Coffee with KC : Growing up Mormon
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- Опубликовано: 12 янв 2025
- Growing up Mormon, some of my struggles as a closeted kid, and how the early part of my life has impacted me!
Hope you guys like the unfiltered and uncut format - seeking authenticity as we share more about ourselves with you all!
Let me know what you think in the comments - topic suggestions appreciated, open to constructive feedback as well!
Much love and happiness to you all!
KC
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KC, thank you for sharing. Listening to you today shows the amazing positive self image you have become. Please keep sharing as you are helping others in ways you cannot image. Have a great rest of the week!
Thank you so much Beth, I hope it does help others! Im looking forward to more coffee dates with YT in the future! hope you have a great week/weekend as well!
THANKSALATEE KC for literally being write here - sharing your days in your past - & helping YOURSELF to just know it's BEAUTIFUL to be you. You've woken-up yourself realizing these -&- helping ALL on this planet TOO to realize that one SHOULD "Believe in oneself."
Thanks for being so vulnerable and open! I appreciate it very much and admire the beautiful, sensitive man you have become!!
Oh wow. Thanks for sharing your story. I hope that it gives someone out there who is also having difficulties with their identity the courage and ability to accept and be proud of who they are.
I hope for the same! thanks for tuning in, so happy you enjoyed it!
This video came up on my RUclips recommendations and can I just say what a positive video. Hearing your struggles that mirrored my own coming from a conservative Lutheran background and struggling with my own sexuality with being a lesbian and liking guy things. Hearing someone else go through the same things I did...just makes me feel like I’m not alone. Thank you KC!
Another former Mormon. 63 y/o Gay, BYU Grad, RM Chile. I enjoy your videos. There are a lot of us gay former Mormons. My feeling the “Mind Fuck” runs deep. A Chosen Family, full life and therapy helps a lot.
Hey KC, I watched your video this morning. Excellent job. It was great hearing your story and getting to know you a little better. Being raised a Mormon in Southern Alberta, Canada, I certainly experienced many of the same issues and feelings as you did. And like you, it had it's toll on me. Fortunately, like you, my family has always been there showing love even though it's difficult for them to try to understand journeys like ours. Hugs and love to you and Jax! Always great to watch your videos. Thanks for the happiness you bring into the lives of people.
Hi there KC as I find it quite admirable how you are able to tell with such ease your own stories of growing up facing your struggles aches and pains but at same you recognize the benefits of having the chance to grow up in a positive supporting family as wanted or not these years are important and formative of who we are going to be latter in life! Look today, how much you came a long way and was able to overcome a lot in a short time become assertive with so many issues and had the courage to go on, not give up! You are a Real Model for some guyz who are facing the same type of life and are trying to figure out how to manage all this! Bravo! Cheers from Toronto! Be well and keep sharing! Love it! ;)
KC- it is always a eye opener for me when I hear stories like yours. I want you to know by being true & honest you are helping young guys understand what is going in their heads, hearts and bodies. Your journey will help others find their way earlier in this thing called “life.” I admire your story. I commend your beauty inside and out. I love you and Jax’s. I wish you both A Merry Christmas and loo forward to your future posts. 💞-Sherry
So human! I know from whence thou cometh! I have struggled like you!. Now at 83, I have come to accept myself. It is a heck of a load hang on to a guy. You sure came through it all well! Tremendously wonderful human being! I love you too!
KC, honestly I luv all your vids, but I particularly enjoy this format because you are so personable and genuine. Literally I could listen to you all day. People need to find this channel because you are quite the inspiration. Keep it up buddy...❤️❤️❤️
Love this. You are amazing. Your honesty about your struggles and your positivity are important messages. I follow you guys on all your platforms (which is something I've never done) because I always walk away feeling something. Whether I'm laughing, crying, smiling...whatever, you genuinely feel like authentic personalities which is hard to come by. I'm not flooded with ads, just you and that's incredible. Keep it up 😘
Thank you so much for tuning in and having coffee with me Ariana! I really hope this format resonates more with our viewers, i enjoyed sharing like this! Thanks for being part of our RUclips family! (And following all of our adventures elsewhere!) - ❤️ KC
Broke my heart hearing about how alone you felt in school in Jr. HS. I was the kid who gathered up all the misfits and had a little posse of kids who didn't fit in anywhere else because I just couldn't stand to see anyone feel sad and alone. I was also always bringing home stray animals, still do. I would have gathered you right up into our little posse and given you a home away from home. I'm glad that you had a safe home life and parents who loved you and accepted you. SO critical. Glad you have found balance and self acceptance as an adult.
