This is seriously the best. I love how you are not afraid to be yourself and come out and that's a strong characteristic many people wish for! you should be proud and happy of who you are and not let anybody ruin your life or mood. You are who you are. and people will love you for the true you!

I liked how you started out with "boundaries don't exist", It surprised me to hear that you- someone acts and appears so strong- have been having an inner battle with yourself since the SIXTH GRADE! The Hannah Montana reference was amazing, your smiles you get when you started talking about finally getting in a relationship made me smile along with you, that rollercoaster you had with your parents sounds truly saddening, but I'm glad you're strong enough to go through it! Never stop smiling! :)

This is one of the best coming out videos I have ever seen. You're smart, thoughtful, and eloquent and you're describing your inner thoughts so detailed and precisely. For these reasons this video is definitely going to help many young people who are in a similar situation. I watched this video several times because I like it so much ... and your personality.

Hey, I used to watch you're videos all the time, but then I disappeared from youtube for a year and now that I'm back, I started watching them again. I really enjoy you're videos and I'm happy that you are comfortable with who you are after all that struggling. Stay strong dude :)

You should be so proud of yourself Matt. It takes a lot to come out, but in the end it's one of the best things you can do to no longer censor yourself in any way. But I'm so glad that I can call myself your friend, and I'm so happy that I could be a part of your coming out in any way. :)

Oh when you started talking I was like, god the same exact thing happened to me, I was the same about not accepting it and not even acknowledging it. I think I am gonna make a video about my coming out story some day. You are so cute, I am glad things ended up fine with you! xx

I stopped this video within the first 2 min just to say wow, your impressive and very articulate!

This is the whole reason I subscribed to you! This is like my all time favorite and helpful video on KZfaq! Thank you so much for your stories and being so open!

I agree 100% with the labels stuff at the beginning. Part of my whole acceptance struggle was trying to find a label that fit what I was feeling. Turns out, the labels are for OTHER ppl to classify you. They aren't for you to classify yourself. I like guys and girls, both to different degrees, but I wouldn't call myself bisexual. Others will call me that, I'm just being me.

I'm glad you're getting the encouragement from your friends. Hopefully, your parents will wake up eventually. It just sounds like they're having a tough time coming to grips with your news. :)

aww i got mentioned! Great video Matt, proud of you!

You know I'm proud of you and all that good ish. The video was super intriguing and I feel like your story in middle and high school will be able to correlate with other people and the world and everyone's just going to love this and I'm so proud of you, again. I just think you're awesauce and I know you know xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Thank you for your story. I grew up in a small town in Idaho, and by the time I realized what I was, I literally thought I was the only gay in the state. It took every ounce of mental ability I had to watch myself to make sure I didn't act or talk gay. The burden of being on constant guard against my own nature was crushing. Please make an up-date, and finally re-post that live coming out video

this video is amazing im literalyy crying because its so heartfelt and i just love it i wish u could come to my school

that was really selfish of your parents that they made your coming out experience about themselves. thank you for being vulnerable with us ❤

I found your video very moving and your experience of coming out to yourself very much resonated with my own many years ago - in particular the discovery of just how many layers of selves there are to come out to. Those layers are designed I think to be protective but, like a kind of emotional scar tissue, can prevent us from being fully sensitive to the truth of what we feel. You have bravely begun to dare to feel.

I'm a senior in high school, never really publicly "came out" but I've told some ppl. I've even told my parents (which I regret) but at this point I do not care who knows. I'd prefer for ppl not to know, but all the friends that I've told really didn't care which surprised me. If anything, they didn't want me to be flamboyant, which was fine since I am "straight-acting" anyways.

I think its brave of you to post such an honest video. I can relate to a lot of the stuff you spoke about through your school years. I don't know how much it means coming from a stranger on the internet, but the coming out process is by no means an easy one and you should be proud of yourself.

I love reading your comments,your so sassy it makes my day

this is amazing...I came out last march and i watched this video and i was inspired to tell my parents, they didn't know and now they don't care. just wanted to say thank you x

Proud of you, Matt!

This is really inspiring, glad to hear you're coming out story!

