Surviving Conversion Therapy (twice): my personal experience

[@garydevine7137]

Thank you for this story. I cried because my father told me he would kill me if he ever found out I was truly gay. I waited till he died before coming out. I’m 73 now and there are still times I struggle with who I am. Your story really helped me. Thank you again

[@Сергей-б7й6ж]

Чакаць смэрцы айца гэта жах,ўжо вы мяне прабачце гэта дзіка

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

🦢❤🦢❤ Congrats even though I am a little late!

[@Jpoy213]

Stay strong Garydevine7137. I was 56 when I came out, after 35 years of marriage and having 2 grown sons. I started living my true life , then I had a severe stroke at 62j just as I started being true to myself my family has been very supportive now I’m 18 months into stroke recovery, life lesson; be true to yourself, live while you can, you’ll have no regrets… you never know what tomorrow will bring🌈

[@Jpoy213]

❤❤

[@spaceparrot8702]

It's really hard finding out who we really are. And perhaps not the right way to go about it. I believe we should shape it ourselves, not just watch from afar. Your generation didn't really get the chance to do this, very different systems in which you've been brought up. And my generation (people in their 20s) has this opportunity, but many of them just doesn't want it. They are fine being sheep in the herd. It's really disappointing.

[@lachic9024]

Those parents who put their children through "gay conversion therapy" should apologize to their kids for doing these hurtful things to their kids.

[@stephaneg]

No, they should be prosecuted!

[@eileencritchley4630]

Amen to that.

[@g.f.w.6402]

Sag mal lebt ihr da drüben in der neuen Welt noch im Mittelalter??

[@lucasm7781]

The parents who did that should be: in jail.

[@g.f.w.6402]

@@haglasu1468 nagut, man muss sich nur mal anschauen, was für Leute von Europa da rüber gegangen sind. Bei den meisten Weißen in den USA ist mir absolut klar, was für Vorfahren sie hatten und warum die aus Europa weg sind. Es ist ja auch wissenschaftlicher Konsens, dass die meisten Auswanderer üble Unterschicht waren und viele eben auch evangelikal.

[@graperonto]

I spent 17 years in ex-gay reparative therapy (all of my own accord). I went to Exodus conferences for years. I went to ex-gay support groups. I went to Love in Action's live-in program in Memphis (the adult program). I went to a therapist for 15 years. Your story resonates with me. I just begged God to make me straight for years... it was never my parents (they didn't even know). I tried everything. And none of it worked of course. Took me to the age of 40 to "come out" to myself even. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@RicardoMartinez-we3os]

That it is terrible for what you went .Campaing again that sicekening Exodus or other like that.

[@graperonto]

@Rulya קארן Mórrigan Ard Mhacha I was already in my 20s and 30s. I was out of the house. My parents didn't know I was in ex-gay therapy. Even when I went to Love in Action, my parents thought I was going to some sort of "retreat" at first. Only after a time there did I reveal to them why I was there. My parents were sheltered. Heck, my mother didn't know what the word "masturbation" meant. She'd never heard that word before. She didn't know what "pornography" was. She'd never heard that word before.

[@michaelcalle2981]

@@graperonto Hi, I know it's a bit late but I'll say this. So I went to your channel and watched your recent videos and it's quite sad of what you had to go through but when you kept saying same sex attraction it kinda felt to me that you still haven't fully accepted that you are gay and i kinda noticed you still have some kind of trauma with conversion therapy which I understand. It's perfectly ok to be a virgin or a celibate and stay single forever but don't let religious people or the church tell you that doing the act is wrong because it's not since it's your private life and your choice to do it with someone of the same sex or not. Just say that your a gay Christian and love yourself dear.

[@michaelegan3774]

God bless you.

[@declankelly9829]

@@michaelcalle2981 Excellent advice.

[@kathypeifer1037]

I’m a mom and I’m proud of you. My son came out at 16. I hugged him and reassured him he’d always have my love.

[@dutch2061]

I survived conversion therapy. I want to give you the biggest hug, Adam.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

I want to give you a big hug as well :) Big hug!!!

[@sheezamann2724]

so glad u did...NEVER let anyone tell you how to be.......

[@OP-1000]

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[@bobm198]

This has brought me to tears, I am nearly 60 and still cannot have the courage to tell people I'm gay! You are wonderful my friend x

[@prophetmadonna3744]

its okay. perhaps not everyone has to come out. Unless if you are so obvious and people are laughing behind your back and think you are a coward. if not, it may be fine to stay closeted. i have yet to come out too.

[@escpat]

You grew up in a different era. Society was much less tolerant back in the 70’s and 80’s. That made coming out much more difficult back then. What you do in your own bedroom is your own business. You don’t need to tell anyone anything if you don’t feel like doing so. Quite frankly, since you are close to 60 yr old, unless you are married to a woman, otherwise your family and friends probably have figured out that you might be gay already, so why bother telling them now.

