Coming Out

[@ThatcherJoe]

Massive respect and support for you Mr Franta

[@Amy-tx1ru]

:)

[@katielovesonedirecti]

♥

[@juliadavids4395]

[@MyBreathHoran]

Yoooo Joe! Tell him I love him okay? And ily too❤

[@lottevos1996]

RT THAT. FOREVER LOVE YA CONNOR. NO MATTER WHAT

[@JoshuaDTV]

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

[@joshbishop7134]

🙌 PREACH 🙌

[@niamhmendes7716]

He's such a role model honestly

[@AdamsCamera]

Preach it !

[@ruthigouw]

SAME HERE!💘

[@beckykent8528]

Yes josh

[@mustlovecorgis9993]

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]

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

[@haydenphoenix1024]

That...was amazing.

[@titanz266]

Wow

[@K88825]

I’m proud of you ❤️

[@Lost_In_Peace]

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

[@sawyerhartman]

Love you buddy! Hope you nothing but the best!

[@LePlastiqueAlex]

Sawyer you're the best.

[@katielovesonedirecti]

♥

[@Ilsjeex]

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

[@Deniz-mx2xz]

You'd be sooo adorable aww xx

[@olly1397]

You're a great friend sawyer :)

[@LaurDIY]

congrats connor!! proud of you & happy for youuu

[@MegaBeauty101]

Love you! *****

[@VideosWithEbbax]

Omg laur love yaa

[@summernights2661]

Omggg I love youuu so so muchhh *****

[@annabakalarczyk5303]

Love you laur and i think is great that he said it and i love him anyway

[@-beautybomb21-15]

Omg I love you !!!

[@TylerWardMusic]

You're loved, bro.

[@TheInternetBully94]

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

[@TheInternetBully94]

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

[@sandypalafox1122]

TheInternetBully94 no wonder you call yourself Internet bully

[@IreneZhang]

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]

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?

[@blogilates]

So happy for you Connor. Much love.

[@kate6020]

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]

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

[@makosleftshoe339]

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

[@priscillareyes1999]

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

[@mellodie2864]

yea

[@englishenthusiast_]

It's me watching this video 2019😁😁😁

[@Cartoonsforeverz]

priscilla reyes yasss

[@Jay-jk1rd]

priscilla reyes omg I’m literally rewatching this now

[@hawakassum6034]

He looks so fucking different

[@arielle]

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]

Arielle!

[@abbycadabraXx]

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

[@Vikkin1218]

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

[@skylerscheer4866]

heyy arielle

[@luce4149]

This

[@caspar]

[@SophieMcKeeThe1]

im so proud of him(:

[@IttBeeMee]

Caspar

[@ElizabethBuster]

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

[@robertsimmons247]

Glad to see other KZbinrs are supportive :)

[@VampiiRose]

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

[@MichaelJMurphy]

I am so so proud of you connor

[@maddAYE]

Mikey!! Hi!!

[@chloereilly3650]

☺💟

[@jordanriddell463]

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

[@chloereilly3650]

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

[@19kmz81]

AYE MIKEYY

[@raspberry_snail]

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

[@hmph3262]

Thank you

[@Jessica-kb8jf]

That's genius

[@timmieslimmie]

PFTTTTT

[@deathrowbatman8756]

YaaaaaaaaaaaS!!!!!!!

[@hpttskilluasimp4712]

🤣🤣🤣

[@yaynova]

TODAY IS THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY AW BABY

[@lilz.]

+yaynova Party in da hoooooouuuuuuuse!!!

[@yaynova]

Lisell Oja YEAAAAAHHH

[@postnights376]

Awwwhhhh yeah lol

[@maddielee1872]

+yaynova OMG YAYYYYY

[@reginedecossard928]

1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WOO

[@MatthewLush]

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

[@gracemurray103]

MATT

[@bellabandgirl9641]

Hi matt! ❤️

[@alessandramartinez1215]

MATT 💗

[@Bielibers26]

Hi matt

[@abbierose3575]

your the best , no wounder i lush you

[@iJustine]

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

[@eri.s]

Justine xoxoxo

[@SoberNathan]

Ijustine . I love ha. Girl .

