Gay Man Forgives Family For Traumatic Childhood. “I Did That For Myself Because I Needed To Heal.”

[@Redeemed26]

I’ll be 60 this year, I’ve just last year started to work on forgiveness and letting go of my anger. Healing from self love deficit disorder.

[@pointpleasant6708]

It is so hard to forgive for me; when you repeatedly hurt me, by forgiving the person, I felt that I would be accepting the rejection. But I do, intellectually understand, the power of forgiveness. I just find it difficult.

[@Redeemed26]

@@pointpleasant6708 - oh, yes! It's not easy and I find I must do it over now and again because the anger resurfaces from time to time. It's still worth it, remember you forgive them for your own spiritual health not for their sake.

[@orlando1a1]

There are many people who go through their lives never having learnt what this remarkable man has understood- the power to forgive, and in the forgiving, the liberation from hate, misery and pain. More power to him and hoping he goes from strength to strength on his journey through his life.

[@DannyLTerry]

YOU HANDLED YOUR SITUATION WITH MUCH GRACE AND CLASS. FOR YOU MY FRIEND THE BEST IS YET TO COME! MUCH LOVE*

[@oliviakirby1409]

AIDS is the best?

[@DannyLTerry]

@@oliviakirby1409 YOU WEAR HATE QUITE WELL. IT FIT'S YOU "BEST".

[@oliviakirby1409]

@@DannyLTerry *fits

[@bishopaz]

Gay or straight this is an important lesson. Thank you for your testimony.

[@meezursrule]

God bless you....wishing you peace and joy in your life.

[@tonyvargas368]

Forgiveness is a very difficult thing to come. It’s almost as difficult to come by as is self acceptance. When you can muster up both, you can heal and move forward. Thankfully this man was able to do it for himself. Sadly, I know some adults who still can’t do either.

[@generaldiego]

Luis there's a lot to gain from your story. Not sure if you'll ever see this guapo but keep it up and you've helped me kinda get little stronger myself. Thanks

[@Greggory1987]

Congrats on living your authentic life and practicing forgiveness....outstanding!

[@kwuanbrinson5006]

It took years for me to fully grasp the concept that blood doesn't make someone family love and loyalty does. So overwhelmed with joy this man triumphed over his childhood and became the wonderful hearted guy he appears to be today. Forgiveness is so you can fully emotionally move on from all that pain and anger. Beyond the visual natural outer beauty he possesses it is truly apparent that his inner being is just as beautiful. He'll truly make someone a wonderful partner for life. A true rare 💎 he is. Some people do not realize that you can truly forgive someone and still love them yet have nothing to do with them. God bless this wonderful man. He's the kind of man many of us dream of finding💛💗💛

[@Ed-dh5dl]

that was a powerful message on forgiving and moving on...

[@spinalcrackerbox]

Bottled up anger & hate may end up hurting you, so it was an excellent realization & decision.

[@oc5939]

You're so right that forgiveness is more for your benefit than the other person. The negativity will kill you. Beautiful story. 💞

[@michelnoel4505]

For some reasons I can’t explain, forgiveness is a gift I received at a very young age. When I hear a story like yours , having to overcome suffering and injustice before being granted with that blessing, I am deeply moved by this strength of heart and soul. I have always forgiven every things my siblings did to hurt me. Not only about my sexuality but all aspects of my successful life. In the last two years, I went through cancer, many surgeries and like all my life long, went through it alone. Now that I just turned 60 years old, I finally had to take total distance with them all and despite everything, I had to kill the unconditional love I had for them. Mourning relatives whom are still alive is the hardest thing to assume. I cried and grieved by myself and after this life crisis, I started to feel relieved and freed from a love waisted for the sake of French Canadian catholique respect of the family. I wouldn’t say I wish I would have came to term at your young age with inside suffering, but I am thankful that you shared your story, it makes me appreciate your strength of heart and soul. It made more than my day, I will always remember how much help you share with so much more people than you can imagine. I considered it was and honorable duty for me to speak out in the name of all those who won’t but wish they did. No shadow will ever kill the light of purity and goodwill shining within a loving person.

[@HelloBeeyo]

The part where he came out to his friend was absolutely adorable and encompasses the feeling of finally finding someone who’s like you

[@MichaelJohnson-os2hp]

Beautiful human being. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us.

[@andyiswonderful]

That was a very wonderful message; thank you so much.

[@hansherrmannshausen9669]

thank you for sharing your story of taking care of your healing by foregiving those who weren't able to give you love. You found love yourself, and seams much stronger as you expresse it. thank you, I have loved listening to you.

[@zrp8y23]

Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself.

[@sonquatsch8585]

u sir are awesome. that forgiveness is key. i would like to add to this, that if your family is unable or unwilling to apologize, and still attempt to cause you pain, you can still forgive them, and not subject yourself to their behaviors by distancing yourself from them, if you are able to do so.. this will actually aid in the process of forgiveness.

[@Cloudmuffintops]

I love that he has a tatto in Hebrew on his right arm. It means "worthy".

[@michaelflinn7784]

Wow. Thanks man. Great lessons to be learned from you and your incredible attitude. Love you dude.

