As a Black gay and masculine man from a small town in North Carolina, I feel you! If I wanted to put together a resource specifically for Black families w gay sons, I would include this video. Thank you, I really enjoy this!
Can totally relate to everything you talked about. For me, it was Queer as Folk that made me realize there was a life outside of the small town in south Louisiana and hiding my inner self from my family. We didn't have HBO, but you could hear the channel, just not see it lol and I'd have to sneak and listen while family was away. So scared, yet so exciting. It's a true struggle growing up gay, black and in the south.Then started watching Will & Grace and that sealed the deal lol. I'm 39 now, just relocated to Austin and still not out to family. I know that they know but just haven't heard it from me. Thanks for posting, your story really hit home.
Same here QAF US version, after college i knew I had to get out of our province, unfortunately ended up in Saudi Arabia coz that’s the only country that offer a “fly now pay later” work opportunities. Being there, I had to download the series illegally. I probably watched the entire series more than 5 times while I was there. I’ve seen the UK/originals version a few times, and I would probably watch the new version that is coming out soon too! Lols! I’ve learned about safe sex at an early age coz of QAF. I was born in ‘83 as well… 🏳️🌈💟😘
You come from a black family, so, I can ASSURE you you’re not the only gay/bi (non straight) one in your family. Especially with its hypersexuality. I can say this with certainty. Some people, especially because of black culture, have a good way of hiding it. And I’m sure you know this but most cover it up through spouse and/or kids.
"You just may have to work a little bit harder than your peers." That basically becomes one of the main mantras for gay people. But I like to think it's also why so many of us become more compassionate, deeper, and more thoughtful - like this amazing man. 🏳🌈
the problem in the gay world is not from outside the world for ex straight people, etc. THe problem is within our own circle where it is a community that is not united and everyone has their own agenda and what they are lookin for. THey thus make no effort or time to be friendly or welcoming to one another. In other words its dog eats dog world and everyone is out for they are lookin for.
Respect to this man! He could’ve easily covered his sexuality up through a wife and/or kid(s) like so many do, but instead, he rather had kept it real with himself!!!! Kudos!! 💯💯❤️❤️❤️💯💯
I’m straight and will and grace is my ultimate favor show and I’m sooo happy watching it I never thought about the impact it would have or support it gave to the LGBTQIA (I hope I didn’t miss a letter I’m at work can’t google) community but it makes me proud. The show is pure happiness
For me, during my middle school years, my saving grace was RUclips. That is where I discovered men like me and found clips of Queer as Folk and Noah's Arc. Idk where I would be today without seeing that visibility, and I feel bad for older gays who never had the chance to see themselves in media (in a positive way at least).
@@richiesd1 The gay tweens and teens of the 90s and early 2000s had no access to learn about those people. Internet/social media only boomed a little after 2006, and gays were barely on television. No access to books either since LGBT themed fiction/nonfiction only exploded recently. We were invisible back then unless you're watching internet p9rn or saw the occasional gay stereotypical sidekick in films/tv.
@@moscoelucilfer5829 , I think the old days had more romance and subtleties. I'm not saying that it was generally better back then but gay life back then was more mysterious and fun -- to me. Maybe because I was young then and I'm old now. I am happy I grew up before the age of the internet and wider acceptance of gays.
Congratulations Brandon! Yes, you found happiness! There are so many others like you (like me) who stayed in the closet far too long. We can't please others until we please ourselves. When I was 18, I had a crush on a friend 16. I knew he wanted it as much as I did, but we were both too scared to act upon it, for fear of everyone finding out. We had the same circle of (Straight) friends and our families all knew each other. Fear of vicious gossip, bullying, harassment, and much worse! This was back in 1966. I'm 74 now. We had lost contact decades ago, and recently I found out that he had been in the military in Vietnam in the early 1970s, and contracted that Agent Orange, which took his life. If only......I could've, would've, should've, but didn't. If I weren''t so scared of what others think, that whole scenario could have changed, and we could have had a long happy life together. That "what if" still haunts me to this very day. Yes, it was much more dangerous to come out publicly back then, but my happiness would have been worth it! And (hypothetically) if you're afraid of rejection, better to get a "no" answer or "rejection" than to go through life saying "what if". I was forced to live a double life all those years (for survival, especially in decades past), but I have come out publicly to more long time Straight friends and relatives this past year than I did all the years since I was born put together! And I must say I can finally breathe! Thank God I'm also athletic (hiking, mountain biking, swimming, etc.), eat only healthy organic food and (thank God) because of that, I look much younger than I actually am. So there's still a chance (I hope?). To all the Gays who are afraid, please do not make the same mistake I did by sacrificing years of personal happiness, just to "please" others.
