My Coming Out Story

This video is 22 years in the making. And of course I had to upload it during pride month!! I love you all and thank you for the never ending support. I am truly grateful to be able to post a video about my sexual orientation on such a powerful platform. I was EXTREMELY fortunate to have had such a positive coming out experience. Unfortunately I am one of the very few lucky ones who can say that.
If you are struggling to find the courage to come out, just know it will take time and there is no rush. And know that when you do come out, all of the slurs, hate speech, and judgment that we receive DAILY, for being gay, is all worth it. You are worth it.
Stay beautiful! :)
- Nate
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[@taralittle9275]

Nate, it's your uncle Jason. Love you all more than life, even if we don't get to talk or see each other much. Just know, I always love you guy's and proud of all of you and proud of you doing this. I am also so happy the three of you grew up to be such strong, positive, compassionate, intelligent young men and didn't take the path that I did when I was younger. Love you bunch and hope to see you all this winter, hopefully.

[@johncharles304]

4:40 I’ve lived 22 years in the closet. Been told since I joined a baptist church that it was not ok. I was seriously depressed and almost felt that I needed to take my life because I believed it was morally sinful. Got to get away from such attitudes and emotions. I am openly gay now and thank God for lifting me out of fundamentalism.

[@GaryCoateslovethisoneBayCityRo]

Know what you mean John I was in the closet for 44 years,now I am 66 and have been with my loving partner of 17 years! It's not easy coming to terms with but I am free to be who I am . I grew up in a Christian home and am still a Christian. No one else can judge me or tell me different. I can debate anyone and the problem comes from homophobic interpretations of Scripture. Stay faithful and strong friend! From Gary and Allen in Corpus Christi Tx

[@ThePolaroid669]

@@GaryCoateslovethisoneBayCityRo americans are so obsessed with religion..... very weird.

[@dantedangelo5106]

Loved watching this man. Enjoyed your story and also love your teeth lol. Definitely teeth goals 😉🤣

[@bjk08880]

Your so lucky to be born when you were. I’m 53 years old and still can’t be open as My family would disown Me. It’s sad I cared and still do. It’s to late now no one wants a 53 year old fart gay or straight. I’m fit good looking and yet I still I still think of my self as a nothing because society made me feel that way. If I thought therapy would help Me to Be as secure as you are, I’d get it tomorrow. May be to late for me, But I’m so happy that kids like you can have a happy life. God Bless,

[@NateLawlor]

I believe it’s never too late to seek your own comfort and happiness! Life is hard and it’s harder when there are people misunderstanding you or speaking down to you. I think you’ll be ok

[@ivanjohn3742]

Thanks Nate for your story. It’s so important to be and live authentically. It’s great that u have supportive parents. Kudos to them too.

[@josephaguilera3264]

Thank you for sharing your story/ bravery.

[@arif_and_ricky]

Hello Hello!!! We have just found your channel. This video started straight after our coming out story video!!! So good to connect with people like you!!!! Thank you sooooo much for sharing!!! Loads of love from two fellow youtubers and Gay Life Coaches from London :)

[@DaninVa-gt9nj]

What a heart warming story. Am so glad that you can finally accept yourself as you are and were meant to be. I subbed.

[@NateLawlor]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that. :) self acceptance is the best thing you can do for yourself ❤️

[@edwardcummings4358]

I appreciated it when someone told me, “Relationships that begin with physical love making never last.” It takes time to get to know someone else, find those positive characteristics to love, see if they are caring and trustworthy. It takes time to see the warning signs of a person that you should not choose as a friend or partner. Taylor Dayne sings it her way in “Don’t rush me.” Thank you for being so candid and courageous. I'm happy for you that you have supportive family and friends.

[@kevinbuckley7705]

Never is far too sweeping. My meeting with my life partner was overwhelming and lasted almost 40 years. Time deepened the love but the physical side just got better.🥰🥰🥰 He sadly died recently.

[@DaninVa-gt9nj]

@@kevinbuckley7705 I know how you feel. I know how it is to lose your partner.

[@frankb5693]

Hey Nate, it is so good to see you! Your last video was when you were going in for surgery, glad you are doing well. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. You are such a beautiful person, please continue as you are.....and please keep in touch more often!

[@adamstern2891]

Thanks for sharing your story Nate. You are so nice & have a beautiful smile :)

[@chrismnutone8421]

I hope that when you wake up in the morning and look in the mirror, you see a reflection of an angel. You are wonderful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! This video made many people cry. I wish you the best that life has to offer.

[@brianagrimes2608]

I truly appreciate you sharing your experience, strength and hope on your coming out story. I can relate on many levels. I love your channel and your adventures. Thanks for being you! :)

[@ArmandoVital]

thanks for sharing your story, nate. was very inspiring to watch! 💛sending love!

[@MEVMontana]

Thank you Nate! Your video is very friendly [to everybody, to the world] and encouraging. Love you too, best wishes, Martin

[@davidbosquette6604]

You be who you were born to be, no apologies for who you are. Thank you for sharing your story and educating people. By the way, side issue, you have the most incredible smile 💖

[@conorvaughan3510]

Happy to call you my friend. I’ll always support you

[@cowboykent9091]

Howdy from the lone star state of Texas sending you love, hugs and kisses and YOU'RE GORGEOUS!

