so much to me. I am so glad people can just like me for me. Doesn’t matter what I identify. Thank you for supporting me and just accepting me. East coast ! Best kind 💙💙
We are all in this together, my friend. Whether people know it or not, we are all just life in expression. Try not to be mad at those who ostracize you. Feel sorry for them for missing something inside of them. Feel sorry that they think they need to be that way. Never allow people of ignorance have some sort of control over your emotions or well being. Just be you. always. whatever shape that takes in whatever moment in time. Much love to you and Allison. Thanks for the invite into your lives. I appreciate you both. xo
Aah I love this video! Ur whole journey has been so amazing to watch, even tho the most emotional part of it wasn’t really something u deliberately put out, it really showed how hard it is to come to terms yourself, which is something that no one can really see, unless ur being watched 24/7. Thank you for sharing this and a part of ur life with us! You’ve been one of my faves since the moment u grazed my tv screen!
Lyndzzz thank youuuuuu people Like you and everyone here makes me proud to be me. ☺️😘❤️. And ya it still get me every time. Had to edit some tears out.
Willow! You're such an awesome person! Thanks for sharing such personal information. Watched you on BBC. So I was wondering about many of the things you talked about. So happy for you and the fact you found Allison...or Allison found you haha Also wondering if you are gonna show us some of your Bieber theatrics ? Hahahaha
Autumn Wave I know a lot of people had so many back questions because they watched me open myself up infront if you all. And there was no back story. Hopefully this brings it all together. Haha maybe? I haven’t dressed like him in so long 😂💪🏽🤗☺️
I can't imagine what you all have to feel and face because I don't have to come out as straight so I feel no one should have to come out for anything. I don't like using labels because we're all humans. I've see a lot of progress over the years but I hope one day no one has to come out at all. Awesome to see how far you've come! You know the day you and Allison get married we'll have you talked into live streaming it so we can attend haha.
yes you had a great cast, and yes you are great! i miss season 3, and miss ya! yes im watching this very late haha. Realizations about yourself are more important than winning that show. Thanks for sharing your story! ~
You are amazing and have shown that it's ok to be gay or bisexual because your the same person in the end. And it's up to you how long you take.....thanks for everything willow 💙
ah I loved this! So relatable. Good for you for sharing 💙
Cammiieee how was your trip?
Cammie Scott Cammie! You are the real MVP, 100 percent would not be even sharing any of this if it wasn’t for finding you! I related to your story so much 😍💜💜. Thank youuu - ps come back to Canada!! ☺️
Cammieeeeeeeeeeeee!!
Camiiieee
To everyone who has shared their story and helped me get to where I am today. THANK YOU!! I’m also going to a Q and A about this video because I know there is a lot more to cover. Please share this video to help spread the message you’re not alone xooxox love you all xoxo 😘
This was a great video!!
Sam&Alyssa thanks girls!! Definitely watched so many of your videos during my closet days. You both are very reliable!
it has definitely taken me a very long time to come to terms with my bisexuality. i just turned 29 and i still haven’t dated a woman. you really can’t help who you are attracted to and should never feel ashamed of your feelings! i agree with you!
i’ve been kissing girls since my childhood but i had no idea i was into them 100% until my late 20s. i have so many questions. i wish i had more lgbtq friends but i don’t have any. however, just like you - i watch soooooooooo much youtube. i’m glad you’re in your 30s. more relatable! totally subbed
AudaciouslyKari ya!!! 29 crew!! When’s your b day?! And you have a gay friend right here and Allison. We are always here to talk and any questions you have.
My best advice I could tell you is just be open and meet people finding that connection is the fun exciting part ❤️💚💜💙💛
Your jawline tho 😍😍😍 you're so beautiful and I'm happy for you
Watching you on big brother helped me come out. Iconic
Eden P. Wow!! You have no idea what that mean to me. To hear that. Thank you. You are one of the reasons I do RUclips now 💚
Just came out to my mom. It went really well. The feeling is unreal, no more pain! I'm 28 and your story helped me a lot. Thanks for sharing it
Thank you for sharing your story, Willow. I’m glad that you are now the person you were meant to be. It’s not easy-not being comfortable in your own skin-but if you can come through it and discover your true self, it’s definitely worth it. May you be an inspiration to many.
