My Coming Out Story | Doug Armstrong
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- I share my coming out story with you. Peace out friends 💕 ➨ Thumbs up? 😊
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yeah you're still the cutest
Oh yoouu 🙌🏼
+Doug Armstrong who is your boyfriend
i agree
I didn't even realise you were gay. Many LGBTQ+ people who are relatively famous on TH-cam base their channel and persona around their sexuality. Your approach is very refreshing, well done Doug
I did wonder if you would ever make one of these! Really glad you made this!
aw thanks rolland :) I'd been meaning to for a while!
your eyebrows just dance throughout the whole video
Proud of you Douglas ❤️
thanks babes
You are so right, It's not a big deal! Congrats on being able to be open with who you are. xx
Great video, Doug. I am glad the whole process ended up working out for you and that you got so much support.
"It sucks how a word that's supposed to mean happiness can somehow feel warped." - a line from More Happy Than Not.
Its just that society gave an entirely different meaning and sort of a bad feeling to the word, that its kinda scary even if it just means happiness and being your true self.
I'm so happy you can now be yourself. we love you and will always support you xx
So proud of you Doug!! Thanks for sharing your story!! Sending you lots of love ♥♥♥🐬
" And do a powerpoint presentation" HAHA DOUG 🐬
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We love you and all your videos. You are such a polished talented speaker on TH-cam that it's amazing you had that much trouble telling people even as a young adult. But why do you have to be so good-looking and talented all at the same time and worry about telling people? That's the strange enigma that is you, Doug. Now you're telling people around the world and being such a good role model for so many millions of men and women. Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishments and your honesty with us all about all the parts of you.
Thanks for sharing your story, Doug. Remember to love yourself as much as we love you. There's no reason to feel pressured to "tell" anyone that you're gay. Live your life and do whatever makes you happy. 🐬
Ily Doug! We will always support you
1000000% RELATE TO EVERY WORD FROM HIS MOUTH. So good to hear role models like Doug talking about their own experience of coming out. Thank you for this Doug ❤️❤️❤️
+Ben Harrison aww I hope it helps some people!
I'm so proud of you Doug! I love you so much and I'll always be here to support you♡
Wow, you're so brave, I can't even tell my best friend that I like her... 😅😂
I'm happy for you man. a lot of people will be too nervous, but you shared the news. You are a big inspiration Doug, STILL LOVE U
Thank you so so so so so so so much for giving me the courage to come out. Love you David
You are a great human being. 💖 Glad u shared your story !
You shouldn't have to feel as though you need to tell everyone "I'm gay"
The different ways you managed to let people know we're very casual and didn't make a bigger deal out of this small aspect of yourself than there needed to be. Congratulations
Thanks for sharing this with us Doug :)
Coming out through a powerpoint.. I can see the word art already with a fancy transition... I got way too carried away with that thought.
I feel like it's interesting that you feel like you 'wimped out' by telling people the way you did but in reality there's no right or wrong way to do anything and any way it happens is fine :) Tbh I think your story is much more relatable to how everyone goes through telling people than like~ big announcements.
It sucks that even these days it still is something that feels like 'a secret' that you need to let people know- hopefully that'll change soon with people like Doug sharing his story!
Doug I'm so proud of you! I love you lots and this is just a small part of your huge personality! You're such an inspiration ❤️ once again I love you ❤️❤️
Great video. An unvarnished look into (continually!) coming out. I can certainly relate. I hope its helpful for others.
I have been waiting so long for this video. Thank you Doug
I love you Doug, such inspiration. I can relate with your story. ❤️
+Javi Aviles aww thats very kind thank you!
Coming out is always difficult.. but it's always a huge relief.
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Aw Doug
+DanJames 💖
+Doug Armstrong hey doug I'm Ethan And I'm 13 I
Love your vids and I don't want to come out to anyone but I kinda need to can you help me a bit I'm really scared about it
Thankyou for sharing this Doug, hopefully this gives courage to other people ♥
Bless 💜 this will inspire others. Much love xo
Great video doug! This will be really helpful to so many people!
+NikiNSammy aw that's very kind boys! 😊
Great video - really pleased that people have positive role models as you to support them - keep up the good work!
Thanks for letting a fellow Armstrong know he's not the only one to have struggled with the awkwardness and difficulties of coming out. But also the joy that comes with living an authentic life. Keep being yourself Doug, and thanks for being such a great role model in the community! :-)
fascinating to hear your difficulty in revealing yourself. it's the opposite impression you get based on your outgoing behavior in your videos. thanks for sharing your story
i've been out since i was 16 and i still struggle to say it all these years later(i'm 23).
i'm super comfortable with my sexuality, and i've never had any self hate or self denial issues, but it's just incredibly hard to actually say the words "i'm gay". and although i am a bit on the flamboyant (or camp) side, most people still assume i'm straight, and that makes it even harder for me to come out.
i think i just find the whole coming out situation a bit awkward, and that's what makes it so hard. i came out to my closest friends via text in order to avoid that awkwardness.
and it gets even more awkward once they start asking questions
Very open and honest story. Happy you're now comfortable telling people.