[@char8849]

Love you so much! 💜

[@smashbroslover1]

Love you iJ! So happy for Connor too!

[@camemori5964]

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

[@gaaaayyyy]

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:)

[@AmandaPulitano]

i love you connor no matter what ill support you

[@victoriarose9968]

hi amanda💜

[@LaurenLulu567]

heyyy

[@angelicamanuel2624]

ilysm omg

[@murphyslaw631]

AMANDA

[@mariamiszczyszyn5547]

Me too I will support you love you💓

[@thiskidneedsmedicine]

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

[@kaylayoho7037]

Thats really mean

[@user-ff5yl5mf7i]

Same.

[@mw3is]

Omg dead ^^

[@jacefarber93]

we all do :)

[@dbzgirl6002]

je moeder lmaooo I was gonna write that

[@dylandauzat]

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

[@ashleyrawr2394]

love you Connor Franta

[@CmwaEmma]

true dylan

[@lucaswolffers2192]

Already knew it

[@sasha58465748]

aw dylan😭

[@oliviaelise6093]

Im so proud of him

[@joshuascott7641]

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]

Im proud of you 💖

[@MrClemmence]

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]

Found yaaa!

[@RavenclawPasties]

I couldn't agree with you more!

[@HeyOiii2345]

Me too

[@estherm2293]

Thank you so much

[@mariajoserivera9923]

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

[@TreMelvin]

YES CONNOR BE FREE

[@isabellamoten4547]

THIS IS WHY WE LOVE YOU.

[@Gendo19]

YESSSSSSS

[@BeauBoIMOTWOM]

OMG TREY

[@Goldengrape290]

TRE ILY

[@starsgames749]

So why haven't I seen a collab?

[@twaimz]

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

[@sineadlong4102]

[@cynthiae2573]

YESS TWAIMZ

[@beatrizdomingues4400]

yas twaimz

[@tiffanypham9835]

OMMG I LOVEE YOU

[@lgt1104]

YAS I AGREE TWAIMZ! YOU GO GLEN COCO

[@07kawasakikid]

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!!

[@JoeyGatto]

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

[@vanessabronson744]

Same I support U CONNER through everything ❤️💘

[@vanscameraroll]

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]

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]

we love him

[@briannamarie6676]

He's adorable❤️

[@MiloJasper13]

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]

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]

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

[@theaccount2025]

Genetics? Are you kidding

[@ryannisawesome532]

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]

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

[@Dayviideo]

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]

david :*

[@twb8612]

That is true and yet hard for some people to understand

[@twb8612]

Also I love you too David and ALL your videos

[@hahalivie5022]

I love you David!!!

[@cactusarecoool8483]

Sometimes?

[@jimmiej8]

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

[@garyc]

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]

Im so proud of him

[@EliptionHD]

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]

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

[@OmgLilly]

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]

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

[@ScreamxOity]

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

[@DionYorkie]

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

[@JamezMykaelOfficial]

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]

Jamez Michael #weloveyouconnor

[@missida989]

Jamez Michael AMEN

[@hello6005]

Omg!! I love you

[@AcidBleach182]

YES DION....I totally agree

[@danielene7904]

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]

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

[@stephaniefranta7783]

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]

Deal**

[@MrBrett566]

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

[@jenniferfarwell9545]

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]

^^^^^^

[@codo820]

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

[@daniellewis82]

So true ^_^

[@Marceau.]

I thought he was joking at the beggining of the video

[@qhostkid]

THIS

[@Simsplayer5]

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]

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]

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]

What is pansexual? I have never gotten a full answer

[@Simsplayer5]

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]

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

[@siennahope1110]

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.

