College Football Player Comes Out Of The Closet: My Coming Out Story

[@teokifer787]

The comment section on this channel is literally THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH!

[@allwellallgood5947]

Yes :D I've been waiting for Mike's coming out story. And it's awesome :D

[@camilaloaiza7731]

Teo Kifer Yes :D i think the same.

[@mike1995197]

Hi Guys,I'm Adam I'm 20 yo guy from Poland,thank of Yours coming out stories I was able to come out to my mom today.I feel so amazing. Your videos are so inspiring and gave me so much courage. Keep doing them because they can change peoples lifes. Definietly changed mine :) LOVE U

[@allwellallgood5947]

That's great! Wish you happiness :D

[@tamedcreme9846]

That's so great man... Hope it went well

[@finners62]

Aventador Well Done.. hope all is well for you!

[@mike1995197]

I anderstood that acceptance of yourself is the most important thing,it allows to feel good & enjoy the life :)

[@tamedcreme9846]

Aventador I'm sure you have No Problem finding guys into you.. haha

[@ColeBannerman]

pk and Mike are actual couple goals. they are so cute!

[@xtaylorxboyx]

So this is what soul mates are like...!

[@MarcinViscardi]

You guys are making this world a better place!

[@michaelvanreekum90]

MarcinViscardi YOU make the world a better place :-)

[@atheistexchristian]

+Michael van Reekum No *I* make the world a better place !

[@onTheFritzer]

Mike's voice is so pleasant to the ears 😍😍😍

[@jayjaysondhiya5235]

Ohh really

[@jayjaysondhiya5235]

Both r very cute

[@chesterjohnecleo2155]

Mike can do ASMR, TBH. 😂😂😂

[@Itsbrittanyb21]

I love how there's no negativity in the comments! You guys are awesome!! Love you! #PKutiful

[@IHeartBigBlueBubbles]

***** You the negativity. Usually in the comment section of coming out stories there is always a few wankers who have to make rude hateful comments. I agree with Brittany, it is nice to see that there are none here what is wrong with saying so.

[@michaelvanreekum90]

Brittany Hudson I love it too :-)

[@Thelias]

Brittany Hudson If you go to the comments section on Shane Dawson's coming out video, it's a completely different world :/ I'm glad there isn't much negativity in this section, but unfortunately, in Shane's comment section, the amount of negativity equals the amount of positivity in this section :/ It'd quite sad, honestly.

[@collinsje5]

Speaking as a gay man of a certain age, I am here to tell you that these 2 are going to make it for the long haul. I see a lot of deep and real love and strong mutual respect. Also, their personalities compliment one another wonderfully. There will be no strong competition in this relationship (which can be a BIG issue with gay male couples); they fit together like pieces of a puzzle. 2 Mikes could be a problem. 2 PKs probably wouldn't last. But you put one of each together, and you have a formula that absolutely works. They are BOTH very, very lucky to have found one another. Every happiness, guys!

[@SelectionerBoy]

Jerald Collins true dat

[@cynthianyaure3006]

Jerald Collins 3 years later

[@nathinsio4079]

@@cynthianyaure3006 ya cynthia the guy was rit see after all this years n they r still to gathor man that just gammi som souta hope

[@a_potat]

you right :)

[@brittsaunders4621]

I just subscribed to their channel yesterday, after tearfully watching the proposal video. Taurus (PK) and Virgo (Mike) are very compatible signs, which it's obvious to see in their relationship. Just a few videos in and I'm hooked! Already love you guys and wish you all the best!

[@HoudaEz0001]

"Took you long enough,what do you want for dinner?" That was beautiful and I wish all the moms in the world were like that

[@DavidBrowningBYD]

Yeah, I got, "Don't tell your father. I can bear it alone--I have this far!"

[@textingkid01]

The way you stare at Mike when he talks is so beautiful! I'm so glad that I subscribed to y'all. :)

[@lukecachia1273]

i love how when Mike is telling is coming out story and talking about the sad time in his life, Pk is hugging him and kisses him and showing support, love, trust and hope. You too are amazing and your love for each other is pure, I'm so great full that you shared your story with us. Lots of love

[@jhunimm]

its so obvious that Mike is way more comfortable now that he's been dating PK that for those who have been watching their videos since the beginning you could tell that Mike didn't like or didn't want to or i didn't feel comfortable doing PKs outtro the okaaaay tap their head thingy at the end of every video. And look at em now?! so props to you my friend.