[@kevinhamilton6256]

Bobbert:my name is Joe, I'm 57, so if you posted that about a year ago, I'm basically your age. My mom was extremely religious and anti-gay while I grew up, knowing I was gay. I was 32 before I came out to my father. It was in a very bad way, but I'm not sure coming out is ever done "the correct way". But, in order to do so, and here's the crucial aspect: I FINALLY reached a point where I over "living my life (very miserably) to OTHER'S EXPECTIONS", And decided "if my parents disowned me and disinherited me, I WOULD SURVIVE"! I was sick and tired of being sick of hiding who I really was-just because I was afraid of my parent's reaction s.. I cannot adequately express how much the "weight was lifted off my shoulders" after that!!! I could breathe, I could START ACTUALLY LIVING! My mother was accepting (passed), my father is tolerant with the attitude of "you're still my son, and I love you". It's better than nothing. When I married my partner legally, my father refused to come to the wedding, and did my future FIL, and all my/our relatives of that generation likewise refused. In short, Bobbert, you need to do what is RIGHT for you, if that means staying in the closet, fine. But in your death bed, Please, please don't have regrets for your stance. If you don't think YOU, yourself, will be accepting of the closeted person you have been, then seriously think about coming out. If it's not safe where you are to do so, MOVE to where it is. Remember: you only live once, and on your death bed YOU have to be happy with the stance you took. BEST wishes as you decide.. But if you come out from the closet into the light, you might be thrilled (or disappointed, granted) with life! Bless... Joe

[@bobm198]

@@kevinhamilton6256 Thank You Joe for your kind and inspirational words, they are much appreciated and respected. I remain 'closeted' and the current Covid restrictions on meeting like minded guys (or anyone for that matter) is an additional 'spanner in the works' for ones social life, yep I brok through the '60' year last May, still feel like I was as a 20 year old gay guy, in a world then which was even more homophobic, I was in my 40's before I had my first gay sexual encounter, after I plucked up the courage to take my feeble and weedy physique to a gay sauna, up until that point I remained celibate! Have a great 2021 with hopefully a renewed spirit of hope. Bob x

[@Mcfreddo]

@@kevinhamilton6256 That is one of the BEST responses man! You have done a great service to others with your lived insightfulness.

[@jackmedhurst2813]

I am SOBBING! You don’t understand how much this can help someone in the same or similar situation!! I adore you x

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Jack, wow, thanks for actually watching this video. It means a lot. I hope it can help people in the similar situation.

[@johnbrassey5481]

I wish I had listened to this thirty years ago. It would have solved many problems in my life. I was in denial and kept my sexuality a secret. I admire you for your openness and honesty, and admire you for your bravery. You faced your demons, I hid them.

[@DjoserGreat]

@@Stepsof2Foreigners Christianity is DISGUSTING religion, I sympathize with you, I am from Ukraine, now I live in Belgium because I fled from my country and asked for asylum, I was granted refugee status under the Geneva Convention, now I can live freely, not be afraid every day that people find out that I'm gay , society causes a lot of suffering, without even realizing that their homophobia spoils the lives of innocent people

[@DjoserGreat]

@@Stepsof2Foreigners I'm happy for you, that your parents accept you, you are very good person

[@pleaseclap3335]

I am convinced that any person that says they "turned straight" were really just bisexual all along. Gay conversion "therapy" should be banned nationwide (worldwide preferably).

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

I agree! I can only dream that.

There's no such thing as "Bisexual" when most clearly know their sexual PRIMARY attraction. There's more "confused until clear" people sexually. Straight folks are such idiots in general, thinking they are the "only" RIGHT sexuality.

[@deepblue188]

You are right about that! Conversion therapy should be banned from old Europe as well. We, in Europe, have supporters of these perverted converion therapies in Italy, Germany and even in the Netherlands. To put the matter in a nutshell, these therapies should be made illegal in the whole world.

[@pleaseclap3335]

@@deepblue188 On one hand I'm glad the US isn't the only country with conservative religious crazies but I'm also disappointed that these people exist in the progressive countries of the EU. How many LGBTQ youth will have to be mentally scarred in order to ban "conversion therapy" ?

[@nicolaushess8816]

I do totally agree, fortunately now it is forbidden in Germany!

[@AngelVazquez-xh1dh]

I couldn't believe what my mother said to me when I came out: "I'm not sure if this is right or not, but we've always trusted you and let you be yorself, and there hasn't been a moment when you have disappointed us, so if you feel it is ok, then is alright, I can trust your decisions"

[@danhanqvist4237]

Except, of course, that it isn't a decision.

[@danhanqvist4237]

@Rulya קארן Mórrigan Ard Mhacha Keep your hair on. Don't go all ballistic because there are differences of opinion.

[@danhanqvist4237]

@Rulya קארן Mórrigan Ard Mhacha You must be all bald now.

[@benonaru]

@@danhanqvist4237 it is

[@christopherscheiber1439]

@@danhanqvist4237 thank you! The larger conversation that is not being had is : why is it important to view homosexuality as a lifestyle, ? The description of homosexuality as a lifestyle is a blatent oversimplification of human sexuality in general and homosexuality in particular. The purpose of this indoctrination of the collective societal psyche is paramount to the self validating delusion of heterosexuality possessing moral validity. The reason that we never hear the term " heterosexual lifestyle " is because there is no need to catogorize heterosexuality with such descriptively inherent connotative oversimplification in order to subconciously justify contempt and hatred. Thoughts anyone?

