Coming Out

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  • @ThatcherJoe
    @ThatcherJoe 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18978

    Massive respect and support for you Mr Franta

  • @JoshuaDTV
    @JoshuaDTV 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3639

    Proud doesn't even begin to describe how I feel about this video Connor. You have my full support and respect.

  • @mustlovecorgis9993
    @mustlovecorgis9993 6 ปีที่แล้ว +629

    When I was 24 I was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes). I was so happy that I was going to die because the daily battle I had with myself--in my own mind--would finally be over. I had major depression for years because the terror of confronting my sexuality seemed to be an insoluble daily crisis. The wall I had built around me was higher and stronger than the ramparts of a medieval castle. And now cancer would sweep it all away and I would die without anyone knowing my horrible terrible secret.
    But I've always been a fighter with tremendous emotional reserves. I went through the surgeries, the radiation, the chemotherapy and six months later I had achieved remission. There was no detectable trace of lymphoma in my body. Great news but I was back to my constant fear and confusion about myself and my sexual orientation. A little later that year (1980) I went to see the movie "Fame" by director Alan Parker. There is a gay character prominently featured...a young, small, and not particularly attractive Freshman at Performing Arts High School. His hair was an orange shade of red and very very curly. An acting class assignment was to share something personal about himself that no one else knew. He took the stage and announced to the class "I'm gay." "My parents put me in therapy but I didn't go. "I JUST KNEW IT'S SOMETHING THAT I CAN'T CHANGE. "I FIGURE IF THAT'S THE WORST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME, I CAN LIVE WITH THAT. "SO I'M GAY." Oh my God, I began to cry in the theater, sobbing uncontrollably, making a scene and unable to stop. I went into the men's room and, after 20 minutes, I returned to my seat. Afterward I went home and got ready for bed. I was exhausted, but as I lay in my bed I began to think about my battle with cancer. Could anything really be worse than that which I had faced and vanquished without any hope for my future? I fell asleep.
    I woke up the next morning, went into the bathroom and looked in the mirror. Something was different. Silence. The continuous audio track of my self-bashing wasn't playing. It never played again. I looked at myself again in the mirror. "I'm gay and that most certainly isn't the worst thing that's happened or will ever happen to me. I'm gay and I'm glad to be gay. And I'm happy, really happy." I took my morning whiz and then began experiencing the tranquility and sublime joy of self-acceptance.

    • @mohammedsabir1669
      @mohammedsabir1669 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      That’s a beautiful journey. I’m so happy it ended the way it did!!

    • @haydenphoenix1024
      @haydenphoenix1024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That...was amazing.

    • @titanz266
      @titanz266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow

    • @K88825
      @K88825 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m proud of you ❤️

    • @Lost_In_Peace
      @Lost_In_Peace 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ...I know I’m a year late ;-;
      But honestly, this was blissfully serene to listen to - your writing is absolutely beautiful

  • @caspar
    @caspar 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15399

    • @SophieMcKeeThe1
      @SophieMcKeeThe1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      im so proud of him(:

    • @IttBeeMee
      @IttBeeMee 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Caspar

    • @ElizabethBuster
      @ElizabethBuster 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      He's amazing :) He did such a good job!!

    • @robertsimmons247
      @robertsimmons247 10 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Glad to see other TH-camrs are supportive :)

    • @VampiiRose
      @VampiiRose 10 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I'm so proud of Connor
      Glad to see other youtubers supporting him
      (^_^)

  • @blogilates
    @blogilates 10 ปีที่แล้ว +944

    So happy for you Connor. Much love.

    • @kate6020
      @kate6020 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hey Cassey and YE CONNOR we all support and love you so don't feel bad about it U r a beautiful amazing person

    • @eeshakhan1842
      @eeshakhan1842 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      OMG blogilates commented on a connor franta video! mutual friends :D i love you blogilates

    • @makosleftshoe339
      @makosleftshoe339 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      cheekybaby that is so rude and disrespectful just cause she supports gays does not mean she is a bad person so just keep your comments to yourself cause as a gay person I am very protective

  • @sawyerhartman
    @sawyerhartman 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7328

    Love you buddy! Hope you nothing but the best!

    • @LePlastiqueAlex
      @LePlastiqueAlex 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sawyer you're the best.

    • @katielovesonedirecti
      @katielovesonedirecti 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    • @Ilsjeex
      @Ilsjeex 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ur the best sawyer!! never seen this good of a support for a friend!

    • @Deniz-mx2xz
      @Deniz-mx2xz 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You'd be sooo adorable aww xx

    • @olly1397
      @olly1397 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You're a great friend sawyer :)

  • @priscillareyes1999
    @priscillareyes1999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +749

    Anyone re-watching this in 2019? Im so proud of how far Connor has come

    • @mellodie2864
      @mellodie2864 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yea

    • @englishenthusiast_
      @englishenthusiast_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's me watching this video 2019😁😁😁

    • @Cartoonsforeverz
      @Cartoonsforeverz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      priscilla reyes yasss

    • @Jay-jk1rd
      @Jay-jk1rd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      priscilla reyes omg I’m literally rewatching this now

    • @hawakassum6034
      @hawakassum6034 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He looks so fucking different

  • @TylerWard
    @TylerWard 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3176

    You're loved, bro.

    • @TheInternetBully94
      @TheInternetBully94 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he needs to snap out of it is what he needs.

    • @TheInternetBully94
      @TheInternetBully94 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *****
      he does... He only did this video for attention.

    • @sandypalafox1122
      @sandypalafox1122 10 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      TheInternetBully94 no wonder you call yourself Internet bully

    • @IreneZhang
      @IreneZhang 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      TheInternetBully94 to be honest he didnt, everyone on youtube who came out as gay lesbian bisexual etc. did it because its something they cannot hide. its a part of their personal identity and every youtuber who did come out did get loads of hate, unsuscribers. but they normally wont get hate if they didnt say anything so the attention thing is completely opposite of what you think conner wants. hes just trying to not hide a big part of his life and i dont understand why you cannot just respect that. if you have anything to say about someone else that is not you then keep it in your mind and leave this channel, dont comment rude things that are not true

    • @xxsugarcoatedxx2576
      @xxsugarcoatedxx2576 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      TheInternetBully94 no, you need to snap out of it. your in denial,face the facts.
      who is their right mind does it for attention? you do realize how much hate he is getting for this?

