My Coming Out Story

[@rayrothermel4861]

Attractive, smart. What's not to like. I wish you all the best. Look for people who are genuine and really care about you, the inner you.

[@Merijustus]

If people do find out, you are Gay, and they stop being your friend. they were NOT TRUE friends in the first place, and you dont need them. your TRUE friends will stick by your side no matter what.

[@devinhicks7281]

thats well sai and i feel like that relates to my post on the prayers for bobby video and that comment from me was made April 21,2014

[@michaelgormley1070]

Amazing video. These young people will change the world. They are fearless, open, and great role models.

[@heperspires]

Dudeee your face glowed when you were talking about that someone you have met. I bet he is a lucky chap meeting you.

[@tyh3784]

you are absolutely adorable. I'm glad you're becoming more comfortable with your sexuality. you have nothing to be ashamed of and everything to be proud of

[@stevenautrey2579]

how in the bloddy HELL can you think that you are even mildly unattractive... you are extremely beautiful!!! Ond OMFG that smile... its intoxicating... please do not ever doubt yourself... this makes me sad that you feel this way honey!!! I'M SENDING YOU POSITIVE ENERGY for a POSITIVE self image!!!

[@ericdean5911]

Exactly! It's a really good feeling :) Thank you for watching!

[@jennyB07]

you are fucking GORGEOUS

[@chadsouzajr7172]

Awwww, I really like your sorry. I'm really happy you're able to talk with your family and how comfortable and brave you are.

[@shaunadaly12]

Who cares what they think off you if you do loose friends it doesn't matter the friends that stay by you are true friends and don't care what you like

[@georgeneuhauser4752]

Your Mother sounds fantastic! You are very lucky.

[@edwelty]

Eric, you seem like a great guy. Thank you for sharing your story. How's life now?

[@hins108]

This guy has the perfect face.... not one facial flaw... so jealous

[@masonalboa2635]

I wish you would keep making videos. This one is awesome man. Sounds a lot like my story. You should make more videos, I think people would definitely watch them and keep up with them! Thanks for sharing this dude.

[@charleswoolley8367]

Eric.....It sounded like it worked out pretty well. Glad you found someone to help you become more comfortable with your journey in life. Wishing the best for your future.

[@ccfan81]

I can relate to you Eric, I am gay myself and also schizophrenic and they are things I'm just not fully comfortable talking about, unless I'm with very very close friends and family members, which is a very small number of people for me. Excellent video!

[@ronanthonyhurley4561]

You have a compelling story. You are the most confident person. You don't show any weaknesses, like you don't give a fuck about what people think especially when someone fowl mouthed you and you were ready to fight. And your mom (thumbs up for being supportive )

[@soljudithcolorado1321]

Am I the only one watching this video wishing you were my best friend

[@michaelmoore2991]

I respect you. Your coming out is interesting and believable. Enjoy the way your story flowed. Wishing you the best

[@hawklord1985]

Aloha Eric. Mahalo for sharing your CO story. I have been watching a couple of them on youtube. I found yours more comparative with my life, with exception of the coming out part. Good on you man.

[@49612tyler]

I have watched this a few times and I have one thing to say,,,,, YOU ARE FUNNY and I love your personality, have a great life.

[@AntonsClass]

Hey Eric. I thinks its great you decided to share your story with the world. Your helping other young people feel empowered to come out in doing so. BTW, you're beautiful.... i might add! I live in AZ too and i find it pretty open to gays. Hope you are finding it pleasant too.

[@TJinPgh]

It's cool that you did this. Seems like a lot of the coming out videos are to one extreme or another, either cheering people on to come out to anybody and everybody or scaring them to death to not come out to anybody at all. Setting an example of having people figure out their own comfort level and going on that is a great message because every situation is different. For many of us who are a bit older than you, there wasn't much of an option but to be in the closet to everybody. Glad things have changed to the point where you have a choice.

