MY COMING OUT STORY

I hope this doesn't change the way you guys think of me... I love you guys! You are all my family and I want you guys to know the real me.
Welcome to my life.
If you need someone to talk to, message me:
instagram: theanthonymarquez
twitter & snapchat: obeyants

[@anthonyomara1064]

Be happy, be confident, be who you are...!!! I support you 100% You are just a normal human being who needs to be loved.

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Anthony Omara thank you I appreciate it!!

[@tallactordude]

Having had a great deal of difficulty excepting my sexuality when I was younger, I can absolutely relate to how difficult this is been for you, but also to the acceptance that you have had from your friends. People who are truly your friends are going to accept you as you are, and you will be happier now that you can be your authentic self.

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Yes, it was hard to tell people. Especially making a coming out video. This was perhaps the hardest video I have ever filmed, but I'm glad I did it

[@frankdiaz6291]

You are normal...I'm Hispanic and when I came out at first my mother did not take it good. After a few years she accepted it. As for the public everyone accepts me for who I am...I'm gay and I'm proud of it.

[@LenHealsU]

Congratulations on your courage and fortitude on your coming out story, inspiring others, including me! I'm quite a bit older than you are, when coming out (in my teens / and 20s, prior to 1980) was much more dangerous than it is today, for a variety of reasons. I've always been "partially" out, but to this day I still have 1 foot jammed in that closet. Your video, as well as several others, have encouraged me to come out to several close long time Straight friends and 1 family member within the past 2 weeks, all supporting me with love. I wish I had a time machine to go back to those years, instead of thinking of all those "would've, could've, should've, but didn't" incidents. Bottom line: WE need to be happy before we can make others happy. WE cannot and should not try to make others "happy" at the expense of our own lack of happiness. You are a beacon of Light and an angel sent from up above :)

[@calvindavis3641]

Step one, you said it. Done. Keep taking small safe steps, and one day, you’ll be surprised at how far you’ve come. I’ll be your friend and you’ll find so many more friends. It really does get easier.

[@sandbox1803]

Way to go. Be yourself, love yourself, and we love and support you. Keep doing you, authentically. It gets better. Blessings

[@NINERGANGMEMBER]

Hey homie , I can only imagine how difficult it probably was for you to do this video let alone tell your family. I myself am straight, I'm trying to find myself a girl like Jackie 😘, I do however have family members that are gay & I can tell you that I never saw them any different when they also came out. Anyway, just keep your head & stop worrying about what other people think of you because people are always going to judge even when they don't know you. Anyway, just keep your head up & always keep it 💯% real always. Catch you on the next one.

[@AnthonyMarquez]

thanks man

[@davidspensberger7862]

you are perfectly normal don't let anyone tell you otherwise

[@AnthonyMarquez]

David Spensberger thank you ☺️

[@gordon3186]

Being non-nomative [abnormal] isn't a derogatory attribute.

[@kevinparker7395]

It’s very hard to come out to people you love and respect but living a life you have always wanted is so worth the hardship and being yourself is the best prize.

[@lexusramos6264]

Good for you Anthony! I am happy for you, and I wish the best for you in life :)

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Thank you Lexus!! I appreciate it so much 😊

[@peteford2434]

Everything you are experiencing and have experienced is completely normal. Your story is very common. Go easy on yourself. Trust me, it does get better. You will meet somebody just like you and you both will feel more power as a couple going forward in this world. I had to edit my post as I just now realized you filmed this in 2018. I hope you are well and sending good thoughts from Toronto, Canada.

[@BrownsBacker]

Great heartfelt video...its hard, but worth it in the long run. Hope you post an update video...stay strong and be yourself proudly always.

[@zovirax1393]

Congratulations on coming out!!! I’m really happy for you! Now new door open for u and life gets better... and if some people don’t accept you. You have a lot of people ur family and friends supporting!

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Thank you so much! I’m truly living my best life ☺️❤️

[@jackf1841]

This video is over 1 year old - hope you're ok. Just wanted to say you have more 'balls' than 80% of straight guys. Wish you all the best!

[@ricardopeaches6477]

I can definitely understand and relate when you talk about how you were feeling in middle school and then how it changed completely in high school! But been out for a year and it feels nice on the other side!:) heads up!

[@vanceevans8623]

You are beautiful inside and out. Be you!!! It does get better. Sending prayers that you will be happy and go far in life.

