My REAL Coming Out Story

I know a lot of you wanted to hear my story, so here it is. :)
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[@paulrodgers7228]

This was one of the many videos I looked at when I was gathering the courage to come out 4-5 years ago. Thank you David!

[@FJF1085]

So, I know this video is really old, but I recently saw you on Niel's channel and I thought you were cute/funny/awesome and wanted to check out your channel, so naturally I went back to your earliest videos. I can't believe that you came out when you were 11 and that you're only 15 in this video. I didn't even tell a friend until I was 16 and I did tell my parents a year later but it wasn't that great I definitely wasn't fully comfortable with myself my sophomore year of college when I had a boyfriend who was very open it forced me to be comfortable with myself. I'm 28 now and life is awesome but I basically wanted to say that I'm pretty envious of you that you had such a great coming out so young, I wish I had come out earlier and then maybe I would have been much happier and confident in my teenage years, like you were. Honestly you look a bit young in this video but if you had told me you were 18/19 when you filmed this I would have believed you just based on your confidence level. Anyway thanks for being so awesome, I can't wait to check out more of your videos :) -Fred

[@JoeP44]

Thanks for sharing your story with us. It was not "uninteresting" AT ALL. It's SO heartwarming to hear when guys come out at a young age and have supportive families/parents -- I'm sure you don't take that for granted. BTW, I voted for Gabe too. Hope it helps! Keep making more awesome vlogs. You're always inspirational and your warm, positive personality always shines though.

[@YeahhRawr14]

I really like the fact that you have enough courage to come out online and say stuff like this. I truthfully don't agree with those that choose the course you have decided to take, but it really is inspiring for those that feel that they cannot come out to anyone. You seem like a great guy though and I hope that you have a happy life with whom ever you choose to be with :)

[@xil216]

myself as a flamboyant bi has a coming out story because coming out is equally about letting others know and letting yourself let others know...very few of my friends were actually surprised to here about my sexuality (more were surprised that I wasn't strictly gay), but the real triumph in coming out was coming to grips with it myself and instead of letting it be a mark of shame, letting it be something that I was proud of... even though not everybody I know knows, I am no ashamed of who i am.

[@dumbesthmong]

thank you for being real and staying true to yourself. you inspired me.

[@Matthy63]

The best time to come out is when you feel is best, don't feel pressured to come out or pressured to stay in the closet, it's entirely up to when you feel comfortable letting people know. You're still really young. Also your mom is amazing, :D and from what you're saying I'm pretty sure she had a solid hunch for a long time. As for school, it really depends if you feel you can trust the people you hang out with, also if your environment is fairly open-minded, I guess? Do what feels best for you

[@aramax1001]

You are so cute, adorable, and someone I'd love to just cuddle on up with. Plus, you're very open, honest, and you tell things like they are. I like that. Keep up the good work.

[@dragonslayer33801]

Just came across your video. It's awesome to hear your story! I'm glad to hear your parents took it so well. Keep sharing your stories! You seem to have a great heart!!

[@scooter1977]

Wow, so amazing that you were able to come out at such a young age and your family was fine with it. I came out to my parents when I was 20. I am now 35. My parents haven't spoken to me in 15 years. Not everyone has such an easy time with coming out, so count your blessings. I would've been better off if I had never come out at all, I lost my friends, family, everything. I am still single and have a handful of friends now today, but honestly, I am not happy. Good luck to you!

[@Aussieninja]

I bet you were the best Aladdin!! Thank you for sharing your story. I admire people who are comfortable of who they are. I'm glad that your parents are ok about it.

[@JOJO22858]

Your story made me feel very sad because I was so VERY CLOSE to my late mother who died 15 years ago. However, if they rejected you like that then THEY are AT FAULT and not worth YOUR time. Don't look back and don't ever let ANYONE make you feel like less of a person for having the COURAGE to be the way GOD made you!!

[@JackanJill3ho]

im so happy that you had a "happy" coming out story. i also have really cool parents and they were ok with it, but i was force to come out because of my school..... im happy for you!

