I am so impressed by your strength and your heartfelt honesty. It doesn't get much more real than this. Good luck Flo. You are going to have a wonderful happy and long happy life. You are going to find wonderful relationships and make many people happy along the way.
A very touching story! I know that you're happy that you stood your ground. I came out at 23, and it was the 1970s, so I think I was pretty brave to do so back then. One more thing: I'm sure you realize by now that "normal" is just a cycle on a washing machine. 😊
AWESOME video, so simple and yet loaded with so much emotion and truth, I was moved so much by his coming out story. When I came out it was a real mixed bag of good and bad. Kinda like life. But I made up my mind I have to live my truth and be who I am instead of living for everyone else idea of what my truth should be. When only I can truly know that for myself. Thank God for YT that gives us all a chance to have a voice and share our stories. We are not alone, we have friends everywhere ;-)
You didn't choose who you're attracted to, and you can't change who you're attracted to, so the rational choice is to accept who you are. Good for you that you haven't wasted years trying to be something you're not. I hope you have a wonderful life.
Great, great job. Sorry for that rough patch. You presented your story really well! Unfortunately I didn't come until 50. Angry at the church for this. Caused great hurt to my ex and 4 children and things are not even accepted to this day. But GOOD FOR YOU!!! 👏
Props for your courage, and thanks for sharing your story. It's hearing from guys like you that keeps me (somewhat) sane and hopeful that my life can get better. (btw - how come you have no German accent, except maybe laugh?)
Very Handsome....gorgeous eyes...nobody WANTS to be gay, but it happens. It takes balls to come out publicly....I'm older than you....Couldn't do it myself....I admire you...Stay safe...
+Michael Reid OK, Mike. Since I like your avatar so much, I'll give it a shot . . . It is in-the-main because of the inculcation done so effectively by too many believers, in the three Abrahamic-originated systems of mystical belief. In the case of this ONE particular area of Humanity's ways-of-being (i.e. finding one's self on the 'wrong' side of sexual attraction, this according to their many doctrines accusing-so), these systems, by means of their multifarious denominations of themselves, inflict the very harshest of punishments upon any daring transgressors, their murder being but one of the many varieties of these - psychological torment by means of group shaming, and the infusion of massive heaps of GUILT and of SHAME leading to LOATHING OF SELF, being 'the usual result' and, sometimes of suicide for those too loaded-down with the piled-on guilt garbage to withstand the force of it, and thus they collapse escaping by means of self-murder. . The utter FRAUD of it all is now, thank goodness and Heaven above, being seen for what it is and always has been. (Here I shall resist successfully the severe temptation to attach 'names' to the varietous Abrahamic monstrousness we all must endure . . . until extinguished.) How's THAT for a starter, MIke? (A check in the mail will be fine.) - James
Psychologists are to a large extent responsible for ongoing suffering. If they were honest, they would tall any parent that there is nothing than\t can be done or should be done to change someone's sexual orientation, and that the parent should accept it completely and love their children. The parent instead should be going to their priest and asking them what the hell is wrong with a religion that so misunderstands sexuality and most aspects of the natural world! How wrong do they have to be before people toss it in the garbage entirely??
In Vienna I did read on the walls of a train station restroom: "Besser dumm als schwul". Somebody has crossed out this stament and he has replaced it with "Besser schwul als dumm". The German precision stinks! What do you think about that?For Americans, the first statement is : "Better stupid than gay"; The second one: "Better gay than stupid".
Glad you had a good final experience. I wonder what psychiatrist would in good conscience "treat" you for a year. Within a couple of secessions he/she should have known you were gay and if following the international guidelines told your parents you can not be changed and there is nothing to correct. Your English is so very good as well. Were you an exchange student or did you learn the langugae by the TV? I was in Berlin in the late 60's and the Germans then were very conservative. I am sure there were no openly gay bars but lots of sex and drinking was going on. I was in the closet so never did frequest such locations if they existed. I loved the precision and order of the German people but just hated the lack of freedom I felt being an American. Of course at the time, Germany was occupied and the city walled off!
You are a perfect angel of a being. I am so glad you saw your value and stuck to it!
I am so impressed by your strength and your heartfelt honesty. It doesn't get much more real than this. Good luck Flo. You are going to have a wonderful happy and long happy life. You are going to find wonderful relationships and make many people happy along the way.
Love the sound of your voice.
All the young people in these videos are lovely, decent and admirable. I love them all.
+Ray Lightbown
Me too, Ray. My whole heart goes out to them. - J.
A very touching story! I know that you're happy that you stood your ground. I came out at 23, and it was the 1970s, so I think I was pretty brave to do so back then. One more thing: I'm sure you realize by now that "normal" is just a cycle on a washing machine. 😊
You are a good guy and a brave guy. Hope your life is good.
You are a beautiful young man and you deserve happiness..!!!..!!!..