[@Lance210]

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]

You said it best👏

[@donyatbh00]

lance):

[@ashleycramor604]

well said.👏

[@GiOvAnNiSaNcHeZ420]

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

[@Lance210]

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

[@touchdalight]

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

[@elleo400]

ily

[@lallemvnt2169]

ahhhhh carmie

[@franciscoe.santacruz5740]

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

[@LukeBensonx]

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

[@yasminstraw3699]

I love your videos luke x

[@kirstybradshaw6831]

come back :(

[@acaciastride3653]

lukesbeans LUKE

[@sashaeverden2528]

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

[@xxmanoxx]

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

[@Bee-gt2cg]

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

[@jesuusch]

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 😊

[@destinynicole6742]

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

[@pannaga7160]

YES

[@aartisharda2958]

Yes

[@okei3322]

yes

[@pebble3951]

yep

[@pebble3951]

+Amani Martin shananay!

[@ilovenepenthes]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@ilovenepenthes]

***** 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]

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

[@WolfieRaps]

Congratz Conor! We love you

[@teamalboe4954]

i love you wolfie

[@grierbae5057]

he's honestly the best

[@janoskianatorswag9909]

I LOVE THE JANOSKIANS! I subbed to you wolfie

[@tyshonlawrence5958]

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

[@poppiesstudios]

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

[@emerilx]

Yes

[@roxmysox47000]

preach bb

[@faithhughes1626]

Yes

[@madimontrose5929]

Certainly is

[@PhantomX0990]

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]

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.

[@Browney]

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

[@Browney]

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

[@JustMichaelRaps]

Always.

[@1120chloebug]

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

[@crankthatyeeyee6083]

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]

FACTS *sips tea*

[@Outropluto]

@@Blasianjazzy11 *sips chlorine*

[@Blasianjazzy11]

Fatima Anees ?

[@Outropluto]

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

[@Blasianjazzy11]

Fatima Anees oh okay

[@asenabanana]

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]

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

[@asenabanana]

I never said that being gay is a choice?

[@BlindSniperLOL]

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

[@chanice0085]

Omar Dajani what ( Ö . Ö )

[@chanice0085]

i think you and i would make great friends ^^

[@EarthlingRyan]

❤️

[@Kirsty.m1]

Hi Ryan ilysm 💟💟

[@cheriking3047]

omg ryan i love you

[@ludgomezz]

u are amazing 😍

[@OurWorldJunction]

YAAS RYAN

[@maybelleline4329]

RYAN

[@hihipieinthesky]

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"

[@jemmakelly7761]

Yes omg

[@jennawinchester5729]

the sad truth but I already knew the chance 0%

[@saraho4289]

way to pop the bubble. still love him though xxx

[@Tdhydfbbjjr]

wtf

[@princesscadbury840]

***** saaammme!

[@garycollins4102]

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.

[@soundlyawake]

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]

cookies.

[@ToraTheMugwump]

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

[@agendaliams36]

Nigga your team ain't shit!!

[@wafamazen8594]

i love this so much

[@ThatChickkDanielle]

no one cares Felicia.

[@DOPEorNOPE]

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]

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

[@buginamug123]

I love you Matthias!!

[@DannyTepTV]

HEY MATTHIAS YOU'RE AWESOME!

[@sofiecrews]

Your AWESOME!!!!

[@kayeyeo9656]

I love your videos!

[@motopapii]

Who else come back to rewatch this video? 😁

[@cristiramos1239]

Me

[@destinybarnes4131]

Me

[@seria346]

Me

[@erinmacleod2353]

Me

[@rebeccarayz]

Me

[@AshleyBrannOfficial]

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.

[@ssimeone15]

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

[@rezane4988]

you're not alone

[@ameliemcc1001]

You aren't :-)

[@marylee9796]

Why you've cried?

[@ryan2081]

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

[@katelynnstevens2713]

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

[@raphaelgomes]

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

[@CourtneyThomas18]

Hey babes ❤

[@ChloeWalton99]

I agree with rapha👍

[@brittneygomes6053]

I totaly agree it must have been terrifying for you and I'm proud

[@elliepinheiro668]

I second what Rapha said

[@VerinaM01]

Yass Rapha!

