MY COMING OUT STORY

[@mony.mp4]

i’m not coming out, if anyone still thinks i’m straight that’s on them lol

[@mireyag7472]

saaaaame 💀💀💀

[@magnoliaoff]

BIG mood

[@lindseymccartney9870]

I feel this so much !

[@thewildthingswithtara9931]

Big mood 😂😂

[@xen2125]

I wanna be you when I grow up...

[@madeleinep.828]

“I’m gay.” “Yeah dude, me too.” ICONIC.

[@TinaNguyenTNN]

Loved this ❤️❤️ Definitely would love to hear Alisa and Katie’s stories if they’re open to sharing!

[@robinleeann]

So, I found the aces while coming to terms with my own sexuality. I'm not gay, but I am asexual. I'm in an ace group, and one person shared y'all's song "Stuck" and said, "It's not ace related, but the band's name is the aces and this song bops." I've listened to y'all ever since.

[@Dontknowwhattosay]

i'm 23 and i still haven't come out, i'm scared shitless. hearing people around me always say lowkey homophobic things make me feel so... sad. i've known i like girls since i was 11 and it took me until i after i graduated high school to start coming around to the idea. i just can't bring myself to tell anyone cause i know there's no turning back and i really don't want them to treat me differently. i also don't know any gay girls i can talk to and i'm even scared of joining tinder or anything like that in fear of being outed so i'm in this kind of limbo where i known who i am and what i want but i can't do anything about it until i come out and it's a viscious cycle that i don't know how to stop. seeing these kind of videos when i was younger really helped me understand myself and i'm sure this video will help some other people out there too. i wish i'll be able to tell my story like this one day. love you

[@JustwatchinG145]

im also 23 :) i have only came out to handful of people and I understand how you feel. I still catch my self being obsessively in the closet and being so afraid of doing things in fear of being "caught". its an effort in itself to enjoy my time without feeling like im holding something back and put myself out there and be open to friendships and relationships sometimes. I'm far from ever coming out to family as I too grew up in a religious household, but I'm fortunate to have friends who are supportive and understanding and in some cases also secret gays. it was terrifying the first time I ever came out to anyone, it is no turning back and no one really told me how after that first time you still have to do it again and again haha. but it is sharing a very intimate part of your identity, and letting people in like that can bring comfort and acceptance but also vulnerability. and as it says, if we want the rewards of being loved we must submit to the mortifying ordeal of being known!! and being perceived?? disgusting. i hope you find the support you're looking for soon

[@St0rmshii]

Hi! First of all, I’m proud of you for sharing this, even if it feels small to you. I’m 21 and I honestly didn’t question my sexuality until high school. My friends know I’m gay, but I haven’t said a word to my family. I think that’s because a part of me is STILL in denial about liking girls and so I feel like I can’t officially call myself gay until I date someone, as if I need to prove something 😒 I know that’s foolish, but I’m blaming society. Anyway, you’re not alone! We’re all humans just trying to live our lives the best way that we can. If you ever need anyone to talk to, I’m all ears!

[@neveahlinski8760]

Do it im 13 and i came out like a month or 2 ago its ok do it you will feel better

[@yola6139]

18, exact same situation, will be same situation at 23, i know for sure my parents won´t be able to handle it

[@soph6622]

I almost thought that I wrote this comment while I was drunk and didn't remember cause I'm exactly in the same situation ! I guess one day you'll meet someone that will make you brave and want to come out, or you'll be confident enough.. Do you also have this feeling when a guy ask you out and all your friend guets really enthusiastic and ask to many questions and suppose your gonna date him and in you're head you're secretly laughing cause you know it's never gonna happen but you're looking for a good excuse to not be interested in him!? Hope you're doing okay, take care

[@vryrlysad]

“yeah dude me too” i can literally hear alisa say that lol this video is so amazing tho, thank you so much cris. i’ve been struggling a lot with who i am this year and i’ve just come to the conclusion that i’m just me. you girls have helped me realize who i am too and your music helps me so much. you really do the most for us and it’s the best. i would love to hear the other girls stories too 🥺 love you the most cris ❤️

[@theaces]

Wow ❤️ thank you for sharing this. Our only hope is that our music can do this for you guys

[@kiiirbsss]

i think i saw someone say something along the line of “i’m not coming out, i’m letting you in” and that spoke volumes because you really are letting people in. you are letting people see a part of you they didn’t know was there. you are i think the same age as i am (‘96 😝🤘🏼)??? but i do wish i would have accepted myself a little sooner. edit: ‘95 so we are a year apart; not that big of a gap.