[@michaelvanreekum90]

Júnior Bernardes PK Creedon inspires me every day to be more comfortable with myself. thank you for taking the time to comment :-)

[@ZackFacts]

Mike, I have probably watched thousands of coming out videos on here, and made some of my own, but I think yours resonates with me more than any other. That feeling of knowing and hiding and pushing yourself to be who you think the world wants you to be. Playing football just because it's "masculine" and being terrified of having that "gay label" attached to you in any way. Expecting something to change and that one day you would be able to trick yourself enough into believing that you're straight that you just would be and you'd get married and you'd be "normal" and finally be happy. Whatever that is. And that void.. the emptiness. Been there so hard. I moved away to college this past year and was fully out for the first time in my life but the idea of being completely open on Facebook, to have people from my old life find this "secret" out about me..it's still terrifying. And I don't even know why. I still feel like, if people ask I'll tell them, because I'm done with lying, but I don't feel comfortable truly being open. I don't want to be scared. I don't have any reason to be, but I am. I guess when you do everything in your power to hide something for so long, the impulse to keep it hidden is still so strong that it's hard to get over by yourself. But seeing your video and hearing you talk about it makes me realize that one day it's going to seem so unimportant what other people think of me and that I will get there one day. Thank you, you guys are both so awesome and inspirational just by being yourselves and sharing it with the world! It's so important, and it's videos like this that help people see that they can be themselves, no matter what that means. I hope you guys know how much a difference you're making. Keep on keeping on!

[@jayjaysondhiya5235]

I agree whatever u said because I don't know y people don't see happiness and despite juzing people

[@elizabethoelker9842]

I completely agree with everything in this video. Being a certain sexuality isn't who you are. It's a very very very small part of what makes up who you are. It's important, but there's so much more to a person than that. So just embrace it rather than being defined or controlled by it. You're you and that's amazing, whether you're gay, straight, bi, or whatever. I love you guys and what you stand for. You're awesome. Don't change for anyone.

[@craplejuice555]

The love in PK's eyes when he looks at mike in the beginning melts my heart. And the emotions on his face when mike is talking about his father. Gah! So cute

[@BrettRooney]

I feel like accepting that you are the way you are is the biggest thing to know before you actually come out. Like for me, I knew I was gay pretty early in my life but I never really fully accepted it until about last year and that's when my confidence just skyrocketed and I really realized that I was born like this and it's just a part of me. Then I finally came out in January because I was so ready and I was just ready to be myself completely and not have to hide anything anymore. Thanks for sharing your stories guys, it'll help a lot of people. Love ya

[@michaelvanreekum90]

Brett Rooney proud of you! isn't it the most amazing feeling?

[@IsaacDavis69]

I'm really glad you shared your story with us Mike. I think it's still important for certain people around the globe to see that not all gay men fit into a certain stereotype if nothing else but to break down the otherness that many people experience when interacting with member of the LGBT community. It's very easy to see someone as less than when you can confine them into a box and you certainly don't fit inside that box. There's nothing wrong with being feminine, I'm pretty feminine myself, but breaking societal molds is something that we all benefit from as a community. I appreciate your courage and I hope you and PK keep making such fantastic content.

[@rileysteve]

Mike, you are so well spoken! The people I know from SW Virginia have a pretty heavy "twang" to their accent! I grew up in Atlanta but, my parents and family were/are New Yorkers. So my accent is strange to say the least! Funny how we all go down our different paths to get where we are and look at how strong and capable we are. I am glad youse two found each other. You appear to be happy and balanced.

[@juzstjohn1638]

PK, true love is letting your partner have 'The Mike Show' ! I have 3 cousins that are gay and my best friend is gay. When my sons were 5& 6, they asked me about about my best friend and why he kissed his friend a lot. I said that love is love, it's wonderful, some mum's love dads, some mum's love mums and some dad's love dads. I HAVE NOT WANTED MY CHILDREN TO WORRY, FOR ONE SECOND OF THEIR LIVES, THAT I WOULDN'T EXCEPT THEM IF THEY WERE GAY! So every story about love in my house has been, 'When you meet the woman or man of your dreams" or "I hope the first woman or man you bring home won't see your bedroom, cause it's disgusting, clean it up!"

[@Al3x_tt]

Juz St John if i get to raise a child one day, that is how im going to teach them

[@azmylle]

+Juz St John I feel so proud for someone like you as a parent ^_^ your children are blessed to have you in their life! greetings from England ^_^

[@juzstjohn1638]

+Azmylle H I've brought my boys up on my own and always worry if I'm doing the right thing. Thank you for your kind words. X

[@azmylle]

Juz St John hey there, all you have to do is trust and never ending supply of love. There are many right ways of raising children but as long as you use the foundation the right way, then you've got nothing to worry about. x

[@danirican5731]

+Juz St John YOU ARE AWESOME.

