+Andrew Goes Places I came out to my folks 36 years ago and my Dad (WW II marine vet) was totally awesome too. He always treated my partner (now husband) as his son in law.
Jim Kohn yes he is so nice u can see that he is sweet from the way he talk so i think he deserve all the support from all people and deserve every swee thing in his life when i see ppl happy it makes me happy so its great^^
I didn't come out until I was well into my 30s wasn't a great experience but knew for years and years and kept denying my true self now 52. I have my partner of 27 years this year who's been by my side since the very beginning. That's great you have some many great coming out stories we are all different I suppose 🌈🌈🌈
Andrew, I'm so proud of you for coming out. Thank goodness for having such a supportive family. I didn't come out until I was in my 40s. My son was my hugest support, and he was straight. My wife was absolutely wonderful, and continues to be. (I know that sounds complicated, but it's not...love conquers all. Don't ever forget that, Andrew.) Plus I'm proud of every young person that does come out...what courage it takes to do that, and, for me, it shows incredible character to be honest with yourself and others. Thank for this video. Big thumbs up, Andrew!
Dude your stories are so relatable especially the stuff about magazines and stuff at a younger age! It brought me to tears and brought back so many memories! :(
This video honestly made me so happy. I just recently came out to my peers but idk if I'm ready to come out to my mom and step dad. He is really "old fashion" IG is the word but I'm glad u had that much support!😁
+Andrew Goes Places I really wanted to play trumpet, but the music director made me try to learn the French horn instead and I never really got the hang of it.
Andrew - You are lucky. And your message is one that should be shared often. Especially because you do so in such a "normal" way - absent the timbre of fear that I see so often in other Coming Out messages. Your demeanor is infectious in a most good way. Best to you!
You have such a sweet, and warm personality. I can truly see why your friends and family are so supportive of you. Any guy you end up being with, will be truly lucky to have you. Good Luck, and God Bless.
Andrew I am a new subscriber here. I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your videos. You seem so humble and big-hearted and that is so refreshing. Keep up the good work.
Andrew, just found you and subbed. As a counselor and teacher, your video gives me hope that not everyone has as tough a time as the guys I work with. This video is so good to show others that being 'gay' is as 'normal' for the homosexual as being 'straight' is for the heterosexual. Thanks, bro...................Ray
+okimlistening2u There are two great songs for gay kids and teens that are struggling or going through bullying and self acceptance issues, perhaps some kids you know might draw strength from them? 1) Ronan Parke sings anti bullying song called: "Defined" from the U K and a rarity song on youtube ""Cass Elliot + Different + w/Lyrics posted by miquel coper" many of cass elliots' songs were messages of ope and support for gay kids/teens long before the Disco Divas entered the scene see gay movie Beautiful Thing :)
Thank you, Dark Angel, I always try to keep up on music especially. It has a huge influence on people in general and on the young especially-------a very powerful tool. Thank you so much...........Ray
Thanks for telling your story. Congratulations on being brave for standing up to be counted. You're well spoken and charming, you made it entertaining. I'm certain people struggling with the issue will find your video inspirational. Props to your parents for being loving and supportive. I'm quite a bit older than you and stories like yours amaze me.
Wow. The reaction you received was great. What a blessing to have people so understanding in your family. Mom, with the glass of wine, was actually quite hilarious. How dramatic and new age with the candles. Loved it.
Andrew, of all the vids on here, urs had the most impact on me. I can identify for sure, wish there was some way I could meet you as I feel you are more real and honest than anyone ive heard. I can always hope.
Sweetheart...thanking you for a wonderful video and the coming out process you experienced. My coming out went just as well because family figured it out long before I knew....anyway, it's been almost 30 years and it was the BEST coming out I could ever imagine. My parents were divorced as well and remember writing my dad a letter about my being gay....he was supportive and loving in his own way and I thought how great that was. All they wanted was for me to be happy. I have been out now nearly 30 years and a mentor to several of our gay youth helping them live in a world that's still not accepting. I teach them about being kind, generous, respectful and tolerant to others and today they're all doing well and now paying it forward from what they learned early on. I AM SO PROUD OF THEM ALL and proud of you baby for sending such a good message to those kids who's yet to come out. Hoping someday that coming out will be a thing of the past and that your sexuality should NOT mean a thing. Wishing you well sweetheart and I have enjoyed your videos for awhile...you are a lovely young man and feel you will go very far in life. Be well and if ever you need to chat I'll be here for you too...xoxox "Mama" Steve😊👍🏿
Watching this video just reminds me of where I was three years ago: watching videos like this trying to get the courage to come out myself. I'm so happy that I'm in a place in my life now where I can watch these videos, not trying to gain courage, but to give empathy.