The honesty of this video is beautiful thank you
j Tveit wow that is so kind thank you. I was a little scared to be this honest but it felt amazing
i'm so proud of you willow. bbcan3 was the only season i was glued to my live feeds because of how much i related to you and sarah and loved the bond you shared. i was such a huge fan, i haven't been keeping up with you as much but this literally made me tear up of happiness. what you went through was shitty but inspiring. i'm just so glad i've gotten a glimpse into your life and that you're happy that you're you and in love. girls rock
Thats it in a nutshell "theres nothing wrong with falling in love"
Never feel ashamed or let anyone make you feel less of a person. The negative things you hear aren't your problem its thiers. Once i realised that my heart and mind was free to be me 💖
indigopride39 yes!!!!! Thank you. 🙌🏽😘😘
I've always been a huge big brother fan and I knew you from big brother, but I'm so glad you have this youtube channel cause you're so much more than that to me now. You're truly an amazing and sincere person and I admire you so much. I'm grateful that you decided to share your story with everyone and I'm so glad you are more confident and comfortable with yourself now. We love you and we're here for you Willow 💕💕💕
Jenny N thank you so much Jenny. And for just being there from the beginning and I’m so glad you enjoy the channel and you get to know me for me. Mean a lot xo
This is absolutely one of my most favorite RUclips videos. Willow is like the coolest person ever. I almost forgot how your hair used to look compared now. Your lack of glasses is causing a rip in the space-time continuum. Omg will you and ally be my mentors please?
I absolutely loved this. Good for you girl. I"m happy you are now happy. Also it made me a little bit sad because some of the things you said I can definitely relate to. Like the constant heternormative lifestyle that is shoved down our throats and that makes us shove our own identity into a far corner of our mind and soul-- I completely understand that. But you're great for making this video. Hope you are happy :)
While I haven't been through the same things as you have, I find your story relatable. I'm 21 and I'm at a point in my life where I don't really know or understand exactly what my sexuality is but your video has helped me realize that it all takes time and there is no specific time span that can be applied to everyone. Thank you for sharing your story! ❤️
I just came out to my best friend and I think it will be just her for the next years. But the first thing she said was “Awww that’s so cute”
And then she hugged me and just told me that she loves me.
And in that moment i felt so relieved and so good. Thank you for this video ❤️🌈
Great vid. Like you I hate tags. I'm 45 realised I was gay in the early 90's just as AIDS was coming to the front of people's minds. It was a uneasy time. I never officially came out to my family, I wanted them and other to take me for who I am not what I am. They all knew I was gay, never judged me or questioned me but took me for who I am. My mam laughed when I officially told her and said tell me something I didn't know that broke the ice. My best friend recently told me after leaving her husband and getting divorced that she has been living a lie and was gay. I never said anything just got up gave her the biggest cuddle said I love you for you. She still has a long way to go and unfortunately some of her family are not as open as mine. Keep up the great work. Wish RUclips was going when I came out.
Louise Wright love this story!!! It’s never too late. And I just loving hearing everyone’s story of getting to where they are now. Thank you for sharing. And good for you , for understanding your mom and being patient. 😩😘😍💜
Beautiful story! Thank you so much for sharing and being true to yourself which inspires all of those viewing to be true to ourselves! Thank you for sharing your world with us.
It’s so nice to listen to someone who ‘knows shit’. This video really helped me, even though I’m already out. Thanks a lot and I wish you all the best 💕
I had no idea you were on Big Brother!
It was courageous of you to share your whole story. Thank you for that - your emotion around all of it really came through. You're a beautiful soul.