[@dreweff8542]

cliffact ill pray for you. it's sad your soul is in such self-righcheous despair. your sick and suffering and i hope that somewhere down the line you'll recover from your lonely little self. God bless you. don't worry cliffact... it gets better.

[@uHiblubnan]

Kudos to your parents. That is so cool of them. Wish you all the best for the future. :-)

[@OLDS98]

Thank you for your story. It seem to go well for you coming out. It took time and more. I am glad you had it easy to some degree. Telling people is the hard part.

[@rippinsteo]

My friend...count yourself very fortunate. Your coming out story makes me both jealous of you and proud of you and happy for you all at the same time. I hope you will always appreciate that for far too many gay guys, coming out is a long, difficult and sometimes complex process. David, you have so much promise and so much opportunity at such a young age to live your life to the fullest as who you really are with the love and support of your friends and family. May you go far :-)

[@livelycera1]

I love your personality

[@gasman26]

you're awesome! I haven't come out yet, and I really look up to you! You're such an inspiration

[@Bryan2012BXCW]

wow your actually growing on me, good looks, nice voice and awesome hair styles

[@mikewalker161]

What a great entertaining coming out story. And all done in 3 and a half minutes. I was laughing at times. Well done! Hope you are happy and well now... because whoever you get is in for a challenge by your intelligence.

[@JOJO22858]

This video made me cry remembering my own COMING OUT drama in 1987 when I was only 19 years old. My late mother was an older lady ( I was the BABY in the family by far,) and she was also Catholic and from a generation that did not "understand" homosexuality. Long story short: an older male friend came with me to my house and sat my mother down and told her that I had an important announcement to make. My mama burst out in tears but eventually came to "understand" and accept me as I was born.

[@HandsumMuscle]

Cutest boy ever!!!!!!

[@williamstovall6064]

Yeah, until he opens his mouth and Judy garland's purse falls out.

[@johnbeene3117]

This just popped up in my recommended list on KZbin and I realized I had never seen it before even though I’ve been subscribed to your channel for years. I love you David Levitz! :D

[@NightfallShadow]

Your coming out story is a lot better than what happens when some people get when they come out. Congrats.

[@lookthrumyeyes]

you are a sweet kid... honest n brave... coming out at just 11? It takes true clear thinking n courage. all the best!

[@Yelloxful]

Gosh, David I'm a common French high school gay guy who didn't know a word about you before seeing this video. And the fact is that I'm fighting harsh emotions right now (in the right way, don't worry) because your coming out story's just soo close to mine, that's crazy ! You're amazing, I now saw some of the other videos and am looking forward to see the rest of 'em and we have the same opinions about most LGBT issues. Thanks for doing what you do, it'll definitely help people who don't know how to deal with they being gay.

[@Joshipher1]

Thats amazing. coming out stories are never boring. you didnt bore us. :) i came out in December 22nd 2007. TODAY Is the anniversary of mine. :)

[@waddalovah]

may 12th... my birthday... proud to share a special day with you!

[@AndAgainProductions]

I wish it were that simple for me. When I told my mother her exact words were " I wish I were dead" "I cant accept you for what you are" and other tear-jerking phrases that I have embedded into my head that I wish I could get rid of.

[@chelovelazquez]

I tried to come out to my mother last week, but all she did was start crying and make me promise her I would be a "normal" person. And not to ever ever tell my dad about it. I felt pretty bad because it was such a honest momento for me. But at least now, I can say that I tried.

[@blainebill39]

@circlenostar I can't help but being so proud of you my friend! The world you will be "out" in is a far less hostile place than that which I came out in as a boy! When I was not yet 18, I met and fell in love with a boy named Bobby Griffith(Prayers for Bobby). His family at the time was dogmatically religious, and the pain of the closet was unbearable for him. He took his own life in 1983!