  • @MichaelJMurphy
    @MichaelJMurphy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7336

    I am so so proud of you connor

    • @maddAYE
      @maddAYE 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Mikey!! Hi!!

    • @chloereilly3650
      @chloereilly3650 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ☺💟

    • @jordanriddell463
      @jordanriddell463 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      This is actually adorable how everyone is so proud of him.... I'm glad to be apart of the franta fam

    • @chloereilly3650
      @chloereilly3650 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jordan Riddell its hard not to be . I mean look at him. Hes cat crazy coffee loving conor franta 💟

    • @19kmz81
      @19kmz81 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      AYE MIKEYY

  • @iJustine
    @iJustine 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4007

    What a great video - so happy you can now be YOU :)

    • @eri.s
      @eri.s 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Justine xoxoxo

    • @SoberNathan
      @SoberNathan 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ijustine . I love ha. Girl .

    • @char8849
      @char8849 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love you so much! 💜

    • @smashbroslover1
      @smashbroslover1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Love you iJ! So happy for Connor too!

    • @camemori5964
      @camemori5964 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      A wild iJustine appears!
      But agreed - I've never been so proud of Connor. :')

  • @LaurDIY
    @LaurDIY 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1516

    congrats connor!! proud of you & happy for youuu

  • @raspberry_snail
    @raspberry_snail 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1081

    Someone told me that my cloths were gay. I said, “I know. They came out of the closet this morning.”

  • @DionYorkie
    @DionYorkie 10 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    I am thankful for this video because it's another couple million views towards equality for all

    • @JamezMykaelOfficial
      @JamezMykaelOfficial 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      DionYorkie Truth! No one needs to hide who they really are, it shouldn't have to happen. The public is becoming more and more accepting of us but there are still those people out there who wont get it. ConnorFranta Forget the haters! At the end of the day they don't amount to crap ...All that really matters is what you think of yourself at the end of the day. You be you Connor :) I still hope to one day become one of your friends! #LoveIsLove #BeYouStayYou #WeLoveYouConnor

    • @lululynwoodp
      @lululynwoodp 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jamez Michael #weloveyouconnor

    • @missida989
      @missida989 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jamez Michael AMEN

    • @hello6005
      @hello6005 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg!! I love you

    • @AcidBleach182
      @AcidBleach182 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      YES DION....I totally agree

  • @arielle
    @arielle 10 ปีที่แล้ว +834

    Coming out isn't easy, especially for someone with millions of followers. So proud of you for being brave and sharing the love for yourself with us all.

    • @raddjessica
      @raddjessica 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Arielle!

    • @abbycadabraXx
      @abbycadabraXx 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Preach Arielle Scarcella we love u and of course it doesn't change a thing

    • @Vikkin1218
      @Vikkin1218 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Arelle i asking you because you maybe know it: LGBTQ TH-camrs before they come out in public, they came out to other TH-camr friends? (Sorry if you don't understand me my English isn't the best)

    • @skylerscheer4866
      @skylerscheer4866 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      heyy arielle

    • @luce4149
      @luce4149 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      This

  • @TreMelvin
    @TreMelvin 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1017

    YES CONNOR BE FREE

  • @07kawasakikid
    @07kawasakikid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I unintentionally watched your "Coming Out" video exactly 5 years to the date that you published it, and this just happens to be the 23rd anniversary of my coming out. Congratulations on your 5/yr Anniversary of Coming Out!!

  • @dylandauzat
    @dylandauzat 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1004

    Honestly this is so amazing that you have found the courage to share this with everyone around you. I respect you so much for this. And know I'll always support you, my friend(: Much love, Dylan

  • @AmandaPulitano
    @AmandaPulitano 10 ปีที่แล้ว +606

    i love you connor no matter what ill support you

  • @twaimz
    @twaimz 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1582

    So, fucking, PROUD of you Connor! You have such courage and I really think this is gonna help a shitload of people. 4 FOR YOU GLEN COCO YOU GO GLEN COCO

  • @jimmiej8
    @jimmiej8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Rewatching after seeing the 5 yr anniversary video. Proud of how far you come Connor. And glad your hair got better

  • @thiskidneedsmedicine
    @thiskidneedsmedicine 10 ปีที่แล้ว +646

    so proud of you connor, we support you all the way.

    • @kaylayoho7037
      @kaylayoho7037 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats really mean

    • @user-ff5yl5mf7i
      @user-ff5yl5mf7i 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same.

    • @mw3is
      @mw3is 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg dead ^^

    • @jacefarber93
      @jacefarber93 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      we all do :)

    • @dbzgirl6002
      @dbzgirl6002 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      je moeder lmaooo I was gonna write that

  • @MatthewLush
    @MatthewLush 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1664

    Proud of you Connor. I really am. Thank you for being you ❤️💛💚💙💜

  • @yaynova
    @yaynova 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1303

    TODAY IS THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY AW BABY

    • @lilz.
      @lilz. 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +yaynova Party in da hoooooouuuuuuuse!!!

    • @yaynova
      @yaynova 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lisell Oja YEAAAAAHHH

    • @postnights376
      @postnights376 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awwwhhhh yeah lol

    • @maddielee1872
      @maddielee1872 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +yaynova OMG YAYYYYY

    • @reginedecossard928
      @reginedecossard928 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WOO

  • @crankthatyeeyee6083
    @crankthatyeeyee6083 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1740

    The 13k people who disliked this are either homophobic, girls who wanted Connor to be their bae, or by accidentally pushed the dislike button.

    • @Blasianjazzy11
      @Blasianjazzy11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      FACTS *sips tea*

    • @Outropluto
      @Outropluto 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@Blasianjazzy11 *sips chlorine*

    • @Blasianjazzy11
      @Blasianjazzy11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Fatima Anees ?

    • @Outropluto
      @Outropluto 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Blasianjazzy11 its a tøp song the one who wrote this comment will get it sorry for confusing you.

    • @Blasianjazzy11
      @Blasianjazzy11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fatima Anees oh okay

  • @MrClemmence
    @MrClemmence 10 ปีที่แล้ว +482

    Extremely proud of Connor, the fact we live in a world where "Coming out" seems like a struggle and hardship is wrong. Be proud of who you are! You've came a long way, and I'm proud of you, and I'm pretty sure I can speak for a lot of us here when I say we will stand by you no matter what.

