My coming out story

This is my own coming out video. Thought I'd try and give back to the community that helped me through so many hard times. It isn’t very exciting, but I thought I would give this whole KZbin thing a try!
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[@markclemente1503]

You are absolutely 100% drop dead gorgeous.

[@benoreilly8150]

me again 🙊 one thing that made my Mom open up, is that I just lived my life, being happy and accepting of myself. like you I left her to live with her ideas and I decided to be happy and not get down about not everyone celebrating my coming out, anyway you're awesome and perfect just being you HUGS

[@ted1091]

Great comment, and well said. Leave them to their own. You may even find it necessary to walk away. I ultimately decided to do that with my immediate family, but always remained close with my Blessed grandmother and cousins. My own humanity was more important.

[@j4jurg]

Powerful, and more than a little heartbreaking! Keep going strong!!

[@trinidreamer85]

Thanks for sharing, I admire your bravery. Happy you had such amazing brothers. All the best for your future!

[@romeobunsmichaels2957]

your very brave and strong, thank you for sharing your story.

[@tominnis8353]

Well said. You are a brave and thoroughly admirable young man.

[@DemianDs]

amazing video , thank you so much for your coming out story much love Demian Ds

[@elijahaugust7205]

Thank you! I know it isn't the best quality, but I spent a couple hours trying to figure out what to say without just rambling! Glad you enjoyed

[@garcialorca32]

Great Video, thank you so much for sharing, Elijah! You've come a long way already. My very conservative catholic parents have had problems with me being gay at first too, but that changed over the years and finally I could even bring my first boyfriend home, so keep going, it's worth it! :)

[@brendanwere7091]

My family was very catholic and I even went to a catholic school. My dad felt the same as yours when I came out but he eventually changed his views. In fact, he is now very supportive and even comes along to pride events occasionally - something I would never have imagined when I was your age. So don't give up on him (or your sisters). Be patient and try to be understanding of their struggle - they will change eventually.

[@michaelcusano5599]

Elijah thank sooo much for sharing such a powerful and wonderful story. Whenever you shared about people not accepting you or family having an issue all I wanted to do was tell you how brave you are, supporting you with hugs!! Stay true to who you are and know that you are loved and any religion that says otherwise is unbalanced. If religion comes between me and my neighbor I would always choose my neighbor. Jesus never excluded….as a gay man myself you will see that sometimes time tends to heal and if not then your dad, sister will be missing out on one special guy! Family is not defined by blood but by people who love, care, and accept you totally!!! Stay strong my friend and know you will be in my thoughts. Totally proud of you!!🌈❤️😎

[@tonyrea7854]

Listing to your story takes me back a very longtime ago. I hope and pray that your Dad has come to accept you for you. I was very much like you before I came out in 1980. I was very lucky both my parents who were devout Catholics accepted me for who I was, and so did all my family. I underestimated my Dad , him being a soldier in the 2nd world war. I thought he would have disowned me. how wrong I was to my surprise he said..... you are my son and I love you, bring your friends home so we can meet and get to know them. I hope your father has now accepted you for the lovely caring young man you are. Keep hold of your faith as much as you can. It's not Jesus who condemns us, it's ignorant people who use religion for their own gains. My faith has helped me through many a turbulent time in my life. keep hold of it it's precious, and don't let go!! I hope life is treating you with respect like you have respected so many people round you. You are a credit to your family. God love and protect you always. 🙏❤

[@jeffwatkins352]

Glad you found acceptance and support, even if it wasn't from your entire family. Religion sure can poison things, can't it. But you seem to have overcome with a good attitude. Bravo!

[@patrickshea5391]

Elijah, Thank you for sharing this. God made you just the way you are, no doubt about it. God Bless you.

[@donaldsimons2429]

Stay strong, Elijah. We're all with you.

[@Jim1971a]

You deserve better. I know you’re grateful for your family’s support, but honestly some of them could have been more supportive. Well, it’s their loss as they will miss out on the amazing experiences you’ll have in your life.