[@markol7819]

I'm very happy you forgave, but I am most happy you did not let those issues interrupt your studies! Your Career matters very much!

[@sharilarson6635]

Thank You Luis! I didn't realize until I watched your video, I needed to hear your take on the forgiveness and how freeing it is. Blessings to you and yours. Namaste

[@charleskesner1302]

Heat! Hear! Thanks. Very inspiring.

[@louellarobertson8074]

An Awesome share...Thank you and God Bless...

[@jgbnino8157]

I don't understand the concept of forgiveness. If anybody, whether a parent, grandparent or other family member disapproved of me for being gay, I would not waste a precious second of my time on them. If someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. I happen to have loving, intelligent parents, but if they ever disapproved of me for being gay, I would have no problem telling them to go F... themselves and not look back. That is what I was taught; unconditional love. What parent is so selfish to allow some religion or belief to dictate what makes a child worthy of love and acceptance. You are who you are. You can't change that. I have never hated a person for being straight. Straight people were born that way, just like me being born gay. So no, I have no sympathy for homophobes, family or not.

[@chichi6796]

Forgiveness is more than important to the forgiver.

[@ruthe.272]

such a beautiful soul 💕

[@colingarner6175]

Fantastic you don’t say “like” all the while . You seem to be a very nice person .

[@FabioLaVitola]

Grandparents R 2 often better than parents…

[@travellingcats1047]

So sad that he could never come out to his dad and grandma!

[@djewel]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING .

[@TrueWordsRSpoken]

I do not agree with the notion and the action that forgiveness is the responsibility of the victim. Yes I understand what people have to do but I think it needs to be a two way exchange.

[@sammeni2911]

I could never forgive my family. I have no relationship with them today and I prefer it that way. In fact, I feel vengeful. Honestly, I would jump at the opportunity to hurt them.

[@sivakumarsubramaniam2388]

I feel sorry for u. But remember forgiving them not gonna make them right but it does free u from the residual pain.. trust me… I m been there…

[@KnightsAndDarths]

Admirable

[@donaldlomax9406]

Powerful message

[@galaxytrio]

Lovely man.

[@marlonmalcolm1738]

Precious friends

[@missiblyu7360]

The family didn't deserve that. The family deserves to feel pain forever. FOREVER. LIKE WE DO!

[@markpopson5616]

Congratulations, ur do brave!

[@dport9563]

Based on exits polls so far in 2020 primaries on March 13th avg LGBT population is 10.43% or 15.653 mil in 16 states with exit polls. 7.5 mil live in Texas and California.

[@hubbabubbadina]

I'm not sure, but I think that Hebrew tattoo he has says "worthy/enough"??? 🙌🙌🙌

[@src3360]

Your accent sounds just like my novio, he’s from Panama 🌈🌈

[@ludovicoc7046]

Beautiful man. Beautiful mind.

[@pierorocco]

complimenti sei grande. un abbraccio. Pier.

[@josephteu637]

Is he on Instagram? He's cute

[@petermartin2924]

Joseph Teu gorgeous 🥰

[@MinneomaR]

Do you think that childhood trauma could influence your sexual orientation?

[@lankychristopher9160]

Nope that's been debunked.

[@Starkardur]

is it me or does he look a bit like Tekashi69, better looking of course and with beard and no face tattoos.

[@ddub2801]

Maybe because of all the trauma, he was pushed to adopt a certain lifestyle because love, no matter where it comes from, is better then no love. And because his father was not in his life, he sought masculine energy love. Just a thought.

[@gsmarkham]

❤️

[@tolstoy431]

Indeed you ARE mentally VERY Strong. Otherwise you couldn,t cope..... I guess you are more kind hearted than I am...I would forgive them, JUST to carry on in LIFE. But would tell them the truth and after that never want to see Them AGAIN

[@ronaldthomas74]

You are so cute !!!!

[@dport9563]

Based on Exit Polls from 2016 General Election 2018 midterms 2020 Primary So far States with largest LGBT populations by percentage of state population. Maine 15% Massachusetts 14% Missouri 13%

[@adonisamispero9285]

😢😔😔🙂☺️😊🥰

[@malfan]

I wish I had watched this before both my parents died a month ago.

[@nathanmalik1697]

I forgave her without her consent. 🥺

[@peat_moss856]

“I forgave them without their permission.” I’m crying. I need to figure out how to do this.

[@sivakumarsubramaniam2388]

Just say out loud whether there is emotion or not. Start from there.. eventually u ll feel light. U deserve to be happy. I love u.

[@jonnyhost3795]

Dear me, a whining gay who knew !

[@johns2922]

Johnny you got some serious issues, you must be a really sad and emotionally troubled person to make such statement. Being human entails having compassion, something you seem to lack.

[@jonnyhost3795]

@@johns2922 Not all gays are like him.

[@jonnyhost3795]

@Devon Weaks Found the four eyes !

[@johns2922]

@@jonnyhost3795 your really are trolling, is there something really wrong with you?

[@jonnyhost3795]

@@johns2922 Something wrong with you weirdo. Life is hard so get used to it.

[@johnamstutz]

❤️