[@mayyahbhatti4425]

"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]

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

[@adityaprerepa7656]

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

[@Beepboop-uw4cg]

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

[@Beepboop-uw4cg]

There is this Dude that’s my point...

[@kevinmay9151]

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

[@jotalks5920]

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

[@giuliacrr150]

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]

*that

[@lexiebaby2784]

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

[@mariluvsu4284]

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

[@tymotheigh]

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

[@sujashapaul8825]

Prismatic Gamer LOL

[@christinapotvin605]

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

[@tymotheigh]

but i don't have the book...

[@StephanyTrujilloA]

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]

Lol priceless

[@mel2able]

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. 

[@mel2able]

We love you lots.

[@sahliyahr.8902]

I agree

[@sophiaxmascord]

I totally agree. Also, I love your videos

[@ellithompson3990]

yes

[@alysiachatman8678]

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]

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

[@joeysalazar5584]

I’m 11 I’m gay

[@sophietutzschke]

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

[@NoOne-ux9xl]

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]

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

[@WHATTHEBUCKSHOW]

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

[@NiPedoWEY]

Love you buck! :)

[@masterfy24]

It's true. Congrats for Connor!

[@crybabyspityparty7510]

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]

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

[@jakobjager6168]

Did you do it?

[@ledaske]

did you do it?how did it go?

[@dreidanday]

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

[@crybabyspityparty7510]

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. :(

[@Heida77]

Don't get me wrong, I am extremely proud of him for sharing this, but I hope that someday we'll be in a place where people don't have to "come out" to others because their sexuality is THEIR business and no one else's. And I am a Christian btw. Not all of us are judgemental pricks and think being gay/bi/trans/whatever is a sin and you will all go to Hell. I think God is LOVE and he created every single one of us and he loves every single one of us. We are who we are and we love who we love.

[@kaeluv-xe4ee]

Im a christian too and i believe she same thing you do and i've been trying to explain this to people but I could never word it correctly. You worded it perfectly. A lot of people need to read this comment.

[@MikaelaOtavalo]

This is for the Christians, who clearly don't understand what it means to be a Christian. If you say you're a Christian, then you accept the whole Bible and you don't pick and choose what is right and wrong. The Bible clearly states that God hates sin and will not be in the presence of it. If you're truly a Christian, you will accept what God considers to be sin. And you will not be of the world while you're in it. We can't be in the middle, we have to choose eigther God or the world, not a little bit of both. Everything is choice, we either choose the voices in our head or we choose God. Its not a simple choice. Being a Christian means that we deny our own self, because it's not about us but the one who formed us in our mothers womb. Gods intention is that we reflect him, that's the purpose of creating us. So when we Christians claim that God is OK with sin such as homosexuality, adultery, lust, greed and so on we are not reflecting him. We can't claim what we say we are, we are servants who are trying to please two masters.

[@geminigz1712]

hey im also christian and guess what.. no christain i know thinks like that. if god any one who dose needs to realize that god made you to love who you love so

[@brittanypinson7534]

Mikaela Otavalo you are rude you may not like that he is gay bit u don't need to share that and PS it is NOT A CHOICE SO YEA YOU CAN JUST GO AND TAKE YOUR HATE SOMEWHERE ELSE GOD LOVES ALL AND U KKOW WHAT HE ACCEPTS US SO YEA YOU ARE PROBABLLY THE RUDEST PERSON ON EARTH NO ONE DESERVES THIS DO U EVEN KNOW HOW MUCH COURAGE IT TOOK HIM TO DO THIS YOU JERK

[@adubber97]

I don't judge gay people but I truly don't get it when Christians say they think being gay is perfectly fine. Like what makes you a Christian if you just follow what the world says? It makes no sense to me.

[@tmichael39]

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.

[@Furtjuh]

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]

Juppp, Sooo Proud + zoveel respect :)

[@gillianelisabeth01]

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

[@suzanne3763]

hii rutger!