[@dleimkuehler]

You are SO cool. Stay true to who you are...I bet your family and friends think you're fantastic!!!1 -David

[@Tessybear95]

@beeboyjay don't do it unless you feel ready, when you do feel ready you will know about it :-) also be careful, you might want to hint to your parents and get some idea of how they might react, if they are going to react badly, you might want to wait until you're able to take care of yourself as things might get hard for you at home. good luck! you will be fine and no matter what happens, everything will be okay in the end.

[@Panic668]

I'm not gay or bi, but I'm watching this for inspiration for a story, it's great! You are so open and that's the best way to be, u are clearly happy with who you are and you're sexuality, and all the haters can go hate some where else because this is truly lovely! So hey, smile about everything and stay the way you are !!! X x x :)

[@awesompowers]

So glad there are really groovy people out there, holding the torch, making the rest of us look so respectable! :-/

[@amaddillio]

y davie all grown up =D aladdin was fuckin beast. i'm so proud of you! embracing your true self so young :') although i'm pretty sure we all had a hunch when you used to put on shows on the lawn before school =P love you!

[@jrg305]

I've also been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Probably huge component is the lifetime of being discreet about it

[@makemegood5two]

Being able to talk about being gay openly makes me feel great and I can do just that here on the internet. I constantly get into fights at school because I talk openly about it and most of my friends have ditched me, but I will never stop shining because I am the star of my own story. Hate may hurt, but love heals.

[@sassy12696]

hey. i'm 16 and still figuring it all out. I've only told 2 friends about how I'm attracted to girls. One said no way because for her it really was a "stage." and the other friend said she still loves me and I can talk to her about it any time. It's hard not to express it to other people. I learned that friends who aren't supportive aren't real friends. You'll find someone and when you do they'll love you for your strength and courage to be who you are. Message me if you ever want to talk.

[@cgray526]

ct and we have only spoken of it a few times since. my mom was perfecly understanding and I think my dads grown to be ok with it as long as im happy. It was a shock and they said they had no idea. (probably b/c im a masculine farm boy lol) but anyways I feel kinda dumb with my story/comments but maybee it will help someone who is trying to come out or thinking about it. If my dad (who was very old fashioned and closed minded to gay life) can accept it almost all parents are still going to love

[@danielueblacker9118]

Not boring, be happy is all we can ask and hope for.

[@orsone93]

please what is the name of the first soundtrack (latino) ??

[@SShoutOutLoudd]

that was such a cute story! haha i love how your parents were like 'do you have any questions?'

[@MrJabawocky]

Just reminded me when you said you were playing Alladin when you came out, I told my parents when I was playing Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol!

[@mikemasitalks]

Thanks for sharing your story! I fought myself for awhile before I realized.

[@stevenpaine2010]

wow this makes me feel bad, im 20 and a sophmore in college and my family still doesnt know

[@hmart003]

awesome! like you said, its better than the alternative. glad your parents took it well.

[@garygary9310]

Great video thanks for sharing your story!!! How are thing now for you now?

[@blainebill39]

Ciao Bello! I know you've had a over a year to develop and grow stronger in your "Coming Out" process but, Bobby Griffiths' (Prayers for Bobby) old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" here, still wishes to reiterate just how proud you make him!!! Con L'Amore e Molti Baci! (With My Love And Kisses) Blaine

[@itbebrendan]

I came out January 24, 2010. It was the day of one of my competitive cheerleading competitions. We won. :)

[@giggity180]

You really inspired me to come out tomorrow. Thank you. Thank you so much.

[@horrorfan1930]

Such a relief to hear this! Until a year or two ago I was convinced that I was also bi (and I had been using that term since high school). I laughed when you were talking about your ex girlfriend because I had a girlfriend about three years ago. We went out and all I talked about on the date was how hot Zach Efron was. She actually admitted it was a bit strange but I didn't' think much of it. But like you, I have since come to the conclusion that I am gay. I have pretty much come out to everyone within the last few months and I'm happier than I have been in a decade!