your a really awesome guy i mean this helped me so much i mean i was already out and it seems we had similar experiences my family was cool with it too so i just smiled watching this as it reminded me how i felt when they were supportive when i came out. Also your videos are awesome and your a really cool guy x
Great video, Thanks for sharing it. I had a similar experience and I realise how lucky I was. Hope it encourages more young people to come - and more families and friends to be relaxed and supportive about it.
This actually hit me really hard because I too came out as bi until I accepted the fact that I just like men more than women. Depression came along with it, but the friends I told and family I spoke with were very supportive and I find it touching that our stories are similar and we are incredibly lucky to have these amazing people in our lives. Thanks for sharing your story!
Hey man. Looking at this again 9 years later. I'm from Arkansas so just wanted to say kudos. I knew when I was 8, but didn't know the phrase for it. Took me 14 years or so to know it and come out. My family is all supportive so didn't have problems with that. Don't know if you will see this but just figured I'd put it out there
Your experience is nearly identical to mine! Although I never posted on social media about it, rather I told my stepmom and she told my dad and my dad told my mom. However, my mother wasn't as cool about it as your mom was. But I was lucky to have the support of friends and certain family members. But your experiences are so similar to mine and I'm glad you shared your story!
I am not into the whole "daddy" scene, but seeing you really tests my limits. You are such an awesome looking guy. Don't let the haters shame you because of their personal insecurities. I am a hefty older guy, but they tell me that even I will find my perfect match. LOL
I know this video is very old, but i just wanted to say that it is very hard for some too come out to even a friend, some like myself never even wanted my fockes to know. I knew it would never be anywhere near the same, I knew that my mother would never look at me the same way again. To be honest she never has, it has changed my whole relationship with her and everyone else in my family, and I don't know if that feeling will ever go away. Thank you for the video, it was what i needed to get through another day.
I really have to say. I admire you very very much. you are so courageous, loving and humble, I really look to you and the person you are. I watched alot of your videos and they help me out so much with my own experiences. your one of my biggest role models and I hope to meet you one day. thanks again for the videos you share.
You were soooooooo lucky with your parents and stepmom. Both of my parents were dead set against it. I tried coming out twice. The first time with my Mom she was like how could you be gay you like Dolly Parton and brushed it off. The second time she stopped talking to me for like 3 weeks and I was literally dying inside cause my Mom was my rock. So if you can believe it I talked myself out of being gay and I told my Mom I'd never mention it again. I'm 50....and I've never been on a date....or known love. Just the love of my Mom. She passed on November 3rd 2021....and it's the hardest thing I ever went through in my life. Now it's just me and......I'm alone. It's very hard!!!!
I am sorry to hear that but try and take some time to focus on yourself and your emotions as well okay and try and maybe make some new friends if you can okay and try and be in touch with yourself and get some help if you can okay I wish you all the best in your life
Watching any video no matter how "hard" the story is always helps me. I'm still kind of struggling but I'm getting there. Thank you! And gosh you're cute! Lol
You’re story was really heartwarming. I wish that my family could be as supportive like your’s. I really liked this story you shared. I just want hear more of this often.☺️😊😘
Thank you for sharing your story with us! It is the best feeling when they accept you the way you really are and i'm looking forward to seeing more of you!
Hey Andrew thanks for sharing your story :D! Being a gay couple on youtube we are already automatically "out" regardless of making a coming out video or not but we def think its important to share these stories and help little gays all around the world accept and feel comfortable with themselves :) So yeah just wanted to say thanks for sharing buddy! -Philip & Shawn
OMG your story is just like mine. Same feelings, same thoughts. It's so good to have someone who we can identify with. Thank u so much for sharing your story!
Props from a Baby Boomer whose family didn't take my coming out nearly as well as yours did. I watch videos like this and am so glad that things are better than they were in my day. Best of luck, man.
