3 LGBTQ People Who Inspire Me

[@KC-ep6sg]

You were the first femme woman who I saw come out, and you're a major reason why I was able to come out of the closet to myself and to my mom! I was in denial before because I didn't meet the stereotypes, so your coming out video was a turning point in me realizing that I can be really feminine in the way I present myself but still love other women!

[@itgetsbetter]

Thank you so much Ingrid for all of your support of our work with LGBTQ+ youth. Happy Pride! 🌈 #TheirStory #ItGetsBetter

[@muimui2hu]

It Gets Better Project no

[@heejinsactualgf5540]

@@muimui2hu what do you mean by "no"

[@muimui2hu]

@@heejinsactualgf5540 no happy pride

[@hyunie1333]

she wears a black and white striped shirt everytime for her coming out and reflections haha

[@lilifandrich]

Ingrid...girl, I have been a subscriber for a loooong time, and I have to say I abso-frickin-lutely LOVE how your channel has morphed into something amazing. You're using the platform you have to educate, inspire, and make the world a better place. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 💞

[@alexmcginness8859]

I’m not LGBTQ+, but I fully support the community and everyone in it. This is an awesome concept for a video! Bravo Ingrid! 👏🏼

[@alexmcginness8859]

Definitely an ally and proud to be one! 😇🙌🏼

[@simonaaleksiejute3121]

Me too. I'm not LGBTQ+ myself, but I respect them.

[@cleogg9825]

Happy pride Ingrid ! From a bisexual girl who has two mothers 🏳️‍🌈 (this is pretty cool) ❤

[@arnica7184]

how cool is to have tow mothers 😍😍

[@cleogg9825]

@@arnica7184 my mothers are cool and I feel good when I'm with them 💕

[@bearianna]

you have two moms and your bi? you have an amazing little arrangement there! 💖💜💙 happy pride month from a fellow bi woman! 😃👋🏻

[@cleogg9825]

@@bearianna 🏳️‍🌈💜

[@tenlee2552]

but others may ask：who is your father?

[@taylorjobye]

People who have inspired me in this: YOU! ❤️ And also Mary Oliver, Sappho, Cheyenne Barton, Allie and Sam, Hannah Hart, Dodie Clark, and Ellen. 🌈

[@celineludewig987]

#theirstory Ellen Fisher has really inspired me lately, as far as I know, she is not a member of the lgbtq+ movement but seeing her making choices for herself and her family, that really reflect her values is such an inspiration for me to connect with myself and the life I want to live.

[@Narnendil]

Claudia, wife of youtuber Jessica Kjellgren-Fozard, is half-Malaysian. She often appears on Jessica's youtube channel. Just another person with Asian background for you :)

[@Narnendil]

@@maitesoto1953 Yes, I second this. And Jessica always calls herself a disabled person so it should be fine to describe her as that, but some other people find the term derogatory. There seems to be different views among different people if "disabled" is a good or bad word in English. (English isn't my first language ether.)

[@Narnendil]

@@maitesoto1953 The other way to say it that I've heard in English is "person with disabilities", which others seem to be more fine with. But Jessica seems to prefer "disabled person". I guess you can't satisfy everyone? I mean, I've met native English speakers who also still find "queer" derogatory, even if it has been reclaimed as a good word by others, so naming is always difficult I guess. So, I think your way of expressing it should be fine as it is. But ofc, true native speakers of English, please chime in :)

[@Neojhun]

Claudia is also Jessica's camerawoman and photographer. She is a photography nerd and shoots really vibrant photos. She makes Jessica look awesome. instagram.com/cloudfoz/

[@royallunephoto]

My younger brother inspires me! He came out to me a few months ago and I couldn’t be a prouder older sister. Celebrating him this month and all the other members of LGBTQ for coming as far as they have. We will all continue to fight the good fight for equality for all people 🏳️‍🌈

[@LOVEFOREDAYRES]

