Kicked Out By Mom, Queer High School Student Uses Newfound “Alone Time” To Explore His Sexuality.

[@samray397]

He's handsome, eloquent, honest & charming. Best wishes!

[@samray397]

@Darren Mallett Anytime Darren. Truth be said always!

[@reneebear3641]

Darren Mallett Bruh you seem cool af. I wish I could be on this show at some point.

[@achannelhandle]

Damn! Honestly shocked by your positivity after being kicked out. I doubt I would have been able to handle that kind of rejection with such grace! You've grown beautifully!

[@sjenner76]

What a cool put together guy. His mother should be proud. I hope she’s since been able to reconcile with her son and love him for himself.

[@bentoncircle1643]

His mother doesn’t deserve him. He’s at his best, she couldn’t handle him when he needed her. She doesn’t deserve him

[@sinceritynature202]

The way he laughed when he mentioned the VHS tapes is perfect lol. People sharing their super awkward sexual-exploration stories is always hilarious.

[@reece1929]

And these are the kids they usually depend on, when the other family members leave them hanging. What a beautiful young man.

[@janicesanders9981]

What a well spoken young man. I love your honesty...and your humor. Continue in YOUR own truth.

[@stephenstephen1505]

What a great guy. At 16 having the guts and determination to take a stand and forge his own path is incredible. I hope his subsequent life has been happy - he deserves it

[@orion8835]

The mother is ignorant and clearly taking out all her psychological issues on her sons sexual orientation. These people HIDE behind religious rhetoric in order to be callous and cruel. The incredible damage this sort of behavior does is unfathomable. He clearly had confronted the entire story which is a testament of how strong his spirit it -no matter what .

[@jennyr682]

Well said.

[@veeee3247]

She didn’t kick him out cause he was gay, she kicked him out because he was sneaky. He ordered porn and he got was in the school play when she forbid him.

[@jennyr682]

@@veeee3247 Oh well then, THAT'S good enough reason to put your own child out on the streets !!...... Please don't have kids dear.

[@veeee3247]

Jenny R where did I say I agreed with that? You’re awful. I hope you teach your unfortunate children to read within context.

[@jennyr682]

@@veeee3247 My "unfortunate children " are 30 and 36 years of age. The reason she put her child on the street is irrelevant, the only relevance is that she did so for ANY reason, and your picking Daniels post up and "correcting" him about the reason why says plenty about you.

[@bygnahzdivad]

Omg, he's adorable, 😂😂😂.

[@myimperfectdiary890]

David Zhang right

[@camecex]

yes he is

[@antoniamills3000]

@Mathius S disgusting why?

[@antoniamills3000]

@@hillbillysceptic1982 why click on the video if you feel that way?

[@dirkandi]

@Mathius S No, he won't touch anything as disgusting as you!!!

[@Havvyer]

He’s so right: It was when I came to Canada in my very late 20’s when I began to really explore my sexuality - what a thrill it was!!

[@FINEDIAMOND]

From Brooklyn? East Flatbush? WAAAAY TOO CLOSE TO HOME!!! Kudos to this handsome, charming, very intelligent guy and I wish him all the very best! I empathize with him 100%.

[@Markus_Blewish]

This guy is so charismatic and smart and easy on the eyes. I love how he throws his whole body and face into expressing himself. I hope he smoothed things over with his mom. If not, it's going to be a big loss in her life. .

[@DashingPartyCrasher]

Love how open, honest, and funny he is! True honesty and self-deprecation bring out our best charisma and our best humor.

[@mich3134]

i love being able to hear gay black men tell their stories. thank you for this channel

[@Decadancehallking]

Ugh the caribbean parent struggle is real! Its great to hear these stories to know many of us were going through this

[@jadent7690]

He said Tampa Florida and that caught me off gaurd because that's where I grew up and then he said performing arts highschool and I was like eyyyyyyyy I went to the same school. But like 10 years later lol

[@maxalberts85]

I don't understand this at all. I search for "reasons" why this so-called "mother" may feel the way she does, but what it always comes down to is that she has chosen "something else" over her own child. Now this is probably far more common than we as a species want to admit. People abandon their kids for all kinds of shocking reasons. Today, in fact, I read a piece about a baby abandoned by her mother because she saw the girl as a "monster" for having been born without arms. Family annihilators (usually psychopathic/narcissistic men) not only abandon their families but destroy them, then go on to new ones and new lifestyles and new identities. Somehow (and this is what fascinates me) the civilized, middle-class veneer disappears in a second, and the parent is revealed as a creature incapable of maintaining--even of understanding--ordinary human decency. The reptilian brain takes over and a child is tossed out the door, an entire family is butchered, an infant winds up in a garbage bag out in the snow. Unfortunately, much of this doesn't come to light until the parent missteps and is arrested. And while this sort of person takes pains to cover his or her tracks and escape, his or her excuse is always "oh, I simply snapped and I feel terrible." But not terrible enough to take responsibility for the abandonment or the crime. I really do wonder what the hell kind of species we are.