[@davidwm]

Good for you, Mike! Accepting yourself, and being happy being you is an incredible awareness to have. Many men are stuck in that trap of being terrified about anyone finding out they're gay. It's not until you accept yourself, and are not afraid of yourself, that you become truly free to be you! It's a wonderful thing to be in love, and openly able to share that love you have for your partner, and with the people around you that you love and that mean the most to you. I'm very happy for you and PK!!

[@JamesCourse66]

Wow, these two are such inspirations. They do the People proud. It's so crucial we spread positivity in this world and KZbin is a far-reaching outlet. There are many people stuck in their own emotional quagmires. I live in Canada where homophobia is extremely uncommon [offering some of the highest LGBT equality] but of course I have sympathy for anyone going through their own struggles coming out. PK and Mike have made a beautiful channel that lifts the spirits of many people, gay and straight. I hope beyond hope that some day I will be in a relationship like theirs- and I may even make a KZbin channel, lol. Thank you two so so much. Enough fangirling!! From a loyal fan from the North.

[@kodimacias3868]

The way PK Creedon looks at Mike that's love right there😍

[@Ulvestorm]

I definitely recognize this whole charade and trying to do as many traditionally masculine things to make sure no one ever thought I was gay. At the same time, these things also became a way for me to avoid confirming that I was gay. I knew I was, but I didn't want to make sure, kind of. It didn't help that the vast majority of people you see that are gay - in real life or in movies - happen to be more stereotypical. And of course, the gay characters from all those movies keep fueling that notion. I had never seen someone I could relate to, and that was a big issue for me. I don't have the most supportive family as far as sexuality goes, so coming out meant putting a lot of stress on them as well. I'm happy that you were able to grow up in such a warm environment, and despite the hardships you met early on, you seem to have figured things out :) Y'all are adorable together. Thanks for contributing to the gay community by showing everyone what love means, and that gender doesn't matter :)

[@GlynRobinson]

Alex Scra I’m the same way, Alex. Thanks for sharing.

[@ToxicPCB]

It's interesting, and important to both of your stories, that you mentioned that you had the confidence to accept yourself/yourselves. Both of you seem to have a lot of self-confidence and I think a lot of that has to do with your families' love and acceptance of your sexuality. It may be an abstract idea for a future video but I think you could do a service to your LGBTQ fans who haven't had such an accepting environment in which to come out if you thought about what makes/made you self-confident as individuals and talk about what you did in your formative years to give you confidence in yourselves. For example, PK, you seem to have arrived in LA and found a pretty good job in a relatively short period of time. I work in a library which helps people find jobs. Many of these people take a very long time to find one or simply don't succeed. What was your job search strategy? How did your self-confidence contribute to this? Anyway, thank you for sharing both of your stories.

[@pkcreedon514]

Peter Bengston that's a great video idea!!! Thanks for sharing. It's added to the list of videos we'd like to do. GREAT call!

[@andyknright]

+PK Creedon www, you guys are so cute!!!

[@colbyhaase513]

Peter Bengston a

[@utakcaline444]

After PK's coming out, Mike's one is also so emotional and sincere...guys, you are very Lucky to have find each one cause you are amazing! Kisses and hugs from France

[@Grimmer21]

I am always so touched and moved by your videos especially your coming out stories, right now I to am struggling with coming out to a lot of people just because of what kind of world we live in. My mother knows and all my friends but that’s about it, then I ran into a quote on Facebook that said Once You Become Fearless, Life Becomes Limitless. I have been living by that ever since when it comes to everything not just coming out, and then hearing about all the support you guys get and seeing comments people leave you makes me believe that I will have that to, Love you guys.

[@ballenberkley]

I like the part you said about being out , that if they ask fine , if not fine , that's part of the southern box some of us live in , mike I really wished my story was like yours , but mine happened two years ago thanksgiving days, my cousin and his wife trolled , fished whatever we wanna use me , outed me to the family with out my knowledge , my step dad divorced my mom using me as the reason for him leaving , I still aren't me thru this horrible event , but what was meant to destroy me actually set me free , I love that I discovered your videos because in my darkest moment I turn you two on an , I can laugh again for moment , kudos to your parents guys ..

[@benth162]

Great videos boys. You two are so cute together. When you can be you and then meet the man of your life, WOW nothing could be better than experiencing the love you two show that you share. My lover and I have been together 13 years, AND IT IS WONDERFUL !!!!!!!!! My lover loves older men and I love younger men. He is 22 years my junior and is 47. Never forget the vow you made to each other to love each other through thick and thin. REMEMBER: "Time is the incubator of trust and sincerity, and if either is broken only time will heal the wound" !!!