[@heeyitsbenthee]

Jep klopt :)

[@1140sommer]

Same here. So proud of you and still love you

[@SamKingftw]

SO DAMN PROUD OF YOU

[@emilymai2166]

So glad Connor has friends like you to support him on this journey Sam x

[@Fapdragon]

Good little Sam

[@pvampire]

I'm glad to see your message of support here Sam! I've been subbed to you since you started and always wondered if you supported us gays and it's good to see you do. I am proud of you!

[@kirakosarin]

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]

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

[@jasminerichards2633]

Amazing

[@raya.b]

2:52 That dust in the corner of the frame made this feel really magical ✨🌈✨

[@bushraduti6780]

I am a straight girl. I am muslim and from south Asia originally. (Being ambiguous about the name of the country). but now I love you more for being honest and sincere with yourself :) Be happy.

[@bushraduti6780]

it was such a beautiful and heart touching video Connor. I really appreciate it.

[@TheMintyman12]

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]

Congrats! Proud of you!

[@idkmanwhyigottaputmyname1804]

Lol.

[@addyp2708]

👏👏👏good for you

[@swoodall717]

Congrats!!

[@malin6755]

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

[@ninicx6043]

It pisses me off that Connor struggled so much to even put this video together and people just come and insult him. No one made you see the video. And if you don't agree don't comment just simply exit the video. When Connor reads those comments and hears people calling him terrible things, you think he feels comfortable accepting the fact that he just shared it with the whole world. It took courage to even film the video. I completely support him! Take your stupid comments elsewhere

[@Lipgloss12253]

Nicely said! I agree, I don't understand why he is hated so much for being gay. Seeing him cry made me want to give him a hug. Half of the comments are supportive like yours, the other half not so much! I wish I had a better way to say this but please if you don't like Connor and his lifestyle just gtfo people, please! We just have to keep on giving him as much support and love as possible unlike the other comments which I have been reporting because I can't stand knowing this must have been so hard for him, but it really shouldn't have been because everyone has got to learn to respect everyone around them! Treat others the way you want to be treated because what goes around comes around. :)

[@stephstephb1679]

Amen!!🙌

[@deepscarx45]

Yaa.. ikr .. and it is sooo okay to be gay, i have gay friends too.

[@kelseyortiz6176]

Yesss so true. Preach 🙌

[@amandawykman7311]

So good written!

[@minawhii4263]

I just watched you connor , at WE day 2018 ...your speech was amazing . I am sure all your fans are so proud of you ....well done

[@emi-zk3bn]

amu amu I was at we day, I loved his speech too!

[@maddieslifestyle]

Connor you have so many people who love you - MILLIONS in fact! I can't imagine how you feel but just know that you have most probably helped a lot of young adults out by just even posting this video. I'm sure a lot of people are going through the same thing! Also, guys make sure you reply to the NICE, SUPPORTIVE comments and THUMBS them up. Don't reply to the disgusting, ignorant comments.. they are not worth your time or effort! Replying to the positive messages will push them up to the top and Conner will see :) xx

[@heatherbaldwin1118]

You are right if people don't love him for what he is than they aren't loyal and that what fans are supposed to be

[@zeyma1998]

Preach 🙌

[@immicalteaux9008]

well said!

[@benjpierce]

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

[@dylankraynik]

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

[@dylankraynik]

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

[@harjashow]

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

[@graceowen6002]

Aw Jana :)

[@solid7468]

Hi jana

[@callmequestion]

Hey Jana🌸🌸

[@jay-olaputan4738]

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.

[@abbeymakesthings7800]

Seeing him cry, just. I love you connorz

[@jessicaaesha1358]

I know my little baby crying :(

[@jaimelinton9839]

+Abbey Grace It broke my heart

[@JisGay-xq3zj]

aw ikr

[@JisGay-xq3zj]

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

[@jaimelinton9839]

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

[@emiree123]

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

[@lpswintertv9864]

me too ❤️😭

[@jocev5140]

Same

[@vivianmiller950]

Ikr

[@claudialevett9533]

Me too

[@samneedstopractice1163]

+andreas all BITCH. I FUCKING CRIED. OK?! I CRIED AND THIS IS THE FIFTH TIME I'VE WATCHED THIS.