[@jsmith5509]

Kudos to the family you stayed with for 4 months and to your dad for stepping up!!!

[@thestickgatherer]

“No one can accept you until you accept you”. Well said! Thank you for sharing a bit of your story. Peace.

[@Matthewgreen7779311]

I agree that no one can accept you, until you accept you. At least, that’s how it was for me.

[@andrewcarson6925]

SAME I LOVE ME MYSELF AND I GAY AND FUCKING PROUD COULD CARE LESS WHAT PEOPLE SAY

[@thyjuanc8728]

Sad... but I guess not all parents love their children no matter what. Wishing u the best in ur life. Keep ur head up..

[@poupee6929]

Not correcting someone when there wrong is hate. . His mom showed love especially when he said he is going to do what he want to do.. at that point he's grown... good bye!

[@thyjuanc8728]

Jacqueline Champagne is hate when you kick you own soon out at 17 with no where to go. Is funny when people use church and God against people that are gay, bi, trans. Just remember what’s in the Bible if you are free of sin throw the first rock. Also God is love. Or your God child. Or God created you the way you are. But when it comes to killers, cheaters, etc . Is ok to forgive and forget.. guess we live in a world that parent’s rather forgive a killer than love their own born son or daughter..

[@natasham7809]

Aww, he’s so cute and funny; I hope people are nice to him for the rest of his life. I liked the “you have to accept you” sentiment

[@chrisandrews6456]

Love from Trinidad and Tobago my brother... 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 Thank God for your strong mind

[@okimlistening2u]

Darren, your story is so human and so typical of guys raised in a rigid family. You are an amazing individual as you now know and others who know you, now realize. All the best to you. Love you, bro............>Ray

[@tubester46]

Oh, so sad, that these kids have to go through all these steps to finally be themselves.

[@kasnarfburns210]

I'm all too familiar with that OTHER Bible belt -- called the West Indies!!! I'm a Caribbean American too.

[@bradbowlamma3039]

heey we got sooo much in common... I'm from trinidad and tobago myself, christian household (parents are preachers), haven't actually been in theatre but I'm an artist and a music performer, kind of a nerd and a bit of a rebel myself as well lol. big up urself 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@michaelmichaelfordloverman8332]

Let's do away with religion forever please

[@xeroaishintu5777]

Yes please.

[@fideovilm8448]

This is an incredible little interview. What an open, engaging, thoughtful, vibrant person. I loved this (and the Playgirl story was marvellous) x

[@jessicafashionlover2148]

I don't understand why parents get upset if their child is gay it not them haveing to go thru life being judge or harrassed or hated good forbig attacked they just get the gift of haveing a gay child that always puzzled me when I hear horror stories of coming out I didn't have bavkkash coming out at 19 or even transitioning at 21 it was what it was and mtom was and still is by biggest supporter I'm 47 now and these horror stories still anger me god create everyone the way they are in The one life your giveing

[@Think1stMedia]

Easy to say that when it isn't your child. Plenty of parents don't want gay children but they learn to love them. Who the hell looks at their kid when it is born and says, I hope he grows up to be gay????? No one says that. Parents have a right to be angry or disappointed. That doesn't mean they don't love their child or can not adjust to it.

[@MattAlgren]

Okay, but how was the play?

[@AH-vm8yo]

Going to Florida to escape New York is like going to the second circle of hell to escape the first one.

[@rabbitfishtv]

That was great and tender and hilarious!

[@benzmusiczone]

I love him!!! Lol...very handsome and he has a great personality!

[@juliancoulden1753]

Wow! What an articulate, intelligent and handsome man. And disarmingly honest about his coming of age! Am not surprised his dad who comes out as a bit of a saint in this story..... left his wife, this young man’s mother. She seems to have sacrificed her son on the high alter of Christian bigotry. Again. What is is about parents who do this to their own flesh and blood?

[@bojanglesthewizard8875]

Apparently to people like that, God comes first because you know, their own kids arent important to them

[@juliancoulden1753]

Sad but most probably true

[@Greggory1987]

Excellent video and so real.

[@liljill6500]

Can we pause and appreciate those perfect eyebrows?

[@slipdisco]

Wow, what an amazing young man and handsome too!

[@andyiswonderful]

I remember meeting a guy in my freshman dorm who told me that he never masturbated and had never had an orgasm. So, I had had about 2000 self-induced orgasms by this time in my life, and I looked at him disbelievingly and wanted to ask what planet he was from. How do guys get to that stage in their lives?

