My Coming Out Story

@ozterry1 2 жыл бұрын

Your story, and your telling of it moved me. I embrace you for your generosity, and for the generosity of the many guys whose coming out stories I have listened to over these last months. I have often been moved to tears, as I was by your struggling with relived emotion as you spoke x and from time to time had to halt. What a wonderful doctor you will be. I am 86; how grateful I should have bern had such personal validation bern available in my childhood and adolescence. I was 72 before I came out to my family, my parents long dead. Although I have come to accept my homosexuality I know I carry a residual guilt, an emotional blister. I join with you in saying, ‘I love you all’. We all have much to share. - Terry Clarke, Australia

@myboibill Жыл бұрын

Really nice video. You moved me. I’ve been out for 40 years and it was rough then and it is so much better now because of men like you. Best of luck

@ianclough9857 7 жыл бұрын

Dude , I know this vid is dated but i just had to say that What an awesome level headed helpful guy you are ! Well done !

@43Costello 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciated you sharing your story. I know it was/still is hard for you so know that it's much appreciated. You are one good dude. Never stop being you my friend...

@headlights4395 4 жыл бұрын

If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for anyone that you know, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html If anyone that you know needs support against religious, social, or cultural abuses, this can help them: “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God”- the psychological origins of religions. neomodernistpoetry.blogspot.com/2018/11/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html or homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html

@garrettdodson6110 8 жыл бұрын

Kudos man! Thanks for sharing and being an advocate and showin compassion for others who find themselves in your shoes. May those who see this vid that feel lost alone and afraid find strength and courage in this video:) much love everyone:)

@headlights4395 4 жыл бұрын

If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for anyone that you know, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html If anyone that you know needs support against religious, social, or cultural abuses, this can help them: “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God”- the psychological origins of religions. neomodernistpoetry.blogspot.com/2018/11/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html or homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html

@goodguy3791 7 жыл бұрын

I have watched a lot of Coming Out videos. Yours resonates with me more than any other, and I really respect your perspective. I've got 20+ years on you and am so far behind you. I wish I had your courage when I was younger. I just kept hoping for change (rooted in religion and 1985 fear of Aids) so I wouldn't disappoint my family, my hometown, etc. Now that I'm finally growing past that, I feel like there's no one left to be with. Man, I've missed out on a lot

@headlights4395 4 жыл бұрын

If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for anyone that you know, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html If anyone that you know needs support against religious, social, or cultural abuses, this can help them: “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God”- the psychological origins of religions. neomodernistpoetry.blogspot.com/2018/11/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html or homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html

@frcgfd107 5 жыл бұрын

I loved your voice and the video, thank you for sharing!

@themaushpit9791 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful story! Thank you for sharing it!

@rkeller8141 7 жыл бұрын

Helpful in hearing my complexities of being gay spoken through a man many years younger than me, and yet he excaped. Now you are comfortable, dignified, and brightness personified, loved your confidence. Small complaint, didn't want to miss a word you said,, but the music at the level it was, had me thinking I was inside a guitar. But I had a nice view of you.

@headlights4395 4 жыл бұрын

If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for anyone that you know, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html If anyone that you know needs support against religious, social, or cultural abuses, this can help them: “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God”- the psychological origins of religions. neomodernistpoetry.blogspot.com/2018/11/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html or homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html

@donaldstorm4959 5 жыл бұрын

Dan that was an awesome video I commend you. How you wanna help others it's . Amazing Just keep doing what you're doing, It's a shame you didn't come out earlier, you are such a beautiful person!

@headlights4395 4 жыл бұрын

If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for anyone that you know, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html If anyone that you know needs support against religious, social, or cultural abuses, this can help them: “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God”- the psychological origins of religions. neomodernistpoetry.blogspot.com/2018/11/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html or homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html

@tthesweetestsinn 8 жыл бұрын

the guitar makes it really hard to understand

@piusmurray6378 4 жыл бұрын

Love your tufts of chest hair and your hairy arms! I was in my late teens when I found myself looking at guys' open shirt collars to see if they had a hairy chest to complement my own hairy chest. Good for you; love your coming out story!

@TheAncasterguy 4 жыл бұрын

Such a handsome articulate young man. Stay strong. Very good advice.

@jamesjardin8446 3 жыл бұрын

Love your story! Mahalo for sharing!

@jhardy55561 7 жыл бұрын

music stops me from hearing you

@danoliver6000 6 жыл бұрын

SO HANDSOME

@sptmhk3r 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your story.

@kroogy888 7 жыл бұрын

Just found your vid. I dont know you, but am truly happy for you. It really is a huge weight off your shoulders. Not knowing is the scariest part. All my friends were cool with it. They thought it was something serious that happened to me. Just working up the courage to finally tell my brothers and parents.