My girlfriend Bernie inspires me everyday I lost her to breast cancer nearly 6 years ago but she still remains to be the love of my life. She's so strong and beautiful ❤️

[@dugthedog4682]

The Granny Millennial Stay strong you're not the only one who's going through loss I can't even imagine the heartbreak, I don't even know you and I think you are an amazing person my best wishes and love ❤️

[@laureneshelman3961]

I am so so so thankful that you're posting this. I have been watching you forever. I remember when you came out and at that point I hadn't even realized I was also gay yet. For exactly the same reasons you stated, it took me forever because I thought like, I don't look like Ellen Degeneres, I'm girly and I like clothes and nail polish, etc etc ETC... I'm not gay because I don't fit that stereotype. But at the same time I was like damnnnnn that girl is hottttt. But it never clicked because I didn't realize being a lesbian was an option. I never felt seen or like I fit in, so I believed I didn't, and I questioned it all the time. Even after a "healthy" 3 year long relationship with a guy. You are so right about visibility, lesbians looking different ways and living different lives. Following out lesbians on youtube and instagram is what really made me realize that this is okay and way more normal than I had thought. I wish this content existed when I was younger, and I could find videos like this of yours, rather than just googling "girls kissing" at age 10 and watching scripted scenes from movies and TV shows. Anyway, thank you for helping me along this journey. I am so happy that kids of today will be able to see this and maybe feel free to live as their authentic selves sooner than I was able to. Lots of love forever

[@marygelder5346]

Ingrid, in 2016 I began coming to terms with and started my exploration into my sexuality. You were my inspiration. I had watched your coming out video and it resonated with me on such a strong level. I am half filipina, half european mutt. I was in a 10 year heterosexual relationship, 2 years into an engagement, and found myself at a scary turning point. I constantly weighed the fact that I could be content in my relationship (with a wonderful, understanding human), but was I truly happy? The thought of not only having to break off an engagement, but then possibly coming out as gay was overwhelming and terrifying. Long story short, it was your video that was the catalyst to me questioning (and ultimately answering) what my sexual orientation is. I am now in an amazing long term relationship with a beautiful woman inside and out and have learned what it feels to be truly happy. I plan to propose to her this summer. Thank you for your strength and your boldness in sharing your story. I’ve loved also watching your and your channel’s evolution. From the deepest of my heart, thank you. ❤️ #theirstory 🏳️‍🌈

[@lizetmedellin5499]

For everyone who identifies LGBTQ+... YOU ARE AMAZING❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@dugthedog4682]

Lizet Medellin thank you

[@Designer239]

Lizet Medellin Thank you so much for saying that. Because I’m part of that too.

[@chasepound5513]

Why

[@muimui2hu]

Lizet Medellin i am excellence I am the best nobody is better than me I am amazing straight people are amazing however nobody is as perfect as me

[@Designer239]

Hectiic Lynx Why what?

[@dawnnoele]

The way you talk about some writing and poetry is literally the way I feel about certain music, dance and paintings. You have the ability to verbalize so many thoughts and feelings that I share with you. Happy Pride Ingrid. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@thefloorislava3486]

Ingrid Nilsen #theirstory X You were the first coming out story I watched. Thank you for your contribution to all of our lives. I really appreciate your content and perspective X Happy Pride Month

[@rainbowkidbreylon2208]

Happy Pride Month to all couples!!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@juliafinn3248]

My friend Paul inspires me because he is constantly educating people and the LGBTQ+ community and is always so gracious to answer friends questions #theirstory

[@CapnBriBriYoo]

Happy pride!❤️ Lots of love towards you 🌈

[@Designer239]

BriannaMichelleW Thank you.

[@spinwrite1427]

i am inspired by the poet andrea gibson. my favourite line of theirs: "my hands are still holding tight to the ripcord of believing a life can be rich like the soil, can make food of decay, can turn wound into highway" -- from their amazing poem "the nutritionist". i'm also so inspired by YOU, ingrid! #theirstory

[@courtneyxlynn]

Thank you so much for continuing to grow, love, and share what you believe in. Your perseverance, vulnerability, and strength are so inspiring! I'm looking forward to reading your recommended books! Happy Pride! Lots of love!