[@gilbertmiller390]

Let me start by saying you are amazing! I can relate a lot with you because I too am Catholic and I was an altar boy. My mother luckily was more of a liberal Catholic and she excepted me 100% when I came out to her. Unfortunately I was forced to do it because my sister found out and threatened to out me so I literally had to tell my mother. You are so young and have your whole life ahead of you but let me tell you a little bit about me because my life has turned out so wonderful. I met my husband back in 2004 and as of now we have been together for 18 years. We have built a home here in Los Angeles and work together as a team and our love has only grown stronger over the years. Love is out there and I know eventually you will find it. Just remember to believe in yourself and remember God still loves you despite what anyone says. Stay strong Gil Miller

[@AadenRayne]

Hey Elijah. I’m a queer Christian and I just want you to know that I support you! There is nothing wrong with the way you are, I hope you love yourself and whoever you are attracted too. ❤️ have a great life!

[@freddy4672]

Oh Elijah, you are loved so much by those who love you. You will find happiness and acceptance and love.

[@christopherrobbin4360]

I'm proud of you for sharing your message to the world. I too am religious and lost a lot of friends and family over coming out. I'm also a parent of a gay child. When she came to me in her early teens she told me she thought she might be bi. I knew that she was gay but the hardest person to come out to is your self. Most coming out individuals will say "bi" to soften the message. We didn't ask for this, it just came with the package. I still believe in God and read the scriptures often. I would like to say this, ask your parents which one of them had feelings for the same sex early on. Ask them if their minister told them to get married and it would bury those feelings. It is NOT your fault. They chose to breed. Gay people don't come from straight people. They come from bi or gay people that choose to breed. It is that simple. EVERYTHING about humans is inherited. You don't look like me cause you came from your folks. Everything about you, the way you smile, the way you move and the way you talk and think and react, are all inherited. You have some choices on how you conduct yourself, but they are all defined in the perimeters of your genetics. Sexuality is inherited because it is physical. EVERYTHING is inherited. Somewhere in your family history there exists other gay and or lesbians. Maybe they never married and had a long time "room mate" or who knows. I have taken in some kids that were friends of my kids that got booted out for coming out to their folks. I usually have harsh words with their folks for doing such an atrocious thing. I also think that most parents are boneheads for not knowing their kid may be gay. Most close parents know and just are waiting for their kid to come to the realization. I am proud of my kids, and you and all the gay and lesbian young adults that can stand proud. It is a tough time to open up but you keep on showing the world your best side and know that there are those of us that will always look out for you. God Bless you.

[@martincapuno1242]

It definitely takes real courage to come out. I just did it recently on my channel. I was shaking and sweating a lot while uploading. But I did it finally! Not everyone understands especially in a country like the Philippines where the majority is very conservative. Somehow, I felt relieved and it's all that matters.

[@hallenw]

I really felt this. It is so much better now than it was when I was your age. We had to be great actors. Our very lives were at risk from men who felt it was their job to eliminate this scourge on the earth. Let me know if I can help in any way. I am a great judge of character and I know you are an amazing young man.

[@markskoda8862]

You've received a lot of nice and supportive comments, all richly deserved. Good luck young man.

[@karunadasta2840]

I felt very emotional and actualy my heart was also racing with yours elijah... Now you can be you and live your best life

[@andrewbiroc4969]

Thank you for sharing your experience man, you really are a great guy and I know things will work out for you no matter what!

[@anthonyn.7379]

As someone who is still in the closet, I still have these fears of being outed involuntarily or receiving a negative response when I come out to someone. This is why I am extremely picky when it comes to who I come out to, and I make sure to remind them that they are very special in my eyes because of the huge amount of trust I am giving them. But now I’m in college. Although I go to a university in Tennessee, a lot of the people here are surprisingly accepting, and this has led me to feel more comfortable with the idea of a good number of people that know the real me. (As of now, I’ve only told one new person at my college, and I plan on telling everyone in a club I’m in very soon.) As for family, it’s a little more complicated. My parents are Greek Orthodox, a sect of Christianity not too fond of homosexual relationships. However, it’s unclear as to whether they actually hold homophobic beliefs. When my cousin came out as gay, my parents didn’t congratulate him, but they weren’t upset with him either. They just didn’t bring it up. I have a feeling that my mom would be a little more accepting than my dad though, considering that I naturally connect with her more than with my dad. As for siblings, I have two younger sisters, neither of whom is as religious as my parents. I have a feeling that the younger sister will be very accepting since she is very aware and supportive of LGBTQ+ people. As for the older sister, she isn’t that enthusiastic, but we’ve been ‘best friends’ since we were little, so I feel she would accept me and not care, which is perfectly fine with me.

