I feel this so much. For me, when I was young, it was too scary to explore who I am. I was afraid of being different in yet another way. I wanted to fit in somewhere so I denied those thoughts and feelings. I would fight for anyone else, but not myself. I grieve that as well.
So glad you've found your authentic self, I got a lot of value from your videos when I was going through a bit of a crisis a few years ago but now I feel I'm starting to level out. Thank you beautiful soul! Your stories help others ☺️
i feel you so much. i had a similar path. Lots of guilt of not having came out earlier or either gave myself a consistent momentum experiencing with same sex gender... here and there yet, but not fully. Though, it took that time for being able to speak like this... Like Robin Douglass would say, its never too late. Peace, and thanks for such a great and sincere video you made here. ☀️💕
I came across your story tonight. I also came out extremely late, for multiple reasons such as yourself, better late than never I still say. Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤
Well done for sharing..it can't be easy talking or sharing about such things publicly and I'm not just talking about your sexuality but just to be so raw and genuine in front of a camera..not sure I can do it I seem to gave a thing about cameras for some reason.Wish you well x enjoy your blooming
I can really relate to grieving what might have been. I didn’t explore enough when young and was too concerned about perfectionism. Internalized homophobia should be discussed in schools. Hooray for late bloomers! Go Team!
Just found you (new subscriber) im 27 with 2 kids similar story to yours I've only dated men but I've always known I like women it's just so hard to accept yourself for example I have Mexican parents and coming from that generation it's not very accepted still .
Why do you feel the need to discuss your sexual orientation which is clearly something private. My young daughter told her immediate family about her own lesbian reality, as we are a family, not to the whole world. She’s now married to another young woman living her life as she sees fit, period. Why do you need to let everyone enter your secret garden? What could anyone be justified to say about it? I guess I’m missing something... 🌿
Hi Paul! I guess this video is mostly aimed at other queer people that might be able to relate and feel less alone. But finding my identity has also been a huge part of my healing journey, which this channel is about so thats why I wanted to share. I dont think its private either, but personal.
I also don't like to make my life public. I wouldn't create a RUclips channel to talk about my private life even if I were straight. At the same time, I appreciate that I can find such videos on RUclips because I am still not 100% comfortable with myself being a lesbian and it helps me to see that there are other women out there who went through - more or less- what I went through. Of course, I could go seek a support group, but I am not a very sociable person and I work most of the time, so when I have free time, I prefer to spend it with my partner (that few people know about) or alone. I'm more of an introvert. Being homosexual is a different experience because you are a minority and the journey to being ok with yourself can be difficult. Your daughter may be ok with herself now, but don't think she didn't have her moments too when she had some discomfort with herself and asked herself " why me?". There are also straight people who put their private stuff out here on RUclips, so that's that. It's not an LGBT thing. People have channels with videos of what they do with their spouse and kids week by week. As a straight person, you put your private life out there, you just don't realize it. Like when you invite people directly to your wedding or when you talk about what you do in your free time. You automatically say "me and my wife did X thing" etc. You don't need to make a big speech about it to a small group of people. Your marriage status is on your documents.. I mean, it's not really a private garden. it's rather a life experience that involves the world too. At work I lie and say I have a boyfriend because I feel guilty about it. People talk about their private life all the time with innocent stuff like "Oh, we had a barbeque with the kids and in-laws this weekend", and you have to share something about yourself because you don't fit in well otherwise. For example, one of my female colleagues keeps tying to set me up with "nice guys" she knows, relatives usually, so I had to say I was in a relationship with a guy. It's just easier when I lie. People talk about their private life and they don't even realize they do it. It takes effort NOT to talk about your private life and you look weird to people.
I feel this so much. For me, when I was young, it was too scary to explore who I am. I was afraid of being different in yet another way. I wanted to fit in somewhere so I denied those thoughts and feelings. I would fight for anyone else, but not myself. I grieve that as well.