[@j_squared5ever543]

I have never told anyone I'm gay, but twice it has come up with a close friend and an enemy. Both times all I did with my strait friend is sob uncontrollably and he hugged me and said don't worry. We've never actually talked about it but he gives me these smirks when i notice a hot guy. Then the girl tried to blackmail me with the info. At first I ran away and again sobbed uncontrollably. Later that night I went to her house and confronted her and we yelled it out massively. Something I said must have clicked or something cause she moved away and never told a soul as far as I know.

[@SEFR7337]

You seem like such a nice guy, cute and secure in your sense of self. But I also think it's not necessary to come out too young. DON'T do it before high school. And if you live in a small town and your think your parents will freak, wait till you're out of high school, too. It can wait till after H.S. and you're on your own somewhat, unless your town, school and parents are accepting.

[@vegasridealong]

That's so great your parents are supportive. Arizona isn't known for being super gay friendly but looks like you are doing so good! Keep being yourself!

[@andrewoceania9042]

yes -it is what it is-suchness is the key -when we accept what is ,transformation HAPPENS

[@junythepooh]

I came out to my highschool friends :) they said "JUN!!!! WE KNEW IT ALL ALONG, IT WAS TOO OBVIOUS AND WE STILL LOVE U" I cried

[@storytime5440]

haha omg same, but mine was in the day of my history exam in the classroom

[@redhood8141]

Lol those are some cool friends you have there 😀

[@redhood8141]

@@storytime5440 lol that's awesome 😊

[@PatricksTotallyFab]

You are so attractive!

[@prestige2000rider]

nice bro ! truth always shines . just keep lookin ahead

[@malin6755]

Thanks for sharing your coming out experience. Your mother is cool. I don't know why you initially denied being gay to her when it leaked out. Her reaction "I always wanted to have gay kids" is amazing and you are blessed - I hope you know that! Give her a hug from me :)

[@danoliver6000]

I am half asian man it was for me in mid 1970s CALIFORNIA WAS IMPOSIBLE At least now eisier than was. Great for you..

[@donaldedward4951]

Be comfortable with your sexuality and the only people who need to know are your friends because in the society in which you live there is a lot of animus against people who are different from the mainstream. Look up Stephen Fry on youtube. You and Alex are doing a lot for people like you and you areso brave in declaring your gayness on youtube. If you do mnot have peemanent boyfriend chose one carefully and try to bond with one gay man or boy. Remember sexuality is a gift from God and do not abuse it. Ignore the homophobes and trolls they are the least intelligent members of the human species. God bless you and yours and I hope you have a good life.

[@danoliver6000]

You will have a great life. AS FRIEND LUV ALWAYS

[@bresilfrancais1673]

i hate it when people try to make you feel bad about your own personality... that's just so low.

[@ethanmoses1236]

Nice video,. You are very attractive man just stay true to your self ..

[@ericmartinez9111]

Your very cute who ever you get with in life will be very lucky to have you

[@jenhendrix1520]

Hey Eric, Thank you for making this video. I'm bi and came out like 2 weeks ago.I've told my mom/dad and my family we have 4 kids. Everyone's been accecpting of it. It was really hard to tell my mom/dad. Tomorrow I have a Dr. check up I have to tell him and Monday I'll haveta tell my Psych Dr. he'll be fine with it. I'm kinda nervous to tell both Dr's. You are very cute btw !

[@juanzurita7988]

wow you're definitely cute! I love your smile it's very distracting though haha i was pretty much starring at your sexy face the whole time lol. Thanks for making a coming out video, even though I haven't come out to my family I can see what other people have experienced and gives me a little more courage to just do it, Maybe soon enough I'd be posting my video here as well :D

[@earthworm4255]

If you're not comfortable, then you may not be ready to come out, especially on You-Tube!