[@gkyleg]

"And I can’t change，Even if I tried, Even if I wanted to. "

[@lucimarlucas2841]

Parabéns jovem lindo vídeo

[@eddiebarre4345]

You shouldn't change be who you are be proud of you. I AM.

[@marioalfredocossio7188]

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[@klebberbezerra1610]

Kyle G you are gorgeous. I would marry you Kyle G

[@fernandoochoa407]

Hello

[@alisarsour8552]

My parents ran conversion therapy at the local church. To cure me they bought me a female prostitute. It had the opposite effect they were striving for.

[@feyiplus4500]

Wow!!! They brought a female prostitute, not minding that she could possibly infect you with STD. Just goes to show how homophobic some parents can be. This is sad. Hope you are doing Okay though?

[@alisarsour8552]

@@feyiplus4500 I'm fine. They dont like me and I dont like them. They have selective memory and wanted to change history rewrite what they did. I said no. So they dont talk to me because I'm a horrible person and they believe they are the only sane people left in the world. You can't reason with that. They are miserable in their life nobody wants to talk to them.

[@alisarsour8552]

@@corxiiifelinike2643 I moved out long ago. They still are mad about things that happened when I was a child. They hold grudges against all people. They are miserable and no one wants to speak to them.

[@corxiiifelinike2643]

Ali Sarsour صرصور they are narcissists. These kind of people have a mental disorder. I’m not joking. They have an enzyme in their brain that prevent them to be open minded. And they won’t be able to comprehend that they are wrong.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Wow, sorry to hear that. Mine didn't go that far but I'm sure they might have thought about it. You doing okay now?

[@ochinski3568]

The twisted part is, the parents really believe they are doing something “good or right” I’m so sorry this happened to you. You are so strong… thank you for having the courage to share your story. We love you.

[@Alpha6.31]

I watched your video with tears in my eyes. I felt like I wanted to put my arms around you, hold you and make all this pain just go away. I'm 65 years old, live in the Netherlands and never had such problems coming out, even in those days when I was about 19. Disgraceful that being gay is still such an issue and people have to go through so much pain to sort this out for themselves. You're a beautiful, loving, sensitive man and I'm so happy for you you've found a great guy like Bernardo to share your life with! I wish you both a happy, loving and fulfilling life together! And thank you for sharing your story!

[@Juanheco16]

I have this feeling about you being a great human being! You deserve all the happiness and joy of this damaged world.

[@user-yc4qj7vz1u]

Im so touched by your coming out story . Your wounds and pain means a lot . I cried . Thank you so much for sharing , I was so touched , inspired, influenced more than you imagine . I really love you by the way who you are , by the way you live , by the huge sincerity I feel from you I really love to see your whole video I’m so happy to see you two love each other you two are such a great example for true love .

[@slydtsman]

Watching this video, I saw you regress back to that scared confused kid. Then I watched you return to the man you are. Amazing!

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Awe, thank you. The video was a bit difficult to do but glad it's out there now :)

[@slydtsman]

Stepsof2Foreigners I'm blushing..., You're welcome. It's nice to see someone at peace with himself. And so in love!

[@vinny2001x]

I’ve sent this video to nearly everyone in my whats app ! I’ve been watching you and your husbands videos. The love you have for each other is beautiful. Back to the coming out video this made me so mad 😡 and very happy by the end . Just so up setting that up had to go though that crazy shit to be the beautiful human being you are today. Am really happy that your parents love a support so much as you said they had to change the mind set not an easy thing to do ! Thank you for making this video really touched my heart we need more couples like you two in the world 🏳️‍🌈❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍

[@sleezer13]

I'm not a crier Adam but you made me cry...thanks for sharing your story. It really touched my heart.

[@soniaferreira7837]

Cadê a legenda Adam?

[@soniaferreira7837]

Legenda por favor

[@paulburt3112]

I am 71 years old and this story brought me to tears. God bless you young man!

[@lilredeye941]

This has got to be the realest and most heart felt coming out story I have ever heard.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Wow, that's such a nice compliment. Thank you! I'm glad you think that and it's a great compliment to hear.

[@bob5188]

I'm so happy for you and Bernardo. Really happy that you found YOU and accepted YOU. All the best.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks so much Bob. I'm so glad I found myself as well. I went through some years where I had no idea who I was. Big hugs to you.

[@bearpump]

I’m sitting here, sobbing. You didn’t deserve ANY of this! You are perfect the way you are!

[@texanrob]

This was a very moving video Adam. I appreciate the fact that you shared so much of your story with all of us. Of course I was born in a very different time and could never come out to my mother and father. After their deaths I cam out to my brother and he severed all ties with me along with his wife and children. When I was in my twenties most gay men were abandoned by their family almost 100% of the time. As you already know from my past comment on you and Bernardo's channel that I am now married to my partner and I now have a very happy life. The pain and powerful feelings that you talked about still being strong after all this time will never go away completely. But this is a good thing because you remember where you came from and the journey that you have made. I was also raised in a strong southern Baptist home so I have complete understanding from where you came from. I think that you are so lucky to have the parents and siblings that you have because they seem to be so strong to be able to look past their religious beliefs and see you in a clear light and not see you as something different or wrong. I wish only the best for you and BL and I look forward to you two moving to the USA. By the way I am also looking forward to B's coming out story and the part that his sister played in that. Bless you both.