[@Tripper111]

Dang Dude, I think your family will be more accepting as time goes by and they realize you are not any different than you were prior to them knowing you're gay. Stay strong bud.

[@billlee536]

I am sooooo proud of you !! You are born this way, you didn’t ‘choose’ it. Tell your dad to watch the TED talk about it……it’s not about ‘sex’.

[@MyViiVa]

All the best with your new found freedom. 😊🙏🏼

[@Lando_P1]

I know this video is older but sending my love and support to you.

[@mspalmboy]

Congratulations on being your true and authentic self. I hope that your family is coming around, but if not, then find and connect with your "family of choice".

[@TrevorduBuisson]

Blood is thicker than water. Religion is water. As much time that is needed and the massive process it takes for you to come out to yourself, gay kids need to take that into account when telling parents, you really have to allow parents (and siblings) their own time to process and assimilate the information and change. Don't rush it and expect an instant positive response. Most parents do their best not to react negatively. Others are taken aback. Usually after a fair amount of time, family do come around. Love triumphs. After a long time especially, it gets better. Fathers often need more time to process their gay sons because it's harder for them to relate to being attracted to another man. That's just the way it is. I feel really sorry for those kids who are born into families that are so steeped in religiosity that they abandon their gay children and cast them out. It's shameful and disgusting. 5 Years down the line, I hope things are better for you Elijah.🙂

[@vinnpu]

i can relate. i am from a very Catholic family. we need more science and less religion in this world. being gay has always been a part of life in many species. wish you the best. your father should study gender versus sex.

[@robbieanson1218]

I want you to know that it doesn’t matter of what your parents feel about it it is what you feel and what you feel is right for you don’t let people tell you how to live your life in the way that they want you to live it you should live your life in a way that you should live it not for others because if that does happen you should get away from them for awhile and I can’t except you then they are the ones she was going to put religion over to you so don’t let people tell you how to live your life because it is very destructive lifestyle for that and don’t let people tell you how to live your life because it’s your life even if it is for the good or for the better or for the worse Just be lucky that I did not disown you

[@qwerftseattle]

Your family will get much better over time I bet

[@gblee7380]

Most people generally do not make asses of themselves parading their sexual choices on websites trying to get attention and trying to out-bizarre their competition as the trans and gay KZbinrs do who are hoping to get a few minutes of fame without displaying any discernible talent. There are not enough sycophants in the world to make all these KZbinrs stars and that is a good thing.

[@darrenirwin]

Thankyou for sharing your experience. It's rarely smooth sailing for everyone but time and life change many things. Making that first step and then the momentum that follows is quite scary but in time you will feel more free and accepted. Religions in general have a great propensity to judge people and categorise us as wrong and evil. Reality is that we are just like everyone else flawed, imperfect and wonderful People who battle for a long time with acceptance and feeling welcome in a world that is all to judgemental and cruel.

[@jrv8590]

Brave for your part.🎉

[@JonUbick]

you deserve nothing but love

[@christoph5034]

Such a great video that I hope will inspire more and more people to openly talk about their sexual orientation, because it's not a choice people make. It's just simply what you are.

[@anthonybaffa7334]

I commend you coming out. I’m sure there are Catholic parents who put their famil before their religion. I’m sorry half of your family are not accepting who you were born to be. You’re an articulate handsome young man who I’m sure will meet Mr. Right someday. I come from a Catholic family and I’m gay. My dad had passed away before I came out to my family but I feel he would have accepted me. My mom was great about my sexuality although she knew it might be easier if I grew up straight. My siblings are weird in that they love me but Never broach the subject of anything to do with my gay life. Hang in there and thanks for sharing!

[@ersonthemesa]

You're a brave dude. Stay strong. '

[@jeremywilson5872]

Your so cool and adorable sweet wonderful guy and brave to come out and be you and don’t let anyone tell you that ur not important cause u are Elijah

[@chandlerstainback2659]

stay strong. honestly i could just hug you.