    • @farraqistinarahimi4986
      @farraqistinarahimi4986 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Found yaaa!

    • @RavenclawPasties
      @RavenclawPasties 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I couldn't agree with you more!

    • @HeyOiii2345
      @HeyOiii2345 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too

    • @estherm2293
      @estherm2293 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much

    • @mariajoserivera9923
      @mariajoserivera9923 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      i love the idea of so much people supporting him , there's more people supporting him than hating him. connor is so brave to let everyone know something so personal to him. i love him

  • @mayyahbhatti4425
    @mayyahbhatti4425 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4887

    "Homosexuality is found in 450+ species. Homophobia is found in only 1. Now which seems unnatural"
    We all support you Connor. Keep on being you. xxx

    • @Krymna_730
      @Krymna_730 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Stitch The Potterhead wow that's a really good point🙌🙌👏

    • @adityaprerepa7656
      @adityaprerepa7656 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      There is this Dude The popular vote was won my Hillary Clinton, not Donald Trump. It was the elector college which one.

    • @Beepboop-uw4cg
      @Beepboop-uw4cg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      There is this Dude how the actual fuck did u turn this into a politics thing?

    • @Beepboop-uw4cg
      @Beepboop-uw4cg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is this Dude that’s my point...

    • @kevinmay9151
      @kevinmay9151 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      There is this Dude well if the win was by popular vote we would have Hilary as president

  • @JoeyGatto
    @JoeyGatto 10 ปีที่แล้ว +681

    Proud of you man, very brave and difficult thing you did making this video

    • @vanessabronson744
      @vanessabronson744 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same I support U CONNER through everything ❤️💘

    • @vanscameraroll
      @vanscameraroll 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      isn't it upsetting tho that nowdays it's still difficult to tell people about their sexuality? One should be able to live however they want to...

    • @bellagementgis2421
      @bellagementgis2421 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Omg connor we all love you and support you. when you started to tear up i started balling. love you and thank you for sharing that piece of information with all your fans 😚😚

    • @melly2101
      @melly2101 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      we love him

    • @briannamarie6676
      @briannamarie6676 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's adorable❤️

  • @gaaaayyyy
    @gaaaayyyy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    i remember watching this video when it first came out. i was 13, and knew nothing about the lgbtq+ community other than what i had seen on youtube. it wasnt until the video that it clicked for me. i didnt realize how much of this era i repressed until rewatching this video almost ten years later. hearing you mention how you forced yourself to say it in the mirror made me remember that you encouraged me to do the same. like you, it took a long time for me to do so. when i did i sobbed and felt the same emotions you did. i’m 22 now and feel so blessed that i had influences like you growing up to open my eyes. none of my friends or family supported me, but i never felt alone because i could always come back to your videos and feel at ease. i find myself still coming back to your videos whenever i’m stressed.
    all that to say, thank you, connor. out of all of the creators ive followed, you are by far my biggest inspiration. your videos and books got me through the roughest times in my life and still do.
    hi, i’m ema, and i’m a lesbian:)

  • @kirakosarin
    @kirakosarin 10 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    This is hugely brave of you. Connor, I have just one thing to say to you.
    YOU GO GLEN COCO
    Somebody in the public eye, like you, proving that this is more than okay will inspire and lead the way for so many LGBTQ kids who look up to you.

    • @karadung7313
      @karadung7313 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      DITTO! Your amazing and awesome for making this video Connor! Thanks!

    • @jasminerichards2633
      @jasminerichards2633 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazing

  • @garyc
    @garyc 10 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    I'm pleased you're happy with who you are now. Hopefully, this helps people who are still struggling. It was lovely hanging out with you at Digifest in London this year. Good to see you find some peace of mind. Its draining having to second-guess and censor youself. x

    • @riav977
      @riav977 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Im so proud of him

    • @EliptionHD
      @EliptionHD 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm happy for him! It's such a big thing to admit to people, and I could only imagine how hard it was!! Love you xx

    • @FesterWerks
      @FesterWerks 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      The constant self-censoring is the biggest bitch of it. It is so stressful and emotionally draining.

  • @OmgLilly
    @OmgLilly 10 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    I'm so incredibly happy and proud of you. But I have to say the most heart wrenching thing, is that you waited almost 22 years to really accept the fact. No one should have to wait that long to be able to accept themselves and be happy with themselves, and I'm sorry it took so long. Thank you Connor, for making this video because you're probably helping someone who's going through the same thing, and it means the world to them. All we can do is hope that one day we won't need to 'come out' and that it won't be that big of a deal to so many.. That it'll just be normal.

    • @OmgLilly
      @OmgLilly 10 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      You have my support, and support from thousands of people around the world. We love you(:

    • @ScreamxOity
      @ScreamxOity 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is such a beauitful moment for he's frandom .

  • @joshuascott7641
    @joshuascott7641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I know this was ages ago, but this video is what finally helped me accept myself for who I am, I still use it to help remember the date I came out (two weeks later). Thank you Connor

    • @EMA-nh7rl
      @EMA-nh7rl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Im proud of you 💖

  • @WolfieRaps
    @WolfieRaps 10 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Congratz Conor! We love you

  • @destinynicole6742
    @destinynicole6742 8 ปีที่แล้ว +972

    does anyone else just get so excited to coming out videos? it makes me so happy to see all my favorite youtubers telling the world a big secret that was hard to tell and just get that relief and support and idk it just excites me lol

  • @Browney
    @Browney 10 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    Connor you are who you are man! We all support you, always :)

    • @Browney
      @Browney 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amazing that you share this, it's a good thing :)

    • @JustMichaelRaps
      @JustMichaelRaps 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always.

    • @1120chloebug
      @1120chloebug 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We all love you Connor no matter what )sex type) you like we're here for you 😘😘

  • @danielene7904
    @danielene7904 6 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Today I came out to my family. Thanks to you, I now own my own life. It is a great gift to humanity, that you have given.
    I accept myself now, not fully but I think it will sort itself out over time. You opened my eyes to the possibility that the world might accept me. So I came out to my brother, and he gave me a pad on the shoulder and wished me luck, all you had said in this vid was true.
    Now I - a crazy 18 year old dude, can go and live my life the way I truly want to live it. Had it not been for you, this would have happened to me somewhere at the age of 24. Yeah, I guess people don´t want to read all my bull**** in its full length, and I think you people and Connor gets the message I am trying to express. THANK YOU!!!