So glad you've found your authentic self, I got a lot of value from your videos when I was going through a bit of a crisis a few years ago but now I feel I'm starting to level out. Thank you beautiful soul! Your stories help others ☺️
Im glad to hear that 🌿✨
i feel you so much. i had a similar path. Lots of guilt of not having came out earlier or either gave myself a consistent momentum experiencing with same sex gender... here and there yet, but not fully. Though, it took that time for being able to speak like this... Like Robin Douglass would say, its never too late. Peace, and thanks for such a great and sincere video you made here. ☀️💕
I came across your story tonight. I also came out extremely late, for multiple reasons such as yourself, better late than never I still say. Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤
You're so raw and authentic. I love every second of you. Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you 🤗✨
Thank you for sharing your story, you're so gentle and a beautifull soul and I wish you only happiness and to continue to do good in the world🙏🏻
Thank you! ✨🙏
LOVED this! You are such a beautiful soul! Your authenticity is honorable 😍 and incredibly attractive!
Well done for sharing..it can't be easy talking or sharing about such things publicly and I'm not just talking about your sexuality but just to be so raw and genuine in front of a camera..not sure I can do it I seem to gave a thing about cameras for some reason.Wish you well x enjoy your blooming
Thank you, it takes some practice but it becomes easier and easier. ✨😊
I can really relate to grieving what might have been. I didn’t explore enough when young and was too concerned about perfectionism. Internalized homophobia should be discussed in schools. Hooray for late bloomers! Go Team!
Late blooming squad 💯🙌
Hooray!! Thank you for sharing, Lou! You are a warrior
Yes... I thought all the girls did that too, that it was all just a game, haha... :) And yes thank god for being older and that times change.
I'm still working on getting somewhere safe. And out of my current situation before I can be able to come out myself....I'm about to be 32 next month.
Thank you for sharing your story 💕
Just found you (new subscriber) im 27 with 2 kids similar story to yours I've only dated men but I've always known I like women it's just so hard to accept yourself for example I have Mexican parents and coming from that generation it's not very accepted still .
Thank you for sharing your story. In just navigating all of this at 30! Wow is that room the cosiest space. ❤ Ps, nice flannel
Thank you 😊 and yes, haha flannel ftw 🙌✨
Thanks for sharing your story. xoxoxoxo
Thank you for sharing.
You look like a different person. So happy for you :)
Thank you, and yes much happier now ☺️🌷🌿
Dito.
Why do you feel the need to discuss your sexual orientation which is clearly something private. My young daughter told her immediate family about her own lesbian reality, as we are a family, not to the whole world. She’s now married to another young woman living her life as she sees fit, period. Why do you need to let everyone enter your secret garden? What could anyone be justified to say about it? I guess I’m missing something... 🌿
Hi Paul! I guess this video is mostly aimed at other queer people that might be able to relate and feel less alone. But finding my identity has also been a huge part of my healing journey, which this channel is about so thats why I wanted to share. I dont think its private either, but personal.
@@lynx.medicine 🕊
She is helping others including myself. Why do you come to someone's video and ask why? Just click off. Why are you here?
I also don't like to make my life public. I wouldn't create a RUclips channel to talk about my private life even if I were straight. At the same time, I appreciate that I can find such videos on RUclips because I am still not 100% comfortable with myself being a lesbian and it helps me to see that there are other women out there who went through - more or less- what I went through.
Of course, I could go seek a support group, but I am not a very sociable person and I work most of the time, so when I have free time, I prefer to spend it with my partner (that few people know about) or alone. I'm more of an introvert. Being homosexual is a different experience because you are a minority and the journey to being ok with yourself can be difficult. Your daughter may be ok with herself now, but don't think she didn't have her moments too when she had some discomfort with herself and asked herself " why me?".
There are also straight people who put their private stuff out here on RUclips, so that's that. It's not an LGBT thing. People have channels with videos of what they do with their spouse and kids week by week. As a straight person, you put your private life out there, you just don't realize it. Like when you invite people directly to your wedding or when you talk about what you do in your free time. You automatically say "me and my wife did X thing" etc. You don't need to make a big speech about it to a small group of people.
Your marriage status is on your documents.. I mean, it's not really a private garden. it's rather a life experience that involves the world too. At work I lie and say I have a boyfriend because I feel guilty about it. People talk about their private life all the time with innocent stuff like "Oh, we had a barbeque with the kids and in-laws this weekend", and you have to share something about yourself because you don't fit in well otherwise. For example, one of my female colleagues keeps tying to set me up with "nice guys" she knows, relatives usually, so I had to say I was in a relationship with a guy. It's just easier when I lie. People talk about their private life and they don't even realize they do it. It takes effort NOT to talk about your private life and you look weird to people.
@@lynx.medicineI'm actually surprised at how gracefully you handled this comment...