"There's a lot of lesbians that play softball" Hilarious. It's true. I grew up in a really small town (population 3000) with as many churches as there were bars and my coming out story reads like an After School Special. Anyway - I did the SAME thing with the letter with my best friend in high school and I was also banned from being around her and going to her home, etc...We didn't listen, though, but snuck around instead.
Lindsay C crazy how so many peoples stories are like that!! And I know what you mean can’t keep young love away. Hopefully the story made sense even if you didn’t see big brother. I am so grateful for your support 💜
Willow, I just finished your season and had to find you on the internet. I can’t believe I just watched you coming out to yourself and I didn’t even know it was happening. Feels like I need to go back and rewatch. You were so heartwarming, and I think a big part was the gay connection. I’m gay, too, and it still sometimes feels wild to say that. Thank you for being a good egg, for sharing your story, and for helping to build community. I relate so much to your experience and it just makes me so joyful to know you exist in the world! 💛
it's the first video i watch and i already fell in love with you. You're so pretty!
Paula dos Santos welcome to the family !! 💕💕
I had a similar experience with a letter situation like that. Me and my friend were super close (at the time I didn't know I was gay) but my friend and I were super close and we wrote really personal letters to each other. My friend's mom found some and banned me from seeing my friend because she said I was a lesbian. It was so awful and I definitely think this played a huge role in me not figuring it out for so long. It made me feel awful
Hello from neighboring Seattle.
From the haunted doll story to this, what a jump. Thank you for sharing your somewhat sad coming out story. I'm so glad you have come through the other side and appear to be happy. You are in a wonderful city. I live in Capitol Hill Seattle so I can relate. You are beautiful inside and out.
Thank you for sharing. You are undoubtedly helping thousands of young people.
Keep up the awesome work.
Dude! I totally felt this in my soul. This was basically my life story and you just said it all. I was never confident in my feelings growing up and felt gross. Eventually, I had my person that opened my eyes and heart and made me realize everything I had been feeling all my life was actually ok. Everybody comes into and out of your life for a reason. On a great note, I have now been married to my wife for 5 years today 🌈🌈
when you said that you felt sick in the head, that's exactly how I felt when I first realized I like girls. :( I remember that day when it really hit me; I went to sleep early because I was so depressed and felt like my mind was just gone. But we feel like this because society makes us feel like we're crazy for loving who we love. Literally, love can be the sweetest and and gentlest thing; how could people make us feel crazy for wanting that? It's wild to think about. I am just so happy we grew out of that mindset and now freely love whoever we want!
I never in a million years understood what you were going through especially in the big brother house. I knew you were struggling, I just didn’t know how. I’m so glad you can love your life to the fullest and be true to who you are ! I absolutely love this video and am so grateful you shared your story. Thank you ♥️ You are truly amazing xox
I should just wait til I get to the end to comment. I’m from Canada too :) I’m just outside of Toronto, in Hamilton 🇨🇦
Watching this 2 years late, but today’s video prompted me to go back and watch this.
i just randomly stumbled upon this video and i saw the east coast lifestyle link in the description -- i'm from nova scotia too! i can't wait to check out the rest of your channel
Wow! Your life journey to acceptance is sad but amazing. Sad because I and I know many others can relate to this in so many ways. The confusion, questioning, the guilt. I am glad you shared your story. 💜💜💚❤️💚💙💜
“Time is your best friend. Respect the process” I absolutely love this.
Wonderful upload, Willow. I became a fan of you during BB3. Now I’m even a bigger fan after watching this. I’m so happy you have found peace and openness. ❤️ #myfavorite
What a great coming out story. Thank you for sharing it. The advice you gave is so spot on. I'm sure your story will help so many others. Looking forward to the next video. 🌈
I am definitely a huge bbcan fan of yours (all the way from Hong Kong😎)!! Your coming out story is very inspiring to me!! 💕
The process of self acceptance is the hardest part to me since growing up in the Chinese society taught us being gay is not normal, I spent like 10 years+ to accept who I am and finally being able to come out to my friends and parents, it wasn’t easy but I’m glad I did that😉 all the best to you willow!💕
Love this Willow!!!