    • @thatdudescool4091
      @thatdudescool4091 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Share it. Post it. Thanks to the internet you can gain a lot more attention through video.

  • @Lance210
    @Lance210 10 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    Hey man,
    I'm glad you made this video, no one should ever feel insecure about themselves because of their sexuality. Its pitiful how a lot of our society shames people who are gay, its not right. People can be so cruel, I support you 100% man.

    • @lolalexi7
      @lolalexi7 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      You said it best👏

    • @donyatbh00
      @donyatbh00 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      lance):

    • @ashleycramor604
      @ashleycramor604 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      well said.👏

    • @GiOvAnNiSaNcHeZ420
      @GiOvAnNiSaNcHeZ420 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh shut up! U were put on blast for homophobia dumbass

    • @Lance210
      @Lance210 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Giovanni Sanchez i think you're thinking about nash...

  • @Dayviideo
    @Dayviideo 10 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    The definition of love doesn't have labels. I love you for all of you. So honored to be apart of your life sometimes.

    • @lacas2k11
      @lacas2k11 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      david :*

    • @twb8612
      @twb8612 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is true and yet hard for some people to understand

    • @twb8612
      @twb8612 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also I love you too David and ALL your videos

    • @hahalivie5022
      @hahalivie5022 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love you David!!!

    • @cactusarecoool8483
      @cactusarecoool8483 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sometimes?

  • @touchdalight
    @touchdalight 10 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Connor you're such an inspiration to so many people, keep on being you! WE LOVE YOU

    • @elleo400
      @elleo400 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ily

    • @lallemvnt2169
      @lallemvnt2169 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ahhhhh carmie

    • @franciscoe.santacruz5740
      @franciscoe.santacruz5740 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg once I saw your pic I was like omg were did I see him comment it came to me I saw you comment on Toby Randall channel you said sing at my funeral plz

  • @siennahope1110
    @siennahope1110 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When I was in the closet I used to watch this video (among other coming out vids) over and over and over. Hoping one day I'd have the courage to come out to my family and friends and feel like myself, it's been a process but I did it! Thank you. For so much. I don't watch your content anymore but it had such a massive impact on me in high school when I was on the verge of ending it all. If literally anyone sees this who is in the closet: it gets better, I love you.

  • @asenabanana
    @asenabanana 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1641

    i'm a muslim and I fully support gays. Like eminem said : I don't care if you're black, white, straight, bisexual, gay, lesbian, short, tall, fat, skinny, rich or poor. If you're nice to me, I'll be nice to you. Simple as that.

    • @Eudaimonia7564
      @Eudaimonia7564 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Being gay isn't a choice.
      The gay gene exists soo...
      Just saying.

    • @asenabanana
      @asenabanana 10 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      I never said that being gay is a choice?

    • @BlindSniperLOL
      @BlindSniperLOL 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Omar Dajani wtf that's not even close to what she meant

    • @chanice0085
      @chanice0085 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omar Dajani what ( Ö . Ö )

    • @chanice0085
      @chanice0085 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i think you and i would make great friends ^^

  • @DOPEorNOPE
    @DOPEorNOPE 10 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    Its amazing to see you accept who you are and be the best you, that you can be. Thanks for being an awesome role model and inspiration to so many.

    • @linko9670
      @linko9670 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh my god, thank you Matthias for commenting on this, thank you.

    • @buginamug123
      @buginamug123 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love you Matthias!!

    • @DannyTepTV
      @DannyTepTV 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      HEY MATTHIAS YOU'RE AWESOME!

    • @sofiecrews
      @sofiecrews 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your AWESOME!!!!

    • @kayeyeo9656
      @kayeyeo9656 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love your videos!

  • @LukeBensonx
    @LukeBensonx 10 ปีที่แล้ว +592

    Why is coming out such a thing nowadays? shouldn't we be accepting everyone no matter what their sexuality? brave of you Connor!

    • @yasminstraw3699
      @yasminstraw3699 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love your videos luke x

    • @kirstybradshaw6831
      @kirstybradshaw6831 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      come back :(

    • @acaciastride3653
      @acaciastride3653 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      lukesbeans LUKE

    • @sashaeverden2528
      @sashaeverden2528 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kirsty Bradshaw He probably wont.
      he deactivated everything.
      he couldnt take the hate

    • @xxmanoxx
      @xxmanoxx 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look at the comments below and you know why...

  • @AshleyBrannOfficial
    @AshleyBrannOfficial 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I remember being on the bus in 9th grade watching this video in 2014. This video is the reason why I had the courage to come out. My life has never been in the same… in the best way. Thank you, Connor, for posting this video and being so vulnerable.

  • @hihipieinthesky
    @hihipieinthesky 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1950

    A lot of girls are like "oh my god I can't date him now, whyyyyy" and I'm just like "GUURRRL, like you had a chance with him anyways"

  • @tymotheigh
    @tymotheigh 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1065

    when you see Connor's video "IM NOT GAY" in the suggested column...

    • @sujashapaul8825
      @sujashapaul8825 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Prismatic Gamer LOL

    • @christinapotvin605
      @christinapotvin605 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Prismatic Gamer That was made years ago, when he was in denial. If you've read his book you would know that.

    • @tymotheigh
      @tymotheigh 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      but i don't have the book...

    • @StephanyTrujilloA
      @StephanyTrujilloA 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Christina Potvijn haha I'm watching this after the chapter where he talks about how he made a video saying that he wasn't gay

    • @elvismendoza150
      @elvismendoza150 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol priceless

  • @sebastianrhodes
    @sebastianrhodes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Welcome to the club! Yes, we have jackets and yes, they are Chanel.

    • @morefromtuan
      @morefromtuan 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      No wonder he doesn't have a girlfriend

    • @lovelymegan13
      @lovelymegan13 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha funny as always Sebastian!!!!!

    • @krishnakaur5713
      @krishnakaur5713 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love u sebastion !!♥

    • @LucaRocha2012
      @LucaRocha2012 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anh Tuấn Yeah, he's too good for girls #justkiddin

    • @morefromtuan
      @morefromtuan 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Himitsu Rida true :))

  • @tmichael39
    @tmichael39 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    the emotions and feelings you had prior to coming out was so well articulated. Your coming out video continues to inspire those that have same struggles.