[@haleyalexandra1]

So amazing! HAPPY PRIDE 💜❤️🧡💛💚

[@bagelmold6137]

Im a 12 year old girl and I'm really inspired by cavetown. I love music, and he showed me that you can be a successful songwriter while still being lgbt. His music is really cool and wholesome you guys should check him out.

[@lilneet]

Happy pride month to you Ingrid! You inspire me so much as well as those people you talked about!

[@CanaAlyce]

I loved how you arranged your books in rainbow colors.

[@sarahnapala]

Thank you Ingrid for introducing me to Anis Gisele... I currently live in Manila, Philippines and it's nice to know that someone from our small country is making ripples and inspiring LGBTQ+ around the world, including yourself. 🌈

[@savannahcarlon7033]

#TheirStory When you talk about wanting to give these people a hug, that's how I feel about you. You have given me the energy to stumble through my coming out journey and continue to discover my sexuality. It hasn't been an easy road for me, but the videos you've made about your journey has inspired me to give myself patience and really be okay with the fact that I'm not sure just yet. I really hope I get to meet you one day and thank you in person because you have been one of the most influential people in my own self discovery and for that I am so grateful.

[@itgetsbetter]

Savannah Carlon- We ❤️ this so much! Do you mind if we share?

[@savannahcarlon7033]

Of course :)

[@MsMouraMoura]

Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈

[@ninni8806]

Happy pride!! You are so inspirational and you have helped me a lot with coming to terms with my bisexuality❤️❤️❤️

[@TheFloralWitch]

Ingrid, you have been my inspiration. Your videos empowered me to come out. As a feminine woman of color your channel was an anchor for me throughout the years. Thank you for letting your authentic self shine, your light helped guide me to find my own. Wishing you a happy pride!❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@paytongoglia4620]

#theirstory, You, Ellen Page, and Ellen Degeneres really inspire me. I am hooked not only on your videos but also on Elles D's videos. You guys really inspire me to be cofident, to be who I am, and to find my innre peace and joy.Xoxo, Payton!

[@IllustratorSariah]

I'm so happy you spoke about Anne Lister! I love the show, and I can't wait to read the book of her journals! She's so inspiring 🙌

[@ingridnilsen]

I'm so excited because the show got picked up for a second season!

[@ingridnilsen]

I'm so excited because the show got picked up for a second season!

[@IllustratorSariah]

Ingrid Nilsen I hadn’t heard! That’s so exciting!

[@IllustratorSariah]

Ingrid Nilsen have you seen episode eight??

[@wallsmart2588]

Ellen Page has really inspired me. She is such a powerful women and I admire her so much. Your coming out video also really moved me and inspire me. Happy pride month ! 🏳️‍🌈 Kisses from France 🇫🇷 #theirstory

[@isakyaki2623]

OMG same and her television series Gaycation helped me feel so much more normal and comfortable

[@ClaireMJC]

Kit Eyre. A Yorkshire writer who writes fiction with WLW themes. Also she’s just pretty darn great. #theirstory

[@lowrimathews9940]

Happy pride for the LGBTIQA+ community🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@sir_siren]

Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 Just subscribed and I love this channel!!

[@figgysmezzo]

I just discovered Anne Lister over Memorial Day weekend. I'm waiting for the same book to come into my library. I can't wait. The series inspires the Hell out of me too. I'm so glad to be learning about her.