Omg I have watched this so many times. You just are amazing and I wish I had family like yours. You just inspire me and I wish I could meet someone like you. Maybe if I wish on my lucky stars one day. YOU ROCK ANDREWWW
Your vid appeared in my feed - And I was sure I was going to have something to say, but it turns out that you seem to be handling life far better than most. I'm speechless - and so very thankful for you taking the time to share yourself. You're doing just fine, Andrew. So keep up the good work! Now if you ever decide to get engaged, let me know - I have a lot of good things to share. Hugs....
I love what your mom told you about how she’d love to have a gay son, it’s a blessing to have a gay son. Thank you for sharing your story, and your mom for her attitude and inspiration.
I wish I could like this video a thousand times over. glad you had very accepting parents not everyone is lucky like that, but I feel even if it is a struggle you will always come out stronger at the top being yourself!!
Hi Andrew, new comment on an old video, I know. I'm from Italy, and I just discovered your channel, and I've seen many of your videos. When, yesterday, I found this and I watched this I decided to come out with my mum before Next Christmas. She already knows about me, I think, but I wasn't sure if to keep it unsaid or to find courage and tell her. I think that you had part in this, so thank you. This is important for me. Andrea (italian version of ur name ahahah)
Andrew, knowing that you grew up in the same home town as myself, I can't believe how things have changed there even within the past 20 years. Growing up on a farm there and going to the school surrounding the town, I dared not even mention my sexuality. No one would ever come out, and those that were even suspected, well, lets just say it was hell. I was also lucky with my family. I didn't tell them until after I turned 21, but they were super supportive. Sadly, too many bad memories there for me to even return for High School reunions. So glad things have started to change.
I forgot to mention this in my own coming out video, but you're "rationalization," for a lack of better words, was exactly the same as mine. I always thought the really attractive, muscular men made me feel how I did because I wanted to look like them, not because I was attracted to them. That's crazy man!! I wonder how many others there are!
This was awesome! Is hard to say this things on camera, even if you know that is the best way to help people that have problems with coming out. For me was similiar! My mom asked me if I was gay! LOL. But she was very supported to me and my family too. I live in El Salvador, and the people here is very closed mind. But my friends and people around me are very open mind and supported. I'm so blessed to say that I had a very normal life. I will be waiting for more awesome videos. You're so handsome! ;) I send u love from El Salvador. XO
i'm really weak when it comes to a great support from families in this coming out videos.. as an indonesian (not all though) i don't think i can 100% come out to my parents. all i said was /i'm not getting married/ and that's it xD i do really feel happy when i see these youtubers vlogging with their family and see/hear their support just like this video. i studied medicine too, and sadly not everyone accepting =] but it's okay. i have supports from my friends and it's great! thank you for sharing this :D hope you live a wonderful life xD
allwellallgood finally see a comment from indonesian, i understand fully how everyone here doesn't fully support lgbtq+, due to here being a homophobic country in general... me too, has an issue about coming out, none of my family knows and i only have like 3 friends who know that i'm gay, n i usually get mocked in school too just because they suspect me for being gay (not actually know) I'm just hoping this country's people will be open-minded later in the future
nice to find another sweet, down-to-earth gay guy to watch and follow. it's lovely that your family is supportive. I'm a slightly older fellow than you, dating an awesome guy for three years. not out to my parents, i genuinely feel like it will somewhat ruin our family dynamic. it's uplifting to hear positive coming out stories like this. ❤
This video made me cry a bit tbh. I grew up Mormon so the coming out process was incredibly painful and drove me to the edge of suicide repeatedly. I am glad that there are families and friends who can handle coming out experiences, I just wish I had had that too.
Saw 4 of your vids before reading this, consecutively, and Im pretty sure you're type of person who smile always. but your smile while you're talking bout this guy, or two guys, that you find attracted, your smile is different, its like there's some kind of spark (spark?) or maybe its kinda funny, its just different. That really made me smile.haha
This is 9 years ago. I hope you are still doing great. Thank you for showing such a good example to those poor souls who are struggling with their sexuality out there. Somebody once told me that if you don`t accept your sexuality, it will kill you. There is truth in that. Thanks!