  • @lueysis
    @lueysis 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1015

    Who is watching this in 2015 and still touched

    • @moniqueadams1040
      @moniqueadams1040 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me

    • @krystlepears7045
      @krystlepears7045 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me. I watched this video again right before i came out to my parents and it gave me the confidence boost to do so. Connor really inspires me

    • @oussamarahhab401
      @oussamarahhab401 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me :)

    • @cheerelitexo8832
      @cheerelitexo8832 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me, this video is so inspiring to except who you are 💗

    • @haileyo3108
      @haileyo3108 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me

  • @motopapii
    @motopapii 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1357

    Who else come back to rewatch this video? 😁

  • @Sunshine-pd3pj
    @Sunshine-pd3pj 7 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    2011: I'm not Gay
    2014: Coming Out
    2016: Gay Questions

    • @ethanlivemere1162
      @ethanlivemere1162 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      2019: gay, gay and more GAY

    • @vemasaudrey1731
      @vemasaudrey1731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      2020 : Gay i mean hello

    • @abhijitghosh843
      @abhijitghosh843 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vemasaudrey1731 BRUH I JUST SO DA VID!!!

    • @nico3144
      @nico3144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm 15 years old and thinking of coming out at the end of the school year... I know I will probably loose friends... Umm any tips I'm really scared😓

    • @vemasaudrey1731
      @vemasaudrey1731 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nico3144 No don't by me

  • @tyshonlawrence5958
    @tyshonlawrence5958 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you so much for this video cause I really needed it. I know this video is old but I recently just came out and this story helped

  • @soundlyawake
    @soundlyawake 10 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    WOOOO ONE MORE FOR OUR TEAM
    no but on a serious note, 15 year old me needed this video--you're going to help a lot of people with this right here

    • @ThatChickkDanielle
      @ThatChickkDanielle 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      cookies.

    • @ToraTheMugwump
      @ToraTheMugwump 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      THIS IS THE BEST COMMENT I'VE SEEN EVER. I HAVE BEEN THINKING THIS FOR THE LAST FEW HOURS.

    • @agendaliams36
      @agendaliams36 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nigga your team ain't shit!!

    • @wafamazen8594
      @wafamazen8594 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      i love this so much

    • @ThatChickkDanielle
      @ThatChickkDanielle 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no one cares Felicia.

  • @poppiesstudios
    @poppiesstudios 10 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    Wow. I hope this video helps others accept themselves and love themselves for who they are. You're an inspiration, Connor.

  • @Simsplayer5
    @Simsplayer5 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1118

    I just saw this, which is ironic considering I just came out as pansexual to my parents yesterday. Mine...didn't go as well as yours seems to have, but congratulations on figuring yourself out, Connor! You are incredibly right when you say it's the hardest thing you could ever have to do. Of course I support you through this.

    • @signebrekke458
      @signebrekke458 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      You go girl, I hope you're parents and friends will be okay with it after a while.. Everyone is afraid of change, but what you have done is one of the bravest things anyone can do, and for some people it may be scary to hear that someone you know is not exactly who you thought they were.. But you're still the same person, and I admire you for being able to tell.. Love from a cyber friend

    • @Simsplayer5
      @Simsplayer5 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Signe Brekke Thank you! My friends already all knew and were very supportive. My mother was the only problem. But, again, thank you, I really appreciate it

    • @elijah7744s
      @elijah7744s 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What is pansexual? I have never gotten a full answer

    • @Simsplayer5
      @Simsplayer5 10 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      elijah huggins The best way I can describe it is that I don't see gender when I date people. I will date someone who is male, female, both, neither, non-binary. I just--do no see gender when I date people. It's different from bisexual because bisexual people will date two (or more, usually two) specific genders, whereas I just don't see gender at all when I like people. I just do.

    • @Megasmithy2001
      @Megasmithy2001 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I get confused with anything out of heterosexual,homosexual and bisexual. It's a problem I need to work on.

  • @jotalks5920
    @jotalks5920 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    been on a bit of a journey down memory lane lately…this was the video that helped me come out to someone for the first time. i was 14 (A BABY!!!) and I’ve grown so much since then (I’m 22 now, and i don’t even identify as what I initially came out as anymore) but i wanted to say thank you to connor for posting this, all these years later. it genuinely made a huge impact on me and kickstarted my journey with sexuality and gender identity / the process of accepting and discovering myself on a deeper level. thank you thank you thank youuuuu

  • @ssimeone15
    @ssimeone15 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1058

    Please tell me im not the only one who cried during this video

    • @rezane4988
      @rezane4988 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you're not alone

    • @ameliemcc1001
      @ameliemcc1001 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      You aren't :-)

    • @marylee9796
      @marylee9796 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why you've cried?

    • @ryan2081
      @ryan2081 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I SOBBED SO HARD!!!!!!!!!!

    • @katelynnstevens2713
      @katelynnstevens2713 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trust me I cried the whole time after he said we was gay but will always accept him for who he is

  • @jenniferfarwell9545
    @jenniferfarwell9545 10 ปีที่แล้ว +371

    a bunch of people in the comments are saying they "knew" he was gay, you don't know someones sexuality until they literally tell you, assuming people's sexuality based on stereotypes or people you ship them with isn't definitely knowing something. you can speculate about what it could be, and of course respectfully ship people but please keep in mind that you can never be 100% certain until they tell you, and even after someone comes out/ reiterates they're straight people can always change and be attracted to people they weren't or didn't expect to. sexuality is a very complicated thing.

    • @cl0wnkillers
      @cl0wnkillers 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ^^^^^^

    • @codo820
      @codo820 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good point. I can't say I was surprised though.

    • @daniellewis82
      @daniellewis82 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So true ^_^

    • @Marceau.
      @Marceau. 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought he was joking at the beggining of the video

    • @qhostkid
      @qhostkid 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      THIS

  • @stephaniefranta7783
    @stephaniefranta7783 8 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Dec 8 2014 the first time i watched this i teared up so much i felt so sad for him that he had to dead with this for 22 years im so happy for u connor u are a brave man very brave i love u so much😭💙

    • @stephaniefranta7783
      @stephaniefranta7783 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Deal**

    • @MrBrett566
      @MrBrett566 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was so excited for him but as he teared up so did i. I watched this video 25 times that day. not even joking

  • @Bee-gt2cg
    @Bee-gt2cg ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Rewatching while STILL in the closet 😢 but more accepting of myself than I’ve ever been. Thank you for everything over the YEARs ❤

    • @jesuusch
      @jesuusch ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’m happy that you accept yourself bc that’s the hardest thing about being LGBTQ+ ❤️ self love goes a long way and eventually when you do come out to your loved ones, even if they don’t accept you, you accept yourself and the LGBTQ+ community accepts you 😊

  • @ilovenepenthes
    @ilovenepenthes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +666

    Before Connor came out, there were many supporters.
    After Connor came out, suddenly there were many haters.
    Is there really a difference between homosexual and heterosexual? We're all equal, and Connor DOES NOT deserve the hate that he's getting right now.
    Connor.. i'm so proud of you.. stay strong!