Which is why I flew the coop at 19 & headed to NYC. I left small, closed-minded town, overly-judgemental religious family & folks and was given life and room to be my own individual self.
One of the great super powers of being gay is that we know we have to work for our happiness. Search knowledge would help anybody, straight or gay, but it’s a survival necessity for us.
I’m glad you found something that helped you accept yourself. I always had to assert myself over my straight peers through sport. I was horrifically bullied especially when running over seas. When I was competing with Team USA I had to go back in the closet because of the nature of my sport and once I made the Olympic team, I didn’t care anymore. Representation matters. Great talk.
As a much older gay man, your story about gaining strength and awareness from tv reminded me of looking forward to reading the local weekend newspaper when there was always an advertisement for a local gay support group. Just seeing that made me feel positive about myself. Have to say also that in NZ at that time gay activity was still illegal and could risk a long jail sentence. Thanks for your story Hugs xxx
I used to watch Will & Grace before I came out when I was young. But I also would have MTV on ‘pc’ (previous channel, or whatever you call that button) just in case my family came into the living room. I told them after I came out, turns out I didn’t have to because my family is awesome. But thank you Will & Grace for helping me feel normal, during a time when I thought something was wrong with me.
Keep living your best life and being the beautiful person that you are Brandon, you are the most beautiful soul I have ever seen telling your story on RUclips. A million hugs from Her Majesty the Queen Her Royal Highness.
Thank you for telling us your story. I hope that out there somewhere there’s a young person feeling the same way that watches this and comes to realize it’s going to be OK.
He is so well spoken, in spite of all of his childhood adversity and social adversity he’s totally risen above. I hope you become an ambassador and become the forefront of society to show people being who you are can lead to greater things in life. Don’t need to wait around and being handed down things in life to succeed and become a good, kind person.
@@rpeezus4788 not once did he mention his background. Please don’t do that. All he said was he is well spoken. That could have easily been said to a white person.
I live in a nearby town. It’s sad that you had to move away but understand completely. I’m glad you’re in a better place there. I can tell from this short video that you’re going to very successful in life. You have a great attitude about life and yourself and that comes through when you speak (and smile). I wish you all the best!
Stumbled on your story Brandon and let me tell you. Seeing you grow up from a little boy to the Young man you are. I must say, IM SOOO PROUD OF YOU! Not only for opening up and telling your story but being true to YOU. This is beautiful to see you finding your path/ way in life. ❤️ it! Keep doing what you’re doing, those that want you to operate at your fullest potential will always be there to support u 💕
Hello Brandon Hines,im Caleb Nethan Ortiz from the Philippines,i can relate on you. Be proud and be strong . Like here In my country,gay is accepted and obey here. Sending love&Hugs😘😘❤❤ Keep Safe always and your family🙂🙂🙂
Great video and congrats to Brandon on achieving the happiness that he, and everyone deserves. Keep living your best life and being the beautiful person that you are!
His story reminds me of a cousin I had that never found his way to happiness. He very much lived the ideal masculine persona during the day, but his proclivity, when no one was looking, was totally different. This same cousin would always try to coerce me into sports things that I had no interest in as a child. As we grew older, I found my tribe, but he became lost and privy to a drug addiction for many years until his death. I'd put money on the idea that it was all due to the fact that he couldn't be his true authentic self.