[@sdelli948]

I remember when my brother came out gay. My country is severely homophobic so when he came out to my mother she was was shock and as a Christian had a hard time accepting it. I ask my mother what my brother said to her and she said ask him. When i called my brother he said to my me' i have something to say to you' and i said 'what, you're gay?' I told him I already knew a long time ago and I don't have a problem with it. I am probably the only one who immediately accept my brother for who he is in my family.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Shanice, thank you. We wish we had more people like you. Keep being that wonderful person you are.

[@dontgranme]

This is the part that I don't understand. "As a Christian" how can someone have a "hard time accepting" other people for who they are? Sounds like your mother isn't really a true Christian. You were the only one in your family who acted truly Christian, so good on you for that. I'm sure he was so happy to have you during that time in his life.

[@juanvelez8564]

If you have problems for religious/cultural reasons, read “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God” - the psychological basis of religious belief homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html

[@FlockofAngels]

A very captivating and compelling story, you are beautiful the way you are. 😘

[@gerrypage7887]

Adam, I'm highly impressed by your being so honest, so sincere and si elegant. Honest to God, you are touching. Really. That video should be available in all Senior High Schools all over USA and Canada as well. Congratulations and bravissimo. May God bless, protect and keep you two in His love for ever. 👍👋👍

[@allucas288]

Absolutely ! Love yourself and be who you are.it took me 48 years to accept who I was , and become the person I am today :-)

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thank you so much TV. I agree with you completely and I'm glad I can accept myself at the age of 33.

[@hectorabcdefg9076]

AL Lucas im 46 and I cannot accept myself who i am. This feeling gets so hard to hide it

[@JDubb898]

@@hectorabcdefg9076 The sooner you learn to accept yourself, the better your life will become. I came out to my parents when I was 16 and to everyone else as well. Since then my life has become so much better. I had to learn how to say FCK you to all the haters and the people that didn't approve and to accept that not everyone will approve of my sexuality but I had to do it for myself in order to truly be happy and lift that weight off of my shoulder. You can't please everyone in this world but you can come to terms with and love yourself. That's what really counts!

[@jeffmorse645]

I'm 58 and still working on it.

[@steevjaems]

After following you guys for so long, I only watched this video now for the first time, and I was so incredibly moved by your experience and how you were able to tell it to us. Much of it was hauntingly familiar, having grown up in a Christian Brethren home, and going through counselling/conversion therapy with the Church elders myself...feeling the guilt of shame on my family and the years of confusion. Now happily married for 11 years, my parents love my husband and accept him as their son... I could never have dreamed it's possible. In fact, I never allowed myself to dream it to be possible. People fear what they don't know, interaction itself helps people accept and understand. After all, I came from a place of not accepting myself, but now I wouldn't change it for an easier adolescence. Thank you again for the honesty and realness.

[@Wiluve1970]

Hi Adam! It is a great video :) Thank you for sharing your story. Regards from Boston!

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Good evening Wiluve, thank you very much for watching the video. Regards all the way from Brazil.

[@BrandonNaatz]

So sorry you had to go through this! No one should ever have to go to! You deserve nothing but peace and happiness from here on out 🙏🙏🙏

[@iralandau5940]

I grew up in New York and kn ew I was different at the age of 6. It was scary and wanted to like girls. I am 72 years old and was so difficult back in the 50s nd 60s. I am so glad you are doing this presentation for others. I was at the Stonewall in June 69. It took me a while to come out at age 17. I admire your relationship and have been in a relationship for 51 tears. Sorry you had to go through what you did but you are stronger for it. Congratulations be proud and out and about.

[@ricardofeher5692]

Que relato lindo ! Tive que parar o vídeo por algumas vezes pra respirar, e enxugar as lagrimas que insistiam em rolar dos olhos. Eu TENHO MUITO ORGULHO DE VOCÊ, ADAM. !

[@caiogabriel8434]

A legenda bugou 😫😫😫

[@19edwar96]

This is one of the most amazing and inspiring videos I have ever since in a long time, it almost made me cry. People judge too much without having no idea what we need to go through.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Wow, so sweet Edwar. Thanks so much for watching it. Big hugs from Brazil.

[@19edwar96]

Stepsof2Foreigners Thank you so much for sharing your story. It helped me gain more confidence for coming out to important people in my life!

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Awesome. I'm so glad it helped you. Big hugs.

[@gatongatheuri7552]

You’re adorable! I do hope you’ve fully realised what a light you are! Keep loving yourself man; it gets better as you know! Very proud of you! ❤️

[@johnspor6556]

This was a well done video. You should be proud of yourself.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

So kind of you to say that John. Thanks so much!