    • @HPisAWESOME22
      @HPisAWESOME22 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not really. I'm really happy to say that Connor got a surprising amount of support after this! I was so glad to see everyone being so sweet and understanding :')

    • @Rapha2587
      @Rapha2587 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Faiqa Ahmad I don't mean to be disrespectful but, are you blind? Unfortunately I had never seen so much negative comments on a "coming out" video.

    • @ilovenepenthes
      @ilovenepenthes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Faiqa Ahmad
      4k dislikes. Other videos have less than 1000. What does it show? 

    • @ilovenepenthes
      @ilovenepenthes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *****
      You don't get the point. Most of Connor's video receive not more than 1000 dislikes. But why does this video have 4000 dislike? Why is it just this? Why isn't there any video that have as much dislikes as this?
      And yes, stop having that stereotypical thinking, not all haters are Christians from Texas or from the Middle East, that's just plain rude.

    • @thatonegirlwhowillruinyour384
      @thatonegirlwhowillruinyour384 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *****
      Why do they have to be from Texas ;_; I live in Texas and I'm not hating I love and support Connor

  • @EarthlingRyan
    @EarthlingRyan 10 ปีที่แล้ว +413

    ❤️

  • @raphaelgomes
    @raphaelgomes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +471

    Proud of you Connor, can't imagine how scary it must have been for you to make this video 🐻 internet hugs 🐻

  • @garycollins4102
    @garycollins4102 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    bless you Connor - i have spent 38 years fighting this and failed - The relieve when I came out too - I can relate to your testimony very closely - amazed by the acceptance now but it IS a HUGE thing to face within yourself - you are right also that it is not going to confine me , define me but is apart of who I am I am not in a relationship yet but is amazing how I can now be me and how much I love it - It enhances my caring profession, my sensitivity and discovered my counter tenor voice. Bless you Connor - you tube has been a great help too.

  • @MiloJasper13
    @MiloJasper13 10 ปีที่แล้ว +693

    I'm sick of people that are saying "you should think about this", like really? It's not your choice -- you're born gay. Just like your born short. Just like your born a little chubby. We're all different. Every human on earth is unique in some way. Why hate on people if they're unique? Does it affect you? Having a different sexual orientation should not affect anything except who you find attractive. I'm really pissed right now, because now that I think about it, the United States is really screwed up. For over 200 years, we've hated on different people just because of who they are. Yeah, sure, other countries do this too, but in no way AT ALL, should there be any laws regulating who you can marry. I'm only twelve years old, but at least I say my opinions. Everybody should. Speak up.

    • @thatsnotme3235
      @thatsnotme3235 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Omfg GETTING THINGS STRAIGHT HAS COME DOWN TO U!
      THANK U SIR FOR AGGREEING WITH ME! Stupid ppl think he can "change his mind" about being gay and "re-think it". Thr fucking wrong, it is part of u, part of ur mind and genetics. If that's how u r, then be it. So if u ppl r saying that he's going against what God Intended him to b, they're OBVIOUSLY wrong in the fking heads cuz God intends everyone to b exactly the way they r. Connor can't stop himself from being who he is. So plz, be respectful ppl, and shut up.

    • @MiloJasper13
      @MiloJasper13 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Olivia Beard Nobody has anything wrong with them. They weren't born mean. They learned that or chose to do it themselves.

    • @theaccount2025
      @theaccount2025 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Genetics? Are you kidding

    • @ryannisawesome532
      @ryannisawesome532 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are right +itsmilo I believe that you don't decide! because a lot of people who are gay get bullied if they are open about it. I doubt anyone would choose this. I think you are born to like a certain gender.

    • @lunete2468
      @lunete2468 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah,but you can decide between following that orientation or(in case of connor)hiding it

  • @abbeymakesthings7800
    @abbeymakesthings7800 9 ปีที่แล้ว +374

    Seeing him cry, just. I love you connorz

    • @jessicaaesha1358
      @jessicaaesha1358 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know my little baby crying :(

    • @jaimelinton9839
      @jaimelinton9839 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Abbey Grace It broke my heart

    • @JisGay-xq3zj
      @JisGay-xq3zj 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      aw ikr

    • @JisGay-xq3zj
      @JisGay-xq3zj 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      and to think he could still smile at the end after having a serious, emotional talk..

    • @jaimelinton9839
      @jaimelinton9839 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adventure Time with Dan And Phil I know jeez I love him

  • @Cmackie311
    @Cmackie311 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1263

    First video of Connor's I watched....been here ever since

  • @jay-olaputan4738
    @jay-olaputan4738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Connor at exactly 7:36 pm tonight I just finished reading your book "A Work on Progress" and I just wanted to say thank you for this masterpiece of yours. You words felt home. It inspired, motivated and pushed me to be just myself and do things that make me happy. Please write more books and keep inspiring people. God bless you thousandfold.

  • @Furtjuh
    @Furtjuh 10 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    I am so so so proud of you. But... things will change. Now that you're honest with us, I love you even more. And I'm 100% sure I'm not the only one. :)

    • @maike2000
      @maike2000 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Juppp, Sooo Proud + zoveel respect :)

    • @gillianelisabeth01
      @gillianelisabeth01 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      RUTGER😊 i totally agree with you PROUD OF YOU CONNOR much love from holland xxxxxx

    • @suzanne3763
      @suzanne3763 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hii rutger!

    • @heeyitsbenthee
      @heeyitsbenthee 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jep klopt :)

    • @1140sommer
      @1140sommer 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here. So proud of you and still love you

  • @benjpierce
    @benjpierce 10 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    I am unbelievably proud of you, Connor. Sincerely. Your bravery is inspiring, and will continue to inspire. Congratulations.

