My Coming Out Story

[@christopherdavidhewi]

WOW. This was one of the first coming out videos I ever watched!!! The good ol' days of KZbin in 2008...

[@Vortec3461]

same!

[@TECfan1]

I was just thinking that. Oddly I watched it so many times I remembered the way he said certain things in the video and certain aspects of it. Pretty cool.

[@kantaswift215]

Same

[@seriouslyrelax]

Same. I actually found it pretty inspiring back in the day. And I know this sounds like BS, but we are coincidentally from the same town in central NC, and he actually ended up randomly being my waiter back in 2009 and I mentioned this video to him. He seemed a little uncomfortable with me having recognized him though, so I quickly dropped it and played aloof. The good old days indeed when influencers were grounded real people unlike these over blown and stylized hacks nowadays.

[@jesu963852741]

I watched this video 13 years ago and it was so instrumental and formative to my understanding of my own sexuality and eventually coming out. Thank you so much for sharing your story - I’ll probably never forget this video and I’ll cherish it forever.

[@jojomcsalty3365]

Oh my God, this was THE first Coming Out video I saw, I hope he continues making videos, after I had to relentlessly search you up 8 years later!!!

[@superone8533]

I'm a 60 year old father of three boys and I would be proud to have you as one of my sons. You've conducted yourself honorably.

[@JSchaefer93]

I remember watching this video when I was 15 years old and I'm 22 years old now. It helped me a lot. I'm not sure if you were one of the original 5sortastraightguys but you and rosewhip137 may have saved my life when I was younger. So thank you Carl. This is the first time I've looked at your channel in long while and I see you've moved on from youtube. Hope everything is working out for you in the real world.

[@joshspeed7794]

+Jeremy I'm so happy for the youth growing up today to have access to other people's stories online. Isolation is the most painful aspect of feeling different. I am almost 41 years old and when I was a teen we didn't have the internet. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@andrew41784]

How adorable. It just makes me glad that it's becoming easier (not to say it was easier for you and you weren't nervous...) to come out and feel confident that attitudes have changed so not many would reject you. But this video is almost six years old, we have even moved further ahead 10,000 miles...

[@rasputin018]

I remember watching this video when it came out (no pun)... Really helped me when I was .. 16/17? Oddly nostalgic finding this again

[@nianomsimmons4297]

He is so brave, for the people who are hating him please get a life, just because he will get more gurls then you without trying, doesn't give you the right to be an a$$... 🌈 Gay pride

[@41srbija]

Congratulations on coming out! I hope your story helps other young people to come out and feel good about themselves. Your parents seem open minded and they will love you any way.

[@violetgirl1996]

damn... people should keep secrets!! it's your choice and you're the one who can come out when you're ready. it's annoying how others tell a personal thing about you to others first....

[@ecsciguy79]

Ahhh, the old days -- 3:30 "And... the way to do that is Myspace, of course." :-)

[@MGustave]

You give me a heck of a lot of courage, you sir, are an inspiration

[@richardnapper2074]

Cute guy. Be who you are. Find a good man to love you and cherish you. I would❤️

[@aycarambaish]

if I am a parent and have a gay son and or daughter, I would be a proud mother, I will love my son or daughter more, aha.

[@karpad]

this was actually the first "coming ot story" i watched on youtube, and funny enough im now watching it 3 months after coming out to my parents myself... this video (together with the rest of the videos i watch later on) made me finally realize im was not first and not the last to feel the way i felt.. feels pretty good to be a part of the "out" part of the community. thank you carl for your courage.

[@felix1a1b1c]

OMG I just searched the whole internet to find this video again again!! Thank you so much for this video. It inspired me so much when I was finding myself years ago. I remember it was one if just a hand full coming out videos back then. Now it has become such a big thing in KZbin. In my mind you were the fist one. So thank you and congrats ;)

[@brandongregory7038]

Videos like this are awesome :-) these are the videos that inspired me to do my own coming out video. Thank you for being you!