[@miketavorn2005]

I love you 2 people, thank you!

[@jock1645]

"Any choice I make now isn't going to be a mistake it's going to be a learning experience" that's awesome. I may have to steal that and put it in my next script. Great job on the video Mike. Watching this I realized we have a lot in common. When I told my Mom and my Aunt it was a very similar response, except they were watching Gun Smoke. Funny thing is I was interrupting an old show with what they thought was old news. Anyway, I'll say it again, great job and I'm sure this will be inspirational to many people that just need to know things will be okay.

[@mysterymutant]

I've been waiting for this since PK's video came out! FINALLY, the Mike show!!

[@robhaden1147]

I’m so glad I’ve found y’all!!! Yes I’m in tears listening to this one!!! Mike and PK I absolutely love y’all so much! I can’t wait for MY amazing man to come into my life! Loving yourself is the first step to accepting who you are! I hate that it took me so very long to do so!! I would love to meet y’all one day! Please don’t ever stop being you!! Please don’t ever stop spreading the joy and happiness y’all have! Please don’t ever stop these videos!! I wish nothing but the best for y’all!!

[@boinerz]

It was evident to me from the first few videos I saw you in, Mike, that you were a strong, practical, down-to-earth, self-possessed person. I think it's those qualities that draw so many people to you and to PK on this medium. You honor us by allowing us to see some of the struggle you went through, the burden you carried for so long by yourself. I think this, just as with PK's coming out video, will be of immense value to those living in fear of being who they are, those writhing in the turmoil of that fear. I suspected, too, from the few times I've seen her in videos here, that your mother would react in the manner she did to your revelation, the way all parents should react to their gay children coming to terms with their sexuality. And, lastly, I guessed, not only from what you said here, but also from comments you made on your twitter account, just how much your dad meant to you. If I may be so bold, I think he would have been very, very proud of the man you have become. #LOVEWINS #mylovetoyouboth #butyoualreadyknow

[@martinbielik3790]

OH MY GOOOOOOOOD, i love it

[@aweaverdrew]

I want to thank you both for the example you set. Mike you are one amazing a brave man! The strength in the love you share is so refreshing!

[@dannygurl922]

My dad also passed away recently I am 12 and he passed away a couple months ago. I can relate to that. I love u both so much, ur my inspiration 😘😍

[@westlifer36]

Danny Gurl so sorry for your loss Danny xx

[@dannygurl922]

Is okay! I'm fine thanks! 😘💝

[@michaelvanreekum90]

Danny Gurl Keep your head up, it's not an easy road, but you take it a day at a time and it gets easier. Just remember that he's always there with you :-)

[@dannygurl922]

Michael van Reekum I know :) even though he isn't here with us, I have amazing people that get me through it everyday u for example know how I feel because we went through the same thing. He was also my best friend, and that loss is pain that can't be explained.... I love u Mike 😘💝 (u 2 Pk 😁😘💝)

[@gaston_urtubae]

Danny Gurl it’s been three years but I hope you’re ok and I wish you the best ❤️ lots of love from a little argentine teen

[@kc55mo]

Thanks for telling your story. I love that you loved yourself enough to give yourself a break in order to be who you really are. To present that kind of story will be of so much help to anyone else who had to break through that wall in order to be their authentic self. I remember the video where PK tells us that you became official on Facebook because you took that leap.

[@jeremyvaldern]

I'm so so so sorry Mike. I lost my father too. I can imagine how that must have felt like. You are such an incredible person with an amazing heart. You both are. Love you guys so much.

[@MrEduard2009]

Thank you Mike and PK for sharing your wonderful stories. I wish I had your guys courage when I was young, but hearing your coming out stories gives me hope and makes me feel grateful and happy that there are people like you out there. I wish there were more ( I know it's selfish). Seeing both your journey thus far gives me faith that there is still hope for gay people out there, all over the world. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Hugs

[@ToriJaynes]

This relationship is so beautiful I'm so happy just to know that there are people like them out there

[@MoisesNieto]

Such a beautiful story and couple

[@cricket8772]

Oh my gosh guys! I am also in Southwest VA. I am so happy that y'all had such great support from friends and family when you were coming out. I am sorry to hear about your dad passing away when you were so young. I know that is hard enough on it's own. I unfortunately have a very different story and I am definitely still in the closet for now, but hopefully that will be changing very soon! If y'all would ever want to hang out and maybe help me find more people in this area in the LGBTQ community that would be so helpful to me you would have no idea!