[@TheWolfboy180]

Indoctrination, usually. Religious institutions try to control people, and a ban on masturbation is one of the ways in which they do so.

[@michaelflinn7784]

Awe. So awesome. And so glad you worked through this. Lovely man.

[@peggywarner9481]

IAM SO SORRY FOR YOUR REJECTION AND ABANDONMENT....HOPE YOUR MOTHERS PRIORITIES CHANGE...YOU SHOULD BE NUMBER ONE....TELL YOUR MOTHER MY LITTLE BOY DIED...IF I COULD HAVE HIM BACK....IT WOULD NOT MATTER IF HE WAS GAY!!!....IF SHE HAS NOT TOLD YOU SHE IS SORRY....OR HAS NOT REACHED OUT TO YOU...SHE WILL REGRET IT SOMEDAY...YOU ARE NOW AT PEACE WITH YOURSELF....LIVE LOVE AND LAUGH OFTEN...TAKE CARE...LOVE GRANNY PEGGY

[@stephenstephen1505]

He deserved a loving family. An all too sad familiar story. Well its his mother's loss. Hope he has a happy life

[@beaux1798]

Wow interesting story. There are so many more layers that need to be removed. You did a wonderful job explaining your life story. I wanted more. You are very handsome and very well spoken. You have THE IT FACTOR my brother.

[@imtrex521]

I'm so sad you went thru this garbage.

[@jennyr682]

It really disturbs me to hear of kids being made to feel this way about their sexuality by their parents, no wonder the suicide rates are so bloody high ! As a Mother of a wonderful, successful woman who just happens to be gay, I say to ALL parents, your children's sexuality is none of your damn business. We bring children up to be decent, law abiding, polite and hard working citizens, once you have done that ? job done ! It has absolutely nothing to do with you if your child is gay or straight and if you were halfway intelligent you would realise it.

[@DannyLTerry]

EVERYTHING TURNED OUT ALRIGHT, AND YOUR STORY GIVE'S HOPE 2 OTHER'S. MUCH LOVE*

[@oc5939]

Darren you are beautiful. 💖

[@flozyyflozyy9180]

Homophobics are looser, love always win 🌈💜

[@gogogogogirl]

I love this guy.

[@blessedhonored3363]

He is sooo transparent !!!

[@francisbalog9854]

Terrific, generous, smart young man. And wise.

[@benw9949]

Wow, his description of his teen years, with his mom not accepting, his dad not there and then only partly there, his mom also not in the picture, and his own struggles to figure himself out.... All that trouble because his parents could not deal with their son being gay or anyone being gay. -- I can sympathize. I grew up not feeling I could ever talk to my parents about being gay. I didn't come out until after they were gone. All that time and effort wasted because of fear and lack of acceptance from the people we love the most. Why do people do that to each other?

[@jamessears2219]

Awesome story. Told with wit, humor and love 💋

[@jermen5137]

He is so cute 👀

[@annwallace9537]

I love all these videos! I cry every time I watch one! It’s so heartwarming to see such beautiful people learning to be their own authentic selves.😊

[@jpatrick3081]

He is so cute

[@hs7921]

Feel sorry for the mother. What a narrow, restricted, and unhappy mind.

[@dbly704]

He has a kind spirt and a wonderful disposition....love his honesty.

[@heatherbeane3234]

Oh my he could be my bestie.

[@sonquatsch8585]

i'll fight you for him.

[@L-mo]

You lovely lovely man 💗

[@Massev6871]

Aw. He seems so lovely.

[@swdinesh]

Thank you for sharing: Your speech is powerful and shows how resourceful you had to be and you are. Bravo!

[@Think1stMedia]

Not mad at his mother, I understand her disappointment. People have a right to not support his lifestyle and shouldn't be forced to support it. However, this doesn't give mom a pass to have no relationship whatsoever with her son. He is grown now, reconcile with him. She can still disagree with his homosexual lifestyle, but not loving him is inexcusable. He's still her son. Mom shouldn't be vilified for standing up for her beliefs. You can stand against homosexuality these days without being attacked. Kudos to mom for standing up for traditional families. 👏 However, glad this young man has adjusted and didn't hurt himself. He seems to be happy. He gave me too many details for my taste but he gets to be himself. Good luck to both he and his family.

[@eekyoucarlos]

"but it's not going down cuz i havent even masturbated" im dead

[@fob1xxl]

YOUR A GREAT PERSON ! YOUR MOM IS NO "MOTHER". SHE DOESN'T DESERVE TO HAVE A SON LIKE YOU. LIVE YOUR LIFE AS YOURSELF. GOD STILL LOVES YOU. HER BACKGROUND AND RELIGEOUS BELIEFS DESTROYED HER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU. THAT WILL NEVER CHANGE. YOU DON'T NEED TO CARRY HER BAGGAGE ! GLAD ABOUT YOUR DAD HELPING YOU OUT. YOU ARE A STRONG MAN !