[@norlack89]

OMG you came out sooo young :D luck! you cant imagine how lucky you are :)

[@jrg305]

I had to come out like 4-5 times to my parents. I rescinded my statement like 3 times between middle and high school because of reactions like "maybe your hormones are off today honey," in spite of tears in my eyes... I came out over the phone in college many states away to my mother who then told the extended family and she still makes hurtful comments, so I confronted them about it yet again when I was nearly 26 (days before) and pointed out the comments she makes are hurtful. Now 2 wks l8r!

[@Lucky4786521]

It doesn't really matter how you feel, it's more important who you are and how you treat others. I think he'll do fine.

[@idis1abad]

Awww so sweet. Hopefully my parents will be just as excepting when I tell them before I'm off to school... wish me luck

[@RichardAllen923]

I am 18, and still not out. It is quite hard when you have traditionalist parents. I will tell them when I am financially independent though. I wish my parents were as cool as yours are.

[@noname2useable]

Ur friends are really nice... U should definitely cherish them

[@Leonion6]

Is that Tropico soundtrack in the background?

[@Simpawknits]

I started knitting on March 4th, 2010. I don't know why I remember that but I do. So your knowing your coming out day is not at all weird. haha.

[@oneirozzz]

it's weird how parents' can be after you tell them, but understandable because of their age i reckon. i liked your story, it sounded similar to mine. happy late anniversary handsome haha x

[@thunkerfunk]

@jrg305 oh that's horrible to hear :( I feel sorry for you. A friend of mine came out to his parents and they had a similar reaction. He was absolutely crushed :\. To be honest, I think that you'll be able to get through this. I bet that you'll get over this and learn to love yourself and to forget about your horrible parents. Don't worry: everything'll be alright. :)

[@amb817]

Ha i love the editing of this video, and also you're really cute:)

[@zurieljoshua]

So adorable!

[@TheCynedd]

I can remember the day of the month when I came out --- I just can't remember the year!

[@jrg305]

I'm really jealous of all the people who can get on youtube and blog about it and are younger than me and had such a positive experience. It was really the opposite for me and I'm still way older than the average coming out here.

[@Mattiguy91]

Wow I'm so happy for you! My family was just as accepting as well and I think everyone should be!

[@Stephenrsm7600]

What a great coming out story, thanks for sharing!!!

[@MJ4evainourhearts]

I remember the exact date when I first discovered I'm bi, and I didn't bother telling my parents cuz I don't really talk much to them anyways so I don't see why they should know. Most of my friends now and I'm open about it if you ask me. Most of the people at my school think I'm lesbian although I'm bi and some guys always come up to me and hug me cuz they think it'll gross me out. I never bothered to correct them. Just be yourself :)

[@11Gabbe]

OMG..that song 1:55 Where's it from? It sounds so familiar..

[@lawu4c]

you made me cry,

[@robyngrace7544]

hi i am robyn and i am 11 i came out 2 months ago but i am a girl so this probly does not count but when i cameout my famliy was really cool about it so tell the world be free be who u want to be because it is a free contry so dont fret it will be tough but u will get over it i promise

[@ky98765]

I'm planning to tell my mother when I'm old enough to move out because i don't know how she is going to respond and if it turns out bad i can just leave.

[@MyCoasterLife]

wow, you have such grand parents, that is so amazing that they just like accepted you like that and just said like ok, that's fine, I mean, to me, I haven't officially came out yet, not even to some gay friends for advice but I'm really happy for you that your parents were accepting of it, because like seriously, you don't know what they're gonna think ad that's what I'm still afraid of you know...

[@dramaboy4u]

Lovely story. I'm totally creepin' on r'ry ones comin' out stories.

[@mikil6113]

but if you have cool parents, they actually might KNOW something about relationships, sex, and things from their own past experiences, or from friends or coworkers that they know. Some parents actually do take their parental roles seriously as to teach anything to their children that the child needs or wants to know. Sometimes parents actually DO know what they are talking about, and they'll have about 20 yrs head start on you in the experience and "heard that before" department.