[@kNicolb829]

So proud of both of you for being such strong and influential people in each other's lives and in all of our lives! You are both so loved!

[@nathansidebottom6291]

This is so awesome. I wish my life were able to play out with such a positive ending. I'm a pastors son. Being raised with that extra pressure where everything had to be seen as above perfect from the outside and knowing I will never be accepted as gay from my parents is a heavy blow. My dad died in my first semester of college in a car accadent. I am the oldest of three boys an I had to grow up fast. My emotions were and probably still are pretty screwed up. I am out to everyone except the "church" world. My brothers know and are cool with it but mom will never accept it. I am now dating another pastors son that is even more stuck in the stigma and control of family and church I'm scared I will loose the best thing to happen to me. I love watching yalls videos and escaping into a happier reality. Thank you.

[@michaelvanreekum90]

Nathan Sidebottom BE YOU! You can't change who you are and who you love, nor would I ever want you to. Just keep showing people how amazing of a person you are...that's all you can do, and remember that we're on your side :-)

[@JamesCourse66]

If the church group is weighing you down with negativity, it may be important to distance yourself from those particular people. Also it can be difficult for two people going through similar struggles to maintain a healthy relationship but it can be done. Just remember your love can't be tarnished by other people's opinions. Your love is for you two alone. Maybe both of you will have to distance yourselves. Needing breathing room to become more confident is not a bad thing. I wish you the best.

[@nathansidebottom6291]

Its all over. He couldn't deal and left me this morning. Such is life.

[@aramax1001]

PK & Mike, you both are such beautiful (gorgeous & hunky), sweet, cute, adorable loving guys!! I could feel the pain from both of your videos of coming out, and it ripped my heart in two. I am so grateful to the both of you for having the courage, the strength, of being yourselves, coming out, and sharing your most private lives with us. When I look at the both of you, I see hope, kindness, acceptance, care for one another. Most of all, I see love.....

[@AWWx2]

This is one of the most beautiful coming out stories on KZbin. Mike, you know most of the gay people and many of the str8 people in in the world love you. PJ, we love you, too. Sort of strange that only a few people in the world have to opportunities you do to be yourselves, and infuence so many others. Love you both, and of course, you deserve each other; you're so happy, and everyone should be as happy as you both are.

[@bodalaszlo1191]

The cuteness and how real you are is just coming at me so overwhelmingly, I can't even take it. I'm complitely new to here, like, this is the 2nd video I watch by you, and I'm already thankful that you guys exist ang give people curage to accept themeselves. And you know what? I'm on my own journey of figuring myself out, and I'm 100% sure you're gonna help through this journey by me wathcing your videos. I'm 16, a boy, and I shamelessly don't know who I am YET :DDD If it turns out I'm gay, I'm gonna be totally okay with it. I read a lot of stuff involving LGBTQ+ content, that I think about being gay as being straight. I mean, that's not gonna make (or at least shouldn't make) any difference that who you are to a friend. You are gonna be the same person if you come out to your family or to a friend. And I'm so happy that more and more people are starting to accept and understand it. Thank you :)

[@littlemrrandom01]

Mike your story is so touching and i'm so thankful that you decided to share it. I feel like I got to know you in completely different light. Both of you are my inspiration and are the definition of "relationship goals" Hugs from Mexico.

[@cheyennekirk209]

Hey Loves! I just wanna say thank you for telling your stories. After watching your guys stories it inspired me to be a better friend and reach out to those who need me the most. I'm not gay but I support 100%! I wish you guys a lifetime of happiness!

[@lexZender57732]

This is hands down the best coming out story I have ever experienced. I have listened to so many coming out stories... I have loved many and I have cried with some...this is still the best one to date. Thank you.

[@neilproctor2179]

Lex Zender cry

[@carrotjuse]

I love you both. You are remarkable men. You complement, respect and support one another. I wish you a lifetime of happiness together.

[@williamm8240]

Very nice. I can attest to everything you are saying. Life is too short to deny yourself you. Be happy, find that other person that makes you whole. I am in my relationship for the past 18 years going on 19 and it never gets dull and it always gets better. We are getting married next year and it will be amazing. Good job, Mike, and thanks for sharing and being a leader in the gay youTube community by helping others. You guys are doing it right. Thanks

[@MennoSmits-v1l]

Ahhhhh, sóóóó cute, this constant stream of love between the two of ypu!

