Many older men come from a generation when coming out and being open would mean persecution and alienation. They may find solace in seeing how things are changing and hearing young people's stories about living life in a way they could only ever dream of. We shouldn't just assume they're all a bunch of old perverts.

It is almost like coming out from a "rural" perspective which we don't really hear a lot of. Thanks for sharing.

I know Kelowna. I like it. I like you Chris - a brave fellow taking a brave step. Good on you! I wish you all the very best in a long and happy life.

I'm gay too and I come out in the 1990's it was so challenging back then. You got it I wish you the very best

I've seen a number of coming out videos and similarities between them... you've done a great job with your video, the tone of your voice and your patience with the subject matter really enhances your story in a way that people can also "feel" your message!

Really liked your coming out video I think that I was in a coma from 2011 up until about a month or two ago. I'm a lot (and I mean, A LOT) older than you. And that's a really good thing for me now. And so was watching your story. Hope all's good with you. Love ya', Jay

I love the honesty of these coming out videos.

You seem so kind and wonderful--stay that way, I wish you everything in life!! David xx

Thank you for posting this! You should really be proud of yourself and I'm proud to have watched this video of you telling your story.

Kelowna!! Canada represented!! This guy is a hottie. Thank you so much man for sharing this video!! It's so important for kids who haven't come out are scared. I'm so glad you came out and starters living in your own freedom.

as a hetro woman. best of luck to you. never mind the haters.

Hey Chris! 4-5 years ago, your video was one of many videos I saw that gave me the courage to come out! Thank you for posting this!!!

wanting to be them not be with them is a perfect description of how I was before I realised haha

Thanks for sharing your story. You were brave in doing so, and I found that I could relate to it.

aw! welcome out, bro.

Hey Chris, you are just the coolest guy, you have a special gift and is the way you communicate with your messages you come across so sincere and so honest that it makes me even just want to shake your head and and thank you for posting this video it is very helpful to a lot of guys thanks man peace out U

You are so honest and amazing. You are a real inspiration to troubled kids who are recognizing their sexuality and coming to grips with it. Keep up the great work!!

Stay true to you and everything else will fall into place. Great story/video !

You are a beautiful brave young man who is honest with himself and others, and that's awesome, in today's world. I hope that it's a quality that you never lose. You are Loved.

i knew way back in first grade and it still wasnt easy to deal with if anything it was harder for me cause my family so you stay strong and youll push through any problems

So proud of you for "Coming Out" eventually, I will too it's hard because my family is so against it :(

this kid had it easy, all he had to say was..mom..dad..look at me, no straight man can be this gorgeus!

bravo for coming out. Brave, smart, and cute. Welcome to the world where there are LOTS just like you. I My self have housed many teens who received the worse side of coming out. That being the parents tossed them out on to the street. I clothed, fed, housed, educated them all for free and no strings attached. Now that I am getting too old to do that I hope there are others out there who will do that. Best wishes to you.

I'm quite sad, because you're really cute, but I'm also really proud of you ! congrats mate ! ^^

i am so proud you are being you. you are a great guy. you are part of proud and vibrant community. i love you

Where is this suburban town - in middle America or another country such as Canada? I don't quite understand your story or cannot totally relate but I subscribed and can listen to what you have to say.

I just saw your video. Very nice. it would be very interesting to see what you’re like today. I hope you’re doing well. You mentioned a little consideration for the homophobe and I hope you feel different about that. Never tolerate discrimination. We have as much right to be here and live our lives as anyone else. However, it’s not always easy. I knew always but fully came out to others in university in 1972. Everyone was fine. It was different then in how you met people. However, I related to everything you said.

You’re an angel, a movie star! Good vid as well, congrat!

Good share, Chris. I defiantly could relate.

Hi, "ForGaySake" ... When we accept our sexual orientation, for be gay, the first step if you have or know a friend when may exist any atraction, its knowing together and only the time must say if both will be more closed. Thanks for your comment, my friend and recieve a big hug from Costa Rica, Central America !! :-) :-)

OMG!!! I love you for using David Crowder Band for the intro!!

Oh my god, His eyebrows are actually what makes him hot!

i love watching these types of videos because they make me feel normal.

Thankfully nowdays is easier to come out than it was 20 years ago..... great!

Nice Work Chris! Way to be real and way to Keep Moving Forward! Be happy... it's your birthright!

I love this! Where is this quoted from?

You will be posted all over the world, thank you!!! Be very, very happy, u deserve it!

Thanks for posting this video. Awesome.

Agreed 100%! Although I told my parents in 1968. it just got worse.At 30, I finally told my siblings and freinds, and most of them disappeared. Started going to bars at 18, which made life easier, but a week didn't go by without hearing about another kid getting killed or maimed with a baseball bat. by bashers, or was thrown out of their parents house for coming out, until my dad kicked me out. After I went to a shink for 3 years my mom finally let me go back to college. Terror?. I lived it.

What/ where is your other channel? Give us a link.