Thank you for sharing your ideas and hope that you had. I hope you continue to live a very comfortable, successful career and an emotionally good life. And I think you will!!!!!
EXACTLY but the propaganda they use is that it targets ppl and kids esp to shape their minds to align with the gay "agenda" and it's nefariousness. Ironically, showing that these ppl exists can do what it did for him, for these ppl/kids that are struggling with NOT loving themselves and embracing who they are to be HAPPY.
Wow. Amazing young man. Thank you for sharing your story. For me, the realization that I could be myself, whatever that might be, and be happy was when I flew from Arizona to San Francisco to participate in a GayRun in Golden Gate Park I'd read about in a gay newspaper I found at a bar more than 40 years ago. When I arrived at the park for the 5k run, I saw hundreds of all kinds of people--different shapes, sizes, colors, professions and abilities. I could be a runner and be gay. Glad you found Austin!
I have always appreciated and respected any and all “coming out” stories or announcements. I simply see the telling - or rather, the sharing of each story/announcement, as being an important, significant, and powerful reflection of the storyteller’s personal inner strength; that person’s very bold, brave, shameless move in which that person tells the world that he, she, or them is willing to unapologetically live their truth and live IN their truth. CHECK IT: Sanctify yourself, set yourself free! Always live your truth and live IN your truth. Bravo, Brandon, ... bravo! And as a fellow human being, as a masculine bisexual person of color, and as a member of the LGBTQ community, I thank you for bravely sharing your story. All my best to you, to your future endeavors, and to each and every day of your wonderful and beautiful life. #LGBTQPeopleAreLegion 🏳️🌈
Everyone deserves to find happiness. It's fleeting and you need to work on it. Yes, being gay makes things tough and it's hard to find love and happiness in a gay world. We deserve a great love too. We can find happiness.
hearing this Brandon's story about how will & grace saved him reminded me how important representation through media is. shows like Netflix's show stopper may actually save a life.
I totally understand. Queer as Folk and Will & Grace allowed me to have that sliver of happiness in wanted. It literally saved me from myself. It kept me from going into a deep depression and to accept who I am. I know that they know the affect their shows have had on young closeted men. I’m out of the closet and I am free of the burden of trying to be accepted.
THX FOR SHARING THIS GREAT LIFE JOURNEY STORY. I AM SURE IT WILL INSPIRE AND GIVE HOPE TO MANY THAT LIFE WILL GET BETTER AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY. YOU WEAR HAPPINESS QUITE WELL!!!
Will & Grace was one of my favorite shows to watch back when it used to air on t.v. when I was like 11 (feeling old now hehe)! I was kind of surprised he mentioned this show because I didn't know they were still playing rerunds. I can tell this handsome man is gonna go far, wishing you the best of luck ❤
At nearly 40 when it came out, Will and Grace was pretty important for me as well. Seeing that one could have a full life, and being gay was just one part of that, was a pretty exciting prospect. I was out before the first season ended. :-)
Your story is very relatable. I’m not that masculine though but I totally feel your sense of helplessness. I can understand that being ultra masculine without even trying is what makes it hard to break the shell. You stay in lukewarm water and you don’t have to challenge yourself. However you accepted your inner « self » more than what’s your body reflected. You are charming and very eloquent and before anything else you speak without cockiness which I appreciate since toxic masculinity is a thing and you don’t indulge in it. If you ever read the comments, I hope mine will make you feel happy that you ever chose to tell your story because it was worth it. Your courage is commendable. Best regards from France to whoever come across my comment. We have to be nice to each other ❤️🩹
B!R!A!N!D!O!N!***** I am your brother. I am your friend. I am your esoteric soul D. N. A., blood donor, organ match. Stay spiritual, pray and mediate. God loves us. May we: love others. I'm proud of you and happy for you. Stay strong and carry on!!! Gregg Oreo long Beach Ca
You are a great guy, love your voice and explanation. Just imagine you in Charlotte. Sure many unfortunately can identify with this, so tx for sharing. Hooray for a solid hopeful future for All straight queer folks.