[@keithss67]

You are a sweet kid. I hope you are ok

[@Paulkazey1]

God bless you.

[@kinimodreisac6653]

we support your coming out

[@buckroberts77]

Since you are Catholic read the news releases from the pope on the subject. Very positive !!!!

[@splinterbyrd]

I'd never have guessed 🙂

[@mironmars]

Be proud, be happy and God bless you 🙋🏼‍♂️🏳️‍🌈🖖🏼

[@ronalddykeman9427]

You definitely aren't like the obnoxious gay people who Matt Walsh (one of my favorite KZbinrs!) talks about on his videos. I can respect you for your frankness and honesty. Just keep acting otherwise normal, stay away from freak shows like the pride parades and the LGBTQ+ alphabet soup and finally, don't have kids with your bum buddy, and you should be just fine. As long as you do that, you should be just fine!!!

[@billyhorr7126]

Love your dad….#ToolFromToolShed😞😞😞

[@WilliamHurst-xg1sz]

Very cute xx

[@laneo]

So handsome.

[@garygary9310]

Elijah I am gay also and I feel for you that they outed you! That's messed up big time there NOT a friend of yours. You are such a handsome guy I wish you the best in life. I want to tell you something there is NOTHING wrong with being gay it's not a choice we can make. I so wish your Dad would open his eyes and see what an amazing son he has! You are a GEM! I will pray your Dad changes his mind. Religion has messed up so may people. I am Catholic but don't practice is anymore because of the hate of us gays....THANKS foe making this video Elijah peace to you buddy👍👍

[@SomeGuyNamedTodd]

It takes real courage to do this. I grew up in a similarly conservative environment. It took me years to accept myself, let alone come out. Its hard when you grow up in that environment. You spend so many years living a fictional life instead of your own to please others and protect yourself. Why does it have to be so hard? Why can't we just be who we are without fear?

[@eenavid]

its 2022,,!!! when is this gonna stop being such a big deal ,, your born this way ,,you have no choice ,,its a mad as getting all your parents and friends together,,and explainting to them ,,,look i know this is gonna be a huge shock to everybody ,,,,,,,but ,,,but ,,,,im really ,,,left handed ,,!!,,,,,yes i know, ive been pretending to use my right hand ,,,but im sorry guys ,i cant do this anymore ,,ive been left handed since i can remember ,,im so sorry to disrupt your lives ,,,ill pack tonite ,and ill be on the train tomoro,,i need to move to the big city ,,were i can just fit in with everybody ,,so sorry ,,,,,,

[@davidhoulder56]

You’re respectful and you’re beautiful. Fear nothing. Your true friends respect you hugely. David xx

[@nickandrewmarc]

Re: 3:37 Although your dad's attitude is to be expected given his background (or at least explicable) that doesn't make it right. Of course, if he won't allow you to bring your boyfriend home you have no other choice but to accept it - only in the sense though that you can't do anything about it, not in the sense that this an acceptable belief which is to be respected. There is no excuse for ignorance. Maybe in time he will realize his mistake. In the meantime, I think it's important that you remind yourself that there's nothing wrong with you, you did nothing wrong and you have nothing to apologize for.

[@elijahaugust7205]

Thank you so much! I know it doesn't make it right, but I am trying to give him time. I remember how hard it was for myself to cope with the idea of being gay. It will be a long and hard process, but I believe that we will be able to work it out! I'm a senior in High School and will be moving out soon. So, maybe some distance will do both of us good.

[@nickandrewmarc]

That sound like a very healthy way to look at things! I also didn't mean to sound too harsh regarding your dad. I just think in situations like these where someone close to you is acting as if you did something wrong there is a danger of feeling guilty even though you consciously know full well that there's no reason to. So I think therefore it's important to remind yourself that you are not at fault and that you have every reason to be self-confident.

[@elijahaugust7205]

I used to feel very guilty and I had a hard time dealing with it, but I am starting to handle it much better! So again, thank you!

[@donaldstanfield8862]

Elijah August Bravo! Hopefully your dad and sisters will recognize you are the same, sweet boy as ever and that you will come to have and deserve, healthy, caring, mutually beneficial relationships just as they do. You obviously are thankful for them, your safety and wellbeing. I wish you success in every way!