[@bzlujapv]

Wow. This randomly showed up on my feed haha. Always proud of you. ❤️ Hope all is well Ants

[@alejandramartinez-qy2qq]

I repeat , my respects to you for doing this! & I’m glad you did this because how you said you don’t deserve to live a life through lies! Your an amazing person, who tends to make your family proud! Going to school, becoming successful having a great job! & the people who will support you are the ones who love you! Yougo!

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Thank you so much for your support! It was really hard filming, and coming out. But yeah, I want to be happy and no longer pretend. So far everyone has been really supportive with this!! I've received messages from people that I didn't even think I would get from. Thanks again! 💖

[@koficudjoe9169]

Any so called friend that makes fun of you is not a friend at all; keep your head up you’ve got this !

[@themarktauber]

Anthony, I'm a little late to the party. Hope things are continuing to progress for you. Your video is so important not only to guys here in the U.S., but in other countries where they don't have the support you receive as you continue to affirm your gay identity.

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Mark Tauber thank you I appreciate the support. I want to make an updated video to share how life has been after two years of being out

[@rjcarter2904]

Congratulations on coming out. It will liberate you from the feeling of lying to yourself and others. People are born the way they are born. You are a good person. People who love you will continue to love you. If they don't, it's their problem--and they apparently did not have the capacity to love prior to hearing this. Trying to live as straight when you're gay makes for a miserable life. I applaud you. You seem sweet. Be happy! :-)

[@AnthonyMarquez]

thank you! All my friends have been great!!! All of them have been super supportive, glad I could finally be me, and not lie

[@rjcarter2904]

You seem like an adorable guy....glad you're happy.

[@danielwilda8167]

You are an honest amazing truthful young man. All the best for you in the future . You will find happiness Stay focused on what matters most to you 👍🏳️‍🌈💪💙⭐️💜🇺🇸🌈

[@pipedreams1685]

So proud of you to be able to make this video!

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Thank you so much!!

[@universeofluis]

Hey I’m not like every other gay, and that’s okay everyone’s different. Life will only get better from here 💯

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Yeah, I'd rather be happy with myself than make others happy.

[@91cavrs]

Hey Anthony..it must be nice that u can finally breath and be who your ment be,,and always remember ur as normal as anyone out there,,i always say if my friends find out and they have a huge problem with it then they weren't friends from the start,,just saying,,,live your life and be happy dude,,love is love...😊😊

[@CCGR-2024]

You are a very special person and I hope you find a partner that will realize the kind of person you and spend a lifetime with you!

[@andreacamacho4967]

Oh Anthony I'm your finally comfortable in your own skin and able to come out to us, I know it must have been difficult at first but I'm happy for you and I love ya man :)

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Thanks! Much love as well 💖

[@JayArgentBooks]

Everybody deserves to be happy. I'm so proud of you. All the best.

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Thank you

[@bradwalton8373]

In the long run it is WAY easier to be honest with oneself and others rather than to pretend.

[@johnedwardjones999]

👍👍 Life is a journey and coming out can be one of the most difficult parts along the path. Everyone's story helps someone else. Most importantly keep being true to yourself. Builds self esteem and promotes strong emotional health. Good wishes. Also you are really good looking.

[@ianward9157]

Wishing you every happiness. XXX X

[@johnbrown3711]

Accepting yourself is the first best step. Being honest is the only legitimate way to live. No doubt, by this time (4 yrs. later) you've discovered that your life has no shortcomings on account of being gay. Actually, you've probably discovered that there are some special perks. Thanks for helping others!

[@Terrycubbage-x1r]

It does not matter who you are or what you're it matters in your heart I know it is hard to live that life style .

[@SunNEY05]

You are beautiful. Shine bright like a diamond!

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. You too man, shine away

[@SunNEY05]

You are a Stud! Had to say it.

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Thanks 😊

[@071oakland]

Anthony congratulations my dear!! on you coming out and setting that young boy inside you that's been waiting to be set free!! Let me tell you one thing I'm a trans woman and a very proud trans woman! it's something that you have to learn to embrace first" If you don't love yourself don't expect for no one else to love you.. And look at you!!! You are gorgeous you are a beautiful spirit I can tell!! What is it not to love? I'm going to tell you some cliches my mother told me and they have got me through Decades of Doubt questioning and insecurities.. if someone really love you they going to love you unconditionally!! I don't care if it's family friend whomever.. Be patient with some people..Not everybody is going to jump up hip hip hooray!! in the beginning. But by you being happy with yourself and finding happiness in your life you're going to demonstrate how someone like you can be just as happy and normal as anybody else.. and I'm using the word normal on purpose because what is normal?? look at this big world in all the varieties and diversity.. So for those that don't accept you and don't give you the love back. this is another cliche my mother used to say 'You can't miss nothing you never had..So move on because there's a big beautiful world out there waiting for you just stay close to those that love you and your higher power!! who made you and know all about you and didn't. make amistakes..💋🎵💪👍✌💛💙💜💚❤

[@keveminson5098]

You will find someone and fall in love , two men together is beautiful you are normal there’s nothing wrong with you whatsoever. So stay strong please .