Andrew, you are very fortunate to have had such a awesome, supportive family and friends. Good for you and best wishes for the adventures that lay ahead for you. You have good looks and most importantly, a good heart.
Such an incredible story of your “ coming out”! You were and are blessed to have such a supportive family which is,sadly, not common among gays. Their support and encouragement obviously helped your journey in becoming the wonderful man you are !! You are an excellent role model and encourager . Your circle of friends are fortunate to have you!! 😊
Dear Andrew, I trust you're in a good place these days, and I thank you for your couragous and sincere contribution of some years ago to a more tolerant and less ignorant and judgemental world. I think your honesty is really strong, and your story very authentic and recognisable, a breath of fresh air in a sometimes really sick macho world. With thanks, respect and love, Robert
Andrew, I can completely relate to this. I used to feel soo bad because I didn't have a horrific childhood due to being gay. I was very popular in school and most people just always loved me. But I used to hate telling others this... My how life has changed 😊. Thanks for Sharing
I'm so glad that your whole familly/friends support you and they accept your sexuality. No matter if you are gay, straight, lesbian or bi, you are still the same person. Everyone has to have respect for each other as they are. And it's still to bad that they are gay's in this world where it's very difficult to come out. For my Boyfriend it's also not easy to come out, due do his religion as a muslim. Our relation is still a secret for his family, but the fact that he lives in belgium with me and his family in Indonesia makes it livable. But let's hope that one day we live in a world where it is very easy to come out for everyone, but I think that will stay a dream. And in my opion parents that don't respect the sexuality of there children are bad parents, because you have to accept your children as they are.
i can totally relate to checking out the underwear ads as a kid haha thanks for sharing your story man!
+Evan L.
Get your ass in a car and visit that boy. Y'all be destined.
#evdrew
+Evan L. Oh, I see you came across Andrew long before me. Well, so it goes... (re: what do you look for in a guy?)
Sally Mendoza leave
Evan L. i guess its the first thing we all have done 😂 litlle devils
Hey Dr Evan. Dr Andrew is so funny and yet so professional. I subbed and hit the bell.
You are so lucky to have an awesome mom & Dad (and step mom) to support you.
+Andrew Goes Places I came out to my folks 36 years ago and my Dad (WW II marine vet) was totally awesome too. He always treated my partner (now husband) as his son in law.
Jim Kohn yes he is so nice u can see that he is sweet from the way he talk so i think he deserve all the support from all people and deserve every swee thing in his life
when i see ppl happy it makes me happy so its great^^
so true
I didn't come out until I was well into my 30s wasn't a great experience but knew for years and years and kept denying my true self now 52. I have my partner of 27 years this year who's been by my side since the very beginning. That's great you have some many great coming out stories we are all different I suppose 🌈🌈🌈
What a handsome and intelligent young man. Whoever ends up with you will be a very lucky man! :) Thanks for sharing your story
Very lucky
He's so cute I'm crying
Andrew, I'm so proud of you for coming out. Thank goodness for having such a supportive family. I didn't come out until I was in my 40s. My son was my hugest support, and he was straight. My wife was absolutely wonderful, and continues to be. (I know that sounds complicated, but it's not...love conquers all. Don't ever forget that, Andrew.) Plus I'm proud of every young person that does come out...what courage it takes to do that, and, for me, it shows incredible character to be honest with yourself and others. Thank for this video. Big thumbs up, Andrew!
His nervous chuckle is so damn cute. Lord.
Wow! Time sure has flown by Andrew... the boyishness is gone, the manliness emerged!
You look like an angel lol The way you speak is very soothing, really nice!
Coming Out stories are so unique and never boring for me. I can hear countless coming out stories and I will still be intrigued.
You're soooooo blessed to have supportive people in your life... I can't even be myself a 100% in my hometown.
"Andrew...I saw some things on your computer..."
("I don't even want to know what he was thinking...")
Been there
Dude your stories are so relatable especially the stuff about magazines and stuff at a younger age! It brought me to tears and brought back so many memories! :(
This video honestly made me so happy. I just recently came out to my peers but idk if I'm ready to come out to my mom and step dad. He is really "old fashion" IG is the word but I'm glad u had that much support!😁
"Met a guy that was in band with me..." *Pauses video*Me: "YESSSSSSS!!!! BAND NERDS!!!"*resumes video*
+Andrew Goes Places I really wanted to play trumpet, but the music director made me try to learn the French horn instead and I never really got the hang of it.
trumpet here! 😀
Baritone 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Trumpet/French horn/Drum Major here! :D (Band is love, band is life)
Trumpet here! Why do so many trumpet players seem to be gay haha?