[@lilacchocolate]

Loving Gentleman Jack! Great recommendations Ingrid! I want to give a shoutout to Jessica Kellgren-Fozard (previously Jessica Out of The Closet) here on KZbin #theirstory. Bringing awareness about the disabled/deaf community all while being her incredible lesbian self with style and a smile! 💕

[@brunaminetti2817]

I m not lesbian but you are my inspiration 💡💡💡🥰

[@idkmaybe2278]

@Bruna minetti you don't have to be a lesbian to have a person who is lesbian as an inspiration

[@siljealice5864]

Happy Pride!

[@honduranlinda]

I'm so glad that you are living your truth, Ingrid! I hope to maybe bump into you at Brooklyn Pride tomorrow. Gingers in Park Slope always has great energy!

[@-scarlet-3018]

Yay I’m lesbian!!!🏳️‍🌈😊😊😊😊😊🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@christinaaseltine9282]

Obsessed with Anne right now!!

[@CHOMAD]

Omg.. I’m korean boy!! 🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷 I love your video 🙆🏻‍♂️🙏🏻❤️ You look Iike angel 👼🏻

[@jillianweitz9303]

Happy pride!! Keep doing you 🏳️‍🌈

[@charlotteskupin11]

🏳️‍🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️‍🌈 gays unite

[@fienelecluyse2201]

I love pride but it hurts me so much seeing the homophobia in my school and not being able to express myself the way i want to

[@megc3374]

Happy pride 😀😀

[@mijaltenenbaum8090]

YAY happy Pride!

[@brooke1067]

I like boys but I’m attracted to women as well but I do NOT identify as bisexual so I never came out because I do not agree with labels I’m a unique person and will not be identified by a label for the rest of my life

[@Crowbombs]

So I just came out as asexual to my best friend via discord message. It was 2 am and I deleted it all but she still read it in her notifications... she didn’t seem to care, and me being asexual isn’t the entire story as o an definitely romantically attracted to girls more than boys, but I never told her that. I’ve never really had crushes or much of an interest etc. I expected to feel relieved but I’m just kind of panicked and scared. Any advice?

[@evildoesnotsleep-x2b]

Happy pride!❤️ you got me excited for the books

[@jencasey316]

Came home from marching Boston Pride to watch this while attempting to rehab my feet. So sore but so worth it!

[@myrtofirg3691]

🌈🌈Happy pride!!🌈🌈

[@linusbayandersen7398]

Happy pride month from Norway!

[@SynthieFlowers]

Jónsi from the band Sigur Rós, and Sufjan Stevens(technically not out yet) are both very inspirational!

[@tammytje1]

YOU ARE AMAZING❤️

[@Mrmynameisparamore]

Am I missing Anis’ video link in the description box?

[@BiancaMota21]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@meganf1359]

❤️🌈❤️

[@annaloresalemi933]

thank you so much for sharing. i am always looking for more LGBTQ+ people to engage and follow because i love seeing stories like mine :) my favorite person to follow is Jonathon Van Ness because i love to see people authentically loving and living! #theirstory

[@MehdiScent]

Thank you for sharing great videos 👏👏👏👍👍

[@hallelumaybe]

James Baldwin #theirstory

[@---cx9sp]

Happy pride 🌈

[@bwilliams0512]

you inspire me so much, ingrid!

[@jaykae.x]

*Natalia Taylor exposed you sis* 🚮

[@chelseatill413]

I'm honestly so sad about it too. I've loved Ingrid and Natalia for so long. It's sad to think about

[@Saturnsea5]

I watched Gentleman jack too and anne is such an inspiring person 😊

[@Laura-nf4vv]

Mine would have to be Melissa Etheridge. Being a teen in the 90s, I would blast her music in my room.

[@00Mercredi00]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 I'm still trying to figure who I am. Thank you for everything.

[@itgetsbetter]

We ❤️this so much. Can we share?!