[@اباذرمحمداباذرمحمديوسف]

اهلا ناس

[@اباذرمحمداباذرمحمديوسف]

مرحبا بكم

[@sarapacarat1156]

Adam, i understand you co my two sons is also a gay . when my son accept and confess that hes a gay i cry at at first but later on i accept them with all my heart .your on my side Adam.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Oh thanks for accepting them Sara. We just need people to have acceptance.

[@hyakintos]

why did you cry?

[@bubbleshark]

that is so beautiful. thanks for accepting 😭👍👍

[@gdeosara]

don't get why people cry...be happy his real life not his fake one is just starting

[@thephilosopher5799]

@@hyakintos she realized what her sons were dealing with and it made them sad so it probably made her sad at the time.

[@tstieber]

What a great story, thank you for sharing, Adam. Giving parents the time to understand and accept is so important, and your parents sound amazing. My husband and I were also lucky to have conservative but accepting parents. In fact, all our straight siblings are sadly divorced, and we're the only intact marriage among all us kids. Love is love. What matters is that we treasure it when we find it.

[@TheKareemMahmoud]

I can hear the nervousness in your voice, I'm glad you're open to sharing your story. Hugs and kisses from Palestine ❤️

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks so much Kareeem. Big hugs from USA and Brazil

[@saca2997]

Hi Adam, many thanks for your coming out story. I am still very touched and have tears in my eyes. You are a great person and I wish you all the best from my heart. Greetings from Germany Salvo

[@Mihavetz17]

Adam , I'm listening to this in April,, '20. I greatly respect you for your willingness to expose your story to us. I am happy for you, and for your parents. Thank you.

[@elmoussafer8650]

Thank you! you are a beautiful man. Peace to your soul!

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks so much Karim. That means a lot to me. Big hugs from Brazil.

[@MsBIKERRONI]

hello you two love. I admire you two you exude such a heart warmth, since I am gay myself, I would like to tell you that I have you two immediately closed in my heart. i wish you chew still love all the luck of this earth. Of course, understandable

[@robpearson2798]

Adam, baby, I'm in tears watching your story! I gripped my heart the whole way through. I cannot imagine what that must have been like for you, but it's so great to hear your parents changed, and accepted you for the amazing human being your are.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks so much Rob for the beautiful comment. I didn't mean to make you cry. It was a difficult period of my life but I'm thankful for it. I learned so much about myself during this period.

[@robpearson2798]

Adam, it's fine. Your story is truly touching, and it's so inspirational to the younger generation to show them that it's not all doom and gloom when coming out. Yeah, it started out tough, but it all worked out in the end. I feel sad for those who don't have such happy endings. And I feel sickened for the parents who choose to disown their children for their sexuality. One day, maybe not in our lifetime, there will be change and much more acceptance.

[@eduardojimenezaguilar1067]

Hola, chicos. Nunca había visto este video, aunque varias veces estuve tentado a hacerlo. Hoy me atreví a verlo porque el título era llamativo para mí: Terapia de CONVERSACIÓN gay. Creí que muy atinadamente este título había sido elegido para todos a quienes nos ingresará escuchar su testimonio; sin embargo, quedé más sorprendido, pues ahora que leo la descripción veo que "conversación" se repitió, lo cual me hace suponer que no fue intencional. Con esto quiero decir que por pura coincidencia (si es que no me equivoco) la tradución que este chico hizo (conversión=conversación) resultó en una curiosa y agradable fórmula retórica para los hispanohablantes: en lugar de una equivocada terapia de CONVERSIÓN, el producto fue una terapia de CONVERSACIÓN gay, algo que hace falta en nuestros contextos machistas, y por lo visto no sólo latinoamericanos. Espero que este muchacho pueda leer esto, pues me gustaría que se enterara de que tanto su testimonio como su traducción aportan a la lucha de una o varias personas más. Además de lo anterior, también considero hacer la observación sobre los algoritmos de KZbin que clasifican este producto audiovisual: está clasificado como "explicación" biológica, lo cual me parece un error, producto de las clasificaciones semánticas de la programación, pero también de la "programación" lingüístico-cultural de la que estamos hechos. Hay que abogar por cambios más profundos en nuestros esquemas de pensamiento, y sería maravilloso hacerlo juntos y desde nuestras trincheras a la vez. Gracias a este chico por su testimonio.

[@Lucasssssssss_]

Me paso lo.mismo lo ignore vomo 3 veces al video 😂

[@projjalgupta5735]

You r frank enough Adam to confess ur story.... thanx a lot.... wish u a very happy life....

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thank you. I thought the story was important.

[@crosbyragnar5664]

Will Bernardo do a coming out story? I'm really curious how gays are treated in Brazil, specially in the previous decades. If not then it's still fine. I adore you guys no matter what. Adam, im really impressed of how strong of a person you've become. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Crosby Ragnar thank you for watching and commenting Crosby. I've asked him about his coming out video but he is a little hesitant. He thinks his coming out story is "normal". I think everyone's coming out story is important to other people.