[@ted1091]

Excellent comment

[@badtwin2219]

You're beautiful and you'll be fine. Don't sweat the little things, and they're all little. Take care and hope the best for you.

[@tomtheeman5861]

Enjoyed your video. The terms 'courage', 'self confidence' and 'honesty' can only partially describe the qualities of character you exhibit. I know that these traits are not easy to come by. A sensitive soul ( which I also sense you possess) can struggle to find the toughness to overcome the cruelty we often find in this world. But when a kind, sensitive soul adds courage and confidence to it's repertoire of attributes; Greatness becomes possible!

[@ted1091]

Another excellent comment

[@gblee7380]

He is a hero because he gay ... LOL ... really. Kinda weakens the meaning of courage.

[@saywhat1512]

@@gblee7380 Nope, he’s a hero for standing up to people like you who wish they could go back to the old days of bullying and persecution.

[@gblee7380]

@@saywhat1512 NOT a hero just another gay gay playing the victim. You clowns think that people care if you are gay and have butt sex. You make fools of yourself with videos and even parade down the street screaming you are gay. At some point you need grow up.

[@gblee7380]

@@saywhat1512 This clown never went to war or saved a person from a burning building. He is NOT a hero just a guy who has butt sex and gets off on telling people and whining.

[@chandlerstainback2659]

at least i can tell you that it will not be hard for you to find someone

[@tattoojeep]

You are an amazing person Elijah!!!! I hope you are doing better 3 years later!!!

[@Studio5LA]

Seeing this in L.A., Sept. 2020. I hope your parents have seen this heartfelt video. Clearly, it is our (collective) BELIEFS that are keeping us apart as humans on the planet. Good luck to you. Many blessings......

[@benoreilly8150]

Hi, I'll be honest, I cried watching this, it brought back pain 😩 of my own story. it was my Mom who didn't want a gay son, and it was me like you who was needing to find courage and strength to walk in love and nurture our relationship, it's supposed to be the other way around. I want to encourage you though, the impossible happened and after a while & my Mom came around. she accepted me and accepted my boyfriend who is now my husband 🤗. I hear your heart and it got me 😧 you seem like an awesome guy, hope you meet an amazing guy and have nothing but happiness 😍 Ben

[@ted1091]

Excellent comment

[@edwelty]

Thank you for sharing your story. I hope your family will completely open their minds. You are a good person. Hugs from Colorado.

[@WmABeetstra]

If "straightness" or "religion" drive a wedge between you and people whom you love and ought to love, then there's something profoundly wrong with their views and attitudes and actions. You can't let those notions stay in your head and haunt you. They can change. It's their responsibility, their loss, if they don't.

[@ted1091]

Very well said. It is definitely their loss if they don't change

[@nathanielsizemore3946]

Thank you for your story. It has been a few years since you posted this, how about an update?

[@FFspere]

Thanks for sharing. Your amazing and brave. Keep on making video's . All the best , and be yourself

[@trevorlunn8442]

Substitute Methodist for Catholic and a time-frame which predates not just KZbin but the internet - well, not just the internet but personal computers and mobile phones, etc. ok I'm old, but you get the idea - and your story has many similarities to mine. So congratulations on a selflessness in sharing, for others who may need it to better cope with their situation. You seem to have made the most important realization which is that you are all right and that it is other people who may have the issues which need to be dealt with - even people who have known you all your life and whom you love. Hey, tell your parents to take the credit for all the good things they continue to like about you as a person. I knew that had worked for me the first time my father called, not to speak to me but to my boyfriend. I think you'll be fine without my best wishes but I send them to you anyway.

[@HamatoYoshi2099]

You sir are adorable. Keep on keepin on :)

[@maida-vale]

I hope that you are still doing well. A kid the other day who'd heard that I might be gay asked me how I came out. I said that I never had, I'd just let my parents get used to me "having a friend" even though he was 22 years older than me! Parents, friends and siblings never said a word. I was 16 then I am 73 now. It is not the big deal that you're wound up to think. If someone loves you, shocked they might be but love you, they will; regardless.

[@tattoojeep]

Dont ever question anything... you are made perfect.