[@mA-oj3ne]

I feel like this is a new step in our relationship lmao I’ve been listening to your songs from the beginning but I never really followed y’all on any social media. This feel so fucking personal cuz I legit used your songs to fantasize about girls lmao I feel like you guys helped me with my sexuality even tho the songs weren’t inherently gay. ANYWAYS I love you guys, you’re so fucking talented and amazing and thanks for sharing !!! I hope you guys get even more recognition in the future

[@theaces]

Love this and love you ❤️

[@justinemuriel9403]

Our stories match up sooooo well. We don't talk enough about young lgbtq+ people who do have internalized homophobia due to a religious upbringing!!! It can be so mentally taxing, confusing, and can make the path so much more difficult! Proud of you!!!

[@yeahitsevelyn]

tegan and sara literally helped me too when i was 16 in terms of figuring myself out omg and finding bands like yours that has a fanbase so accepting .. i love being in it

[@Emh19]

I have known I was gay and been pretty out for half of my life now (I'm 20 have known since I was 10) but I still love hearing people's coming out stories, its really interesting hearing about others experiences especially when they are so different to my own.

[@emilysebastian34]

may or may not have been waiting for my dad to leave the house before watching this... i’m closeted✌️love you cris thank you so much for sharing this with us it means a lot that you’re so open with us🥺 thank you

[@theaces]

Hang in there, you got this ❤️

[@yanatretyakova253]

Living in a country where you cannot fully express yourself is hard, but people like you help me get through it. Thank you, Cristal for sharing your story!

[@iForgot39]

one day you’re gonna be THAT person for someone else (maybe even today!!) It feels so good to see queer people from Utah living their best life, being proud of who they are, and being someone young queer people can look up to. 💖💕💖💕

[@andie-castillo]

i’ve been waiting for this one... TURN IT UP! (thank you for sharing, cristal! it means so much as someone who’s yet to come out 💗)

[@miaiswhelmed]

man i can’t wait for al’s and kt’s :’) y’all really out here being gay icons huh

[@leonardmccain668]

I had no idea Katie was queer as well.

[@alyssamccallum7086]

id love to hear alissa and katie's coming out story:) and how and if you guys helped each other adjust to it.

[@AK94913]

"I put my queerness on the shelf" sounds like a gay elf on the shelf 😂 Seriously though, it's always inspiring to watch these types of videos, they're just raw and honest. ❤

[@oliviarandall8102]

thank you for this man I've struggled with my sexuality for so many years and at 17 I'm still in such a confused place but I've always found comfort in the aces and your guy's music. this video truthfully just adds to how much I value you guys and I really appreciate it

[@eloisemusgrove6210]

thank you so much cristal. you make me feel so loved. and everyone else too. YOU ARE AN ANGEL 💗

[@ambiedextrus6191]

Yes would love to hear everyone’s story. It would be cool to hear Ken’s experience as an ally too. 💙💙💙💙

[@kristinemagnusson1752]

Yes!! Amen to this ^^^^

[@kylier1973]

awww you're such an ✨icon✨ you guys deserve to make it big one day I really hope you do

[@epa_lol]

"yeah dude me too" haha i love alisa

[@GabyOz]

I loved this so much, as person who just came out to myself as bisexual in June I think it’s okay to just keep it to myself until I’m completely ready to come out to the world 💕

[@priscilaramirez6551]

I identify a lot with the story since it has been almost the same for what I went through, I am 21 years old and I am still in the closet and I am very afraid to go out for my parents ... Anyway, I love your music and thank you for sharing the story! You're the best❤️🎶

[@jaggedlittlejo]