Its like you found your true home an place in life.
Thank you for being so open and vulnerable. You can tell that you care deeply for those that are close to you. You have shown us another side of you which is nice.
You have a genuine way of explaining what you growing up was like in terms of LDS and your body image and personal development. It is great that with all the issues you had, your family was the place where you felt safe. How did your family respond to your working on your body and making the changes you did?
KC thank you for sharing your story. I can definitely relate to because in middle and high school I was very anti social and most my friends were girls. I tried being straight and would stressed out because I was afraid of coming out and getting rejected by my family and other people or even getting bullied at school.
Wonderful, authentic and introspective. I had similar teenage social challenges navigating through school. This resonates with me in a very relatable way. Such a well done video. You are a good man.
KC, this was a wonderful story you told about yourself and how you grew up. I am certain there are lots of people who can relate to it. I don't know about the understanding family, it was great that you had such a wonderful one. I think that it is great that you are coming into your own even though you are in your 20's you are finding out who you are. Thank you for sharing and opening up more about who you are today. Keep up the great videos.
Thank you KC for sharing your story, I enjoyed listening to you talk about yourself. Before I came out to friends and family, I certainly have gone through alot of the same things as you especially in Jr High and high school. Being Catholic it was hard coming out to my parents, brothers, friends how ever it was like a weight being lifted off my shoulders and I could breath more easily and specifically with my parents they now either confirmed or now knew everything about me. My father is passed away, but I still have my mother who is also my best friend.
I love it that you are so open KC! It’s so special!
You are a natural storyteller, and make us all feel like we are there with you sitting on a chair across from you. Keep being authentic, and you will continue to attract friendly, supportive people into your life. There are always detractors, but you can bless them, and let them go their own way. Others are not the judge, though they may try to control you. You will continue to grow, and your 40 yo version or 50 yo version will also be different than your past versions. You are a very appealing person, and I am talking about your heart and personality, not just your beautiful body & face. Best wishes, always!
Afternoon KC! My hubby & I love you guys. Yall are absolute sweethearts & I wish you both nothing but light, love and lots of happiness!
Thank you Troy! Much love to you and the hubby! ❤️
I listened intently to your story. I spent a lot of my life as a teacher and administrator in both elementary and high school. One of the things I wondered about...in the dark times, the confusion, and loneliness was there not a teacher, counselor, or other adult who could have been there for you? I spent many hours after school, at games, and yes, swim meets, just listening. I wish someone would have lifted your burdens and made you feel loved...the man you have become can be that ear to others...give it a chance.
Agree 💯 we wish people around would have been more available
Very interesting KC and aren't you glad you can look back at all that happened before and have learned from it, not destroyed you! You Both are Awesome! Thanks for sharing this.
KC, this video is precious. Your background help me to understand who you are. I was a little confused about your Chanel but now i feel more able to love and be opened to both of you. 👍🏻🌅
Thank you for being so open. I loved that you shared the arc of your journey to self-love.
You had a rough time being in the locker room .with the other guys who would say or do things that made you feel bad. Glad that you have moved on an having agreat life an you are much stronger now.❤
I also had locker room scene/experience w/ a guy... in the shower 🚿 I was 14 at the time, this past month is now officially 16 years since that happened in 2004... I mention it in my coming out story which I plan to have PUBLISHED
@@deptheye407 can't wait to see it brother.