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm much older than you and it was an episode of The Phil Donahue Show that let me know that my being gay would be okay.
He seems like a nice young man. Great attitude, and knows what he wants out of life. Be proud of yourself, and be true to yourself. I think he’ll be a true success.
This is very relatable and so real on a whole different level I totally understand him it’s not easy be gay (your true self) when you don’t have supportive people around you I was a big struggle for me then still is now but I am getting there
This dude is quite amazing and his story is touching… and I was fucking shock.. what caught my attention was the Will and Grace show he said he watched and realized what he was… Actually it was the same show I watched and made me realized what I am too… So I can relate to his experience… That show was my fascination at that time knowing I was in high school I absorb everything like a sponge
Yes he would of! That show definitely catered to black gay and bisexual men. He could relate better with them. It sure helped me out! My friends as well.
Great to hear your story. So glad you have found your happiness. I can totally relate to the impact "Will and Grace" had on you. Feel the same. The show was and still is amazing in some many ways.
I was the good looking, smart feminine type !! Growing up in a homophobic place, like Jamaica I just worked hard in school and excelled until I was able to leave Jamaica !! I am now living my life freely by my own standards in England
You are who you are ..follow your own path in life. Live your life don't let it consume you or consume it.. Be true to yourself I have always been true to myself ,im a bit of a loner,never looked for friends When you are strong and happy with yourself others will appear and follow Im from Australia..
As a Black gay and masculine man from a small town in North Carolina, I feel you! If I wanted to put together a resource specifically for Black families w gay sons, I would include this video. Thank you, I really enjoy this!
Can totally relate to everything you talked about. For me, it was Queer as Folk that made me realize there was a life outside of the small town in south Louisiana and hiding my inner self from my family. We didn't have HBO, but you could hear the channel, just not see it lol and I'd have to sneak and listen while family was away. So scared, yet so exciting. It's a true struggle growing up gay, black and in the south.Then started watching Will & Grace and that sealed the deal lol. I'm 39 now, just relocated to Austin and still not out to family. I know that they know but just haven't heard it from me. Thanks for posting, your story really hit home.
True, Queer as Folk is silently revolutionary
Same here QAF US version, after college i knew I had to get out of our province, unfortunately ended up in Saudi Arabia coz that’s the only country that offer a “fly now pay later” work opportunities. Being there, I had to download the series illegally. I probably watched the entire series more than 5 times while I was there. I’ve seen the UK/originals version a few times, and I would probably watch the new version that is coming out soon too! Lols! I’ve learned about safe sex at an early age coz of QAF. I was born in ‘83 as well… 🏳️🌈💟😘
You come from a black family, so, I can ASSURE you you’re not the only gay/bi (non straight) one in your family. Especially with its hypersexuality. I can say this with certainty. Some people, especially because of black culture, have a good way of hiding it. And I’m sure you know this but most cover it up through spouse and/or kids.
@@kmoore5215 A very SAD REALITY that is also very common here in Arab nation…
"You just may have to work a little bit harder than your peers." That basically becomes one of the main mantras for gay people. But I like to think it's also why so many of us become more compassionate, deeper, and more thoughtful - like this amazing man. 🏳🌈
the problem in the gay world is not from outside the world for ex straight people, etc. THe problem is within our own circle where it is a community that is not united and everyone has their own agenda and what they are lookin for. THey thus make no effort or time to be friendly or welcoming to one another. In other words its dog eats dog world and everyone is out for they are lookin for.
Where ? I feel Gays are so snobby to me a day rude. I'm Gay. If u not over the top, they not very nice to me
What a gorgeous person and hearing his story of finding himself and coming out and being happy is so inspirational. Happy for you, Brandon.
I agree with you 100%
Respect to this man! He could’ve easily covered his sexuality up through a wife and/or kid(s) like so many do, but instead, he rather had kept it real with himself!!!! Kudos!! 💯💯❤️❤️❤️💯💯
And we need more examples of this man showing people LGBT people come from all walks of life
I always love these stories but I especially love this one. Beautiful man inside and out. So glad he found himself.