I had the exact same experience with sports and travel competitions in high school. My teammates were always so awful about sleeping arrangements with openly gay teammates. I really hope that's not the case anymore. Definitely didn't help me with my coming out experience.
Anyway, happy coming out day!
SarahStopIt really?!! So crazy how so many of our stories are so similar!!!! I hope more and more people see this and try to be better to their teammates abs just people on general
Very strong of you to talk about this! I think its so important to share our experiences and our stories and try to help everyone feel loved; I just shared mine!
Kevin Lantz congrats amazing Kevin. Yes keep sharing whatever your story is
Amazing and beautiful video Willow, just thank u for doing this. I felt like that growing up as well. Continually going back in the closet, as of right now my mom thinks I'm not gay anymore, which sucks! I'm almost 40 and I can't be honest with her. You are such a beautiful, strong and wonderful person, just thank you for being so open and honest with us and just knowing ur there gives me hope. Keep putting out your amazing videos and just know you have a friend and fan in me. Sending lots of love, hugs and positivity to you and Allison. Hope you both have an incredible week!
Always knew you were an amazing inspiration from the first moment I caught you on live feeds. You alone have truly made my life so much better! You are a wonderful human being. Fantastic video willow!
Alex Hokaj I love you and I am so proud of you. My son xoxooxox ugh I miss you 💙💚❤️💜😘🙌🏽🌈
I was in the process of figuring out I was bi while you were on BBC and I loved feeling like I wasn't alone in figuring myself out and watching you spend day after day asking Sarah a million questions was probably my favourite part of that season
Going back and watching some clips of you and her on bbcan.. broke my heart 💔❤️
Thank you for being so honest and authentic in this. Like you said what people say is powerful. What you’ve said is powerful. Thank you :)
Hey Willow, are you still friends with Sarah? If you are, I hope you can invite her to make a video with you. I'm sure there are so many young people and adults alike that can relate to what you've been through. I think Sarah also has a lot to share about this. I was one of your followers on BBC. 👍
Gail Ong her living in Toronto makes it very hard. But I know she would help anyone and answer anyone’s questions. She helps anyone 💚
Thank you so much for sharing this. So much of this was so relatable because I had similar experiences as well. And to hear you talk about them so candidly and so brave helps so much.
At the end of the day, we love you for who you are, not who you love.
You are so genuine and brave to share your story! Great video and great content!
It was a very inspirational video and I’m sorry people have to be so negative with how you and other want to live their lives and their relationships especially people who are supposed to be there no matter what. You and Sarah were the most beautiful couple that I have seen on any BB seasons. I wish you luck and all the best in Vancouver. ❤
I watched you online in big brother from Australia u were one of my favs. Didn't realize you were doing youtube. Your awesome 👍🏼. Thank you for sharing ur coming out story.
Hi, Willow, thanks for sharing your story. I just binge watched BBCAN 3 and really enjoyed it.
You are very strong personality willow you have no idea who clever and real you are you just woooooooow
In some ways I can relate to you on some levels of coming out. I'm didn't come out as gay, but as a crossdresser. My family was very supported. My male friends found the news a bit shocking, strange, and a little wired. My female friends are really supported of me crossdressing. Since I came out as a crossdresser, I've been spending more time with my girl friends.
Even though I'm not gay, my girl friends never have a problem changing in front of me even when have a clothes haul after a shopping trip. I have to admit, being a crossdresser, I have a little more understanding of women. What they go through from the moment they get up in the morning till the end of the day. And I also have to admit, since coming out as a crossdresser has been a lot of fun. Especially when we get together for girls time/day when we get together to go shopping or trying on our new makeup.
Willow you're such a beautiful soul ❤️
Jewl4505 💙
Great ! "Respect" and "be kind to each other". You're amazing.