I've been out for a few years now and I'm about your guys age and i started to figure things out at 14 as well and I had similar experiences. I never thought I would hear music that I really love sung by women my age talking about openly loving women so I'm so thankful for y'all and your music 💜

[@meganplaz]

rose and rosie!!! love them so much! so proud and happy to hear your story. thank you for sharing this with us. ❤️❤️

[@syd7959]

Thanks for having the courage to talk about this online. It honestly is so meaningful to not only you, but me and probably so many others. Thanks for being here for me and when I listen to y’alls music it’s like a safe space to just be me. Love you guys ❤️ Thanks Cris

[@theaces]

❤️❤️🥺 love you and thank you for watching

[@joie3245]

I got teary eyed when you said you and the band will always welcome and love us no matter what 🥺💖 sometimes you just really need to hear people say it out loud to let your guard down fully and feel comfortable being your most authentic self. I appreciate you so much, angels 💓💓💓 you inspire me so much to embrace who I am 🥺

[@lmaovanessa]

i love you cris! so proud of you always🤍

[@ALTAMICHANNEL]

Ahhhh wow I loved this so much, really did help me a bunch even though I came out around 3 years ago, it’s been hard learning how to date and be my true self!! Your music really inspires me and just know that this is such an amazing video I’m so thankful you posted this💖

[@loulou.254]

I came out two weeks ago to my Mom (On an old greek orthodox cemetery😂) and she was really supportive. So, I don't know why I can't just tell my friends even though I know every single one of them will support me... Anyway, thank you for your story❤

[@howimmfeelingnow]

the energy of your guys’ band has always been inspiring to me, and with the release of Kelly and all of your openness with sexuality you guys have been such a fucking comfort and inspiration to me. i am so happy you can be who you are and thank you so much for sharing your story. it resonated so much and i can’t describe how important this is and i am so thankful for you. i love you so much.

[@caitlynidk9894]

my sexuality is something ive been struggling with for 10 years since i was in the third grade and i still havent figured it out yet and i definitely relate to growing up in a small religious town bc i grew up and still live in my small hometown which is majorly catholic and i grew up catholic and grew up hearing so much homophobic rhetoric and my parents aren’t homophobic but its just not something that was talked about in our house so i spent years hating myself at the possibility of me not being straight which i luckily have gotten over but even now its so frustrating at times bc i still havent figured out what i am and i just want to be able to know and be comfortable with knowing and be 100 percent myself but its people like you who have helped me realize i dont need to put a label on it and that i have all the time in the world to figure it out and at the end of the day it really doesnt matter bc love is love and i have a family who will love and support me no matter what and i have people like you to look up to so thank you

[@parkerbeard6170]

I gotta give you a lot props for having the guts for coming out! I'm completely straight and years ago my best friend High School came out early on in college, at first I didn't know how to handle it. But once I took the time, I didn't let it bother me. At first I was worried he was attracted to me. Since then I've had several people come out to me and they would be worried about how I would react. I would tell them "What matters more is who you are as a person on the inside, not by your sexual preference". Then friends were compterble being who they are! So i want to say congrats on having the courage and I'm sure you're a great person!

[@JustwatchinG145]

alisa and katies story would be an amazing addition

[@faithsmith8513]

you also helped me come to terms with y attraction to girls recently. :)) your last album helped me normalize it in my mind. tysm

[@viriolivares9286]

"Being ourselves could never be a crime" omg, that lyric of 801 makes me feel brave. Thank you for this video🥺💖 i've been strugling with my sexual orientation since i was a little girl and It has been a really hard process but now i just feel proud of being me, i feel happy and love myself more than ever✨ and your music helps a lot with accepting who I am, singing to your songs i feel free so thanks for all the things that you do for us🥺 Ly💞 Saludos desde México 🔥🔥

[@aprilmorris2273]

Thanks for posting this Cris! So much of this resonated with me and I’m so grateful I’ve had your influence in my life. Luv ya girl

[@delicateviews]

my cris i adore you thank you for sharing you’re story i hope you know you’re so loved & special & im so glad i exist at the same time as you

[@KeroStar_gaming]

I relate to this in so many levels. My whole family is religious and I thought I was too. Now I’m gay and I’m not religious anymore because it’s a community that doesn’t accept me (like crystal said) I still haven’t come out to my parents but I’m fully accepting of myself and who I am. Thank you the aces for being a super accepting and relatable community.