[@00Mercredi00]

@@itgetsbetter Yes, obviously! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️😘

[@marisofly3585]

Go watch Nathalie Taylor video

[@abhikshitdas]

*Happy PRIDE 🌈* *I'm also in the LGBT community.* Sorry but I can't donate because KZbin saying, _“Sorry, you can't donate in this country or region yet”_

[@leakhoury1882]

Love u dude ❤❤🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@valdemarromo4337]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🖤💜💙💚💚💛🧡🧡

[@katbamkapow]

omg what a great list!!! very similar to my own

[@angie8588]

love you but calling dead lgbt people queer is disrespectful tbh. people like adrienne rich who lived in a time where queer was a violent slur would probably not be comfortable with being called that now. i hate being called queer due to being called that in a negative way (ik it’s widely reclaimed in liberal areas/big cities, but us lgbt people who are living in non-progressive areas are still very much a target of that word as a slur) and i’m only eighteen. you definitely shouldn’t call people that without knowing their comfort level with it imo. saying “lgbt/lgbtq people” and using people’s specific labels when talking about a singular person is much more tasteful.

[@victoriagordon9365]

The three people who inspire me is...First off youuu!! 💕then it’s Evan Rachel wood!!! 😍😍😍 Last Natasha Nicole Poromaroff ! If that’s how you spell her last name lol 💕💕💕💕

[@echoofthevoiceinthewildern3008]

If you love and respect your life, then choose life and the natural affection that was created for us, Girl on girl no life to created Guy on guy no life to create Guy with girl life will exsist, If your parents were gay, you would not be here, and if you agree then there no need to argue the fact what is natural. And what isn't natural,

[@saracoble5551]

Ingrid is adorable af

[@afonsofonseca5410]

Watch Natalia Taylor new video than try to reoeat what you said

[@shaywill3451]

So glad you made this video... Not gay but I think everyone should be heard.....

[@suspiciousguy2974]

I think this planet needs reset.

[@jeannietauzel9262]

Thank you I was the same way that you were raised pride was not out there like it is know thank you for talking about pride on here

[@jeannietauzel9262]

My email address is [e-mail] my name is JeannieTauzel Jean Tauzel

[@odapunkt]

It would make me so happy if you checked out my TAG video on self love and Feminism ❤️

[@isabelladevlieger4474]

you! #theirstory

[@muimui2hu]

So why exactly is this a month

[@cheerfullulu3484]

Jessie paege inspires me :)

[@Himani_inamiH]

where is the info on ANISE???

[@ingridnilsen]

Here's the spoken word piece I love! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH6WiGVtoK2NoqM

[@ingridnilsen]

Here's the spoken word piece I love! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH6WiGVtoK2NoqM

[@arnica7184]

im a bi sexual but the problem is that my mom is a homophobic and i cant come out to her im stuck....

[@arianasigel]

YES ANNE LISTER

[@arianasigel]

I'm just happy that the show is not shying away from the problematic parts of Anne's life. She was a very complicated woman that they did not gloss over her bad traits.

[@shanajones6573]

🏳️‍🌈

[@theemomomfriend4570]

All I'll say is that Anne Frank wasn't just taken in because of being Jewish.

[@Rita-ib2qo]

Oh no! Spoiler alert 😂 I'm only on episode 2 ..

[@moats7788]

what LGBTQ can do for the world ?

[@maggiebranch9296]

Hey Ingrid

[@sarahrobbins6606]

Please don’t fail to mention that Adrienne Rich is Jewish!

[@theophiluslartey9371]

Homosexuality is bondage. Run to Jesus for unconditional forgiveness.

[@kyliesimkins5454]

Omg... why did you blow off Natalia Taylor at a KZbin thing. She is fricken amazing and in my opinion she is better then you

[@ebecky4275]

Kylie Simkins than

[@esperanceargentine8019]

Jesus loves you, it's not natural for a girl to be in love with another girl. Just seek your creator and he gonna open your eyes and deliver you if that bad spirit who tells you that you are gay. You're going to love Jesus Christ,because he has good plans for your life.

[@يلابنات-ز5س]

اكو عرب

[@amcluesent]

I'm proud to be a member of the BLT community

[@albenishyakut]

Soros moet doneren....