[@awfrancis1967]

Hope you’re doing well! Stay strong you’re awesome

[@dawgeral333]

Welcome to the family!!!! It's your eyes, though. Damn.

[@ceasarmagana1897]

Keep your head up Anthony. Stay up n be happy!!

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Thanks man, means a lot!

[@georgeworley6927]

There is no correct way to come out. Everyone has their own unique experience. My own experience started in the fall 1969 when I was 10 a year-old (I was actually in 3rd grade as I was a year behind the kids my own age). I was being named called and I didn't know what any of the words meant so I went to the only adult that I trusted who was the head librarian at the public library. Who started crying when she heard the words. Turned out that her 17 year-old brother killed himself over the some of the same words in 1951. She told me what they meant and asked me how I felt about them. I identified with most of them except the crude sexual acts as at 10 I had not thought about sexual acts. I did most of the things that a boy in 1969 would do. So told her that I was going to own the words and not let this boy get the best of me. She quoted my favorite quote from Hamlet: "to thine ownself be true". The next day I was playing basketball with my best friend and here came the boy I was issues with. He started his name calling then I said so what if I am? His jaw hit the ground and looked at me with surprised. He did not say another word and quickly left. Then I realized that my best friend was there. I was glad that I owned the words however I was upset with myself because I thought I had lost my best friend. I threw the basketball at him (didn't hit him) and said I suppose that you and I are no longer friends? He told me to calm down and that he knew from the start of the friendship, one he initiated, that I was probably gay. I went home after that. I knew I had to talked to my parents so at the dinner table when the family gathered for dinner I waited for my 6 year-old brother to leave the room and then I spoke about what was going on in my life. The last thing I said that I was gay. My parents were very supportive. My dad thought it was a phase however he would support me no matter what. My mom gave me unconditional love. Coming out for me has been an ongoing process as I work at a homeless shelter for men and I want to be upfront with our residents as my otherhalf of 40 years and sometimes comes with me with the director's knowledge. Rev George

[@carlosalenduran4630]

Bro it's the 21th century Be yourself Don't b scare Live your life Don't worry what others think about you. All you need to do is be you and everything will get amazing. And by the way you are adorable lol .

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Carlos Alen duran thank you! Yeah I just gotta live my best life

[@carlosalenduran4630]

@@AnthonyMarquez yes

[@mikec.2154]

I thought everyone knew..? lol Congratulations though, definitely a big step to move forward with hope your life doesn't change too much from coming out stay positive! 😁👌

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Thank you so much man

[@leonardeisensein385]

you are GORGEOUS!

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Thank you 😊😊

[@vladav6549]

I'm writing from the country where is not expected to be a gay. Not at all. But I'm proud of myself, and I'm proud of you. You deserve all the happiness in the world.

[@AnthonyMarquez]

You deserve happiness too, good luck

[@DADDYART1]

Nice video. You have a new subscriber. Hope to see more videos from you. Btw, you are cute A/F.

[@MichaelAndersxq28guy]

Good for you for making this video. I wish we had these videos when I came out 40 years ago. You're a great asset to the LGBTQ community!

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Mike xq28guy thank you Mike, watching these videos definitely helped me come out as well. I appreciate the support

[@livinginlux]

Congratulations on coming out! It is the brave and right thing to do. Life is way too short to live inauthentically. Over time you will grow to feel more secure and comfortable in your identity, and you will find it easier to cope with whatever judgment and prejudice is thrown at you. It's totally normal that it's hard for you now. Everyone suffers from a certain degree of PTSD after spending their childhood in the closet. There is support out there for you, you just need to reach out and grab it (not in a Donald Trump kind of way...)

[@williamm8240]

Congratulations. It does get easier.

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Yes, it truly does

[@FormigaFit]

I'm very sorry that you are like this. I see your pain and I hope you find people who love you and accept you for who you are. I personally think dudes are gross, but you should love who you want. I still love you and my heart goes out to you. Love 💖

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Thanks for the support Smith

[@Jasona1976]

Nobody is interested in your homophobia.