    • @dylankraynik
      @dylankraynik 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      omfg yas omfg i love you i ship you with connor so become gay please

    • @dylankraynik
      @dylankraynik 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      But still it would be cute lmao *****

  • @atiyan.7372
    @atiyan.7372 9 ปีที่แล้ว +590

    * Gives you a hug *

    • @ok-fm1mo
      @ok-fm1mo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *hugs back* Thank You Treasure

    • @atiyan.7372
      @atiyan.7372 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aquila Arctic Welcome TwT

    • @ok-fm1mo
      @ok-fm1mo 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      TwT?

    • @atiyan.7372
      @atiyan.7372 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aquila Arctic it's a somewhat sheepish/happy crying face :3

    • @ok-fm1mo
      @ok-fm1mo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ;3 I'm oblivious

  • @redhidinghood9337
    @redhidinghood9337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is our childhood. I related to this video so much

  • @harjashow
    @harjashow 10 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    So proud of you Connor :) much love and support! x

  • @WHATTHEBUCKSHOW
    @WHATTHEBUCKSHOW 10 ปีที่แล้ว +331

    Well done you. And yes just another video. But am important one. Xo

    • @NiPedoWEY
      @NiPedoWEY 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Love you buck! :)

    • @masterfy24
      @masterfy24 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's true. Congrats for Connor!

  • @mel2able
    @mel2able 10 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Connor I will always support you no matter what. You're going to always be one of my favorite youtubers and saying this to millions of people takes lots of guts. 

  • @alysiachatman8678
    @alysiachatman8678 6 ปีที่แล้ว +439

    I'm 12 and I'm bi. I still can't tell anyone but my anxiety and depression is scaring me of all this

    • @alixplex
      @alixplex 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Alysia Chatman me too. We are in the same exact position

    • @joeysalazar5584
      @joeysalazar5584 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I’m 11 I’m gay

    • @sophietutzschke
      @sophietutzschke 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      it's gonna be okay. maybe even better than okay

    • @NoOne-ux9xl
      @NoOne-ux9xl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Im 13 and im also bi male, i was probably bi since i was 6, its only been a problem when i was 11, thats when I knew about sexualities, I also live in constant anxiety and depression, I already have a boyfriend but it doesnt really feel like it cause i have yet to come out, I have come out to my friends tho... this is a long paragraph thing... bye 😊

    • @silvereclipse9043
      @silvereclipse9043 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Alysia Chatman I am in similar position. I’m pan and nonbinary, and I have a couple friends who know and are amazing, and my mom knows. However I can’t come out to my dad or stepmom about it, because my dad doesn’t understand and my stepmom is homophobic and transphobic, and even the idea of what they might think is terrifying.
      I don’t know how you’re doing, or who you may be able to tell, but if you have even one person who you think will be okay with it please tell them. You will be amazed at the difference it makes. Find a friend or someone you will be safe to confide in that can keep a secret. Try to forget about your age, or your anxieties, or the things that might go wrong, and just focus on saying it.
      I hope it’s getting better for you. Good luck with your mental health and with coming out in the future

  • @flopribble
    @flopribble 9 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF COMING OUT 💝

    • @oj316
      @oj316 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love you flo❤️

    • @lucifergirl8
      @lucifergirl8 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Fetchinq Flo omg just entered your giveaway and now I see you here! hey!

    • @julieangela4731
      @julieangela4731 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I LOVE YOU FLO OMG

  • @DayLynnAcacia
    @DayLynnAcacia 10 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    This was beautiful. Thank you for showing your audience that it IS okay to be yourself, even if it takes a while to build up the courage

  • @crybabyspityparty7510
    @crybabyspityparty7510 8 ปีที่แล้ว +978

    Im planning on coming out later tonight and this is exactly what I needed. Thank you for helping me exept who I am connor.💕💕

    • @roanalexander4140
      @roanalexander4140 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Crybaby's Pity Party
      I hope it goes well :)

    • @jakobjager6168
      @jakobjager6168 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Did you do it?

    • @ledaske
      @ledaske 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      did you do it?how did it go?

    • @dreidanday
      @dreidanday 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I know it's been 3 months but congrats! Hope you had a nice coming out!

    • @crybabyspityparty7510
      @crybabyspityparty7510 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      notleda It went shity as fuck, little did I know that my parents are homophobic af, and they stole my phone and saw my messages to my best friend and then after that they turned my life into a living hell that I probably shouldn't go into much detail about but long story short it involves me locking myself in my room for an entire 3 days and now I have post traumatic stress because of that whole ordeal. :(

  • @phoebe7154
    @phoebe7154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4 years ago I watched this video for the 1000th time. I was deep in the closet and when the video ended I found the courage to tell me parents one of my sisters and my best friends that started my coming out journey properly. I’ve now been fully out of the closet for 2 1/2 years i have great people around. Thank you Conner. Thank you for everything

  • @natwarlalsharma6010
    @natwarlalsharma6010 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3054

    watching this in 2018......am I alone???

  • @PhantomX0990
    @PhantomX0990 10 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Hey man. I've never watched your videos. But you came across my feed today and I just couldn't leave without saying something.
    Your story is similar to mine. Even the part about being from the Midwest (MN). The only difference is I'm lesbian. But you had me crying a bit because everything you said was literally everything I felt when I finally told those words to myself after twenty three years of trying to hide or be something I wasn't. I stood in a mirror too. Every morning the words just wouldn't come out.
    Don't listen to the hate. They aren't worth your time. They aren't a representation of everyone out there. You've earned a new subscriber today.
    Be you.

    • @PhantomX0990
      @PhantomX0990 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I just found out you're Minnesotan! Awesome sauce dude. If you're ever back in town you should do a meet up. Idk if you're reading your comments, but seriously, it's an idea.

  • @giuliacrr150
    @giuliacrr150 8 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Just came across this video.
    This is exactly how I felt and how I feel. This made me cry.
    I am so greatful this people like you exist, honest people, inspiring people. Thank you. Thank you very much. That's all I need to say. Thank you!

    • @giuliacrr150
      @giuliacrr150 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *that

    • @lexiebaby2784
      @lexiebaby2784 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ^ I think she/he is saying that's how they felt to come out. Like nervous and stuff.