[@hyakintos]

It would be great to watch "normal" coming out story. it would be even better to show how it could be in normal way. I'm serious. My coming out stroy is also normal and sometimes I think that I'm not normal that it was so normal. Maybe you think that is crazy but I really thought in youn age that it's not normal to be gay without this crazy shit. And because people can watch only dramatic stories think that it has to be dramatic and a lot of shitty things.

[@greyfromberlin8599]

I am sending you a big hug from Berlin!!!! Thanks for sharing your story!

[@robbiereed354]

This is such a touching and heartfelt story. Thank you for sharing it, and I am sure that it will help many people as they deal with coming out. You and your partner are both amazing, and i LOVE your videos! :)

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Wow, thanks so much Robert. Thank you for watching this special video and thanks for enjoying our videos. It means a lot to read comments such as yours.

[@Science_WithSimon]

That was sool much more intense than I was expecting. 😮 I have so much more respect for you after hearing this.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Wow, thanks so much Simon. Thanks for watching this special video.

[@jnesqui]

Adam, I congratulate you. I can only tell you that you are an example for many of us to follow. It is difficult to go through that situation that you lived. Most of us have lived it. The important thing is to live and feel proud of who you are. And live well, without harming anyone. God bless you and your husband. I always follow your posts and you are two wonderful men.

[@renatocosta7408]

That was so sad. The world just need more love. Real love. Im happy to see that you end up being a happy man. I wish you the best S2

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Renato :)

[@mysteriousgirl4438]

My coming out story.. Mum my boyfriend is coming over... the end

[@Songsthesecond]

Mysterious Girl But you’re not gay you’re a girl

[@prophetmadonna3744]

Mysterious Girl LoL!

[@andrew-hv1hv]

@@Songsthesecond coming out as str8 be like

[@ak5659]

A friend did the same thing. He noticed how his older brother introduced to his parents the girl he was dating and introduced friends who just happened to be girls. Older brother never said the words "girlfriend" or "jpst a friend". It was clear from context. My friend did the same with the guys he knew. His parents figured it out. :-)

[@lunardonicocia6112]

Hehehehe

[@PeacefulPêche]

"I'm gay again." It hurts to hear him say that.

[@balukaish5053]

I'm looking for partner

[@1533ramsay]

Adam, your such a fine man. God bless you son.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

How kind of you Mark. I really appreciate it :)

[@MsBIKERRONI]

Some gay people are good people. since I'm gay myself, I know what I'm talking about

[@No1KCfan6]

and a cutie, too :-)

[@tplmic5866]

I watch all of your videos. This one taught me a lot. Thanks so much.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thank you. This video is special to us. Glad it could teach you something.

[@georgesousa3878]

Finalmente consegui assistir a sua historia, pois não sei nada de inglês , chorei bastante pq é a história de muitos que estão por esse mundo há fora. Eu graças a Deus não pessei pelo que você passou Adam, mais claro tive os momentos principalmente no Ensino Médio de tormento, pelas piadas sem graça, olhares e igonarancia dos meninos, ainda mais do crush, que era o pior, acabando me fazer sentir horroroso.Mas enfim superamos, que bom deu tudo certo em nossas familias e hoje somos livres, beijos, sucesso e muitas felicidades para os dois. Vocês são meu exemplo de casal.

[@kaybikerow]

That was a wonderful friend. So happy that things have turned out so well for you.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

kaybikerow thanks for watching the video. I'm so grateful that my parents had a change of heart and put love first.

[@powerblades]

Thank you for sharing your story. It's very important. Hugs from Portugal 👍👍🤗🤗

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

powerblades thank you very much powerblades. I hope it can help other young people and parents out there as well.

[@trilabradorable]

Thank God your parents came around. ❤️🌈

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

I agree Diane :)

[@Mcfreddo]

Dad didn't though. Not really. Well no. He didn't go to the wedding. That would have hurt a lot and it shows that it was about him (dad,) and his conditions of loving.

[@Wakilonzo]

Am proud of you and I don't even know you.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

That's so sweet, thank you!

[@joaonetodossantos3750]

Amo voces muinto meu sonho e conhecer vocês mas não sei falar ingles

[@kevinlantz880]

You're very strong for opening up about this! I think it is very important to speak and and share all of our stories and experiences; I just made mine too! Keep spreading the love!

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks so much. I thought it was important for other people who might be struggling with this as well.

[@albertogerardoflores4811]

Adam, this story about your decision is Amazing, because you can choose, first time, for your life, your feelings, of course you have a Great Family, because they don´t care about your fears, they gave to you a support and understood everything.

[@badasky_9185]

I Can't speak English. I hope you understands my messy English. ......But your eyes ... .....My tears don't stop falling....your so sweet and Strong man..very good man... you and bernardo make me happy~smile. Thank you so so so so much. I will always support you. God bless you♡♡

[@droparadise8652]

I'm proud of you. I know it wasn't easy for you but your brave enough to conquer that fear. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Dro Paradise thanks so much Dro for watching our video. It wasn't easy as you can see from the video but I can only hope it can help others if they are going through what I went through hit hopefully a parent might see this and see how damaging this therapy is.

[@charliedavenport9609]

I'm too choked up...I can't comment but really appreciate your sharing & glad you have found Bernardo to share your life with.