@@deptheye407 hamging big ..🍆🍆❤❤
Hi KC 🤠 watching this video I want to say that you are a " remarkable" young man 💙 thank you for sharing this heart warming part of your life 💙 you have my total admiration for being such an amazing beautiful person ♥️ thanks again KC for sharing this with us 💙 till next time be safe and healthy ♥️🤠
I totally connected with your story because I was experiencing similar things when I was a kid thanks for sharing your story!!
LOVED this video! I admire the real insight and thoughts! Man, what a gut punch I felt at the realization of how parallel our younger years were when you talked about crossing your arms in pics/public and the lonely introverted thoughts you had! Ironically I was also pushed onto the swim team having virtually no interest in athletics. There's no hiding your self-esteem issues in a speedo that's for damn sure! Body dysmorphia is a real bitch! Glad to see you were able to use it push yourself instead of letting it continue to hinder the quality of your life and self image.
It took me several hours to watch the full footage of this because a lot of what you had to say had hit home with me; not in a bad way but more a relief that "I am not the only one". I too grew up in a LDS home not just here in South Dakota but in Idaho as well. I am a product of the Lamanite Home Placement Program ( I don't know what they call it now days); at any rate, it is so refreshing to read someone as you speak so openly about their life. I appreciate the honesty and openness you share with us and my hope is that your message will inspire and give hope for all of us; not just those being brought up Morman but all of "US" that still question that love is love no matter who you love. Thank you KC and Jax!
I feel you all! Thankfully my parents and I all kinda left when I was 15, but all my brothers and sister still are. It’s definitely a weird thing to navigate.
KC you are such a very kind hearted guy in opening up to your followers, and i could tell u so much of my life’s story’s is so much like yours, I feel that even though we have never meet, your are my friend and i love listening to u Big hug your way. Thanks so much
KC loved this video thank you for sharing it's amazing to see the person you have become today as my one of my favourite quotes says "if you are lucky enough to different don't ever change" your family sounds amazing ❤ you should be so proud of who you have become 😀😀❤❤
Thank you so much Jane! I really feel so fortunate that I have the family I do! I owe much of who I am to their positive influence and love! hope you are having a great week!
You definitely are very lucky to have an amazing family my family is amazing too I am very lucky ❤ they seem so supportive which is amazing hope u have a great week too I'm a paper and pen person too 😀
Beautiful, articulate and inspirational. You're a natural storyteller.
I'm so glad that you had a good and supportive family. There are so many kids that don't have the support of their family and that is heartbreaking. I love that your video is just you, talking as if you were talking to friends, no special affects or editing. I will gladly watch Coffee with KC (Jax too) whenever you post them.
Thank you for sharing KC. Loved getting to know you better! I really enjoy heart to heart videos. Xoxo
So happy to hear you enjoyed it, looking forward to more coffee dates with YT in the future! ❤️
KC it sounds like U were kind like
A family man when U were growing
Up. O my God that voice of yours
smooth and comfortable. Thank U
for sharing your thoughts.
Absolutely amazing, so much of what you shared I personally experienced as well. Being gay and raised LDS, big family, the insecurities, the dark and lonely moments, and the contradiction of a happy childhood. What you came away with and who you are today is so beautifully integrated into this amazing human being. I thoroughly enjoyed listening and watching you. All the hard work to change your body and the physical image you present has paid off. I love the way you speak and listening to you is such a pleasure. I'm simply enamored with you and can't wait to see what else you've already posted as well as future uploads. ❤️❤️❤️
KC, you speak so well and with depth. I'm much older than you and you have verbalized things from your experiences that affected you growing up that were mine too and I never realized them until hearing you say them just now... Kiddo's to you for your strength and maturity! Looking forward to learning more about you and your journey.
I love it that you are so authentic and honest.
It’s wonderful that you are so open! It does my heart a lot of good. Gee I wish I could sit with you and talk.
Thank you for being so vulnerable. Just so you know, you are a beautiful man - both physically and spiritually. My husband grew up Mormon in Salt Lake City. He was very athletic in his early life, but like you, he was a "skinny rail which a butterfly could knock over". Unlike you, he didn't try to "behave", but was still a great guy.