[@TonyEnrique27]

Agree

[@indiangiverxoxo]

Eric, if your friends don't want to stay friends after listening to this than they were never your friends in the first place. It is very clear from your video that you are hesitant to announce your true feelings, yet you did it anyway ... that makes you, in my eyes, one of the bravest guys around. Stay close to those who love you for YOU ... your gentle heart is what shines clearly through as you speak. And, besides, you're pretty damn cute ... any guy would be blessed to know you.

[@danielueblacker9118]

I love your Mom.

[@AKryptonProduction]

I'm just like "in love".. Super cute. Love this vid. Laughing when u said ur dad choked u out.. Like it wasn't funny but how you said it. Lolz

[@JoshuaDable]

I know everybody at my school most of them know I'm gay I'm a sophomore they kept saying it's okay but I always deny it and I know the fact I can be myself an even everybody that's all it's matters one thing I hate is when their parents don't accept their children it's hurts I have very religious family but I think everyone don't need to your business even your family member an every else in your school only the ones who cool about it

[@BlackWidow36776]

I'm so sorry that you were a victim of child abuse :/. I feel for ya.

[@brianbrown4731]

this is the funniest coming out story i have ever seen. Yassss!

[@ikevinstar21]

Your so lucky to have a mom who's so open minded about it! And your good looking so that might help lol. Not that I'm ugly but I guess I'm just not ready to come out yet even though I want to..

[@ct3gct3g]

Why can't my mom be like yours? She came downstairs around 3am while I'm sleeping and started to do like a prayer. Praying the gay away! Her hair was down, she looked like one of those ghosts in the movies with her pajamas. I started to wake up wondering why there's noise in my room (I live in the basement)... and after watching the conjuring, I was still paranoid about everything. I FUCKING SCREAAMEDDD "FUCKKK". lol

[@marissagarcia5243]

Ericcc comee backk!

[@DannyLTerry]

SAW YOUR VID, LOVED IT! MUCH LOVE*

[@jessicaormsby2391]

Ahh Eric, i was searching for Hollister vids cuz i had an interview today and i came across yours. Fuck the haters n do your thing, It doesnt seem like that long ago that you were at East Nic. Dont be afraid of who you are, the right people will accept you and those are the only people who matter.

[@samuelfinnius1389]

You did real well! You must be very tough.

[@TheKingsHeree]

This is a really nice thing you're doing. Big ups dude ^_^

[@justingutierrez233]

I WISH I had your mom growing up, she sounds amazeballs

[@iliadde]

You are very brave to put this video online. Inspires a lot of people, like me. And also I can improve my listening english level haha( I from spain..)

[@jeantroupin-herpelinck9340]

Oh my god ! I just can't believe it you're perfect

[@zomgmadii]

52k views and I know you irl that's pretty cool

[@cutecouples5725]

Lool oh wow u know him :o lool cry he's cute xo

[@zomgmadii]

I went to high school with him. He's even more handsome in person tbh

[@adt2212]

Know his Instagram?

[@zomgmadii]

ericdeaan

[@alandubois1286]

Can you stop looking at your phone for a minute?!?

[@tracycampbell5895]

Awesome video

[@lolipopx100]

Are you Filipino

[@DanielCunninghamTeaches]

I hope your life turned out well. best. -Daniel

[@violehan700]

Omg ur so pretty!!!

[@KryzysX]

pretty?

[@ericwasser425]

how do i tell some one ? , but at the same time i really dont know if i am bi or gay , honestly i am not worried about telling any one its just i dont even know my self , so shoukd i ?

[@lupej50]

I'm bisexual I have a son and I get judge a lot ..I mean before I got pregnant I would still get judge abt my sexuality I like girls and boys were still human 3

[@maximovasquez8766]

Inspiration! You be you and thats all that matters. Add me on IG Makximo.

[@jeroengortworst9994]

That is a great video! I think it is very inspiring and I think it will help a lot of guys out there. I was very nervous when I made my own coming out video. Anyways, I subscribed and I wish u all the best!