[@bessam4897]

Both of you are so genuine and such amazing people that I almost felt like I know you which is crazy because this is the first video of you that I've watched. I am soo happy for you both. And also pk's eyes are soo sparkly. I am always reading books where a character has eyes that twinkle and I never understood what that meant. But pk's eyes just sparkle so much and now I understand.

[@julianstribling638]

This is one of the most relatable stories about not wanting to come out that I’ve connected with. That heart wrenching gut feeling about the lie that I told myself for so long that prevented me from being really happy. I am so glad to have role models like you guys who strive for happiness for yourselves and each other, and I can’t wait to have something similar.

[@mamaanjar8167]

Love with Mike's voice, look that he's kind of man, gentle, and much love

[@gloryeze2983]

You guys are my happy place, I am so glad I found you guys ❤❤

[@dududski]

awesome vid as always. I wud like to say, mike, ur mother is the best, those are the type of mother that knows by just being a real mother, she just knows. and m happy u had found ur true self after coming out to the people close to u. it does take one step at a time. and it feels so good and liberating to be just YOU.

[@skywood38]

Very inspiring Mike, I too lost my father when I was 17. Talk about a rough time. Anyways I feel you and it was great to hear your story. You are an incredible man and PK and the world is lucky to have you.

[@kimn169]

I've been waiting for this to be posted all morning. Damn time zones making LA two hours behind Nebraska. Love you. I tell you that all the time but I do. You guys have honestly really helped me embrace who I am. I'm not gay, but I am an amazing person with a loud personality who supports LGTB and positivity and happiness and I live it every day. Mike, thank you for sharing your story with us. I'm sorry to know about your daddy, but it sounds like your mom is a pretty awesome mommy. ❤️❤️❤️ He's proud of you.

[@vincentthieres2451]

I feel like i was listening the story of my life, especially the ''no emotion'' point. I hid who i really am just because i didn't want to have the gay label. I didn't want to be seen just as the gay guy, even if i have never been mad of being gay. You have found the person who helped you to fully accept yourself and you're so lucky. I think your video will help me to make my big coming out. So thank you Mike

[@michaelvanreekum90]

Vincent Thieres BE YOU!

[@PDC-yb9qs]

I have often wondered, since finding this channel not long ago, how Mike came out Given that he grew up on a farm in the South I’d wondered how his family seemed so accepting in the vids. Great video and love you both!

[@michelleventer8249]

I love you guys❤❤

[@christiaanlabuschagne9376]

Finally a Mike show :-) Love you guys, Greetings from South Africa

[@christiaanlabuschagne9376]

christiaan labuschagne My coming out tip is: Don't do it while your mother is driving! I did this...felt like the right time...WRONG...She lost control for a few seconds....SCARY, but lucky she got the car back on the road. Was a bit bumpy in the beginning after coming out, but after a couple of year we are close again and I am about to marry my boyfriend of 12 years :-) Well in October only. Can't wait!

[@chelseykwok]

The Mike Show was pretty cute. I liked this a lot

[@Trey38785]

We always think we can handle when a parent dies and that we’re ready, especially if they are sick. when it happens , it is nothing like what we expected and there is no way to be ready. I am so sorry for your loss, I of course didn’t know your father, but I am sure he would be very proud of the man you turned out to be. Love you both , me.

[@UchihaNacushi]

Mike's story reflects a lot of my life. I'm still in the moment where I don't have enough confidence to tell important people in my life about who I am yet but I'm getting there. Thank you Mike and PK for this video.

[@darlenenickerson1713]

The love between you and PK shines so bright it is a joy to see. I believe that your sexuality does not define you as a person. Love is love and to have it is a wonderful gift!👬❤❤

[@stoner829]

What an AWESOME video!! I am so glad you decided to be yourself at your age. I have a buddy who went down the other path.. He married ..had four kids..and finally after depression..wreaked havoc on him he came out at age 52.. He is divorced now and is happy as a clam. His kids are happy for him and his wife is somewhat relieved.. She thought his "lack of interest' in her was her fault. He went on the internet and met a super guy in his hometown and they have been together now for four years...

[@harrylaube770]

So kind of you to share your stories, to inspire others in their own journey. Very moving. :)

[@skyazullopez6726]

This is one of the most enlightening ups you did, guys. It's 2021 and still relevant to many young people. My brother suffered like Mike for years; unfortunately, it's more difficult when the first person who will reject you is your own mother. Mike was truly blessed when his offered him dinner after the "I'm gay" statement. Truly, just another "ordinary" in Mike's household.

[@seywhut2985]

This made me cry. Beautiful! Bravo!