[@wes2460]

I have been where you are now. I got outed on CNN in 1997 at 19 when I went to Atlanta pride . My whole family town and everybody found out.. My str8 friends either had no problem or wanted to mess around with me.. My Family went ape shit bad, but they are nutty religious so that was not to much of a shock... Anthony is gets better trust me , I was so messed up I came close to ending it all. My Immediate family has no problem with it now. My Extended family don't like anybody that is not a primitive baptist cult member.They really hate me but the hate everybody that is all they do is hate. You will find out if not already that the most homophobic guys will either hate you or want to date you. I have ran into that quite a few times and 80% of them are now out of there own closet ... Take care...

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Thanks Wes, it does get better

[@anthonyg6174]

Acceptance is what you went thru which is the hardest ,DARKEST moments and You made it t CONGRATULATIONS!!! There will only be small ups and downs with family ...outside of that ENJOY ur life stay strong find support and fun with other gays men and women for support outside of you immediate family ...its all coming naturally. Yayy !!!! Follow all your dreams in all aspects of life

[@joellebrown539]

Ur too cute pls dont cry

[@mariehill8951]

Hi babe uou ttops. God bless America the U S people are soo beautiful. Stay a while stay forever. With your Qualities you do not need to be gay to be noticed. Loving you style tho.

[@freddenker9537]

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[@Terrycubbage-x1r]

Keep up the good work you have apsire me with your comments thanks

[@awfrancis1967]

Good Job!!!!

[@lewislindsey1946]

This was the last posted video from Anthony that I could find. Does anybody know what has happened to him?

[@Jasona1976]

Being "into guys" IS NORMAL, never let the evil bigots get the better of you.

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Bruce Allen thanks that means a lot

[@Jasona1976]

I am very much older than you and when I was your age being gay was literally a crime, considered to be a legally punishable mental disorder, and the kiss of death in any job. I know that first hand. Even today, in the city where I live, and not a small place, one can still be fired from ANY job for being gay. Things have changed but we must be on guard against all Republicans and their evil agenda to force us back into the closet...or preferably dead, and to repeal Marriage Equality. Speak out loudly and often against conservatives, religious people (christians everywhere are our sworn enemies) and those who still wish us ill. Never allow these bigots a venue to spout their lies and vile agenda. They will all gladly deny us the very same rights they enjoy each and every day, and think nothing of it.

[@israelcastro531]

❤💜💛💚💙👏

[@Jbandes]

Congratulations on freeing yourself to be able to be your true authentic self. Yes its hard but imagine how hard it was in the 1950s? Today in 2023 its much easier and even gay marriage is legal. Be happy and know it will get easier with time.

[@elmerladlee1334]

Stay who you are and not pretending to be some one your not! Good Luck, gay from NJ

[@DIY-fi2kk]

👍

[@paulmiller6647]

Powerful.

[@LazsalzariRomnzevroskki]

dang those eyelashes!

[@stlouisramsfan03]

Anthony, todavía, tú eres mi amigo y si quieres hablarme es muy bien conmigo.

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Gracias

[@eddiegardner8232]

You wished you were normal? Anthony, you are normal, just a different kind of normal. You don’t have to be flamboyant or dress like a girl. You just need to look for another gay guy who you fall in love with. Love is love, no matter who you love. Find a man who loves you and enjoy your life.

[@Idrick]

Hi I am gay and I am coming out slow , cause I want to be with a white dude , I love and into white guys , I am a bottom to them, when I am around a guy I like I get so vulnerable around them , if they only knew I am so vulnerable they can have their way , I realize that I have to do wat I love to do and love who I love and I don’t let no one now get in my head and say negative things about gay people, o just do me and amd live my life who I am , I love it channel ur video ,

[@lauralaufenberg9388]

I'm so happy for you

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Thank you so much!!! I appreciate it 💖

[@glenproctor6836]

I'm gay and I just came across your video and I think you're beautiful

[@trinitychxo]

💙

[@AnthonyMarquez]

Thanks ❤️

[@johnpotter9531]

Not so much women: ditto me

[@glenproctor6836]

You are normal

[@dawgeral333]

OMG. Your eyes are magnificent. Nurse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@perlarangel2200]

Were u crying🙄

[@AnthonyMarquez]

When I told my mom and sister, I did tear up

[@dddddddd62]

You need to go to Church!

[@freddenker9537]

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[@sincityblue03]

Put Jesus first.

[@freddenker9537]

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[@sincityblue03]

@@freddenker9537 looks like that pastor didn’t put Jesus first. Let God sort em out.

[@Idric-w5l]

Gay in 2024 ❤❤❤❤

[@DDominoGeronimo]

*fck them, be yourself- check out my content. it will make you laugh and head bop* #PBHT