[@alexissalinas3424]

Thank you for sharing!!! Always happy to hear coming out stories. Always makes me feel grateful to be part of the lgbt+ community.

[@therealherooftime4795]

Thank you so much for this. You guys are my favorite band, and inspired me to come out. Thank you :)

[@daphneervin9293]

i related to a lot of this and I'm so glad to see famous and thriving women like yourself, that are like me❤

[@emethibodeau]

thank you so much for making this video

[@katc4786]

Thank you for this!

[@milkyway1835]

The telepathy part was amazing lol thanks for sharing!

[@jasminejohnson5704]

Thanks for sharing your story Krystal so many of your fans admire you and look up to for your courage. Keep the faith, God bless you, your family and your band mates! Love y'all! 😇❤

[@jbwillden]

I hope this video reaches people in need. Especially closeted Mormons, it's a shame how hard they have it right now. I've been a fan since you were the Blue Aces and played in the Velour. Keep doing you!!

[@chipmunkk5707]

This video is so so so necessary. I don't think that you realise how much you have helped people by sharing your story. A lot of people struggle in the same way or similar that you did (me being one of them) and I only wish I had heard a story as similar to mine sooner. You and the girls inspire me more and more every single day. You mentioning how much Rose's coming out video meant to you and how much it changed your life. THIS video is that for me and I'll never be able to thank you enough for sharing your story. This is definitely, a step closer to accepting myself!!

[@vnv11600]

I love your music since 2017, you guys are amazing, one of my favorites of your songs is 'Volcano Love' and 'The Last One'. Hope you guys are staying safe. ❤♥😊

[@peachvamps]

this made me feel So Good ! i haven't watched a coming out video in a while because i find myself needing them less and less but it was really nice to see this and to hear your story. love you! (also i'd love to hear alisa's and katie's if they want to !!)

[@Jtigers100]

thank you so much for this. i needed this a lot, especially the ending questions and advice. love you so much ❤️ am looking forward to the others 👁

[@Road2Eros]

All of you girls and your music inspire people to be unapologetically themselves. I couldnt be more thankful I get to live in this life and have THE ACES in my generation of music. You guys are fucking amazing, and Cristal this video is gold. Love you guys 💕

[@sarahahmethodzic22]

I just want to thank you for this! It's been really hard and this helped me a lot. You are amazing and I can't thank you enough for making my life so much easier :)

[@Caro-zx2ly]

LOVE THIS! When I first found you guys years ago and loved your music I went down a giant k hole to try to find an interview where you said you were gay bc I got major VIBEEEES and was dying for confirmation lmaoo. Thank you for finally 100000% validating my gaydar 😂😂

[@bubba283]

I wish I could be this open about being a gay guy it's depressing

[@theacesespanol2103]

loved it, I been living my fullest self for a while and this video just brought up my little me, your words are so beautiful and intelligent, thank you for opening up and for embracing the importance this kind of videos have. I feel proud for all of you because as an ace face, I can say the community you guys created is so safe and charming and loving that feels unreal, thank you and thank you!

[@brynneward6387]

i know this was posted a year ago, but in the last month i have become a really big fan of you guys and your music. i really want to hear katie and alisa's stories as well as the story with you and alisa! love you guys so much

[@magicmusic1024]

Such an inspirational video , Made me cry, Be proud of who you are , You make great music to ❤️❤️❤️

[@JOKER_GAMING735]

I relate so much to the part about internalized hatred & self loathing but the core difference in my story is that none of my main family was or is religious & I became my own worst enemy once I had started watching a certain KZbinr for some time who I later learned was part of the Seventh Day Adventist Church & eventually on my own free will I made the decision to start going to a church within that denomination near me & I believed for a while that I had found a place to essentially help me become straight & basically stop me from being bi but I soon fell into a depression of sorts in which I would break into tears & cry out to God to help me with my struggle of being attracted to other males but I eventually realized that I was hurting myself soon after a certain show was released known as The Owl House because I started to gain a more open mind once I saw LGBTQIA+ representation in the characters especially Luz Noceda as just like me she was bi & I slowly but surely began to shed my old ways of internalized hatred towards myself & my flawed perception of others like me soon after that & now I have a lovely boyfriend!