[@JD-pz3bo]

Some people should not have kids, terrible mom and dad he had

[@markfarmer5580]

Absolutely charming.

[@enzomthethwa5861]

Remember, his mother did not kick him out because he was gay or because she was religious. He got kicked out because, he stood up for himself and refused to be pushed around by his domineering mother. That is a totally different reason altogether. What a brave man!

[@jonno777]

You are an inspiration. What a fabulous attitude you have. Keep it up.

[@sedecim]

Sista gurl you are power. Luckily you had a dad in the picture. Black female parenting is very questionable in these experiences.

[@thomasodonnell9221]

Sweet young man. I do hope your Mom comes to accepl you, because you are a treasure.

[@Capronice]

I grew up with a hateful father and I feel it is better to leave the home early rather than be mistreated. I wish I had left my home sooner.

[@benfaust]

I've suffered from religious foolery too, but not this much, thankfully. I just had to make sure my mom didn't catch me touching myself lest I be sent to a Christian counselor.

[@robotaholic]

You have nothing to be ashamed of from your mom seeing the charge for playgirl on the bill. My mom caught my male underwear magazine under my bed lol 😆

[@phillphillips5664]

Every life has them own process for what they will become, I am so glad that you are make it there, you are a such wonderful person, wish u enjoy your rest of your life and may God bless u !

[@Jchristgirl4284]

I don't know how I got here but Now I'm hooked

[@rayr8066]

This guy is so likeable, you have the X factor, charming young man

[@Mcfreddo]

Religion poisons everything- Christopher Hitchens. It absolutely does at any level.

[@ayejay8862]

Best storyteller! I seriously hope Taye Diggs sees this! lol I love me some Mr. Diggs too!

[@MrMrremmington]

Good for you, you figured it out on your own. It’s sad because your mother had the Difficult job of raising you on her own for a few years. You’re probably the most important thing in her life and in the end she couldn’t except your. Religion was never meant to create this hatred of those who are different. It’s a failing in Several World religions.

[@justblazz9]

OMG HE IS SO ATTRACTIVE!

[@erichill612]

I like him. I wish him all the best. I can see him doing great things. Blessings.

[@georgeabduljabar4621]

You Are so real bro I guess you are July born ♋️ you charming with all sense of positivity ❤️❤️❤️😁😁😁😁

[@donaldthompson4044]

The fact that your mom was from Trinidad and she kicked you out is not acceptable.

[@lyzcairo1044]

He is so brave.

[@Strylover]

Very good story. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bridget2460]

Love you and your candidness.

[@hattkelley296]

thank you! Such a wonderful frame of mind you have! blessings!

[@robertnelson7255]

OMG!!!! I loved this story. THANK YOU

beautifully delivered!

[@jjholl00]

That was sweet and honest and funny! I loved it! LOLOL

[@michaelhenicker]

Absolutely shocking that parents act that way

[@petebrowne9918]

These homophobic hateful parents are really overreacting, because they don't even have bad children. Being a minority is hard enough, especially black, so for his mother to just throw him away is awful.

[@Tsunade88]

So wholesome and adorable!! Haha I love him! 😂😂😂

[@charlescarron9555]

Jesus never said you couldn’t be gay. Not once. People think they know what they are talking about when it comes to religion but they don’t. The whole reason for rejection is because you’re supposed to be fruitful and multiply. However, there are lots of people who cannot be fruitful and multiply such as people who are sterile as well as older people. However, the church marries them anyway. Hmmm. The Bible was written, interpreted and abused by mankind. Not God. You are supposed to create a loving relationship with God through one another. Period. If that loving relationship happens to produce offspring, great! But if not then you still created a loving relationship with God. Be kind to yourself and each other. You are also one of God’s children and he made you the way he wanted you to be.

[@tonyrich6725]

God always has a plan.

[@sticks4632]

Then can he please tell me it cause I dont know what the fuck is going on.

[@JosueJoseph1991]

This was such a beautiful video

[@wishusknight3009]

Have you been able to have any sort of relationship or patching up with your mom ever since? Or any communication at all?

[@TheWolfboy180]

Not sure if that’s deserved. :/

[@Stasiaflonase]

I love all these stories, well, I should say storytellers. Not all their journeys have been good. We are all human above anything else we may be. Trust in that.

[@F4TiMA.]

He is sooooooo sweet awwwwwwwwwwwww bubba 💛💛💛💛💛🦋💛💛💛💛💛🙏🏿