You go glen coco! Seriously tho, this is inspiring I think. I hope people will look up to you for this. You're an amazing person. I've been watching your KZfaq videos for so long now. And I've met you once actually lol. But this video is amazing. I don't even know what else to say besides that. Just wow c:

I feel that you have gone through so much turmoil learning to cope with your sexuality that it cost you a precious part of your youth. But on the other hand that struggle build something strong inside you. Far too many gentle souls did not survive the struggle. I hope you have a wonderful life filled with love and happiness. You have earned it.

Matt!! 3 so proud of you!

Matt

heyy matt. just wanted to say i loved the video. you are like the cutest ever :D. good luck in your studies.

Thank you for sharing your coming out story.You're the best!!!

I'm so happy + proud of you :) and I'm glad you could relate!

hey there matt ! enjoyed your CO video best of luck for the future x

ur so great! society sucks but with more people like you in the world, it rly could become a better place. thanks for sharing your story with us! its meant alot. THANK Y0U!

When you first posted this video, I never would have dreamed that I would have a coming out story...but now here I am...I just started the process 2 days ago. I've told 4 friends so far...my parents? I'll figure that one out later...it's been tough. This is, by far, the hardest experience of my life. I'm emotionally wrecked to the point where I'm not eating and losing sleep...I just want it to be over.

Words cannot describe how awesome you are..I love you Matt, you're like a mystical creature just spreading joy

Watching this video reminded me of so many steps I had forgotten in my own coming out story. Nicely put... and very thorough! :D

So inspirational! Wish I had enough courage to do it. Thanks for posting this.

omg, so relieved your parents were ok with it!! I was scared for u lol! so happy youve come out - I hate that society is the reason you had to go through that inner struggle for so long.. not fair, glad u r happy now!

I just found your KZfaq and I've already fallen in love with you. You are amazing and truly inspirational.

Great video Matt! :) Thanks for sharing your story.

I was inspired to create my own coming out story on my channel after watching this video, thank you so much for this! xo

Dear, Matt Thank You for sharing your story. May God Bless you in all you do. Peace

Love you, Matt!

your a beautiful individual . your very brave. and honestly watching your video makes me feel better about being who i am. your going to change peoples lives ! fuck these haters.

Love you Matt!

What a great story Matt! I've watched it before but thought I'd check it out again. I don't want to sound stalkerish, but this video makes me love you so much! You are amazing and for some reason everytime I watch your videos it makes me really happy! You are so smart and your thoughts are so well organized I get something from you everytime I watch your videos. Thanks for posting these they always have something that helps me in my everyday life. Your the best!

Dude your videos are just amazing hope to watch more

Matt, I'll love you forever and always, baby. Never change. :3

awe! I'm so happy to hear that! thank you for being brave :)

well done dude you explained your coming out perfectly! one of the better stories you know yourself well.

I'm so so so proud of you :)

They will accept you in time. 90% of the people freaking out now will forget about it in time. Just keep your head up and know that you're strong and beautiful. I know you are. And make sure to find some REAL friends that will love and accept you for who you are. they will stick with you through the tough times. I'm always here if you want to send me a message. Just stay positive and keep breathing

I've always loved you and your videos and stuff and this video has only made me respect you more. I just want to say I'm so proud if you and don't ever believe you don't deserve love and support. :)

I’m sorry your parents were such jerks about the video, it might have helped a lot of people. I am sixty-two year's old and have incredible respect for you young people who have had the courage I lacked and have come out publically, I have never been able to do that as I have said, much respect!

I'm so proud of you! Glad we are friends! I'm here for you whenever you need me! :)

Matt, I am proud of U, be what you are...

THANK YOU for telling your story. you have help me

I stand corrected! thank you for the link - very informative, i enjoyed reading that!

Hi Matt, I’m 64 years old. I have degrees from 3 different university’s and at this point I was surprised about how little I learned about life. If you feel you need to label yourself, then use the term Pansexual . When you love someone, you love their soul. When you love their bodies, that’s just lust. Education will never replace life experience. Love who you love. That’s the only thing that’s important. I myself fell in love with a so called straight man and we stayed together for 26 years until he passed away. It’s time parents start raising their kids right.

You have something to be proud of :) Great job Matt. You truly are so brave and inspirational!

Awesome story! And thank you for sharing it!! :)

Aw, Matt. I loved you before this video, and I love you still--no more, no less. But I'm proud of you! Glad you've come to terms with yourself :) Go Matt!!

Dude, you are so cool...thanks for your share.

I've already come out though.... and I can name hundreds of people that want to know and do know and still love me. And last time I checked, I haven't worn diapers since I was a baby.