[@Jiri-Juno]

I built a shack with my own hands, I fix cars, I played soccer, I'm a technical guy, I know maps. I beat heterosexuals at bowling and various other sports and pastimes. In my opinion, clichés, stereotypes do not work.

[@NateLawlor]

I totally agree. Society created the toxic cliche’s that are used against groups of people, and they’re rarely true. We’re all humans trying to survive and we’re wrong to bring people down based on their interests; regardless of what they look like, who they love, and what they identify as. I appreciate you

[@tyleringa9406]

What a fine coming out story, told with good delivery and a sweetly modulated voice.

[@robertjudd1560]

I LOVE YOU NATE...I KNOW BEING GAY IS NEVER EASY//IM SO PROUD OF YOU///LOVE ROB//CT

[@NateLawlor]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@larkpraise]

You’re one of the lucky ones. You’re good looking, fit and probably over 5’7. If you’re not attractive, over weight and short the self esteem is gone because most gay men won’t give you a second look or even a first look. I’m happy for you and wish you all the best! As I said you’re one of the lucky ones.

[@NateLawlor]

I totally agree. There’s a lot of toxicity in the gay community, and it’s caused myself a lot of insecurities. There’s beauty in all of us. And the LGBTQ+ community is all about acceptance, unless you don’t fit an “attractive” mold. It’s so wrong and hopefully things will turn around in the future and change. ❤️

[@larkpraise]

@@NateLawlor you’re a good man Nate!

[@louiswillemse3262]

Nate you're appreciated so much🎉

[@NateLawlor]

Thank you! :)

[@MrYukitoh]

We used to chat a few years ago! And that is really nice to hear! im so proud of your Nate! Greetings from Costa Rica.

[@NateLawlor]

Thanks man!! I hope all is well! :)

[@TheCountryMouse]

I was watching your packing for the hospital video and just started watching more of your videos. Watching this one now... and I just noticed you look a bit like a young John Travolta 🙂.

[@crock2x137]

I really love your smile ❤️💚

[@DemianDs]

thank you so much for sharing your story with us... it means a lot to everyone, the LGBT community needs desperately more voices like yours... i hope more and more people will start to live their own lives, with love and not ashamed... you re giving hope to many people and i am so happy you re a part of this community, i am proud of you and sending you love...

[@NateLawlor]

Thank you so much! That’s very sweet of you! I totally agree. We need more people to be comfortable with coming out and that starts by having conversations about things that are difficult to talk about! I love your support, thank you ❤️

[@ChrisCyber103]

Hey man, honestly you are an inspiration and regardless of sexual orientation or anything you are one of the most genuine, and nicest dudes I've ever met. I hope you keep crushing everyday and I'm glad you can be comfortable with yourself because you are a rare kinda person with an incredible heart. You deserve great things, keep doing what your doing, everybody is blessed to have you in their life. I'm feeling inspired today after this so just know you can inspire people. Love you dude

[@NateLawlor]

Thank you Chris, this means so much! You are such an awesome person, dude. I know you will do some great things for this world!

[@benjiecustodio1180]

Hi im your filipino fan, this is my first comment and subscribing your vlog . Btw i like what u doin.

[@LauderdaleJoeM]

Nate, your adorably warming & candid especially for closeted people. I moved from Chicago to Ft. Lauderdale & my social life exploded & I came out to my folks during their business trip in the FL Keys...a bit like your story though I dunno where in FL you took up residence. You have a great smile, personality & openness. I don't know how tall/short you are, so walking by I'd never know, but you likely with someone, but could be taking a break. I do have some family in Tampa, despite my living in Lauderdale (an ultra gay area). Nice video - hope to cross paths sometime. Im fmr USAF/Air Nat'l Guard & had temp duty in The Pentagon & Andrews AFB if that does anything for you 😉. Take care, Joe

[@kurt6235]

wow thanks for sharing your story

[@bak2back]

Bravo, what a lovely human being. Keep it up. Don't change for anyone.

[@NateLawlor]

Thank you :) appreciate you

[@hotrod9199]

I'm a gay male myself and need help coming out to my friends and family please help me

[@FINEDIAMOND]

Nate, you are a lovely, awesome, beautiful guy and I'm happy for you. I wish you all the best and send you much love from New York! ♥️😘 P.S. I love your eye color!

[@NateLawlor]

Thank you so much!! ❤️😊

[@FINEDIAMOND]

Nate Lawlor: You're welcome! 😘

[@tobyweir3221]

Nate you are beautiful inside and out! What a beautiful smile! Wish I could meet you!

[@NateLawlor]

Aw thank you so much! You’re very kind :) maybe one day lol

[@johnhamilton9405]

Love your smile you have greAt parents be proud who you are

[@tonyanderson6235]

Very happy for you

[@yettobseen]

Isn’t it funny (strange) that most of us have this elementary school experience that we’re called gay or queer? And many time it’s before we know for sure ourselves!