[@gordonsmith9153]

I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU that it worked out for you and your parents! YOU GUYS MAKE AN AWESOME COUPLE .

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks so much Gordon. I'm so blessed and grateful for my family.

[@1569emilio]

Feel so proud and honoured for you Adam letting us know your story, it's so relatable.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Wow JEmilio, thank you for watching this special video. I've come a long ways since I told my parents about my sexuality.

[@beaumac1950]

Thank You !!! For taking the opportunity to share your painful story …It was most affective and soooo not necessary for your sanity … From the Mississippi Delta as a Southern Baptist at 23 I came out to myself … but no one else … At 31 … I attempted suicide and had to “ come out” to my family … It took them years to accept me … and just before my parent’s death … they finally admitted that I was born this way …kind and loving … Those were their adjectives for me … Thank God … Back to you … I Admire you Soooo Much for your tenacity to be who you and I were born to be …. Un

[@maurotorres1211]

This was beautiful my friend. Thank you so much for sharing. Tons of love and hugs. 😊

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thank you so much Mauro. I'm glad you watched the video. Tons of love and hugs to you too.

[@betofernandez7797]

Me parese perfecto Q C Amen...

[@robdewfall]

This was a very sad and upsetting video which had a very positive ending. Thank you for being brave enough to share your story with us. We look forward to hearing Bernardo's coming out story when he is ready.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks Rob for watching the video. The beginning and middle are sad but the ending is full of happiness. He will do his when he is confident and ready.

[@xnailr6700]

Adam, this punched me in the gut, as my story is very similar. My Dad's a minister, my great grandfather, and brother as well. I was a church pianist, and came out at 18, after my mother was told something by "God" knows who. I'm married to an Italian and ended up in Italy. Watching your videos makes me cry incessantly, as I know all too well your experience, your pain and your joy. Thank you for the courage to make and post these videos. You are helping thousands of men around the world know they are not alone in their issues.

[@kevinrobinet3664]

Thank you for sharing your story. It must have been horrible for you to get through all of this crap

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

kévin Robinet Hey Kevin. Thanks for watching the video. It was horrible but it made me who I am today so I don't regret it. It made me sympathize with others and respect everyone's feelings.

[@Mabeylater293]

Bernardo talking in the background is so cute and adorable. I can't get enough of you guy's love for each other. Im SOOOOOO happy for u two and am sending a big hug to u guys😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks so much. Bernardo is one adorable man. I won the lottery.

[@patrick-c]

you two are made for each other. so happy for you :) I cam out to my parents last May, it is hard and yours is harder. hugs

[@stancameron5346]

This guy is so BEAUTIFUL , and such a nice person within. Nice to see he is with a partner and that his family accepts and loves him.

[@alexxolo]

'Be proud of who I am not who you want me to be' 🥀🥀🥀🥀

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

I agree my friend... be who you are and love who you want.

[@brandkolb6349]

I'm for the LGBT community I think your courageous 🌹God bless you

[@ftenhorn]

I admire your courage! Stories like yours are helpful.

[@iracidomingos7559]

Oi adam tudobem por favor pode colocar legenda em português obrigada beijos

[@eduardogarciadesouzamedina]

Oh, man! That's really terrible! Why is the world this way? I came across to your channel and just found that your boyfriend is also Brazilian. That's cool! I'm from Brazil as well. I wish you both the best!

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks so much Eduardo. Yes, we both live in Brasilia and you?

[@eduardogarciadesouzamedina]

I live in the countryside of São Paulo.

[@erickguevara5340]

Thank for share your story. Amazing, i feel connected with your story.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks so much Erick. Big hugs to you.

[@sharoncornel2327]

I'm very sorry for what you went through. Stay strong ,stay true to yourself

[@alonsopaez]

Im mexican and I went to Exodus International in 2006 in the states, but they recommend me a group here in Mexico city Exodus Latinamerica, but as you can imagine it didnt work either, and then I knew about the statement than Alan Chambers did and it was so surprising to me, but unfortunately that group here in Mexico is still running... I hope someday they can ban that group here in Mexico city, saludos desde Mexico...

[@marioalfredocossio7188]

Hola Alonso Paez Amigo Eres Guapisimo y Muy Atractivo Me Encantas Saludos Soy De México Tú También Verdad Saludos 😋😍💕😘❤💋💗

[@jonwlook]

Thank you for sharing these painful memories. Happy that your parents came around!

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks so much Jonathan. I'm thankful everyday that my parents now accept me for who I am :)

[@joaobarbosadasilva4551]

Que linda história Adam. Parabéns pela superação. É a história de muitos meninos gays que não assumem quem são por medo do que os outros pensam, principalmente medo de decepcionar os pais. Eu me orgulho de você

[@devm5013]

This is a great video. Wow, this is making me cry. There are still 36 states in the US that have no bans on conversion therapy. Let's try to make that number 0.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Devyn, that is my goal. :)

[@donavantkd]

Wow you are so brave for posting this video. My coming out story wasn't nearly as intense as yours, but I remember how hard it was to even find the words to admit my sexuality to myself, much less other people. Thank you so much for using your platform to share your story. I am truly inspired!