Such a good speaker , I never listen to any RUclips till the end..he's smart
Andrew - You are lucky. And your message is one that should be shared often.
Especially because you do so in such a "normal" way - absent the timbre of fear that I see so often in other Coming Out messages. Your demeanor is infectious in a most good way.
Best to you!
I can't tell you how much it warms my heart to hear stories like yours. Thank you for sharing, Andrew.
You have such a sweet, and warm personality. I can truly see why your friends and family are so supportive of you. Any guy you end up being with, will be truly lucky to have you. Good Luck, and God Bless.
Thank you Andrew for a most terrific life story. You have a wonderful grasp on a very difficult stage of your life. God Bless.
Andrew I am a new subscriber here. I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your videos. You seem so humble and big-hearted and that is so refreshing. Keep up the good work.
teeth whiter than my future...
+Joseph Phillips damn I screwed that one up 😂😭
Brighter*
same
Thanks for sharing such a great story Andrew. You are very lucky you had such a positive response and I'm happy for you.
you're a drop of sunshine. keep on spreading you're light
You're literally a visionary, I love your channel. Please don't stop making videos :)
Andrew, just found you and subbed. As a counselor and teacher, your video gives me hope that not everyone has as tough a time as the guys I work with. This video is so good to show others that being 'gay' is as 'normal' for the homosexual as being 'straight' is for the heterosexual. Thanks, bro...................Ray
+okimlistening2u There are two great songs for gay kids and teens that are struggling or going through bullying and self acceptance issues, perhaps some kids you know might draw strength from them? 1) Ronan Parke sings anti bullying song called: "Defined" from the U K and a rarity song on youtube ""Cass Elliot + Different + w/Lyrics posted by miquel coper" many of cass elliots' songs were messages of ope and support for gay kids/teens long before the Disco Divas entered the scene see gay movie Beautiful Thing :)
Thank you, Dark Angel, I always try to keep up on music especially. It has a huge influence on people in general and on the young especially-------a very powerful tool. Thank you so much...........Ray
Thanks for telling your story. Congratulations on being brave for standing up to be counted. You're well spoken and charming, you made it entertaining. I'm certain people struggling with the issue will find your video inspirational. Props to your parents for being loving and supportive. I'm quite a bit older than you and stories like yours amaze me.
as soon as you said band camp all i thought was "this one time at band camp...!"
American pie ... omg
i love the movies
I thought the same thing too :)
matt stojko me too!!!! first thing I thought. hahahaha
Wow. The reaction you received was great. What a blessing to have people so understanding in your family. Mom, with the glass of wine, was actually quite hilarious. How dramatic and new age with the candles. Loved it.
Andrew, of all the vids on here, urs had the most impact on me. I can identify for sure, wish there was some way I could meet you as I feel you are more real and honest than anyone ive heard. I can always hope.
this is literally almost identical to what is happening to me right now. thank you for sharing your story and showing how supportive everyone was
You are ADORABLE! So happy for you that you can be yourself with your family
Sweetheart...thanking you for a wonderful video and the coming out process you experienced. My coming out went just as well because family figured it out long before I knew....anyway, it's been almost 30 years and it was the BEST coming out I could ever imagine. My parents were divorced as well and remember writing my dad a letter about my being gay....he was supportive and loving in his own way and I thought how great that was. All they wanted was for me to be happy. I have been out now nearly 30 years and a mentor to several of our gay youth helping them live in a world that's still not accepting. I teach them about being kind, generous, respectful and tolerant to others and today they're all doing well and now paying it forward from what they learned early on. I AM SO PROUD OF THEM ALL and proud of you baby for sending such a good message to those kids who's yet to come out. Hoping someday that coming out will be a thing of the past and that your sexuality should NOT mean a thing. Wishing you well sweetheart and I have enjoyed your videos for awhile...you are a lovely young man and feel you will go very far in life. Be well and if ever you need to chat I'll be here for you too...xoxox "Mama" Steve😊👍🏿
you're lucky af... i have no idea if i'm still alive when i came out someday... good for you it's pretty encouraging
Watching this video just reminds me of where I was three years ago: watching videos like this trying to get the courage to come out myself. I'm so happy that I'm in a place in my life now where I can watch these videos, not trying to gain courage, but to give empathy.