    • @mariluvsu4284
      @mariluvsu4284 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      this video shot me multiple times, and it actually spoke to me, and I teared up the same. time he did

  • @ceesjan9309
    @ceesjan9309 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Rewatching this after 6 six years of being out makes me feel so happy, watched this literally a 100 times at the time

  • @TheMintyman12
    @TheMintyman12 10 ปีที่แล้ว +431

    I came out to my parents right after I watched this video. They accepted me. I want to thank you so much Conor for all you've done. Your my inspiration to be who I am. Because your right, it's not right to be able to be who you are.
    Thank you so much,
    Tyler

    • @Josh-fs2bh
      @Josh-fs2bh 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Congrats! Proud of you!

    • @idkmanwhyigottaputmyname1804
      @idkmanwhyigottaputmyname1804 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol.

    • @addyp2708
      @addyp2708 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      👏👏👏good for you

    • @swoodall717
      @swoodall717 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats!!

    • @malin6755
      @malin6755 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's cool! I'm really happy for you. You are who you are. Pretending sucks. Reality rocks!

  • @helloimelsa239
    @helloimelsa239 10 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    it's nearly 2015 yet people still need to make these videos, it's so sad

    • @coloringtheparadise
      @coloringtheparadise 10 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      it's nearly 2015 yet people still judging others for their sexual orientation, that is so sad

    • @helloimelsa239
      @helloimelsa239 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Heather Siu I don't think you got my point. I was simply stating that there shouldn't be any need to make a video about 'coming out' because it shouldn't be a 'thing'. No one makes videos about being straight, no one should feel like they need to make a video simply because they are gay.

    • @ruqaia13
      @ruqaia13 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      HelloImElsa I got what you meant, so don't get angry at all the people who misunderstood it

    • @quinn855
      @quinn855 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      HelloImElsa Agreed!

    • @Liniispiinis
      @Liniispiinis 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hey hey guys, She is trying to say that if a person is gay, Its normal and OK! Everyone shouldnt be making such a big deal about this, he's is gay, so what? He is still the same person and Its just his sexuality! Hope everyone understands

  • @emiree123
    @emiree123 8 ปีที่แล้ว +324

    re-watching this in 2016, and no matter how many times I watch this video I cry every time.

  • @cavaalli
    @cavaalli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thank you connor. 6 months atfer this video was released , i came out to my parents and family. thank you for giving me the courage and the confidence that i needed. and thank god it went very well. sorry im only thanking you 6 years later. xoxo

  • @omiliota
    @omiliota 10 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    What actually made me cry in this video was the end. It just got to me when he tried to act happy so the video wouldn't end sadly. I just broke down crying. I support you 100%, Connor.

    • @ilovenepenthes
      @ilovenepenthes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ***** Reverse Psychology eh?

    • @acdanceacademy5613
      @acdanceacademy5613 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Fuck you!

    • @angelenachang9154
      @angelenachang9154 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      me cried too...

    • @drishtikhatwani7920
      @drishtikhatwani7920 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr my heat just melted

    • @adelinairani9809
      @adelinairani9809 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ikr 😢😭. My mom was like what are u doing and when I showed her the vid she almost cry too. I love and support u connor

  • @Ambertrine
    @Ambertrine 10 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    I'm so proud, Connor. You are an amazing, amazing, amazing person. I have always looked up to you - and now I look up to you even more.

    • @pirocks9094
      @pirocks9094 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Preach.

    • @blizzy365
      @blizzy365 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      100 % true!

    • @Pia1696
      @Pia1696 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same ! Big thumps up for Connor :) (y)

  • @taylorphillips5077
    @taylorphillips5077 10 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Conner I am so proud of you.
    You are an amazing person and I love you so much!

  • @CBoxAlmighty
    @CBoxAlmighty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m on an OG old school TH-cam rabbit hole and it’s acc insane how impactful videos like this were, I was 13 when I first saw this vid and new then I wasn’t straight, came out at 16 to friends etc and now here at 21 so proud of myself and how normalised it is in society, at least where I’m live in London

  • @raderbrandon968
    @raderbrandon968 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1203

    Does anyone else have the "I'm Not Gay" video in the suggestions?

  • @hannahfraser6760
    @hannahfraser6760 8 ปีที่แล้ว +463

    I was crying when he started crying

  • @ToryAdamsSantistevan
    @ToryAdamsSantistevan 10 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Connor, No matter what, this is just who you are, and everyone who has supported you up to now will and should support you from now on! You are an awesome human being and like you said, everyone is equal! I am 22 as well, and most of my friends and family know, except my mom, I am still scared of how to tell her.... I just don't know how... but more videos from amazing people like you showing confidence gives me the confidence to tell her one day.

    • @Annebruh
      @Annebruh 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well said :) and I wish you the best of luck when you tell her ❤️

    • @SchemReck
      @SchemReck 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha this is funny.

  • @voyance4elle
    @voyance4elle 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This was huge back in the days :)

  • @tarynbarstow5685
    @tarynbarstow5685 8 ปีที่แล้ว +509

    Connor you are a beautiful human and should be so so proud of what you have created and become.

    • @NickWillbebacksoon
      @NickWillbebacksoon 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am so proud of him he inspires me so much :)

    • @tyannathomas1599
      @tyannathomas1599 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Ethan Mac #shutup

    • @daniellen4678
      @daniellen4678 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Ethan Mac #Leave

    • @macsrossi4345
      @macsrossi4345 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Ethan Mac are you an idiot?!?!?

    • @maridelsasueroalmonte6315
      @maridelsasueroalmonte6315 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Ethan Mac You cant say that about people. As you can see it was really hard for him and it doesn't matter what his sexuality is he is a human and so are you and everyone else and i bet that if someone said that to you, you would not like it so dont make others feel bad. And if you dont have anything nice to say dont say it at all.

  • @Sssssssss86
    @Sssssssss86 7 ปีที่แล้ว +541

    I can’t believe that’s almost 4 years ago man.. 2018 anyone ?

  • @saski4s
    @saski4s 9 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    TOMORROW THIS WAS A YEAR AGO MY HEART

  • @SuperMarkRandall
    @SuperMarkRandall 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looking back at this, Connor was the one who truly helped me come out to myself and many others. He basically saved my life, I was in such a bad state of mind then and just watching his videos helped me escape my depression almost for good! Connor, if you see this by any chance, I just want to thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, for just being you and sharing your story and life to millions! Love you Connor! I just wish I could truly thank you in person one day!