Hugs from Europe
Georges Simenon 🤗🤗
It took me 3 years to fully accept that I was gay. I loved both you and Sarah on Big Brother Canada and am still a fan of both of you to this day. Love is love and hopefully one day we won't have to "come out" and being gay will be as normal as being straight. I'm happy for you.
Thank you for connecting the dots Willow. It does come full circle. Know that your videos and stories and information and even your own confusion will help others in the future. Once fully out and self accepting* .... being an open book to others is the best thing anyone can ask for.
As always,
Forever a friend.
Ugot Bronx you are one of the OGs for sure!! Thank you for everything 😘❤️💜💙💚💛. CraZy to think where I am
Now and who I am
Now.
thank you so much for sharing your coming out journey! It was so very relatable for me! ive watched probabaly every coming out video there is on youtube, but to be honest i relate to your story the most! thank you for that it made me feel a lot better
Go Willow!!! Gud job... so proud of you for doing this video!!!
There's nothing gay about living life straight.
You're coming out story is SO INSPIRING. ❤❤
So proud of you WILLOW. ❤❤❤
Bless you , you’ve probably helped more people than you know , it’s very hard for some people to come out , I was about 47 yrs old when I came out and the youngest of my 4 children was 17yrs old , I felt they were all old enough to be doing their thing and it was time for me to live the life I desired . I got married at 17 yrs old and had a child , my husband worked with many gay men and I saw one of them with his partner cuddling and kissing and I thought to my self ...I want that ?? For years I kept asking my self what is “ that “, I was so drawn to them I knew them personally yet there was never anything said about women being with women !, I always felt like I did’nt fit I even as a married woman, years later I saw a lesbian sports women on tv and it all fell together . When I came out I didn’t care what anyone thought and when I got into my first relationship it was like wow! This feels like home ....I’ve been with a beautiful women for 9 years now I love her to bits I’m 65yrs and wish we’d met years ago BUT in saying that I’m so greatful we did meet . Thanks willow for sharing and thank you for bringing this topic up , I feel so good being able to share a little of my journey whether anyone reads it or not I’ve put it out there .....peace be with you dear one xxxxx
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I'm late seeing this, but I love it!!!! It really resonates with me!
its been really cool to watch you grow over the years since watching you on bb, very inspiring
You are truly a beautiful soul, Willow.
Kyle Tiney aww thanks so much Kyle. For everything 💙💛💜💪🏽
I can recall when my older cousin came out and two of my sisters and I went to spend time with our cousin and met her gf. My sisters had a problem with this. I was shocked on My sisters behaviors. We were raised Catholic and homophobic etc. When I saw how happy my cousin was with this girl, I was shy and not outgoing but told my cousin to be true to herself. My sisters got so mad at me for saying that. The ride home was uncomfortable with my sisters. I can only recall telling them, our cousin had the right to love who she wanted. Some of the family turned on her and I stood by her. I got alot of flacked for it, but I loved my cousin because she could be happy. Her relationship ended and than the family accepted her again. I was disappointed in their behavior and action towards her. Until, this day my cousin said she was grateful sticking by her decision. I was the youngest cousin out of al of us. To me she was and is my cousin. Her sexual preferance didn't matter to me. It took me awhile to be comfortable around gay couples but it was worth the growing process for me. I had several gay friends in my childhood and they knew it wasn't easy because how I was raised, but glad I had these friends.
So relatable, I also haven’t felt intense passion or love in a relationship with a man thinking I’m just incapable of love. Turns out I’m gay! Thank you for sharing your story. ❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️
This makes me proud of you. I watched all the youtube live feed of you and sarah and saw the feeling develope between you 2. But it was a bad sichuation too because of her boyfriend. I was heartbroken for you and saw you deny your true feelings once you got back to jury house. When you started your channel I knew you were in a good place and glad you dont have to deny your feeling anymore ✊
Wow willow you are very inspirational. It really helps to hear stories similar to mine. People always assumed I was gay growing up too. I’m slowly starting to come out and I’m 27. 🏳️🌈❤️. Youre helping us a lot.