[@georgegravil5600]

Hey Eric 😊 i am 12 and I came out to my parents the other day and they were super supportive and really happy (my mum always knew she said a bit like yours XD) even though I am not very gay U can't tell that much my mum and dad both say. I just wanted some advice one when and and how I should tell me close friends. 2 of them are boys and 2 girls and we are all like a group and I wanted to know when and how I should tell them I am gay :) love the vid, gr8 story and nice body 😂👍

[@ericdean5911]

Hahaha, this comment made me laugh. Thank you for watching! :)

[@tyler496121]

I dont normally watch coming out video's that are so lone but you kept it interesting and before I knew it it was over, but I am a little confused, you kept saying that you like boys and girls, are you bi or gay? just curious, great video tho, I am going to subscribe.

[@billcrowder6477]

The most adorable man on the planet

[@a.lynettevazquez4221]

U literally look like the future version of my crush xD. Besides the tank.

[@filicatmag]

omg. ur so cute! i swear

[@JaySchuett]

Good for you, good luck

[@yellowbananaripple]

How many people at your school have seen this?

[@billtosh4853]

Your lucky mannnnn my parents both hate it my whole damn family and the people who are my friends except 1 plus it seems harder when ur black even if ur mixed :/ to be real well while ur a teenager because people say that preference shit.... I don't even curse but I hate that but yeah good luck

[@oortkuiper7258]

Arizona here ! :) Great video!

[@shrinkydink7969]

I think love is love and people are people and just because people are black white or asian they can’t be gay I think it’s their Decision and their life and it will not effect the families or friends marriage or relationship or even their life.they are who they are.

[@georgeneuhauser4752]

After you accept your self, When you come out , being gay is no longer your problem. After you come out, it becomes other peoples problem. They either accept you or not. You find out who supports you and who is wasting your time.

[@muhammadmuhaiminhisham7387]

Peace be upon you, with all due respect, you have to listen to me, I just want to say that:- If you got anyone in your life that ever said to you ''how did it come to this'' in the unkind ways, you know what I mean. This is what you tell them, you look at straight into their eyes and you saying: 1. Religion is about Peace and Mercy of God. 2. Nobody should ever feel belittled for whoever they love. 3. Whenever you come to God, He will never judge you based on your sexual orientation, He will judges and look at you, by what kind of a person you are.

[@kaytlinwalters686]

Hey!!! i was one of those two!!! ;D

[@arnelpadilla2608]

Chill af

[@Gympaharry]

Wow great story :D

[@none7021]

Oldie but goodie 😁

[@brunosmovies]

you make me melt. like im actually a liquid right now i think.

[@rollespil1000]

Your hair is awesome :)

[@ct3gct3g]

daaaaamnnn

[@udocostantini9704]

You are really good looking!

[@YoBoyMarcus]

Wow... you are beautiful.

[@ericdean5911]

:) Thank you so much!

[@brotherluke4849]

Wishing all Homosexuals and Lesbians a very happy Christmas and a happy new year!! And the hope that you will respect the birth of Christ Our Saviour and refrain from sexual contact during this Christian celebration.

[@natashaharris2740]

You're joking, right?

[@juanjeremy2012]

that was some funny ass shit

[@carlossermeno8700]

Damn he's cute❤️

[@killdill117]

Ur so handsome ha

[@mattayoheard7558]

Id love to tlk to u I need someone that understand where I'm coming from

[@rodneyhudgins120]

I LOVE ER VIDEO KEEP IT UP

[@jessypineda8053]

Why are all cute guys gay or taken. Its not fair.

[@Jelol]

You being able to breathe while mariah carey can't isn't fair.

[@IaMSpeaks]

jessy pineda Because the cute gene is written in our DNA.

[@umpiumpaw819]

If any of my friends came out to me I would totally accept them gay ppl r so cute

[@kimmi9697]

nice story! and...i cannot think of adjective to describe how handsome you are! :o

[@43iRandom]

Lol this is random but I like your eyebrows

[@k.alanball3000]

Cute in every way. Thanks