I’m straight and will and grace is my ultimate favor show and I’m sooo happy watching it I never thought about the impact it would have or support it gave to the LGBTQIA (I hope I didn’t miss a letter I’m at work can’t google) community but it makes me proud. The show is pure happiness
Wow what a handsome young man, he knows what he wants and how to achieve his goal's. Much love, happiness and success
For me, during my middle school years, my saving grace was RUclips. That is where I discovered men like me and found clips of Queer as Folk and Noah's Arc. Idk where I would be today without seeing that visibility, and I feel bad for older gays who never had the chance to see themselves in media (in a positive way at least).
That were gay men throughout history and there was no media back then.
@@richiesd1 The gay tweens and teens of the 90s and early 2000s had no access to learn about those people. Internet/social media only boomed a little after 2006, and gays were barely on television. No access to books either since LGBT themed fiction/nonfiction only exploded recently. We were invisible back then unless you're watching internet p9rn or saw the occasional gay stereotypical sidekick in films/tv.
Noahs Arc made me who I am!!
@@moscoelucilfer5829 , I think the old days had more romance and subtleties. I'm not saying that it was generally better back then but gay life back then was more mysterious and fun -- to me. Maybe because I was young then and I'm old now. I am happy I grew up before the age of the internet and wider acceptance of gays.
@@richiesd1 Do you believe the lack of mystery now is making the gay dating scene worse? Or making life as a gay person less enjoyable in general?
Congratulations Brandon! Yes, you found happiness! There are so many others like you (like me) who stayed in the closet far too long. We can't please others until we please ourselves.
When I was 18, I had a crush on a friend 16. I knew he wanted it as much as I did, but we were both too scared to act upon it, for fear of everyone finding out. We had the same circle of (Straight) friends and our families all knew each other. Fear of vicious gossip, bullying, harassment, and much worse! This was back in 1966. I'm 74 now. We had lost contact decades ago, and recently I found out that he had been in the military in Vietnam in the early 1970s, and contracted that Agent Orange, which took his life. If only......I could've, would've, should've, but didn't. If I weren''t so scared of what others think, that whole scenario could have changed, and we could have had a long happy life together. That "what if" still haunts me to this very day. Yes, it was much more dangerous to come out publicly back then, but my happiness would have been worth it! And (hypothetically) if you're afraid of rejection, better to get a "no" answer or "rejection" than to go through life saying "what if". I was forced to live a double life all those years (for survival, especially in decades past), but I have come out publicly to more long time Straight friends and relatives this past year than I did all the years since I was born put together! And I must say I can finally breathe! Thank God I'm also athletic (hiking, mountain biking, swimming, etc.), eat only healthy organic food and (thank God) because of that, I look much younger than I actually am. So there's still a chance (I hope?).
To all the Gays who are afraid, please do not make the same mistake I did by sacrificing years of personal happiness, just to "please" others.
Which is why I flew the coop at 19 & headed to NYC. I left small, closed-minded town, overly-judgemental religious family & folks and was given life and room to be my own individual self.
One of the great super powers of being gay is that we know we have to work for our happiness. Search knowledge would help anybody, straight or gay, but it’s a survival necessity for us.
I’m glad you found something that helped you accept yourself. I always had to assert myself over my straight peers through sport. I was horrifically bullied especially when running over seas. When I was competing with Team USA I had to go back in the closet because of the nature of my sport and once I made the Olympic team, I didn’t care anymore.
Representation matters. Great talk.
As a much older gay man, your story about gaining strength and awareness from tv reminded me of looking forward to reading the local weekend newspaper when there was always an advertisement for a local gay support group. Just seeing that made me feel positive about myself. Have to say also that in NZ at that time gay activity was still illegal and could risk a long jail sentence.
Thanks for your story
Hugs xxx
I used to watch Will & Grace before I came out when I was young. But I also would have MTV on ‘pc’ (previous channel, or whatever you call that button) just in case my family came into the living room. I told them after I came out, turns out I didn’t have to because my family is awesome.