[@jnjmusic8793]

Thank you for this 💙 Tegan and Sara changed my life too 🤘

[@TheHollytea]

Thank you so much Cris I wish I had this video as a baby gay. Also such a fat mood when u said that you’re very confident in the fact that you love women 😂 cant wait to see you guys next year (subject to covid obvi) cuz your music has helped me so much in just really being my truest gay self and I love it. Also crushing on all of u okay bye

[@victoriaoconnor3196]

i love how this is my exact coming out story

[@misterpogi1352]

No matter what you do, always remember you are enough.

[@mireyag7472]

yessss i’d love to hear katie’s & alisa’s side of things if they wanna share that w us 🥺 i love this whole band & i’m so proud of all you guys. this fandom is so welcoming & i’m so glad i found you guys 🤍

[@TheRafaelFP]

such a touching story, cris!! all love from brasil!!

[@oliviacuoco8296]

Everything about this is perfect. Thank you so much for sharing! I think we'd all LOVE to see the rest of the girlies stories because hearing coming out stories from people on the internet who are very important to you mean a lot and can go a LONG way. Love u cris.

[@kamalexm]

I just wanted to say how important your music is for me. I remember hearing Stuck on the radio in high school and starting to follow y'all before WMHFV came out. I was curious if your songs were about wlw but didn't know, and then was so excited to know that you were singing about exactly the things I felt. I would love to hear Alisa and Katie's stories if they want to share! Thanks for sharing, Cris

[@Anna-kd9lj]

Of course we want hear your stories. The band mean a lot to me, your music, lyrics and stories make me feel more comfortable about who I am. Thank u so much for sharing 💗

[@michellecarrillo8131]

YEESS, it makes me so happy you guys are opening up about these topics :)) as a queer woman i'm really hyped about this

[@Dani-ue2ip]

hii, this video brought me to tears and i’m really really thankful that you let us hear your story. i can relate a lot to everything that you talked about. growing up in a very religious family myself, i had to figure out a lot of things without much guidance from the older people around me as well. for the longest time, i really struggled with picturing what my life could look like after i distance myself from this environment. sometimes it’s easy to think that there isnt anything to picture at all, and that id have to wait til im like 40 to truly be myself. but youre out here as living proof that it isnt the case, and it gives me a whole lot of hope. have a good day !!

[@amandaclarisse7416]

also sooo down for katie’s and/or alisa’s next 👁👁👁👁

[@katelynhandy6100]

I discovered your band just a couple weeks ago and I'm so inspired! As a lesbian musician that was raised in Utah/Mormonism, I totally relate. Thank you for making this video 💕

[@katcarlson4010]

I wish my younger self could’ve heard this from you!! she would’ve found a lot of comfort in your story ❤️

[@anamesiagentille]

Aww I loved this video, makes me feel good to know there are others out there who have experienced the same thing and are out there representing that 💚

[@TheKendylDiaries101]