You are a beautiful person, thanksfully my coming out experience was nothing against your story :) Also you have amazing eyes !!
Very honest vid from a strong personality.
AWESOME video, so simple and yet loaded with so much emotion and truth, I was moved so much by his coming out story. When I came out it was a real mixed bag of good and bad. Kinda like life. But I made up my mind I have to live my truth and be who I am instead of living for everyone else idea of what my truth should be. When only I can truly know that for myself. Thank God for YT that gives us all a chance to have a voice and share our stories. We are not alone, we have friends everywhere ;-)
Wow...... thank you for coming OUT!!!
You didn't choose who you're attracted to, and you can't change who you're attracted to, so the rational choice is to accept who you are. Good for you that you haven't wasted years trying to be something you're not. I hope you have a wonderful life.
Great, great job. Sorry for that rough patch. You presented your story really well! Unfortunately I didn't come until 50. Angry at the church for this. Caused great hurt to my ex and 4 children and things are not even accepted to this day. But GOOD FOR YOU!!! 👏
Props for your courage, and thanks for sharing your story. It's hearing from guys like you that keeps me (somewhat) sane and hopeful that my life can get better. (btw - how come you have no German accent, except maybe laugh?)
It's okay to let go of your emotions. Letting your emotions flow freely is very cleansing, and it cuts the baggage that was carried around.
You're really amazing and being your age; we have quite similar stories too :P You should keep doing these videos cause you're awesome :D
I want to give you a hug!
Very Handsome....gorgeous eyes...nobody WANTS to be gay, but it happens. It takes balls to come out publicly....I'm older than you....Couldn't do it myself....I admire you...Stay safe...
thanks flo....hope you are doin fine..
Haha!! Small town of 50,000 people. My small town has a population of 5,000 max!
We'll be featuring a Coming Out Video too very soon :) We're proud of you sharing your story
hugs flo
Great coming out video !
OMG You Are So Adorable!!!
Tolles Video! Du bist echt süß :)
I really dont understand how a parent can kick there own kids out on the street? If anyone knows and can explain it to me please do!
+Michael Reid
OK, Mike. Since I like your avatar so much, I'll give it a shot . . .
It is in-the-main because of the inculcation done so effectively by too many believers, in the three Abrahamic-originated systems of mystical belief.
In the case of this ONE particular area of Humanity's ways-of-being (i.e. finding one's self on the 'wrong' side of sexual attraction, this according to their many doctrines accusing-so), these systems, by means of their multifarious denominations of themselves, inflict the very harshest of punishments upon any daring transgressors, their murder being but one of the many varieties of these - psychological torment by means of group shaming, and the infusion of massive heaps of GUILT and of SHAME leading to LOATHING OF SELF, being 'the usual result' and, sometimes of suicide for those too loaded-down with the piled-on guilt garbage to withstand the force of it, and thus they collapse escaping by means of self-murder. .
The utter FRAUD of it all is now, thank goodness and Heaven above, being seen for what it is and always has been. (Here I shall resist successfully the severe temptation to attach 'names' to the varietous Abrahamic monstrousness we all must endure . . . until extinguished.)
How's THAT for a starter, MIke? (A check in the mail will be fine.)
- James
touching
Psychologists are to a large extent responsible for ongoing suffering. If they were honest, they would tall any parent that there is nothing than\t can be done or should be done to change someone's sexual orientation, and that the parent should accept it completely and love their children. The parent instead should be going to their priest and asking them what the hell is wrong with a religion that so misunderstands sexuality and most aspects of the natural world! How wrong do they have to be before people toss it in the garbage entirely??
Omg the digimon part made me laugh so hard. That us def. unique. :)
In Vienna I did read on the walls of a train station restroom: "Besser dumm als schwul". Somebody has crossed out this stament and he has replaced it with "Besser schwul als dumm". The German precision stinks! What do you think about that?For Americans, the first statement is : "Better stupid than gay"; The second one: "Better gay than stupid".
You have pretty eyes if u wasn't gay I would have a big crush I like gay people bcuz u still human and some people need to leave people alone
Glad you had a good final experience. I wonder what psychiatrist would in good conscience "treat" you for a year. Within a couple of secessions he/she should have known you were gay and if following the international guidelines told your parents you can not be changed and there is nothing to correct. Your English is so very good as well. Were you an exchange student or did you learn the langugae by the TV? I was in Berlin in the late 60's and the Germans then were very conservative. I am sure there were no openly gay bars but lots of sex and drinking was going on. I was in the closet so never did frequest such locations if they existed. I loved the precision and order of the German people but just hated the lack of freedom I felt being an American. Of course at the time, Germany was occupied and the city walled off!
is it Angemon? ;) OMG me too!!! :D
ist mir gleich flow in magen
Hello i am italien can i to be your friend
awesome :)
welkomme !