Loved this! Thanks Doug! 😊
I absolutely had no idea but I'm so happy for you I have struggles like this myself :)
Well done Doug
I'm very proud of you
I think that you are a great inspiration ✌🏽️
Good to hear your story Doug! :) xx
Thanks for sharing your coming out story with us :)
Proud of you Doug :) keep up the amazing videos
doug i love this so much you are a true inspiration x
Great video and I loved your shirt! Thanks for sharing it!
You're awesome! thanks for this.
You're hair looks pretty nice mate
Truly enjoyed this vid, I can relate to coming out via other people... done that myself too many times haha. Hope all is going well!
Sooooo are we ever going to get the whole story behind you and Joey Graceffa now that you're both out???
Aw Doug! proud of you! it must be hard to do this! xx
lmao you made me laugh too much in this video😂💖
This is literally how i did it too, and i wish i'd had a role model that i could relate with to make it easier.
The best thing about this video is that adorable dolphin in the background though
As soon as I saw a new video immediately liked it. 😃
Love you lots Doug! (Musicals are awesome)
He's so inspirational to be so proud of who he is
Very proud of you Doug!
So proud
Doug, you are so brave and I really respect you! 🐬 :)
Great story and you're so fortunate to have accepting friends and family. That must have made the experience so much easier for you!
P.s - I can't stop looking at your teeth. They are near on perfect!
That Dolphins at the back is so adorable and I'm so proud of you for comming out to everybody 🌹
he is the cutest! got him in canada ☺🐬
This sounds so real and relatable :)
46 homophobics disliking the videos. It is 2016 plz
You should have prepared a PowerPoint presentation. I ROFLd at that XD
So proud of you 😃❤
that was brave, congrats! love you
Damnit Doug. I wanted to hear the details about you and Joey haha. When you went to visit Cali, I was positive Joey was gay, and a little on the fence with you. But when you and Joey spent time together it confirmed it. What happened between you two! Haha
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+ineedlulz yea, they made a cute couple and looked happy
+Doug Armstrong u have nothing to say
Great video Doug keep up the great work
good job dude for speaking your mind
The thing to remember is that to the person coming out it's the biggest thing, but to those you are telling it probably doesn't matter. From my own experience you have to do it when you feel that the time is right for YOU, but as Doug says once you've ripped off that band-aid you'll feel so much better and things will get easier from there.
Very nice story. You are a good speaker and story teller
Thanks for sharing this Doug :) It's only really been the past few months that I've had the confidence and acceptance in myself to tell people that I identify as non-binary and am pansexual, and yeah I get what you mean about prolonging things making it harder. I guess I kind of wimped out with some people as well by just making TH-cam videos about these things and sharing them with my friends but that made the whole process a lot easier. Keep being you.
very good idea! just tell it to a girl who is into gossip, so you don't have to come out to others.. she will voluntarily do the job for you.
Your coming out was a natural progression and I think that's a better way to be!
love the eyebrows play
You r such an inspirational role model
You know what Doug... I just think much higher of you now after seeing this... and I remember thinking you'd be gay first video I saw... but you know what, you are awesome
You're absolutely stunning 😍 I graduated with 16 people. I know exactly how you felt about coming out in a small town.
Awwww your adorable good job so proud just own it
Love u Doug! 🐬🐬🐬🐬
Love this ❤
I genuinely really really like you Doug 😂😍
aw you're so cute! I love you!!
Proud of you Doug! 👍🏻😘😆
+Tori Cook aww thanks so much :3
Love this ❤️
great story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAHAHAHAHA I love that your method involves avoiding saying it as much as possible and just hooking up in front of people or hooking up with one of the people you wanna tell!
This is actually really helpful.
I am happy for you
happy you got over it really proud your
great person nomatter what
the only thing that matters is that your happy
Love you Doug
thats soooo brave of u!!!!
Great video, Doug! I feel like I'm kinda similar in the sense that people can't tell that I'm gay and always assume I'm straight, which makes it harder to come out I think. I've always struggled to say the words "I'm gay" and usually do exactly the type of things you described. I'm proud and happy with who I am but just don't like making a big fuss about it.
Beautiful blues
bruh when? brush which video omg, how did I miss that 😂 but yeah yeah congrats teehee, sorry I missed it
I recently subbed because of ur food videos and I loved them
And this was a shock but I don't care at all
love this and you
i goota be honest i watched one reccomended random vid of yours an knew it before i looked at your channel. Too good looking to be straight haha
Your hair is so perfect👌 wish I had your hair lol
This was a great video ☺️
Been watching your videos for a while I never even clicked on that you was gay. I came out about 2 years ago had to write a letter to my family as I was too scared to admit it to them face to face. Best choice I ever made :) happy to see you being yourself man and happy.
+Josh Niklas aw Joshy