[@semioriginalword]

Funny to think we were still all about Myspace in 2007!!! Cute story! Glad it was so easy for people to accept you!

[@SweetInsanity909]

I came out as bi to my best friend about 4 or 5 hours ago (I'm British and I'm a girl, 15) I've known and been comfortable with it for a few Months and essentially spent three or four years hoping it was a faze... It takes so much courage, god my heart was pounding and I felt so nervous, but my friend was so accepting xD I know most people won't care or will be shocked at worst :) I'm so happy. Thanks for sharing your experience of coming out so I had the guts to tell people (or rather person

[@mojomike]

Wow watching this one again, your voice sounds so much deeper than in your newer videos. And this was like 5 yrs ago. Time flies. You probably reserve this voice now for quiet special occasions. ;-)

[@SingerDancerBFF]

I am so happy you're coming out! I love how you came out the closet :)

[@carlose0318]

its amazing the effect these coming out story videos can have. i just did my own one today. its nice to think you can help ppl by sharing your story

[@jagex26]

Dude that's awesome! When I came out there were a couple people who were mean but TONS of people supported me and after a while they backed down.

[@dorianamoson5829]

the jazz in the background makes it sincere ........ jazz makes everything sincere

[@SusannaPowers]

Cool, I live in NC as well but on the coast. Thanks for uploading this, I am glad you seem to have had a pretty good coming out compared to others I know.

[@TheIloveelectrohouse]

It's amazing people were so accepting of you and your experience was good !! :)

[@randydean888]

Good story! I'm glad your experience was a positive one and that you can be a positive role model for the next generation.

[@nathanielsizemore3946]

Thank you for sharing your story. It makes me envious of the youth of today, when I was a teen, admitting that you were gay was an invitation to getting beaten up or killed.

[@fd3]

I love this video! =] I'm out too. The music gave this video an upbeat feeling. And I really like it. Coming out seems horrible at first, but in the end, life is so much better. After a year or so, nothing really matters anymore :)

[@Josh-Teder]

Wow, props to you for coming out in rural NC, thats really cool that everyone pretty much accepted you. I'm at NC State and there more accepting people here than I thought there would be of the gay community. It's just good to know that NC as a state is starting to progress. Your so cool, and you don't act like a sterotypical type of gay person, which is how some of my gay friends act as well which is really neat.

[@brianalleyne1825]

You're beautiful and I'm so proud of you for coming out

[@wertherscaramel4321]

Good for you! I'm glad you have an such an accepting family and friends.

[@QueenCandy981]

Wow! That's a pretty deep and amazing story

[@pepsifresh1]

What is the song in the background ? It was beautiful, your story was beautiful too lol

[@phoenix73662]

i love finding out people are gay its like a surprise to find something so personal and i think it brings friendships closer.

[@ewbennett1974]

What is that piano song you're using?

[@bjkdAnc3r]

What's the second song in the background? It's beautiful :D

[@MrBenji44]

@coolymichael I agree with Jimmy, be cool and judge your reactions by asking questions and gauging their responses. No need to put yourself in any danger or getting outted Don't just blurt it out, be safe and comfortable in 'testing the waters'.

[@dermmerd2644]

wow, I remember this video back in the day Fun to see your newest video that you're still here!

[@rocketstar]

You are a brave and wise man. Bless you and all that you touch in your life with your honesty.

[@N0RTH335]

i find it amusing going down the list of other videos (mostly yours) your hair alternates which way its brushed :3

[@HighImCass]

you're adorable & I'm proud you are open about it and I'm also glad you have supportive friends and family. :)

[@XBoxwolf]

I would like to ask you if you could give me some advice about how to make KZbin videos.