But thank you Will & Grace for helping me feel normal, during a time when I thought something was wrong with me.
Keep living your best life and being the beautiful person that you are Brandon, you are the most beautiful soul I have ever seen telling your story on RUclips. A million hugs from Her Majesty the Queen Her Royal Highness.
Thank you for telling us your story. I hope that out there somewhere there’s a young person feeling the same way that watches this and comes to realize it’s going to be OK.
He is so well spoken, in spite of all of his childhood adversity and social adversity he’s totally risen above. I hope you become an ambassador and become the forefront of society to show people being who you are can lead to greater things in life. Don’t need to wait around and being handed down things in life to succeed and become a good, kind person.
FYI, saying African Americans are well spoken isn’t a compliment and most don’t receive it that way.
@@rpeezus4788 not once did he mention his background. Please don’t do that. All he said was he is well spoken. That could have easily been said to a white person.
I live in a nearby town. It’s sad that you had to move away but understand completely. I’m glad you’re in a better place there. I can tell from this short video that you’re going to very successful in life. You have a great attitude about life and yourself and that comes through when you speak (and smile). I wish you all the best!
Way to go, Brandon! Love is love. It's as simple as that. Peace!
And this is why representation is necessary in media. People need to see images and stories of people they ALREADY identify with.
Now, if we can get Netflix to jump on board..Smh..they literally have no black gay content 🤷🏾♂️
@@loveyu2778 so true they don't
I agree most men especially Black men think they still have to be feminine to be gay. More masculine gay men being a influence is important.
Stumbled on your story Brandon and let me tell you. Seeing you grow up from a little boy to the Young man you are. I must say, IM SOOO PROUD OF YOU! Not only for opening up and telling your story but being true to YOU. This is beautiful to see you finding your path/ way in life. ❤️ it! Keep doing what you’re doing, those that want you to operate at your fullest potential will always be there to support u 💕
love this!
Hello Brandon Hines,im Caleb Nethan Ortiz from the Philippines,i can relate on you.
Be proud and be strong .
Like here In my country,gay is accepted and obey here.
Sending love&Hugs😘😘❤❤
Keep Safe always and your family🙂🙂🙂
i love You 😘❤️
I’m glad you came out
But you are very handsome too
Live your life the way you wanted and accepted who you are and happy
Great video and congrats to Brandon on achieving the happiness that he, and everyone deserves. Keep living your best life and being the beautiful person that you are!
"These are my people" I remember having that moment when I was finding myself. Well done brother 👏
His story reminds me of a cousin I had that never found his way to happiness. He very much lived the ideal masculine persona during the day, but his proclivity, when no one was looking, was totally different.
This same cousin would always try to coerce me into sports things that I had no interest in as a child.
As we grew older, I found my tribe, but he became lost and privy to a drug addiction for many years until his death.
I'd put money on the idea that it was all due to the fact that he couldn't be his true authentic self.
This is sad but it's a story that's repeated over and over.
😭😭😭
What were his proclivities?
Inspirational so glad you are finding your place in the world, being happy, and showing others like you that they can be happy also.
Thank you for sharing great story
Outstanding video and awe inspiring ❤️!!
This is a beautiful story. Thank you for posting. ❤️
Thank you for sharing your ideas and hope that you had. I hope you continue to live a very comfortable, successful career and an emotionally good life. And I think you will!!!!!
This speaks to the power of positive representation in Hollywood and the media.
lol will and grace stereotypes gays liberal
EXACTLY but the propaganda they use is that it targets ppl and kids esp to shape their minds to align with the gay "agenda" and it's nefariousness. Ironically, showing that these ppl exists can do what it did for him, for these ppl/kids that are struggling with NOT loving themselves and embracing who they are to be HAPPY.