[@flopribble]

HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF COMING OUT 💝

[@oj316]

Love you flo❤️

[@lucifergirl8]

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

[@julieangela4731]

I LOVE YOU FLO OMG

[@a_dusty_book]

Calm down baby, please don't cry, we all support you no matter what. I know how hard it is to come out, especially if you don't know how the other person will react. I came out to my dad recently (I'm bi) and he was so accepting. Something that really helped me is to just start. It will be scary but once you start some of that nervousness will fade away. As a wise man once said, "JUST, DO IT!" 😜❤❤❤ We love you, Conner and support you no matter what! ❤❤❤

[@alessandrawallisch1020]

It's sad that you feel like you need to write "I hope this doesn't change anything". Of course it doesn't. Why would this change anything? You're still the same person ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@itsmeava3197]

Yes I totally agree!!

[@cindy6807]

Ikr! Nothing has changed, except for the fact that we now know a little bit more about you. We love you and we will always support you for who you are, no matter what ♥♥

[@cece3177]

***** good. bitch

[@ItsBonnieAdams]

The fact that the first page of comments are mostly hate is appalling. I can only pray that there are lots more supportive comments among the tens of thousands of them, including mine. Although I wish we lived in a time where you didnt even need to make this kind of video, I commend you Connor for being so brave. I follow Connor because I see so much of my own personality traits in him. Yes i dont know him personally but i trust that what he puts out there, is part of his genuine self and i love that and I aspire to one day be just like that. Him being gay is just him being human, if you loved him b4 just like i did, this shouldn't change anything. And it says something about your own character if you let this now cloud your view of him.

[@annabelorwin1189]

Don't worry, I saw this about 30 mins after it was posted and searched through about nine pages of comments. I think I only saw about four which weren't supportive.

[@kyoujinkrista2]

It's because people comment of them and that drives them up to the top. So whoever sees this - STOP FEEDING THE TROLLS! That's why they do it.

[@saranya937]

Yesterday I couldn't even find one bad commment on here and I open it up today and it's full of hate :(

[@makeupnstuff2405]

Saranya Thambirajah ikr 😤😤😤😩

[@sarahslife4709]

I couldn't agree with u more!

[@lueysis]

Who is watching this in 2015 and still touched

[@moniqueadams1040]

Me

[@krystlepears7045]

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]

Me :)

[@cheerelitexo8832]

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

[@haileyo3108]

Me

[@SuperMarkRandall]

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!

[@ToryAdamsSantistevan]

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]

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

[@SchemReck]

Haha this is funny.

[@omiliota]

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]

***** Reverse Psychology eh?

[@acdanceacademy5613]

***** Fuck you!

[@angelenachang9154]

me cried too...

[@drishtikhatwani7920]

Ikr my heat just melted

[@adelinairani9809]

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

[@emmakeynes2]

Connor, my heart broke when you started tearing up toward the end of your video. It makes me so sad to see you cry because I don't want you to be upset. You are such a positive, wonderful person, and you always cheer me up, no matter what is going on around me. Your smile and laugh is infectious, and believe me, your tears are too, but I'd much rather laugh than cry. So Connor, if you ever read this, I want you to know that I am so very proud of you, and your videos are an important part of my life, and I thank you so much. Congratulations and stay strong!

[@jenniepinkuk]

Well said. Connor is such a brave man. And I respect him: past, present, future.