I wasn't involved in Mormonism at all - but we grew up in a God-fearing home. That was in the mid 1950s and on. When we moved to San Francisco and I realized I didn't understand what the heck was so great about Playboy, I knew then that I was different. I was, like you, more interested in music, art and interior design and have not a single athletic bone in my body! In short, I was sorta like you. I, too, had those dark days when I just was so tired of being "different". I had male friends but we were so different.
The rest of your story paralleled mine pretty closely, but I always had friends. However, I have always (even today) had body image but today, I just don't care what others think of me. If someone doesn't like the way I look, they don't have to look! But it's taken me 60+ years to get here.
I'd love to see a vlog about what you see in Jax and what he sees in you. You both seem to be genuinely in love with each other but what drives that love?
Thanks....
Thank you for the share, KC! Being your authentic self and sharing that message makes you that much more attractive. It's just honest and real. Coming from a religious background myself, I can relate to a lot of what you said. 🙏🏽
I wish I knew you in person, you are a very open, kind and honest person. All the best to you and Jax - Happy Holidays.
Thank you so much Jodi! Happy holidays to you as well! 🎅🏼❤️
You are a beautiful young man--inside and out. NO ONE has the right to judge you for who God created you to be and to become. Love watching you guys. I see no ribs sticking out now.
Thank you so much, so happy you are part of our YT family! (Haha yes, the ribs no longer stick out now that I have some more meat on these bones 😋)
KC, I know where you are coming from. I was raised a Jehovah's Witness in the deep south were all of my aunts and uncles were also. Then my parents were dead by the time I was 6 years old. Being raised by my older sister and her family. Then finally by college I realized I could admit to myself that I was gay. All this took a lot to get over. I admire you for what you accomplished since we have simular backgrounds. Love you OFans vids.
💙❤💙💙bless you
Just like to say the two of you are a prime example that if there were more acceptance instead of rejection there would be less darkness in the world. Thank you and keep up the positivity, we all need more of it this moment in time.🌈💖👬💕🌈🌏
Love way you break down talk describes your opportunities in life😊
Such a caring and compassionate young man!
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KC ... I hear you. Im still lds and sort of taking step by step to coming out to my family. It has been hard cause as you said it is requiring a lot from the community. It is hard to change from this perfect world to an imperfect world, but I hear you what you are talking about.
Hi KC. I really appreciate your being open about your life growing up and being you. Your kind, inspirational and motivational to others. I look forward to following both you and Jax on all of your social media platforms.
So proud of you for being strong. Love having coffee with you while I watch❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing your amazing journey of life with us! You have an absolute beautiful spirit within, and it surrounds you as well! Happy Holiday's to you both :)
Who you are today is amazing! I wish you never had to feel so much sad things.
I loved this video! It's nice to hear more about you as a person because I'm sure people make a lot of premature assumptions about you and your life.
Im so happy to hear you enjoyed it Justin! I think that is another topic for a future coffee date - many do misjudge or have assumptions about us based off of some of our other social platforms! Thanks for another topic suggestion!
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You guys have found each other..
That's a very good start. Good Luck!
Jax U must happy-go-lucky*
This is very nice video KC luv the coffee
Excellent discsussion of events and feelings that are common to all of us.
KC.... Keep loving yourself. Drew what others think. You are Gorgeous 💕 inside and out. People in your childhood usually are dealing with the same thing. Some more than others. Love yourself baby. Screw what others think. Love your show . Keep them coming.
Damn KC, this was a deep video. There where several DeJa Vu moments. I love the idea of Coffee with KC. ❤️
You are netruell, honest and open. That is the reason, why you are so interesting.