Wow. Amazing young man. Thank you for sharing your story. For me, the realization that I could be myself, whatever that might be, and be happy was when I flew from Arizona to San Francisco to participate in a GayRun in Golden Gate Park I'd read about in a gay newspaper I found at a bar more than 40 years ago. When I arrived at the park for the 5k run, I saw hundreds of all kinds of people--different shapes, sizes, colors, professions and abilities. I could be a runner and be gay. Glad you found Austin!
Thanks so much for sharing your story with us! Blessings to you 🙏🏼♥️
I have always appreciated and respected any and all “coming out” stories or announcements. I simply see the telling - or rather, the sharing of each story/announcement, as being an important, significant, and powerful reflection of the storyteller’s personal inner strength; that person’s very bold, brave, shameless move in which that person tells the world that he, she, or them is willing to unapologetically live their truth and live IN their truth.
CHECK IT: Sanctify yourself, set yourself free! Always live your truth and live IN your truth.
Bravo, Brandon, ... bravo!
And as a fellow human being, as a masculine bisexual person of color, and as a member of the LGBTQ community, I thank you for bravely sharing your story. All my best to you, to your future endeavors, and to each and every day of your wonderful and beautiful life. #LGBTQPeopleAreLegion 🏳️🌈
Bravo Brandon. You deserve happiness, as everyone does. I also come from a small rural town and can empathize with what you experienced.
Everyone deserves to find happiness. It's fleeting and you need to work on it. Yes, being gay makes things tough and it's hard to find love and happiness in a gay world. We deserve a great love too. We can find happiness.
hearing this Brandon's story about how will & grace saved him reminded me how important representation through media is. shows like Netflix's show stopper may actually save a life.
So proud of you, Young Man!!!
I totally understand. Queer as Folk and Will & Grace allowed me to have that sliver of happiness in wanted. It literally saved me from myself. It kept me from going into a deep depression and to accept who I am. I know that they know the affect their shows have had on young closeted men. I’m out of the closet and I am free of the burden of trying to be accepted.
Nice. I love when you show people of colors journeys of happiness( especially black and brown people). Thanks for sharing.
Wecome to Austin, Texas Mr. Hines. Glad that our city made you feel so welcomed.
He is truly gorgeous
Awesome! God bless him! Blessings to you and your family.
THX FOR SHARING THIS GREAT LIFE JOURNEY STORY.
I AM SURE IT WILL INSPIRE AND GIVE HOPE TO MANY THAT LIFE WILL GET BETTER AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY.
YOU WEAR HAPPINESS QUITE WELL!!!
I relate so well. I left my small town to find freedom and to be a part of people like me. Your testimony will help a lot of people. God bless you.
Will & Grace was one of my favorite shows to watch back when it used to air on t.v. when I was like 11 (feeling old now hehe)! I was kind of surprised he mentioned this show because I didn't know they were still playing rerunds. I can tell this handsome man is gonna go far, wishing you the best of luck ❤
Inspiring! To quote Oscar Wilde..."Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
At nearly 40 when it came out, Will and Grace was pretty important for me as well. Seeing that one could have a full life, and being gay was just one part of that, was a pretty exciting prospect. I was out before the first season ended. :-)
Your story is very relatable. I’m not that masculine though but I totally feel your sense of helplessness. I can understand that being ultra masculine without even trying is what makes it hard to break the shell. You stay in lukewarm water and you don’t have to challenge yourself. However you accepted your inner « self » more than what’s your body reflected. You are charming and very eloquent and before anything else you speak without cockiness which I appreciate since toxic masculinity is a thing and you don’t indulge in it. If you ever read the comments, I hope mine will make you feel happy that you ever chose to tell your story because it was worth it. Your courage is commendable. Best regards from France to whoever come across my comment. We have to be nice to each other ❤️🩹
B!R!A!N!D!O!N!***** I am your brother. I am your friend. I am your esoteric soul D. N. A., blood donor, organ match. Stay spiritual, pray and mediate. God loves us. May we: love others. I'm proud of you and happy for you. Stay strong and carry on!!! Gregg Oreo long Beach Ca
You are a great guy, love your voice and explanation. Just imagine you in Charlotte. Sure many unfortunately can identify with this, so tx for sharing. Hooray for a solid hopeful future for All straight queer folks.