[@rose-tc3cz]

I agree you you so much :) I started tearing up with him because he thinks it's something to be ashamed of even though it's not and that breaks my heart. He is amaaaziinngnnggggg and i have so much respect for him

[@emmagirigan6069]

I agree...omg i started full on crying from literally the beginning of the video! I respect you man, you're amazing :)

[@jamiekelly2559]

So true connor ur amazing dont change for no one cos it aint worth it

[@kaylahemmings2607]

Me to I am crying still

[@sydneystowell5116]

first saw this when i was 11 and it's probably one of the reasons i felt comfortable enough to come out so young (12) and have been out for close to 7 years now. you made such an impact on me as a baby queer and im so grateful for that. much love

[@xaniaward1411]

So, I'm currently 13. I came out at 12 and when I told my parents my mom was literally bawling her eyes out. Saying that lesbians went to burn in the 9th circle in hell. My dad had no words, he still dosent speak to me, even though it's been a year. My parents took me to our church and had our priest explain why being a homosexual was "wrong". It scared the shit out of me! I no longer live with my parents. I currently live with with my gay aunt and her wife and 2 kids. Connor I am so glad you came out and I think the people who are your true fans will support you. Congrats on accepting/announcing you sexuality. 😺

[@bananishmeal]

That priest isn't proper. A devoted Christian knows that they should respect everyone.

[@stephaniesmith3544]

I'm so sorry, that sounds like it would be horrible! One day they will realise how silly they were behaving and come to accept you, even if that takes a while.

[@Amanda-ce2cv]

You're 12 you still have so many years ahead of you and you're still growing like you should choose sexuality when you have the rest of you're life planed.

[@malinicorrea9379]

Man I hate when people use religion to justify this kind of hate. They only are repeated what program da has been drilled and brainwashed into their head, they never get to think for themselves.

[@missyrowen7189]

I'm a Christian, but I really learned why people hate us these past few years. I'm a world tolerance kind of gal. The only type of people I dislike are intolerant people. It sucks that a good chunck of them are religious in nature. But I'm slowly finding new friends that think the way I think. Also, I already see some of the comments and I am both happy, but afraid to scroll down.

[@GSFL1]

I'm frustrated by reading all of these comments that said "I knew he was gay" like no. You didn't like he himself didn't even accept it until rather recently, you were making assumptions based on stereotypes about what gay people look, dress or act like. Obviously Connor in this case is gay but its important to no make assumptions like that in the future about internet personalities or people you know in real life. Just frustrating to read, but connor we are all so proud and love you so much. Great video and I can't wait to see whats in the cards for you :)

[@mariahhernandez3837]

YAAASSSS GURL. i agree they didnt know shizz

[@yepitsjeffknight2133]

Have you ever heard of "gaydar" I know that's bullshit but you can tell when someone is gay just with little things that person's doing

[@Jordo0419]

Preach girl! The last thing i wanted to hear when i came out was "pssh duh it was so obvious." People need to stop enforcing stereotypes on people. What makes me gay is the fact that i'm attracted to men. My personality, hair, sense of fashion, etc. etc. have nothing to do with my sexuality.

[@MsXoxlol]

Exactly! Well stated!

[@GSFL1]

Yepitsjeff Knight I have heard of it. But I don't think a person's style, mannerisms or actions give you or anyone the right to judge them and in your mind say "he is definitely gay" or "she is really straight" I don't think thats fair or realistic and thats the point I'm trying to make. That we shouldn't judge Connor or anyone because we don't know them or whats going on in their head.

[@carmenmccloud2933]

I wish I could be open about my sexuality but both by mother and father are extremely homophobic. I've been sneaky a few times and asked them "If I was lesbian or bisexual what would you do." They both said that they would disown me and not talk to me. I'm only 15 so how am I supposed to live another 3 years with them if I did tell them. Even my stepmother, who I am VERY close to, would do the same thing. So basically my whole family would disown me if I ever told them about my sexuality. :( . You are very lucky that you have such supportive and loving parents and friends Connor

[@GldnSparrow]

Man that sucks! Do you have someone cooler you could talk to? Someone you can trust, and trust to keep it from your parents until you're ready? That would be a huge load off, I'm telling you... Good luck :)

[@carmenmccloud2933]

I've told some of my friends (They're girls) and it took them a while but they finally accepted me once I convinced them that I wasn't going to hit on them. I've also told other bi lesbian and gay people at my school and they're kinda helping me through it but it's hard to know that once I move out of my parents house i'm never going to see them or talk to them again

[@GldnSparrow]

One Direction Is Life Ah, well that will certainly help. Now of course, it could be that ultimately your parents don't know how they will act until faced with your declaration; they could surprise you... or not. In any case, just to be safe, I'd definitely wait until you are either Sure of positive results, or are already living on your own, and don't need their support anymore should they decide to retract it. That would seriously suck though.