[@tominkerry]

Well done. I'm still amazed at the courage it takes to make these videos. Having your brothers on your side is amazing. Sometimes it's the guys and not the gals that have the most problems dealing with a sibling that is gay so it's kinda the other way way around here. Accepting yourself tho is the first step and that you have done with grace and dignity. Best wishes and thank you for making this video.

[@macrotech6507]

Hello Elijah. A lot of times it is a mixed bag as far as acceptance. However, ask your dad and sisters how they reconcile the fact that they believe in the teachings of an organization that is run by a bunch of murderers(crusades just 1 small example) homophobes, homosexuals(closet cases) and not the least of which pedophiles who continually go unpunished yet ruin untold numbers of lives throughout the world. I am gay myself and have learned after spending 29yrs in the closet and worn out rosaries trying to pray away the gay(which doesn't work by the way) that usually the biggest homophobes are the ones that have the most to hide as in the catholic church. I wish you the best of luck and hope my comment will give you some ideas about making them question the wealthiest load of bullshit organization on the planet.

[@elijahaugust7205]

Hi! Yes, i have thought of these things, but saying them at this moment would more than likely make it even worse. So, for the time being I will leave it be and try to just take it step by step. Thank you for the help! I truly do appreciate it.

[@macrotech6507]

I understand, especially if you are depending on your parents for food, place to stay, finance, school etc(didn't know how old you are)you have to be very careful and cautious about what you say and which hornets nest you poke. I was 29 when I came out and am 54 now. My coming out experience was kind of the opposite from yours. Family was fine and so were all my straight friends/coworkers etc. It was my own community, the gay community, where I felt and still feel judged and not accepted.

[@dubon9999]

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[@ted1091]

What an amazing young man. I'm an elder (65). I came out at 18 in 1974 in NY where I grew up. I was an activist on the front lines from the very start.We had to fight hard in those days, but we did it because we wanted life to be easier for future generations of Gay people. I'm glad you younger guys are coming out while you're still in middle school or high school. It's very encouraging. I just want to say that you will discover that nothing in life is as important as being true to yourself. Nothing. Stay true to your identity, and others will come around. They will see how strong and courageous you are. God made you Gay. It can be an amazing gift if you let it. Anyone who chooses their religion over someone they love, needs a new religion. Lastly, you need to find other young Gay people. A Gay youth group or support group. You shouldn't be so alone. And thank you for making this video. It's going to help many others. You're going to make some lucky guy a worthy husband one day.

[@nickgardner6987]

I don't think you turn your back when you accept someone for being gay. God said hate the sin not the sinner but he also talks about judgement and how it's not our job as his creations. I'm gay I'm 18 my parents don't accept me or at least that's how I feel bc they talk about LGBT in a bad light. But I don't let them use the word of god on me. If they can't accept me for who I am then they can be homophobic parents and loose yet again another child to their ignorance. Your dad should love and support you. Letting you be you is important. Him saying you can't bring a boy home is bullshit. Honestly parents who hate their children bc they are gay or mistreat them bc they are gay get on my nerves. Like fucking love your child you'll never have someone as special as their child own kin in their life. Like Cherish what you've been given not what you wish you would have been given. You're born gay no if ands or buts about it. You can't change the gay or the bi or the straight

[@maajoour]

Well said Nick. I would beg to differ though on the word "sin." We are not big ol walking SINS. The church made that up. It isn't a sin in the bible to be gay. It is a sin to be judgmental. Great reply though!

[@HanikSheli]

You're a beautiful soul and if I was your age I probably could've fallen in love with you. I can tell you that your life is going to be great I personally am married I'm gay and I married to a guy and we have a family we have kids and I wish for you that you'll have the same and have a wonderful life thank you for sharing this beautiful video!

[@DjDanii]

Thank you for this. You are a beautiful person!

[@darinlegore284]

hope this guy is ok, 5 years later! This personal #Discovery is not a choice, but a disclosure. In America, eventually this should become as easy as discovering you are left handed, not right handed, or you prefer coke to Pepsi. LGBT suicide is over 40%. Our youth must be supported & loved!

[@allenweist4483]

Tell your Catholic dad that "YOU" will be the son that will be selecting his nursing home, not the Catholic Church...... that might wake him up.