[@mynameisnterin]

@danwarren97 No. People in 9th grade in the USA are between 14 and 16 years old. I was 15 when I was a freshman in High School in the USA. Even though I was raised in England until I was 9. It was hard to change my accent. Even my ABC's had to be changed. The USA version of "z" is "zee" and not "zed".

[@xmmichael]

thanks buddy... I finally just came out to my dad and it has been pretty difficult.... all the best =]

[@dancebandleader]

Where is that great jazz piano coming from ? Needs to be a bit lower in relation to the voice talking.

[@dannieboy824]

Thanks for sharing your story. And damn... you are on FIRE!

[@tospykid]

Omg It’s been so long since the first time I watched this I miss you Carlkr Where have you been?

[@MidnightOwlLord]

Awww, your really cute, I'm glad no one outright hurt you too bad because of it.

[@brentbarbee8173]

I just came out today, so far its been pretty great other than my one friend who just went way too far, I was glad to hear this story

[@EliRod94]

I'm so glad that you were surrounded by people that are accepting of you

[@mosesmerryfield5085]

At least you were truthful about it....I'm glad ppl excepted you for it

[@pennstategraduate]

Good for you. I'm glad it worked out so well. I wish I knew you then, and I'd like to know you now.

[@jadeybabelishous]

Bless you its not easy telling people something like that especially your parents

[@drgnfrc13]

I sorta casually came out to a relatively small group of friends (maybe 5-7 people), a couple weeks ago, and also changed my "interested in" on facebook to "Males and Females," but I am still debating whether or not to actually post a status about it.

[@camdengreene1840]

Great for you! I get what you are talking about with things being accepting and also not so excepting at the same time. That area of North Carolina can be a tough spot to be openly gay in.

[@Zanna08]

gr8 story buddy proud of ya

[@EdenThelgbtSinger]

Be yourself don't let anyone tell you wrong ..,., god loves you

[@busterboy55]

I am happy that you didn't have to suffer too much when you decided to come out. You are a positive role model for gay youths and I hope that any seeing your video will be inspired by it. I wish you well in the future. x

[@JimAtHome]

Just please stay where you are, like for ever !

[@Snoobula]

Respond to this video... Karl, you are a fantastic dude. Love and peace to you 4ever!

[@Ruzza17]

That was quite a nice wee story, I enjoyed it

[@OkayAnnaStasia]

OHMYGOD YOU LIVE IN HILLSBOROUGH NC??? I do too!!! What high school did you go to?

[@jrd123]

I'm very proud of I'm glad that more and more youths are coming out.

[@xandertheseahorse]

i was scrolling through these comments to see if anyone else asked/posted which song was in your video.... so few have class

[@secluded30]

Good job, I'm glad it wasn't a nightmare. I have friends who have moved county after telling their parents because they have basically been disowned. Its good you have accepting people around you, and that's because you're a cool person, not because you're gay or straight. X

[@lyud903]

@Jessy9330 The specific concern in supporting young men in a gay identification is that innumerable studies from major centers in the US and elsewhere note that a twenty-year-old man who identified himself as gay carries 30% (or greater) risk of being HIV positive or dead of AIDS by age 30. A recent Canadian study published concluded that in urban centers gay male identification is associated with a life expectancy comparable to that in Canada in the 1870's. (2007 study)

[@TheKawaiiCakes]

:3 your story sounds similar to mine, except mine is still a mystery. You sound so innocent ;_;

[@MrPassion999]

I just love your voice!

[@MrBenji44]

It is nice to know you can spell words, says much about you!

[@annagarcia391]

I was actually looking for ways to fix my phone that soaked in water, but anyways.. You're awesome. Gays are awesome.

[@standardmagnus]

@Chrisstiann74 it's called buddy, it's one of the background songs on imovie

[@bobtheboebot]

Is that the book that says not to eat pork and shellfish or is that an other one?