Willow your the best lesbian and very smart what ever you've said is clearly and your so true...very specific..Sarah is.right your a very down to earth person and genuine..you deserve to be happy in this world..We love you so much
I'm just seeing this video now. This made made me cry..
I know this is an old video but felt compelled to comment because I related so well to what you were saying. I was so repressed I convinced myself I was straight too😂. (I'm bisexual) I look back at past experiences and crushes and I'm like HOW how did I convince myself lol. Thanks for sharing your story. Stories like this is what helped me accept myself and it will definitely help others. 💞
Willow your story is so inspirational, I love both you and Allison❤ thank u for sharing your story
You are so easy to watch and listen to.. Just beautiful. Love the video. Thanks for sharing*❤🤘
Sam W really?!! Aww that’s so nice to here !!
Sam W hear
Yes really!! The best of luck to you* Sending a hug from Nashville**😘✌❤
I can't thank you enough for this video and for sharing other stories that you find helpful to others ❤️
I'm very sorry if my english isn't good, Willow, but i really wanna say this:
Wow, i'm happy i came across this video. I'm one of those people; the kind that would be like proud of themselves for guessing right what was happenning and, in the past, the kind that would write a comment saying "i knew it!" . But even before you adressed that in particular, hearing you talk and tell your story was making me realise how sometimes we forget (completely) about the feelings of the people we idolize or, to be very, very, very, very concrete, the people we nowadays like to say "ship" with an another person xD. It's very easy to be selfish in those situations because you unconsciously think you (fans) and the people you are watching in your TV or computer screen are in like different realities that will never colapse. Of course, it's almost never like that. It's logic that if the same message (e.g: "she's gay" , "she feels something for x") is repeated 200000000000 times it's not gonna get unnoticed. And the person in the receiving end isn't always going to feel comfortable with those messages.
I am deeply sorry for sometimes i have forgotten we ALL have our own stories, our own processes and that no one should feel pushed or put in a difficult position, because you are not market items that have to be consumed by us, you guys are idk fucking human xD. That's it.
Also, I think you are very brave, and i'm so happy for you. I mean it :)
im 6 mins in the video, your story is extreamely relatable, so far at least. And i want to point that this is useful advice.that i heard for the first time in these videos. Adults know shit. So for any non adult watching, Dont EVER let the stuff adults say bring you down. You are a person of your own and you dont need verification from anyone -ESPECIALLY not educated and closeminded adults. Also dude, i get so many gay vibes from you,is it your voice? Keep this up, really good job. And so so so beautiful!!
Wow. Ur a very inspiring and amazing person! Thank you for sharing your story!
Thanks for sharing. I'm straight though I loved your video. I remember choir trips and people would be funny about even sharing a ROOM. Hopefully your video will establish more open mindedness
It's so interesting to hear Willow say she was more comfortable with women and that was a sign of her being gay. I had the exact opposite experience. I've always been more comfortable around men and still to this day am pretty uncomfortable around women. Most of my close friends are men and I had a man of honor at my wedding instead of a maid of honor. I have close friends who are women but most of them I met in the last few years as I became more comfortable around women. All of my friends from childhood are men, or women I met because I was friends with those men and they introduced me to their female friend later. I'm bisexual, but it's actually the uncomfortableness around women that tipped me off to being queer, because I was so worried about what they would think of me. Did they find me attractive, was my "friendliness" going to come across as flirting by accident or was my flirting going to come across as just being friendly? I felt the same things around men but that was considered "normal" and having those same concerns about women was not, so I was always worried about being "found out." I always feel like a queer sleeper agent among women I'm not out with, because I'm in a relationship with a man. If they knew I was bi they might think I'm flirting with them, look at me differently or treat me differently, whereas when guys find out they usually don't care at all. Phew ok /rant over.
loved this video! you talk so well and your story is hella relatable/& helpful
ps I love your name
Thank you very much Willow!