Excellent interview. I’m just now feeling comfortable in my own skin to live my truth and finally find someone to share it with.
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm much older than you and it was an episode of The Phil Donahue Show that let me know that my being gay would be okay.
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A nice gentle reminder of some very important things in life. Cheers to your happiness!
He seems like a nice young man. Great attitude, and knows what he wants out of life. Be proud of yourself, and be true to yourself. I think he’ll be a true success.
This is very relatable and so real on a whole different level I totally understand him it’s not easy be gay (your true self) when you don’t have supportive people around you I was a big struggle for me then still is now but I am getting there
So happy for you living in your truth.
I love this guy.
Terrific. Can't say enough good things about this fellow.
This dude is quite amazing and his story is touching… and I was fucking shock.. what caught my attention was the Will and Grace show he said he watched and realized what he was… Actually it was the same show I watched and made me realized what I am too… So I can relate to his experience… That show was my fascination at that time knowing I was in high school I absorb everything like a sponge
We need to hear more from you.
Wonder woman was my show when I was stressed I spined around and everything was right with the world.
Visibility is so important
Great, uplifting story telling.
I’m sure this man is a successful athlete. Kudos and very impressed that you would help other men to show being gay is normal.
Will and Grace??? When i was confused i def change the channel on that DULL SHOW. Now Noahs arc helped me embrace who I was!
I love Will & Grace! Too bad you didn’t come across a show called “Noah’s Arc “ first. I think you could have related to that one even more.
Yes he would of! That show definitely catered to black gay and bisexual men. He could relate better with them. It sure helped me out! My friends as well.
I love that show myself
Amazing story and so glad he found his people and happiness.
Love this Testimonial ❤️. Keep speaking your truth.
Thank you for your story!
I am so very happy that you love yourself now . Life will be great for you . Live it the way that is inspiring to others. . Chip in NC
Thanks for sharing Brandon. You're such a handsome guy 😍
such a cuttie. and i'm glad he Found his moment of realization of self.
Man, you have your shit together.
Great guy, thanks for the video.
Great to hear your story. So glad you have found your happiness. I can totally relate to the impact "Will and Grace" had on you. Feel the same. The show was and still is amazing in some many ways.
YOU get to be who you are and every indication is that you are awesome!
I love your story! Be happy, lived your life, and be careful, put on a rain coat!
Thanks for sharing your great story....Gorgeous!!!❤👍🏿
So Absolutely Intelligent and Handsome 💯💯💯
Hope the will and grace cast see this. Cause this show helped alot of gay kids
Good lord why can't I find one like this 😂❤️
I am so happy for you Brandon; this video made my day!!!
Great story
He’s gorgeous
Wonderful young man who is such an inspiration!!!
A beautiful story by a beautiful guy…I am glad it has a happy ending
Will & Grace was/is definitely my favorite show of all time lol I loved me some Karen
Great video
Excuse my language, but...Damn he fine!
love you
your honesty is refreshing your strong and inspiring
I loved every part of this and could totally relate 👌🏿 my mom’s fave show was Will & Grace and loved it too ‼️🤌🏿 Small town Gay boys top tier 🤟🏿
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Nice and encouraging!
I was the good looking, smart feminine type !! Growing up in a homophobic place, like Jamaica I just worked hard in school and excelled until I was able to leave Jamaica !! I am now living my life freely by my own standards in England
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more difficult being black and gay. thankfulness he's strong enough to be himself.🌸
You are who you are ..follow your own path in life.
Live your life don't let it consume you or consume it.. Be true to yourself
I have always been true to myself ,im a bit of a loner,never looked for friends
When you are strong and happy with yourself others will appear and follow
Im from Australia..
Such a gorgeous and nice young Man. All the Best for you and your Family. You deserve to be happy for the rest of your Life
So happy to hear it got better for you.
He’s so dreamy and sweet