[@Chrisstiann74]

Can anybosy tell me the name of that piano song in the background? Thanks

[@sweetlemonmorangpie]

Hey guys can you not be jerks hes inspiring and has allot of guts for doing this so back of I mean rude comments wont help. I get that you feel that you should voice you opinion but there are other ways let me ask you this some of the people who said mean stuff what if you were major close to your sister/brother of a friend or someone you trusted with your life and would never want to hurt and they came up to you and said "I'm gay/ A lesbian/ Bi" What would you do. just remember your words hurt

[@thecookiemonster222]

Congratulations for coming out. Your mom is just in shock, she just needs a few weeks to think things over. After she gains her senses back she'll realize that you're the same person you always were and she'll have no problem with you. :) Just give her time.

[@Jockeb91]

I was 21 when I came out, so just take your time dude

[@danielueblacker9118]

You did well, normally do not like music playing while telling a story. For some reason the Jazz music was nice. So logistics how old were you when you told the female friend? Did you ask her Not to tell people? How old was your sister? Did she blackmail you badly or just minor stuff? May 2021 I hope you are happy in life thanks for your story.

[@niteflash06]

Oh my god, you used to live in rural NC? I do now. And you didn't face any major problems with coming out. And your family was mostly accepting. I haven't come out yet, but it's like the opposite situation where I live. How is it that we are from the same basic environment? Haha.

[@donwoodford388]

What a sweetheart you are ... have a good life

[@MoreKy]

"mooooom, i'm gay" you are actually amazing.

[@pandarox6]

I love the back ground music ;)

[@falks941]

Before I came out to my parents, if my sister had threatened to tell them or said "don't you have something to tell Mum?" when she was pissed off with me, I don't think I would ever speak to her again. It's just plain evil!

[@Kenzaaa123]

you are just sooo precious C; i wish i could tell someone. much love sweetie

[@aligh18]

Does anyone know what the name of this song is - i love it! :D

[@williamwaiamau2479]

i like this page channel about this people coming out with their personal life about being gay which is good i'm very happy and proud of them that they would do this to help other try to be more understanding about why their feel they need to come out to some body they can tell they story to

[@MrConner98]

I'm bi and I told a couple of my friends and a lot of them told other people and the people in my school are not excepting what should I do? and p.s. I live in north Carolina

[@brandonthom14]

I wish I had an accepting family but I don't and that's why I can't and never will come out to my family...... any advice?.......

[@girumon_vrc]

Wats the music? i like it

[@Killerkate77]

i just yelled it to her in the kitchen...mommmm im gay.... i love this dude defiantly an inspiration

[@ethanhurst7859]

this helped me so much, thank you x

[@shannonbarn]

having kids isnt the only thing we are put on this world to do. we can do a lot of other things to "leave a mark"

[@leonhaddock]

You're very beautiful and so sensible ! This is an interesting story you've talked about. I'm not sure if one day I'm going to post on Facebook that I'm gay :S ! but I'm happy for you that it went well. I hope that you'll enjoy every minute and every second of your life being gay, because you're not different. We're not different. We love like everybody else and we're proud of ourselves. We're sensible people probably more than the others ! So, seize-the-day, Carpe Diem and enjoy ! :) Love you !

[@Ilykwafflesandcheeze]

Whats the background song called??

[@MsNegativityNinja]

I absolutely love that you came out to your mom in the same way that I tell mine that my little brother is being annoying. "What's for dinner, I'm gay!" "Pass the peas I'm attracted to and would someday like to marry a member of the same sex." "How was work, I kiss boys". You're adorable :) -3 Also: acceptance in that area of Carolina means only one thing- you're magical :D

[@UnicornCatGirl]

"its kinda deep" *happy music*

[@babybluehashyo]

I hope my friends and family will be accepting like that if/when I come out... :)

[@yellow_bird21]

By the way, can anyone tell me the name of the music?

[@rodcas10]

what's the name of the song at 4:45 ????

[@TheFantasia1234]

aaww lovely story C: i support you 101%