I came from a strong Southern Baptist missionary/fundamentalists background. That religion shaped my life just as much as my Homosexuality. You could say that I was totally a reflection of those two ideals. The religious ideal was the one all could see while the gay ideal was completely hidden but effected my personality and development. I am 60 years old and today I came out to my oldest daughter, 24. Tomorrow I will come out to my other daughter aged 22. I am in the process of divorcing my wife and coming out to all of my family. Life is, we will say, interesting. This channel has been important in this journey. I thank you. Make sure you continue your efforts. Even when you don't see those that your actions effect good things are happening.
Thank you KC for sharing your very thoughtful, open and honest video on being gay and mormon. You and I have had long discussions on your onlyfans account and although I didn’t grow up in the church, I joined when i was 16 and shared many of the same experiences as you did. While joining brought me many benefits, it definitely messed me up big time and brought me and others much spiritual and psychological pain, self-hatred and shame. I had a huge internal conflict between the irresistible force (my gay identity) and the immovable object (My faith).
I decided that I needed to resolve this in my own way, since the church and its leadership clearly had no answers. I needed to resolve the conflict and be authentic. For many years, since I was 8 years old I expended an enormous amount of energy maintaining a false persona that was the face that I presented to the world. I needed to be loved for who I am, not for who people thought I was, So much of what you said about being open about who you are and what you like resonated with me, although on those things, colors, interests or lack thereof ( sports) I was always open.
I came out to everybody, my family, my fellow church members and am open to everyone. It has really helped and members of my ward are very accepting (in Seattle)
I also spent 2 years with a non-lds therapist, which was a huge help, because for the first time in my life I am able to be completely honest and open with someone with no consequences, penalties, etc.
But brother look at you now you found your self an take good care of yourself. Those people see you now an now have to look up to you because you made a life that was best for you. An you found Jax.an now living your true an best self this viedo will help so many young boys an men more than you know.much love brother always here for you.much kindness and love ❤❤🌈🌈🎁🎁🎄🎄🥰🥰
I waited awhile before I commented on your video because I wanted to consider your very emotional story. Perhaps this is a mistake since I don't know if you refer back to your comment section. I think I've listened to most of your heartfelt and thoughtful discussions, and I can honestly say you are a beautiful human being. I care not if you are gay or polyamorous, because what comes through is that you are a truly soulful person. I hope your future is filled with peace, understanding and love.💖
I have to agree with you 💯❤💙❤
KC absolutely love you more and more thank you for sharing your story. We both are 🦀Cancers and I'm the baby of 6 children and still struggle with my shyness as today I really enjoyed your story looking forward learning more about you. I first came across your channel when there was a third💙 I felt some kind of connection. I love Your spirit and soul💙❤💙
Quite inspiring, thanks for inspiring lots of people.
You explain everything so wonderful
Thank you for sharing. Please continue to do more videos.
more to come, I think its time for Jax to hop on and share more too! So happy to hear people are liking "coffee with KC"
I was just like you KC growing up. I became a musician and a music professor.
Just shared your video on Facebook and wrote a few words about my experience with religion. You're quite the inspiration.
So glad you are sharing your story
I am so proud of you and you're right be your you need to beautiful self you got to learn to love yourself before you can love anyone else I learned that and I do love myself
KC Tks for sharing you help so many young M
You are a beautiful person -- mind, body, and soul. You are so positive and amazing. Happy holidays to both of you. I wish I friends such as the two of you.
Loved the entire video. There are many similarities between our lives, but probably the same for most gay men. As for myself I struggle with self-image. I’m told I am to hard on myself, but working through the issues with some outside assistance. Thanks for sharing.
Ohh kc, I wish the world was full of more people like you, I just love you to bits, just love yourself and of course max, god I love you both, and I’m a straight women, why can’t straight men be like you, jax not max
I think we all explore our own body .for me it was my way of understanding my feelings.
I was a middle child of three boys and didn’t feel the pressure that you did. I liked the same things you did and didn’t feel attracted to masculine things including sports. Like you I kept myself secret.