[@morganelizalep]

do you have tumblr?

[@johnnystir9796]

Do you have anyone else in your family that you trust that is more open-minded? Maybe start there or find an ally in another trusted adult or friend. You don't have to be alone, and I think that your parents or step mother may feel differently once they know the truth. Just keep on keeping on and hang in there. Believe me, life is so much better on this side of the closet. I was where you were one time. My mom and dad surprised me by accepting me for who I was despite what I thought they were going to do.

[@ttaeggukkie8381]

I read A work in progress which is your memoir. I absolutely fell in love with your writing style and wondered if you are actually like that! And Honestly I am really proud of you!! Your book inspired me and made me realize who I really am and I started letting out my creative side ignoring what other people thought about me. Thank you so much Connor! You are strong and an awesome human being!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@brendanforde2631]

I just threw out the razor in my bedside table... Thank you connor, you've changed my life. It means not only so much to me but honestly it's humbling to know that someone has felt the feelings I've felt. I've cried my self to sleep more time than I've actual fallen asleep. The lonely nights of constant wondering on how I would tell my parents... I would cut to punish myself for not being normal. People have hurt me and its sad to say i was more afraid of their opinions about me than death. Now I know that it will all turn out and I'm not afraid of anything. THANK YOU 😢

[@josieodonoghue3497]

[@saumyamathur4862]

Stay strong bby💜

[@nclark4698]

don't forget that you are amazing in your own way. stay strong

[@beckydimaulo5437]

Omg this is so sweet. You shouldn't be afraid of who you are , you're family loves you for YOU. If ur gay-so what!! Love yourself dude . And stay strong

[@benjaminwambeke9458]

It gets better, honey. just remember this. "Be who you are, and say what you feel Because those who mind don't matter And those who matter don't mind." We are here for you.

[@BrandonMolina1]

Honestly Connor, what you did takes so much guts.. I'm beyond proud and happy for you. Instead of hiding who you are from us, you allowed us in. THIS RIGHT HERE is why you have always been one of my goto favorite creators. You have an army of viewers behind you and we will support you. You've done so much good for this community and parts of the world, for god sake you created awareness to help raise money for people who don't even have water. Your kindness and generosity shines through the lens and all I can say is thank you. Thank you for being you and making videos to inspire creators and viewers. I appreciate everything you've done.

[@emmaralston5776]

Brandon Molina agreed times 100

[@pennihansen5382]

Brandon Molina Couldn't of said it any better

[@meg5653]

That was so amazing and there are no words to say that any better than you just did!!!

[@allylove1092]

You have took the words of my mouth and said them for me . I just ❤️Connor and if Connor u are reading this I'm only 12 but I'm still going to love you and support u till the end even if ppl say it's not true forget the haters and just only this about the ppl who love u ❤️❤️😍😘

[@youtuber_freak6054]

Couldnt have said it better myself! ❤️

[@Cmackie311]

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

[@jalpaca1264]

Carl Mack same 💗

[@cameronkaminski1106]

Same #NoteToSelf

[@leonietrzeba6778]

same

[@joannavidallo8409]

Carl Mack same😄

[@Hello-eh5jq]

Carl Mack same

[@trevclark9840]

Just watched this. Great job Connor. I love the part of keeping your friend up until 5am trying to come out. Same here buddy. I would try to keep dinners going so I could tell my friends and then eventually chicken out. Finally did it. It was the best feeling the world! My thank you to you is over 3 years too late, but thanks for making a video that's going to help a lot of people.