Thank you for accepting my apology. Again, I had no right.

Sweet man love and hugs.You will help people

You are an absolute delight to listen to. Your wisdom and intelligence is outstanding for such a young guy. You are so very and interesting... you kept me captivated. I'm 59 btw... and I've listened to a lot of people in my life but none as articulate as you. I wish you nothing but success in your journey in life.

OOPS.......I said Grant and Matt's vlog of the party. while I ment to say Grant and Brad's vlogs of the party.

Great coming out video ! I loved the part about how you met Grant. You guys are the cutest couple

I'm 15 and i came out to both my parents just two weeks ago and it was really easy to relate to almost everything you said :)

It seems like this go's full circle. I admire you for the same things you admire other gays for and suddenly find myself feeling better about myself being gay because I see how inspiring different gays can be. It's like a brotherhood that supports each other and we all understand the pain and trials we all go through, and that makes us stronger, prouder and happier. Your so lucky to have Grant, he has the most gentle spirit and open heart of anyone I've me here on youtube. He is special!

50 years ago there would not have been so many coming out stories. Things have changed.

thank you

also, I totally get the parents wanting you to take it down thing...they attacked me when they learned I had youtube and said that I couldn't talk about family life and issues and such and so I had to show them tons of videos to prove what I was doing was okay

Thank you for your comment. It's not something I worry about TBH (my parents). Being gay wasn't my choice but I am blessed in a way as it lets you see the world from all points of view. We know what it's like being the underdog and I kinda always feel for the underdog in any situation in life and I can look at something from all sides. It's one of the few plus's on being gay. Given the choice at birth I would have picked straight but I just get on with it in my own quiet way.

Amazing story Matt. Respect. You will be an inspiration to many, both straight and LGBT.

you are so strong and intelligent and super great person. You're parents are so concerned about what others think instead of their son's feelings. Hopefully they've come around. If not, they need time to accept it for themselves but it's not their place to put their thoughts on you. They're values aren't any better than yours. You're a fantastic human being.

What your parents are going through is sort of like when someone comes out. They need to learn to ignore the hateful-faithful & other ignorant people.

your story is so similar to my own, thanks for sharing

Glad you posted this video! Feel proud to be gay and feel happy that you posted your video! Tell straight to your parents that you feel gay and there is no reason to hate you because you posted this without telling them! Wish you all the very best in your life being in a relationship with someone that deserve you as the best because you are an awesome person!

You're amazing and I freaking love you!3

~thumbs up~ Welcome to the family! thank you for sharing your coming out story and the struggles to accept yourself, also you are very cute!

I use my sexuality as a way to avoid talking to people, yet it only seems to attract attention. Especially as a subject for argument.

awe :( i'm so sorry. i really hope they can accept you someday!

Thank you, for this inspirational video.

you are kewl. you will be alright. love yourself. you are worth of love. love you !

I have to say you're very well spoken a pleasure to listen to coming out for me was different sometime a little older but I never really had any issues with it! I can listen to you speak forever :)

great video... thanks for sharing! i hope you put your parent video back up, i missed it.

Thanks, heart felt and real!

This is a really good expression .... we appreciate it thank you

Fantastic coming out video. I can soooooo relate to the early part of ur video.

I didn't know you were gay - and you're right, it doesn't matter. I didn't even think about your sexual orientation, so this video was a surprise! Thank you for sharing! I hope it helps others, too.

I respect you so much for this video

you're amazing :) so bravee!

I recently came out because i had enough i got the feedback from people like you did and i now love life:)

Aw this was awesome. Congrats, sir!

My coming out has been so terrible. I really appreciate this video. Helps me feel I'm not alone.

Thank you so much for sticking with me :D

this is basically the exact same plot of the hannah montana movie

Concerning the straight/bi/gay question: There's the Kinsey scale, in which 1 is completely straight, and 6 is completely gay. However, Kinsey based that scale on the number of sexual encounters. Nowadays we have the modified Kinsey scale, which deals with desire. Most people fall into the 2 to 5 categories. In addition, we have that a sizable number of millenials who consider themselves straight have on occasion had a gay experience, mostly because millenials have fewer taboos.

EVERYONE IN SOCIETY NEEDS TO HEAR THE FIRST MINUTE OF THIS VIDEO!!!! Great job!

thank you :D