YOU VOICE IS SO ATTRACTIVE
your a really awesome guy i mean this helped me so much i mean i was already out and it seems we had similar experiences my family was cool with it too so i just smiled watching this as it reminded me how i felt when they were supportive when i came out. Also your videos are awesome and your a really cool guy x
my mom's a Christian and she don't want me to be this way but she already took my phone away one and I got it back what should I do man
Great video, Thanks for sharing it. I had a similar experience and I realise how lucky I was. Hope it encourages more young people to come - and more families and friends to be relaxed and supportive about it.
This actually hit me really hard because I too came out as bi until I accepted the fact that I just like men more than women. Depression came along with it, but the friends I told and family I spoke with were very supportive and I find it touching that our stories are similar and we are incredibly lucky to have these amazing people in our lives. Thanks for sharing your story!
Hey man. Looking at this again 9 years later. I'm from Arkansas so just wanted to say kudos. I knew when I was 8, but didn't know the phrase for it. Took me 14 years or so to know it and come out. My family is all supportive so didn't have problems with that. Don't know if you will see this but just figured I'd put it out there
Your experience is nearly identical to mine! Although I never posted on social media about it, rather I told my stepmom and she told my dad and my dad told my mom. However, my mother wasn't as cool about it as your mom was. But I was lucky to have the support of friends and certain family members. But your experiences are so similar to mine and I'm glad you shared your story!
I am not into the whole "daddy" scene, but seeing you really tests my limits. You are such an awesome looking guy. Don't let the haters shame you because of their personal insecurities. I am a hefty older guy, but they tell me that even I will find my perfect match. LOL
Just came out yesterday..unfortunately my mom is not too pleased. Thankful for the rest of my family for being supportive.
Thanks for the video Andrew
I know this video is very old, but i just wanted to say that it is very hard for some too come out to even a friend, some like myself never even wanted my fockes to know. I knew it would never be anywhere near the same, I knew that my mother would never look at me the same way again. To be honest she never has, it has changed my whole relationship with her and everyone else in my family, and I don't know if that feeling will ever go away.
Thank you for the video, it was what i needed to get through another day.
I really have to say. I admire you very very much. you are so courageous, loving and humble, I really look to you and the person you are. I watched alot of your videos and they help me out so much with my own experiences. your one of my biggest role models and I hope to meet you one day. thanks again for the videos you share.
You were soooooooo lucky with your parents and stepmom. Both of my parents were dead set against it. I tried coming out twice. The first time with my Mom she was like how could you be gay you like Dolly Parton and brushed it off. The second time she stopped talking to me for like 3 weeks and I was literally dying inside cause my Mom was my rock. So if you can believe it I talked myself out of being gay and I told my Mom I'd never mention it again. I'm 50....and I've never been on a date....or known love. Just the love of my Mom. She passed on November 3rd 2021....and it's the hardest thing I ever went through in my life. Now it's just me and......I'm alone. It's very hard!!!!
I am sorry to hear that but try and take some time to focus on yourself and your emotions as well okay and try and maybe make some new friends if you can okay and try and be in touch with yourself and get some help if you can okay I wish you all the best in your life
Watching any video no matter how "hard" the story is always helps me. I'm still kind of struggling but I'm getting there. Thank you! And gosh you're cute! Lol
You’re story was really heartwarming. I wish that my family could be as supportive like your’s. I really liked this story you shared. I just want hear more of this often.☺️😊😘
Thank you for sharing your story with us! It is the best feeling when they accept you the way you really are and i'm looking forward to seeing more of you!
Hey Andrew thanks for sharing your story :D!
Being a gay couple on youtube we are already automatically "out" regardless of making a coming out video or not but we def think its important to share these stories and help little gays all around the world accept and feel comfortable with themselves :)
So yeah just wanted to say thanks for sharing buddy!
-Philip & Shawn
I was looking at his teeth the whole time. Omg how tf do they get so white? They are so pretty.