Cris!!!!! I love you so fucking much!! At the same time when you found Rose’s video is when I also found her video!! I was ALWAYS watching coming out videos on here sophomore year. If it weren’t for any of these kinds of videos I wouldn’t be where I am today. Finding Teagan and Sarah was also a game changer for me. I can totally see Skoosh just saying “yeah me too dude”. That’s awesome 😂🤣 At 16 is when I had extreme internalized homophobia and I just felt so alone and depressed. Being gay and growing up Mormon is rough, especially where we both grew up. That was a huge reason as to why I switched over to PG, because I felt it was a bit more diverse than Timp. I love that you are sharing your story and I am so proud!! I came out junior year when I was also 17. I’ve known I liked woman since I was 11. It was always a struggle and at times I’m still terrified by all of the homophobic remarks from people. Moving to Arizona for my senior year is really what helped me to be proud of who I am, and that I’m not going to hell for loving girls. Thankfully in my case my immediate family has always been incredibly supportive, and when I was still going to church only one other person was still Mormon. A huge thing for me was all of the peer pressure and not wanting to let anyone down. I’ve been dating girls since I was 18, and it’s been one hell of a rainbow ride. It is most definitely a day by day thing with learning how to fully love yourself, and to accept every single part of yourself and to be proud of it. It’s taken me a whole decade to be where I am at today with loving myself. The journey is of finding and loving yourself more each day is an on going thing. It’s hard that our country is still so homophobic. Thankfully it’s gotten better and it will continue to be better! Again I love you and you’re amazing!! ❤️/Kendyl

[@alleedecoste7063]

cant tell you how excited i was to hear that I HAVE SOMEWHAT OF A CHANCE NOW!

[@ashleekrall1925]

Such a great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@erindelgrosso3769]

thank you for the advice :) I would love to hear Alisa's and Katie's

[@daniellediaz435]

thank you for making this video! its a good feeling that im not alone. my gf comes from a religious family. I know the struggles that you are going through. ots q good feeling that im not alone in this.

[@behindthelens3609]

Would love to hear Alisa and Katie's stories!

[@CtrlVicky]

I’m from Utah too and grew up in Provo/Orem and it was hard to come out too, being surrounded with religious people who didn’t accept the lgbtq community was weird for me, until I realized that I shouldn’t care what any others think and now I’m so comfortable and confident with who I am

[@rcbeca]

thank you sm cristal for sharing

[@isabel5592]

This video made me feel really reassured, your experiences were so similar to mine. I was constantly so scared to accept myself

[@Caatje-op3jy]

I love this video and all this love in the comments. We need more honest stories like this

[@weareyoung8957]

thank you so much for this cris ❤️ little cristal would be so proud, you helped me a lot even before that video and i will be always grateful for that ❤️

[@alliell]

Thank you so much for making this! I have been questioning my sexuality for quite awhile, and still am just trying to find myself. Your music has helped me tremendously feel more comfortable on this journey. Thank you for giving me the comfort in knowing it’s okay that I am still trying to figure things out❤️❤️

[@Geonevxs]

Thank u for share this Cristal, i know for sure that this video can be add to the list of things that may help a lot of people who still reflecting about themselves and about coming out to family and friends. I include myself in this situation so it means a lot, thank u!

[@annezonneveld7283]

Really respect you doing this Cris! Very inspiring and gave me a little peace of mind. Would love to hear the stories of the other girls!

[@jackiementado6907]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! 🥺 I would definitely like to hear Alisa and Katie’s stories as well! Love y’all so much! ❤️

[@amandadiaz5562]

This is so amazing and so relatable. Especially being a fellow utahan it’s very nice to be validated listening to your experience! Haha honestly I feel like I don’t know many female gays from high school, I wish we could chat more about how it was lol. I’m still a lil shy saying that I’m gayyyeee but seeing all these gay icons around me def makes it easier 💗🌸✨

[@marcecvzs]

Cristal this is amazing! Thanks for sharing your beautiful story, we love you! :)

[@TheKIRSTENShow21]

angel you deserve the world

[@ruksx]

you guys deserve so much💕

[@elliekirkham1493]

Dude I love this so much! I really identify with this, thanks for sharing! 🙏🏼

[@ayssaf299]

i love u so so so so much cris, i'm glad you exist

[@danaghanoum3256]

I can't wait to see the others coming out stories! Can't wait to see you in London in 2021!

[@ambiedextrus6191]

I’m proud that you are proud of your authentic self ❤️👏

[@mr.memelord3600]

yes more coming out stories please ✨🥰

[@liviamedeiros8583]

thanks for sharing your story! this video inspires me a lot because I'm still in the process of accepting myself and I'm still very afraid of what might happen. your video gave me courage and I know that now I can be proud of who I am! we'd love to hear from Alisa and Katie as well. thanks for everything. xoxo from Brazil