[@SundayBoy72]

Found your channel. Kudos and love from Singapore 🇸🇬 🏳️‍🌈

[@NateLawlor]

Thank you!! Much love ❤️

[@prisilva5878]

So, so proud of you. Always.

[@NateLawlor]

You are amazing ❤️

[@prisilva5878]

Nate Lawlor ❤️

[@johanvanderwesthuizen5292]

Hi I do fully agree with your beautiful message. Keep the gay community and support. Thanks again.❤❤❤❤❤

[@NateLawlor]

Thank you for the support ❤️❤️

[@stevvfallyear9627]

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈❤️❤️❤️all love

[@tetovanej374]

i love you

[@chillbrutha82]

Nate Lawlor. Shantay, you stay.

[@NateLawlor]

Omg yessssss thank you 😭💕

[@mkp_27]

You’re so handsome 😊

[@NateLawlor]

Thank you ❤️

[@jeffreylasczewski2273]

In a previous video, you said you left your favorite job. What was your favorite job.?

[@NateLawlor]

It’s my passion in life, but I’m gonna keep it a secret because I don’t want to jeopardize it. :)

[@PlanCoBySeb]

[@coco_mustachio9778]

I love me some Arianna 😅

[@johncharles304]

10:48 congratulations for being in a relationship. I’ve never dated, hoping to find a cute BF soon!

[@robbieanson1218]

You should put God first before your happiness and that should be fine but the truth is that God go first then do you second and third of all happiness does come when you get German out of life, and this is the very important component to your life and others in mine Let God be first and you can go second or you can do like this. Let God go first and Jesus comes second and the spirit of God be third and you can be the fourth person to yourself. I don’t know if you are a believer of God, or anything like that this is just why I know your story my God does not hate you , he loves you just for you not because you’re all that are being gay or not just the quote from William Shakespeare To be or not to be, and that is the question Do you even know what they even means? It means this what God would think of you and what do you think of yourself that is what William Shakespeare truly means when he said that that you can be yourself or not to be yourself and that is the question About yourself to be yourself that is what he means about that quote and I do know that you should know that too so God does not hate you when he loves you it does not matter to God of your gay or straight to whatever it is as long as you know who you are And I’ll meet you there. I’m sure of it you can trust me on that. Keep your trust in God and trust in Jesus Christ with the Bible. It will tell you that God does not hate people for who they are people tell you that God does that, and they are lying About it because they do not know who you are or change your name or address. They do not know you God knows you and you know you, but no matter what that change one damn thing of what God thinks of you because God loves you for who you are not for what you’re sexuality is That is saying something that is very important, so I just want to see about that I wanna see if it wasn’t true that’s no lie either mind body heart and spirit trust in the truth that holds you together. Trust in Jesus a and that God go first before you do you

[@ted1091]

No one wants to be Gay? I do. I consider myself blessed that God made me Gay. I wouldn't change it for anything in this world.

[@alanaban1840]

God did not make u gay you chose to be gay / because we all live in a mess up broken world / we all choose to do wrong at times it is part of our nature/ we think wrong things is right for us because we like it / doing wrong could feel good for us ( like smoking) we should always see the creator way not ours. We have to do what is right not what we like

[@ted1091]

@@alanaban1840 you are a pathetic mess

[@zacharysmith8902]

Very cute boi

[@NateLawlor]

Thank you :)

[@zacharysmith8902]

Welcome

[@andreaslindenau1190]

Are there any straight men in the State of Florida ? I only know Mickey Mouse.

[@SeanBeauhaire]

If people can be born hermaphrodite, than people can be born with a brain that are 50/50 60/40 70/30 and so on that can reflect their sexuality. The fetus in human beings start out as female. So it is my belief that someone born 50/50 has more of a choice on their sexual preference as apposed to someone on the 70/30 side. It is my opinion that the stages of the development of the fetus that the hypothalamus has much to do with identity of a persons sexual identity . That said, I believe there are people who would love to deplete this from happening. I don't believe science will take part in doing so in the near future. This because Cancer and diabetes and a long list of other ailments take priority. It's sad we live in a world where people hate people for their skin color or race or their religion and their sexual identity. You are the beginning to help change the hate. The world and beyond is a big puzzle and we are all a piece of that puzzle.

[@NateLawlor]

Yes, absolutely!

[@bjk08880]

And I do realize a you tuber as famous as you are will ever see this message,,lol

[@NateLawlor]

I always try to respond to all my comments! 😁

[@Idrick]

Hi Nate , u said it was hard to come out , why was it so hard , I am gay an u right it’s ludicrous to say gay life is wrong , but I am gay I found out I was gay at 4 , an all my life I been liking guys but could not be with the guy I like , long story short when I had my very frist excuse I loved it and from then on I grew into who I am I step out on my own terms , 😊I am attractive to white slim guys over any other an I love how the sex feel and being close to a dude rather than woman , but when I came out I came out as gay