I identify so much with your story. Especially about high school and loving my best friend. ❤️
My girlfriend and I absolutely loved you the most on Big Brother Canada..And it had nothing to do with our interest in your sexuality. We just loved YOU. I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel. You're like a best friend who doesn't even know us. We appreciate you more then you know. Sending much love from Cape Breton always. Love you Willow!! Thanks for everything you don't even know you do! xo
Danny MacPhee aww Danny my east coaster!! This means so much to me. I am so glad people can just like me for me. Doesn’t matter what I identify. Thank you for supporting me and just accepting me. East coast ! Best kind 💙💙
We are all in this together, my friend. Whether people know it or not, we are all just life in expression. Try not to be mad at those who ostracize you. Feel sorry for them for missing something inside of them. Feel sorry that they think they need to be that way. Never allow people of ignorance have some sort of control over your emotions or well being. Just be you. always. whatever shape that takes in whatever moment in time. Much love to you and Allison. Thanks for the invite into your lives. I appreciate you both. xo
Aah I love this video! Ur whole journey has been so amazing to watch, even tho the most emotional part of it wasn’t really something u deliberately put out, it really showed how hard it is to come to terms yourself, which is something that no one can really see, unless ur being watched 24/7. Thank you for sharing this and a part of ur life with us! You’ve been one of my faves since the moment u grazed my tv screen!
Andrea Garcia one of my OGs !! Thank youuu 😘❤️❤️👌🏽👊🏽
This was so beautiful, so proud of you Willow and amazing to hear your story. 😊💜 that high school story killed me tho, so sad 😭
Lyndzzz thank youuuuuu people
Like you and everyone here makes me proud to be me. ☺️😘❤️. And ya it still get me every time. Had to edit some tears out.
Willow! You're such an awesome person! Thanks for sharing such personal information. Watched you on BBC. So I was wondering about many of the things you talked about. So happy for you and the fact you found Allison...or Allison found you haha
Also wondering if you are gonna show us some of your Bieber theatrics ? Hahahaha
Autumn Wave I know a lot of people had so many back questions because they watched me open myself up infront if you all. And there was no back story. Hopefully this brings it all together.
Haha maybe? I haven’t dressed like him in so long 😂💪🏽🤗☺️
Thank you Willow for sharing! 💛
I’m very distracted by her arms 😍😊
I found you from Cody wanner! on twitter, much love from vancouver canada *subbed* much love!!
thank you for sharing your story willow... especially it's my firstime to watching in bbcanada I was happy because of you..im fun for u.
“That’s my story”. Mine too, Willow. Mine too. 😔
I wish you a life of happiness and full of love from now on! Love from Greece 😊
17:37 smh EXACTLY too relatable I’m NOT for outing ppl! Ppl should not out (anything) personal about (someone else)!!!
I can't imagine what you all have to feel and face because I don't have to come out as straight so I feel no one should have to come out for anything. I don't like using labels because we're all humans. I've see a lot of progress over the years but I hope one day no one has to come out at all. Awesome to see how far you've come! You know the day you and Allison get married we'll have you talked into live streaming it so we can attend haha.
Congrats Willow, this is such a great video.
Good for you!! Don't let the haters ever bring u down. Be you :-)
yes you had a great cast, and yes you are great! i miss season 3, and miss ya! yes im watching this very late haha. Realizations about yourself are more important than winning that show. Thanks for sharing your story! ~
Thanks for the video! I love that you are very sincere... keep doing you ♡
Ann g thank you so much. 💙💙
GOD BLESS YOU WILLOW AND ALLISON!
I remember watching you on Big Brother long before I even came out to myself! I was shipping you guys so hard! You were my favourite! ❤
the thing you said about adults... FACTS
You are amazing and have shown that it's ok to be gay or bisexual because your the same person in the end. And it's up to you how long you take.....thanks for everything willow 💙
Jasmine Heath you are amazing!!! Thank you supporting me but also being so strong yourself xo