[@drexler4340]

Thanks for sharing your story! It means a lot. I found the part about how you connected coming out to a friend for your first time with memories of your dad quite telling of how loving and safe you felt with your father. I am sure he would have been so proud to see the man and role model you are today. Best wishes, Drexler.

[@wisuvi]

Both your vibe and personalities make you two an attractive couple. Loving the beard too! :)

[@MarcieSparky]

It is such a breath of fresh air to hear both of your stories...so different yet so the same. PK you are an inspiration for accepting Mike just the way he is. Mike your love for PK is one of the wonders of the world. You both make me so happy and one day I will come out to my family and it will be in a large part due to the fantastic advice you both gave. #TeamPike #inspirational #loveislove

[@mattbradley5764]

PK's in love with that shoulder :)

[@yuji1768]

Amazing story. Love your mom's reaction... and your final message. That beard though. Love you both. #TeamPike

[@williamhwl]

Thank you for sharing you story with us Mike. You two are awesome and i'm so proud of you two! Wishing you and PK a long and happy life together. Love you two♥

[@christopherdavis5593]

I hope I can muster the strength to be as genuine as you guys have been on your channel. My story is slow and ongoing with a lot of valleys and tough decisions but stories like your own make me optimistic that there will be brighter days for me. Maybe one day I can share my story with the world as you have done. Although a very dark one, I still believe there is a rainbow for me to follow (Yep, quoting MC lyrics, lol). And although your father isn't here in person Mike, remember he gave you something no one can take away from you, an accepting and loving father. So anytime you feel free to wear your heart on your sleeve, remember it was his firm foundation that helped set you on the path to be free from even your own self hatred. I often wish I had the same in my life. And PK, I totally understand where you are coming from because I recently buried my grandfather, likely the strongest father figure in my life. Even though my dad was always there, he was the one that taught me the important things in life, like how to ride a bike; how to haggle for watermelon from a street vendor; how to hook a trout in the everglades and clean a fish; the importance of fudge shell toppings on icecream; the excitement of wrestling and western themed movies; and how to work hard in the hottest, wettest and coldest environment for the people who depend on you day to day. He died of alzheimer which onset 10 years ago when I finally realized that I needed to accept that I am who I am. He never remembered much but he always knew my face, even until the day he died. When I gave the eulogy at his funeral, it broke my heart that he would never see me display the courage he instilled, but nonetheless, the memories we do have together make me grateful for every moment. Maybe I'll send a letter to you detailing my story. You would be the first one's to hear the whole thing in its entirety, if that's ok. Thanks for all the memories, we are grateful.

[@MsDeyn]

Hands down the best coming out story I've ever watched. I wish I could fully embrace myself like you two.

[@davidknox1229]

Mike you and PK are special people to me. You accept and respect yourslves so much. Keep these coming.

[@MissDrama1992]

I'm so proud of you Mike! I'm so sorry about your dad. He would be so proud of you!

[@vaughanbaker1177]

This could not be more beautiful than it is. To tell such a real story (so much of which parallels my own) with the love of your life having his arm around you is to declare victory for yourself. I pray that you 2 are as in love as are my fiance and I, and we are 19 years in. The world tried hard to rip us apart but we are prevailing! I hope for you a lifetime of love, health, and happiness together. Never stop communicating and listening with open hearts.

[@christopherclark8035]

Y’all are just so ♥️😩🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@jjbestillmysoul]

Y'all are very blessed. One of the happier stories. Love y'all 😘

[@kristinjacobs4166]

i'm crying, you both are so strong and i just adore you both! keep being you, because you're both amazing.

[@herpsenderpsen]

literally the two cutest guys ever i'm not joking

[@Carliegem]

Thank you so much Mike for sharing your story!! I too was born and raised in Virginia and know just how hard it can be to come out (in my case as a bisexual woman) and be yourself in the South. But because of my awesome family and friends accepting me and always believing in me, I'm getting ready to embark on the next chapter of my life studying abroad in England 😊 I am so lucky and blessed to have the support that I do and for those who aren't that lucky, you being brave and sharing your story will give them strength ❤️ Good luck to both you and PK, you are such an adorable couple!!

[@Konman719]

The thing I love about these coming out stories is that when PK was talking, Mike was super attentive toward him and the same goes for PK to Mike. I love it :)

[@mrsquaqua8711]

Oh Mike I'm so proud of you. You're so lucky to have your friends and your mom in your life. I know it took you a long time to come out but you had to do it on your own terms. Keep being true to yourself. You deserve all the happiness in the world. So proud.