[@brianmusson2789]

Just come across this. How very brave of you . The Catholic Church is an awful institution along with all other religions. I hope it is all working out for you now in 2022. X

[@AllenTax]

Strange you had your brothers be ok to you but not your sisters. Some people don't change. My mom hasn't and that is for 21 years & going. As also no one else in family has. I'm curious about something. You talk as if you were in a private & or religious school. As also you seemed to not socialize in school. No school friends? Every cool first & last name.

[@michaelconeys3843]

God still loves you ❤️, Elijah, and will always love you. I wish you all the best for your future 🙏.

[@ted1091]

Drop the hint that your father needs Parents of Gays. It's his problem and he can talk about it in that group.

[@christiandavis2350]

I'm from the Midwest too . I am also gay. However when it spread at my school nothing happened. Literally no one cares and I'm so glad

[@jameshernandez2210]

damm boo ur really cute

[@b4804514]

A religion that is hateful is obviously nothing anyone should believe in

[@allenweist4483]

I would love for a gay Catholic priest to talk to your dad.

[@danpictish5457]

God made you exactly the way he wanted you. You are a marvellous creation and your ready to help others. Still you're very brave. Greetings from Scotland.

[@ronaldwatford5953]

always keep one thing in mind God made you and i am sure he loves you very much. you have a purpose in life and I know God knows that you are a loving guy with kindness in your heart ❤. I hope you will find true love with the right guy and stay loving as you are now

[@MEVMontana]

Thank you for your video Elijah [Cool name by the way]! It is encouraging to see you sticking to your true self 100%. Best wishes from Germany Martin

[@reho7387]

So you're in your twenties now. Hope you were able to get through high school and hopefully you were able to further your education with college. In any case, have a great life.

[@TheAdrianMiguelShow]

Amazing video! I loved every bit of it. It makes me happy to see other youtubers be able to share their stories with the world. You should definitely check out my coming out video on my channel :)

[@zipp357]

Agh you're handsome!

[@ojtveito]

Such a pity you are not accepted by your father so you can bring a nice boy which anyone deserves. Thanks for sharing. You're a proud, strong and great guy.

[@seamus.dolan98]

I'm in a very similar situation, with the whole Catholic family thing. I actually got outed by one of the first people I came out to but somehow my family still is oblivious😂

[@buckroberts77]

Welcome to our giant World Wide LGBTQ Family. Know you are loved and respected !!! If you ever need support please let us know !!!

[@BERTONI704]

Truly admiring your way of telling us your coming out. Be aware of everyone not being afraid of but taking care of yourself first. You must know that you will always have to be fair play with uourself first and for you mlife long. It is easy to say but not easy to live. By getting older around 40 years old you may be questionning yourself again but be aware of others. That why I believe you always must take care of yourself, your way of thinling and living and be able to adaspt yourself to the differents situations life will bring you in. Be careful and true to yourself. This will never be a question of religion; it always be a question of humanity and feeling to yourself first and to your beliefs. Be true ! ALWAYS AND READY TO ADAPT YOURSELF THROUGH THE LIFE ITSELF.

[@LenHealsU]

Congratulations Elijah for being who you are! Remember, being Gay is Not a choice. Just like being left handed (and not right handed) is Not a choice. The English in scripture lost a lot of its original meaning from Hebrew / Aramaic, and nowhere in the 10 commandments does it say "Don't sleep with same gender", in spite of the (misinterpreted) passages in Leviticus. The people who are most homophobic because of "scripture" are usually the first ones to really sin, i.e., breaking the 10 Commandments. Thou Shall Not Kill. Humiliating and embarrassing someone, publicly, is a form of murder. And what about "Love thy Neighbor As Thyself"? That is also in the Bible. Those homophobes selectively pick what is sin to them , based on their own egos and personal agenda. You are doing great Elijah and some lucky guy will soon be your boyfriend (if you haven't already got one). Trust me! :)

[@fidokalman]

Only one thing would have improved this vid IN MY OPINION.......go shirtless!!! You are so handsome

[@jamesjacobson20]

I am so very proud of you! Aside from me wanting to eat you up.......! I realize this is a rather old video by now, I do hope you re okay! Please let me know where you are in this messed up world.