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks so much Donavan. KZbin can be a great thing when it can help others struggling with the same issue. I can only hope it can help others. Thanks for watching the video.

[@garykomppa3642]

Not even 3 min in and this is answering questions about myself thank you.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Gary, I’m so glad that this video is helping you. ❤️

[@FlyingSpartans]

You had to experience the hurt and pain before you found the joy and happiness that you share with your family and now the love of your life Bernardo. What an amazing story Alex!

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thank you very much Alex for your kind comment. I agree, we go through hard times to come to good times.

[@albertmomin5893]

Hello there...thanks for sharing your story...it was really touching...hugs Albert from India

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks so much Alert :) Big hugs to you.

[@flaviustwo]

Hi Adam. You are a wonderful person. Thank you for your personal testimony on the internet.

[@winvestman9745]

Thanks for sharing, I am so happy for what you have done, hugs

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks so much for watching this special video.

[@dougmccracken8435]

Thank you Adam for sharing your painful coming out. I think most of us want our parents approval and our fears get compounded as the days go on that we keep our family in the dark. For some the reality of not being accepted by the ones who are supposed to keep you safe and love you unconditionally is real. I was petrified what my father would do to me - not so much my mother. As it turned out, he was fine and mom took some time. I never went the route you did and I can't imagine what it did to your mind or anyone else for that matter. I'm glad you were able to find yourself. Conversion therapy needs to be made illegal. Your video is sure to help others in pain or denial or in need of some answers. Thank you.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thank you Doug for watching the video :) I agree with you 100% and will do everything I can to make this therapy illegal. Did your mom finally come around?

[@dougmccracken8435]

Yes, my mom absolutely came around and has completely welcomed my life partner into our family. I am very proud of her and my father. I am one of the very fortunate. Wishing you and Bernardo lots of love and happiness forward.

[@fernandonascimennto2488]

Gostaria de fazer o comentário em inglês, mas não conseguiria me expressar o quão dolorido foi ouvir sua história e imaginar que milhares de pessoas sofrem... mas feliz por vc ter encontrado o seu caminhando quem vc é!! Abraços meninos... gosto muito do conteúdo do canal de vcs... E acompanho para treinar minha audição do inglês!!

[@davidremy9150]

Hi guys, Hi Adam, This video is great and I almost cried. You are now happy and this is the most important, Bernardo makes you better than you can be. I did not have those problems with my mom because she accepted it in a second and she gives me love everyday and everything is perfect. (sorry for my English I am French and do the best I can). You video may help people in need. Thanks for sharing your story, you are so strong to did not give up when you went through the process. Be happy and keep doing all you bo, both of you. Thanks for all the love in your videos and all the good memories you are sharing with us.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Wow David, are you trying to make me cry? Thanks so much for watching the video and commenting. You are the people who inspire us to keep going. You are so blessed that your family accepts you from the beginning :) Your English is great, don't worry.

[@davidremy9150]

Stepsof2Foreigners no I don’t want to make you cry. I wan to see that big smile on your face. Like I told you on instagram, you gave me my resolution for this year. So keep doing. I will keep watching. Be happy.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thanks so much David. We hope this year is the best year ever :)

[@davidremy9150]

I am so happy you answer and I’ll keep comenting because you deserve it and you inspire me.

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Wow David. Thank you. Are you from Brazil?

[@kosisrana8082]

Hey adam, u are so true and honest and lovely person. Adore u and bernado and wish u both a happy life ahead. God bless u both

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

So sweet Kosis. Thanks so much for the sweet comment. Big hugs from us.

[@dayglowjim]

I'm proud of you. Thank you for this story.

[@jojodiaz9201]

The only words that i can say... WoW and God blessed you both...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Thank you again :)

[@1977elangel]

Wow , you make me cry, this is sad but beautiful @ the same time, I admire you even more now 👏👏🙌🏻😍🙌🏻Your parents should be so proud of you...

[@youngaddams817]

Your story really touched me and mine is very similar to yours . My dad recently found out about me and now I’m going through these prayers with our pastor . I just hope I’m able to pass through this and come out to him later on

[@enriquemiranda8987]

Adam you are so awesome this story is amazing i love it

[@Stepsof2Foreigners]

Enrique, thanks so much for watching this long video. It means a lot to me. Big hugs from us.

[@maybach263]

Zum Glück hast du deinen Weg gefunden, Adam. Good onya, mate.

[@bigfan7590]

Wow that was very touching!!! Congratulations guys for the video and generally all your channel!!! Keep up the good work!! I'm here to support you!!!

[@fernandoav2011]

Quando falamos de feridas abertas, acredito que inconscientemente temos muitas questões que sequer pensamos racionalmente. Por isso, hoje, tento respeitar todas as pessoas, independentemente do que elas estão passando. Não sabemos o que se passou na vida dela. Ouvir mais, principalmente nesses casos, é o melhor a ser feito. Obrigado por compartilhar conosco. Torço muito pela felicidade de vocês, Adam e Bernardo. 👬