My story is almost identical to yours and I totally think your a inspiration because I am still closeted because of my families religious views

Good job. Coming out is hard. Then after you do it and some time have past you feel that it was not as hard as you thought it was going to be. And being yourself is always easier than being someone else!!!!

very interesting what he said about wanting to BE other people rather than being WITH other people. I would kind of idolized individuals who I would think are perfect or good looking or that I admired because they have it together.

We all have stories to share. Some better than others.

Stay strong, vanguard!! and Thank you.

Does anyone know what song is in the last part?

Yes i'm thinking wow that's a good looking guy... thanx and i wish you every happiness.

Omg u posted this on my birthday! Ure so adorable!!

This is so beautiful.

"Is this how we say Hi here?" He killed me !

@ForGaySake what's the Song at the beginning?

Thanks for sharing!

What is ur other channel? I cant find it

Thank you so much for your story! only a bit over 2 years for me, i still have never felt welcome in the gay community around here so it really hits my heart to hear others stories; i guess i feel more normal :) thank you *****

These are motivating!

i so understand that part when he says "u wanna be like them, and not be with them" thats so me.

"you'd see guys and you'd think, wow that's a really good looking guy, but u'd think more, you want to be them, not that you'd want to be WITH them"

Wow!!! I felt like I was looking in a mirror!! I had the same thoughts of confusion.

What state is Kalona in?

May your life be as peaceful as it can be. You are a human, remember that and be yourself. Being kind and gentle to everyone, I mean everyone is the key to joy. :) All the best.

You didn't choose who you're attracted to, and you can't change who you're attracted to, so the rational choice is to accept who you are. Good for you that you haven't wasted years trying to be something you're not. I hope you have a wonderful life.

I'm sorry to hear that. :( But I bet its made you a stronger individual that you are now. :)

hehe you're really funny and cute and openminded. I really admire that about you :D

Sending love out to you ... ❤

You should be EXTREMELY proud of yourself!!!

KZfaq ... where people can be themselves in spite of social pressures to be otherwise. It still takes courage, so it's good to see people coming out more, that is a strength of character that the majority people lack.

whats your other channel???

He's face look so Amazing !!! but totally looking good as well !!! :P i liked it .

I'm getting all these "coming out" videos. I'm 60 years old! Definitely interesting to hear, but I did notice one thing: they're all 10-12 or so years ago. I guess it was a thing those days. So, where are you now?? It would be great to hear where you're at now 11 years after the fact.

Damn dude, you are beautiful looking! Just had to get that off my chest first. Man, I personally knew I was attracted to other boys when I was only six. I suppose I was lucky, at least in that respect. I am glad that at last you came to your truth once and for all. Also, putting ourselves in "their" shows might not be a such bad idea. However, in turn we should always remember to require them to do the same for "us". They might think differently as well.Thanks for a really COOL coming out story.

What is your personal channel

Hi. Whats the address of your other channel?

AHH i wanted to hear the story!! D:

Thanks for sharing. Well done :-)

you are a smart guy, is not a problem being who you are

awesome video!

Where did you go to that gay dance at? My university has a 'coming out ball' that I was thinking about going to. Sounds interesting!

I'm on the longest streak of just jumping from one coming out vid to another and idk why.

Lolz no u didn't do the peace sign right Llz....u r beautiful inside & out (and brave) :) gr8 job!! i luved itt

that is funny, he's like in high school. good vlog.

the best part was "is this how we say hi here?" lmfao

I can look into your face forever! Why do you look to good?!

love your hair

Well said.

'Is that how we say hi here?' XD Gay dance... I must find one of these, and attend it!

You are so cute, but you look very sad, hope you are happier now, you make a lot of sense

your so amazing and your really cute

You are from Cologne in Germany? I live in Germany in Wuppertal. :)

im happy for U!

You are cute as f*ck! You're also brave, sensitive, thoughtful and smart. You just need to build confidence. That'll come with age and life experience. Remember what Winnie the Pooh said, "There is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think." You're all of that.

Even though I can tell you don't want to, you're gonna break a lot of hearts! It's not your fault tho.

You're awesome don't listen to people that say horrible things about you! Do not listen to them you are a great person be you're self and be happy!

he is really cute!!

Wish I had eyebrows like you -:L

I subscribed to your other channel. I agree with "I wanna be them, not necessarily be with them"....

Peace be upon you, as a human who has a conscience, you must to listen to me, I just want to say that:- If you got anyone in your life that ever said to you ''how did it come to this'' in the unkind ways, you know what I mean. This is what you tell them, you look at straight into their eyes and you saying: 1. Humanity is about as long as we bring ourselves to loves someone else, no matter what colour, no matter what race, no matter what religion, and no matter what gender. Humanity just want us to be loved, and to be able to love somebody back. 2. I believe that God will please, and embraces with ours' kind and loving spirits. 3. And in God's eyes kindness and love are what it’s all about.

Good for you!! :)

Wonder what happen to him is he still making vids or did he meet someone been awhile

Ohey! I'm from Kamloops :) lol small world bro

i had crushes in grade school. i never came out. i had flings but now i am without friends and i am alone. once i get too old to take care of myself i think car+garage+whiskey will be my out.