[@gerrymaxberg1936]

Hey guys - 6 years later and both still adorable! Pk, the long hair compared to this: Cut your hair, you look so much younger, long hair makes you look older. Mike would love you more because your hair would smell better. LOVE YOU BOTH!!!!! (think of Beau! How nice is it to have a dog who always smells good.XXXXXX happy New year. ( Not being a troll, you seriously are so adorable in short hair!~!!!!)

[@michaelkrupelak4506]

💛💙💜💚❤ love this video because I had the same struggles as you Michael. I came out to my mom and it, like you said, it was like. Tuesday afternoon and she said, ok, what are we going to do later. you guys are such an inspiration and it is great to see a really nice couple the makes the world a better place.

[@zanadu4]

Thank you for sharing this personal side of your life Mike, and obviously PK has such an important part in that story. You are both a marvelous example of love in action. You live the word.

[@whoddaine3522]

I really appreciate your courage in sharing your story with us mike...I almost cried to be honest! But I just want to tell you that no matter what there is pk next to you who I'm 10000% sure he will do anything to keep you happy.like honestly I'm really jealous of your relationship like how pk is looking at you like you mean the world to him and how he keep holding your hand like the world depends on it and vice versa... I really wish having a relationship like yours......but anyway stay with each othe and REMEMBER TO SMILE CUZ IT'S WORTH IT!!!!OKAY!!

[@lxnnovak]

Wow, I've never related to a coming out story as much as I have with Mike's story. Thank you so so so so so much.

[@PlatypusRising55]

I don't think any one part of our identity should define us whether that is being Southern or being from a big family or being gay or being left-handed or having red hair. But we also shouldn't shy away from the things that make us special or unique or different from the norm. Our being gay or lesbian is about love and sex and desire and romantic relationships and that is a big part of our heart and soul, it's what sustains us and gives us strength to deal with the obstacles in our lives. If we shy away form those pieces of us that make us who we are because we are afraid of being judged or prejudged or ostracized or discriminated against, we make ourselves smaller. The reality is that being gay or lesbian in this current world in would we live DOES make us special, we are a minority and that means that some things will be harder for us than our straight counterparts and it's really good to acknowledge this, know that it's true then move on with our lives and overcome and try to have some joy and contribute to our community as we go along. The community of gays and lesbians is what gives us strength in the face of adversity, it's what allows us to have safety in numbers, to make social change, to be activists on behalf of our own equal treatment under the law. While it is true that being a lesbian is not the only interesting thing about me, I know that every time I say, out loud "I am a lesbian and I am proud." it gives me strength and it strengthens those around me who may not be able to be out because they are not safe or don't have support. Gays and Lesbians have and continue to fight, advocate, give our lives, devote our time, energy, resources to ensuring that the future gays and lesbians don't have to fight as hard to just be who they are, be treated with respect and have equal rights under the law in all the states of the US. Being gay or lesbian may not define a person but growing up gay or lesbian in a world dominated by straight people who presume anything about love, family, relationships or sex is about heterosexual and compulsory heterosexuality in media, art, literature HAS defined us and it's ok to acknowledge that and the ways we've overcome.

[@Rubensmouradf]

Mike we can see how confident you become sense you started to be on the videos !! Congrats 👌

[@k-poplove6575]

IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS IM GLAD YOU TOLD EVERYONE YOUR COMING OUT STORY AND I RESPECT YOU GUYS SO MUCH AND I ALSO LOVE PK COMING OUT STORY YOU GUYS A THE HAPPYIES PEOPLE EVER AND I ALSO SUPPORT GAYS BECAUSE THEY AWESOME YOU GUYS AWESOME AND BOTH OF YOUR FAMILIES PS.LOVE YOIR VIDEOS

[@BadarAkmal]

Love these videos. I think you both are inspirational people. I watch many coming out videos & think you guys are so brave to make these sorts of videos that are personal it's makes me wonder how I would tell my experiences as a gay muslim it's a scary thought I can mention it like this but still haven't got the courage to make a video out of it but I hope when I do, it would help other people in the same or similar situation to appreciate themselves as the videos on KZbin do to me & watching some of your favourite youtubers coming out videos actually help me a lot on a day to day situation & has helped me handle some things in a calm way than just panic. I love watching your journey & makes my day 😃😃😃

[@MrSouthernCharm86]

Such an awesome story, Mike and PK thank talk for sharing these very personal stories with us. Yall deserve every bit of happiness that this world has to offer yall. #teampike #itsfinallythemikeshow

[@danmakely9294]

Thank you for sharing your coming out story, your profound sorrow with the loss of your Dad, these events made you the kind loving person you are today. Yes, you guys made me smile!