KC you have a such warmy and nice voice I could listen 24/7 :-). Greetings from Poland.
loving this, even thou long, have 'liked' before got to end (ill have to pop in/out), yep Coffee with KC, that's what I hoped for..... xx (UK)
Very interesting background to how your background has made you who you are today. You seem very open and honest guy which is a lot different to other RUclipsrs who only show the positives. Keep up the good work 👍👍
You are loved ❣️ wish I met with you 40 year's ago.!! From Connecticut.
KC… I grew up in a conservative New Testament home. You described my childhood almost exactly. I am an only child so I was more lonely than you were. I feel the same about my parents as you do. I wish I had met more guys when I was younger
wow what a beautiful loving and gentle soul he has
I had a pause this video I just wanted to say to you that no matter what you are awesome and you shouldn't be feeling ashamed of yourself or feeling like you know punishing yourself and all this other stuff that you said back then that's what you used to do I that broke my heart I mean seriously I'm a gay male myself and I think you're amazing for coming out to the world you're amazing for sharing his story and I just wanted to say be yourself be who you are and don't feel ashamed because you were born that way and you know what it's awesome that you your story helps other people and it also helps me because I had the same not the same issue but something similar in I tell you it's not easy being in a gay male and I just want you to know that and you I'm going to continue watching your video
I realize it is difficult to make a video with this content. You did an amazing job.
Thank you so much Philip ☺️❤️
Absolutely he did a amazing job ❤
Very interesting KC,I really appreciate you and have such respect for you awesome job buddy!
I love the idea of coffee with KC! Thanks for sharing a part of you with us.🙏🏻. You're the best! ❤️❤️
I’m so happy you enjoyed it Ophelie! More of these coffee dates in the future! ❤️ hope you had a great day today
Thank you! it shows how far you have come. Congratulations
BE PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE THANK YOU FOR SHARING 😊
Well brother you don't have to worry about your body you are very handsome an a beautiful body. So stay strong an safe thank you for sharing KC.. YOUR OTHER pages are awesome..
Its nice hearing about the "early years of KC" :)
So glad you enjoyed it, more coffee chats in the future! ☺️❤️
@@KCAndJax I’m working on some HUGE content right now at the moment if you wanna see plz subscribe to my channel 🤗🤗😘😘💪🏿💋
Good morning handsome. Coffee with KC. Love it.
Good morning Nancy! Im so happy you liked it, excited to dive into more topics in the future!
Loved this! ❤️
fantastic video. It was great learning more about you and thank you for sharing your wisdom with us, Plus you have amazing muscle size and definition. The veins in your arms show how jacked you truly are.
Thank you Cameron, im so glad you liked it. Haha little KC finally grew up!
I love this idea. You said this the time for new beginnings so this the right way to do it. I truly know who you are, KC. I saw your first video about Jax and I truly knew what is in your heart and for me that good enough. Only a person with a good and brave soul would have done that so openly but if this is a way to know other aspects about you, great. But remember, I'm here to know you without opinion or judgment. This is your life and only you can live it. A lot of love and best wishes always!! PS, Personally, I'm more of a chocolate guy, strange hah! so if okay with you. You drink coffee and I drink chocolate.
Sorry, I didn't say anything about this particular video. KC, I'm here to listen, only listen, and by doing that I will know you better. Love you man!!
Thank you Rey! im so happy you like this idea... im looking forward to more of these in the future with everyone! Haha im actually a chocolate guy too... im usually drinking a mocha so that I get the best of coffee and chocolate worlds ;)
I am having tea with you at the same time. Always a pleasure to see such a friendly face.
Perfect! I love tea as well, what were you drinking?? Glad you liked the video, looking forward to having more of these in the future!
English breakfast
Je découvre, bravo. J'ai 60 ans à la campagne en France famille agriculteurs. Je suis le dernier, petit fragile, ... J'ai l'impression d'avoir trahi mes parents, qui m'ont jeté à la rue au coming out. Je suis encore blessé et je n'ai pas fait de sport, donc je n'aime pas mon corps, je m'en suis rendu malade.❤
Thanks for sharing your life with us. Great video. ❤️
Nicely done! Thank you KC. Very enjoyable.
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it ❤️