[@tashmeebs]

aww :) if I am ever a mother some day, I will support my boy/girl in whatever their sexuality is... because they're my baby.

[@Lambsnoop]

I love your story I knew I was Gay when I was younger but when I was 15 I had a girlfriend we dated for a month and then we broke up because I already knew I liked boys after we broke up I came out to my family they were super supportive after I came out to my family I came out to my bestfriends Jaden, Michael, and Zachary after I came out to my bestfriends all 3 of my friends came out to me.

[@DannysKomedy]

@ScientiaVeritasEtLux Why is is a good thing looking older? when i was 13 a lot of people thought it was 16

[@chriskinser7132]

i love this! i am in 7th grade and i am pretty sure im gay... i think my mom knows only cause since i was small i would always pu on her heels and get barbies for my birthday and when she is talking to me about girls she always says "when do you think you will want a girlfreind,OR A BOYFREIND." so i always wanted to tell her that i am probably gay i just dont know when the right time is... some of my friends always think i am gay and joke around with me probably because every time someone calls

[@LNN1356]

Were you playing Tropico 5 when you recorded this video?

[@Checharin93]

Thanks for sharing ur story. I want to tell my parent but i dont know how their gonna take it... Especially my dad since he is this tipical mexican

[@driftnman]

@dieforfire what she says doesn't change who you are. maybe shes right (sounds doubtful) and maybe shes wrong, but you are the one who knows in the end, not her

[@eorain]

I just have to comment, because your story reminds me so much of mine! Well, only to the part where you ended up dating the girl you told you were bi.. that happened to me when I was 17 and I was getting really close relationship with this one girl and when things got too serious I had to tell her.. and then, 3 months later we were dating... but I had already discussed my sexual feelings for guys with my mum two years earlier (sort of) so it's not my official coming out or anything.. but funny!!

[@stevenpaine2010]

@LaDoRei do your friends know, trust me that makes it so much better

[@BlackKaida]

@milkyway531 He was in 6th Grade. People are generally around 12 years of age in grade 6. Now it is 4 years later... so he would be 16, I think he looks like a 16th year old. :P

[@jayyfierce]

YES!!!!!!!!! You did this very well

[@coolsonable]

like your video! you're really polite and handsome too

[@Chann223]

So what was your other video about where you said you were striaight? I'm confused now.

[@rubber20021]

All things take tyme.......deep breath and all will fall into place!

[@felipearavenamunoz]

you're so cute :) i reaaaaally love your story

[@ortizty1103]

u came out to ur parents wen u were 11? any tips im 12 now and out in school

[@scooter1977]

@TheStoicPoet I tried calling my paretns on birthdays and christmases every year for 10 years...I finally gave up 4 years ago because they just hung up the phone or didn't answer at all. I have accepted and moved on with my life at this point, but if they ever decide to take the first steps, I'll be happy to have them back in my life.

[@cgray526]

Not too bad lol. My cousin was the first one in my family that I told which was a mistake. She narked me out behind my back so this "rumor" was spread across my entire family (I have a very large & close knit family) One day my aunt pulls me aside at a get together and asks if its true, I say yes and she says it's ok but I have to tell my parents. (I was 17 BTW) After some drinks the following night I decide it's time. I sit my mom and dad down

[@allenjohnllaneta2787]

Hope you don't mind me asking, what was the title of the background music on the beginning of the video?

[@onelanguage13]

Please try again, she obviously loves you and she will come around. The best of luck to you.

[@saintreven]

This was great, and your parents are awesome. =)

[@jayronal1857]

thats what happening to me but my step mom knows but my dad doesnt :/ and my dad and me once had a talk about gay /bi and he was like if any of my childern are i still love them and idk why i cant tell him it eats me alive to lie to my farther because we have much a close beyond but i just cant tell him butthanks this kinda helped me

[@Casna101]

@RhythmBucket Lol, there is NO WAY he is 15. I think he said that was four years ago. So I think hes 19. He looks 19~21ish.