Me You hes a doctor
He's an eye doctor....
I would expect that DD have extreme white teeth ! What do they do in the US ?
@@justaguy1768 Lucky United States ! You have gay doctors who can afford to buy artificial teeth !
Watched you over the yrs. I'm a road musician, love your integrity and sense of humor! Keep it goin! Me
OMG your story is just like mine. Same feelings, same thoughts. It's so good to have someone who we can identify with. Thank u so much for sharing your story!
Instant sub from a str8 ally. So proud of your courage. Congratulations!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
cheers for you and all who love and support you
Props from a Baby Boomer whose family didn't take my coming out nearly as well as yours did. I watch videos like this and am so glad that things are better than they were in my day. Best of luck, man.
Omg I have watched this so many times. You just are amazing and I wish I had family like yours. You just inspire me and I wish I could meet someone like you. Maybe if I wish on my lucky stars one day. YOU ROCK ANDREWWW
Your vid appeared in my feed - And I was sure I was going to have something to say, but it turns out that you seem to be handling life far better than most. I'm speechless - and so very thankful for you taking the time to share yourself. You're doing just fine, Andrew. So keep up the good work! Now if you ever decide to get engaged, let me know - I have a lot of good things to share. Hugs....
I love what your mom told you about how she’d love to have a gay son, it’s a blessing to have a gay son. Thank you for sharing your story, and your mom for her attitude and inspiration.
I wish I could like this video a thousand times over. glad you had very accepting parents not everyone is lucky like that, but I feel even if it is a struggle you will always come out stronger at the top being yourself!!
Hi Andrew, new comment on an old video, I know. I'm from Italy, and I just discovered your channel, and I've seen many of your videos. When, yesterday, I found this and I watched this I decided to come out with my mum before Next Christmas. She already knows about me, I think, but I wasn't sure if to keep it unsaid or to find courage and tell her. I think that you had part in this, so thank you. This is important for me.
Andrea (italian version of ur name ahahah)
Andrew, knowing that you grew up in the same home town as myself, I can't believe how things have changed there even within the past 20 years. Growing up on a farm there and going to the school surrounding the town, I dared not even mention my sexuality. No one would ever come out, and those that were even suspected, well, lets just say it was hell. I was also lucky with my family. I didn't tell them until after I turned 21, but they were super supportive. Sadly, too many bad memories there for me to even return for High School reunions. So glad things have started to change.
new subscriber. I'm on a marathon watching all your vids. Glad you had a great experience coming out.
I about cried watching this, nothing bad even happened, o was just so glad his family was like that
Crazy man- almost same experience many years back- except it was 'browsing a Sears catalog' when I first noticed my true interests.
Great video Andrew :0) Subbed. You've got a great channel :0)
I love this video, I wish my family would have been as supportive but it is what it is. Thanks for this video Andrew! :)
absolutely adorable. thanks so much for sharing. you're helping a lot of people
I forgot to mention this in my own coming out video, but you're "rationalization," for a lack of better words, was exactly the same as mine. I always thought the really attractive, muscular men made me feel how I did because I wanted to look like them, not because I was attracted to them. That's crazy man!! I wonder how many others there are!
glad you did this. it's wonderful that young people can come out in this way.
This was awesome! Is hard to say this things on camera, even if you know that is the best way to help people that have problems with coming out. For me was similiar! My mom asked me if I was gay! LOL. But she was very supported to me and my family too. I live in El Salvador, and the people here is very closed mind. But my friends and people around me are very open mind and supported. I'm so blessed to say that I had a very normal life. I will be waiting for more awesome videos. You're so handsome! ;) I send u love from El Salvador. XO
im currently in the middle of coming out to my family and its not going great. I wish I could have had half the support you did. Thanks for sharing
i'm really weak when it comes to a great support from families in this coming out videos..
as an indonesian (not all though) i don't think i can 100% come out to my parents. all i said was /i'm not getting married/ and that's it xD
i do really feel happy when i see these youtubers vlogging with their family and see/hear their support just like this video.
i studied medicine too, and sadly not everyone accepting =]
but it's okay. i have supports from my friends and it's great!
thank you for sharing this :D
hope you live a wonderful life xD
allwellallgood finally see a comment from indonesian, i understand fully how everyone here doesn't fully support lgbtq+, due to here being a homophobic country in general...
me too, has an issue about coming out, none of my family knows and i only have like 3 friends who know that i'm gay, n i usually get mocked in school too just because they suspect me for being gay (not actually know)
I'm just hoping this country's people will be open-minded later in the future
Ernanda Dalimunthe whoah :D stick with those who support you i guess. i have a couple great friends here.
yeah.. lets hope the best xD
This was awesome. Glad you shared this and spoke about it.
Such a sweet, modest and intelligent young man. I hope he finds his true soul mate.
Hey drew thank you so much! I'm from Mexico and this is really helpful, thank you for sharing your story.
You have a great voice! So handsome and love your story!
nice to find another sweet, down-to-earth gay guy to watch and follow. it's lovely that your family is supportive. I'm a slightly older fellow than you, dating an awesome guy for three years. not out to my parents, i genuinely feel like it will somewhat ruin our family dynamic. it's uplifting to hear positive coming out stories like this. ❤
wow..your parents are awesome. That makes a whole world of difference.
Your smile is perfection.
Omg! You're gorgeous! I'm crying rn T.T
you cried because of his gorgeousness?
me too. =/
This video made me cry a bit tbh. I grew up Mormon so the coming out process was incredibly painful and drove me to the edge of suicide repeatedly. I am glad that there are families and friends who can handle coming out experiences, I just wish I had had that too.
Saw 4 of your vids before reading this, consecutively, and Im pretty sure you're type of person who smile always. but your smile while you're talking bout this guy, or two guys, that you find attracted, your smile is different, its like there's some kind of spark (spark?) or maybe its kinda funny, its just different. That really made me smile.haha
Your voice is so calming and relaxing. I love it!
This is 9 years ago. I hope you are still doing great.
Thank you for showing such a good example to those
poor souls who are struggling with their sexuality out there.
Somebody once told me that if you don`t accept your
sexuality, it will kill you.
There is truth in that.
Thanks!
Andrew, you are very fortunate to have had such a awesome, supportive family and friends. Good for you and best wishes for the adventures that lay ahead for you. You have good looks and most importantly, a good heart.
i related to your story so much and it really inspired me to come out so i think i’m gonna try and do it soon thank you for sharing!
Thanks for sharing your story Andrew.
He is blessed with extremely good looks.I hope he has a natural long life with good health.
Really glad that your experience has been so positive......keep sharing it so that experiences like yours become the norm!
just still waiting for the day to come out😢, thanks your video.
You're very supportive ! Support you, guy !
Andrew you are a very engaging speaker!
Hey Andrew, thank you for this video, actually gave me inspiration to start do a video about my experience as well. Keep up the great work.
Such an incredible story of your “ coming out”! You were and are blessed to have such a supportive family which is,sadly, not common among gays.
Their support and encouragement obviously helped your journey in becoming the wonderful man you are !!
You are an excellent role model and encourager . Your circle of friends are fortunate to have you!!
😊
Dear Andrew, I trust you're in a good place these days, and I thank you for your couragous and sincere contribution of some years ago to a more tolerant and less ignorant and judgemental world. I think your honesty is really strong, and your story very authentic and recognisable, a breath of fresh air in a sometimes really sick macho world. With thanks, respect and love, Robert
Andrew, I can completely relate to this. I used to feel soo bad because I didn't have a horrific childhood due to being gay. I was very popular in school and most people just always loved me. But I used to hate telling others this... My how life has changed 😊. Thanks for Sharing
Wish I had your parents! Glad for the love and support you've had.
Your amazing. Respect bro🙏❤️
I'm so glad that your whole familly/friends support you and they accept your sexuality. No matter if you are gay, straight, lesbian or bi, you are still the same person. Everyone has to have respect for each other as they are. And it's still to bad that they are gay's in this world where it's very difficult to come out. For my Boyfriend it's also not easy to come out, due do his religion as a muslim. Our relation is still a secret for his family, but the fact that he lives in belgium with me and his family in Indonesia makes it livable. But let's hope that one day we live in a world where it is very easy to come out for everyone, but I think that will stay a dream. And in my opion parents that don't respect the sexuality of there children are bad parents, because you have to accept your children as they are.
i love the way you talk so calm and so charming