@headlights4395 4 жыл бұрын

If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for anyone that you know, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html If anyone that you know needs support against religious, social, or cultural abuses, this can help them: “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God”- the psychological origins of religions. neomodernistpoetry.blogspot.com/2018/11/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html or homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html

@kroogy888 4 жыл бұрын

J E I eventually told people I cared about. Their all very progressive. 🙂

@sleekcartim 9 жыл бұрын

Good community work dan. The lesson for kids is you dont have to beat urslef up, its ok to be you, even if others dont get it.

@headlights4395 4 жыл бұрын

If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for anyone that you know, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html If anyone that you know needs support against religious, social, or cultural abuses, this can help them: “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God”- the psychological origins of religions. neomodernistpoetry.blogspot.com/2018/11/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html or homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html

@EricHammond01 Жыл бұрын

Love your video it's amazing

@kevinb.jacksonsr.6066 4 жыл бұрын

you are awesome thank you so very much for sharing your story somewhat similar to mop appreciate you for your encouragement thank you God bless

@headlights4395 4 жыл бұрын

If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for anyone that you know, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html If anyone that you know needs support against religious, social, or cultural abuses, this can help them: “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God”- the psychological origins of religions. neomodernistpoetry.blogspot.com/2018/11/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html or homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html

@jamesrobinson2175 4 жыл бұрын

You sound great Dan. I'd love to meet you physically Dan!!!

@Bunkysworkshop 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how I would feel if I did my own coming out video. Would it free me of some of my feelings or bring back some negative things that I wish I could burn. How did you feel after making this video ? Thanks for this video.

@scottsmith-gm4lr Жыл бұрын

Hey there, 👋 how is life treating you now? After all these years after coming out? How's life now, I'm just interested in the journey thus far dude 😊❤

@ivancruizer23 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@danjamesDR2 10 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!

@bigmannjunior5865 5 жыл бұрын

Dan James hey are you doing?

@jimmeriden 5 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing person for offering to be there even though you don't know me.

@Madsci1 4 жыл бұрын

Big Bear Hug and Thank You.

@LMays-cu2hp Жыл бұрын

Very cool.

@romasgudisauskas3696 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video thank you for sharing

@myboibill Жыл бұрын

Dan James where did you go? Seven years and nothing new. I Joe you are still out there and doing well.

@williamtourot5601 4 жыл бұрын

thank you

@shangriladeis2523 5 жыл бұрын

Come to Panama, I wanna meet you.

@rehgaalkane8518 2 жыл бұрын

Daaamn your story looks so much like mine but I’m 23 and only my friends know

@danoliver6000 6 жыл бұрын

LIKE THIS

@friendforlife8729 4 жыл бұрын

❤️

@darwinanderson7401 5 жыл бұрын

Hey brother, you are a sweet and kind guy. I would love to share my story with you sometime. Lots of love. Darwin

@headlights4395 4 жыл бұрын

If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for anyone that you know, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html If anyone that you know needs support against religious, social, or cultural abuses, this can help them: “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God”- the psychological origins of religions. neomodernistpoetry.blogspot.com/2018/11/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html or homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html

@chasingflacko593 Жыл бұрын

Question? What made u wanna kiss that girl? Did u have feelings for her? Where u attracted to her? Or was it’s just to get it over with?

@krelhntklerhbg 10 жыл бұрын

what is that music in the background?

@danjamesDR2 10 жыл бұрын

It is "romantic acoustic theme" from freestockmusic.com

@krelhntklerhbg 10 жыл бұрын

thanks

@CindyKelly98 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing xx u live in dominica huh?

@danjamesDR2 10 жыл бұрын

For 94 more days!

@jimmeriden 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I knew at your age what I am still struggling to know at my age.

@headlights4395 4 жыл бұрын

If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for anyone that you know, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html If anyone that you know needs support against religious, social, or cultural abuses, this can help them: “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God”- the psychological origins of religions. neomodernistpoetry.blogspot.com/2018/11/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html or homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html

@dubon9999 11 ай бұрын

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@biglouslife6658 6 жыл бұрын

Dan i tried to find a way to msg you but couldnt find how on here. Would love to ask you a couple of questions. That help you out with coming out. I know you might not even see my msg since video is old. Plus you tubers never reply. But do you have Instagram or snap where we can talk? Please let me know thanks. Love the video

@headlights4395 4 жыл бұрын

If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for anyone that you know, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html If anyone that you know needs support against religious, social, or cultural abuses, this can help them: “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God”- the psychological origins of religions. neomodernistpoetry.blogspot.com/2018/11/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html or homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html

@bgdady4269 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! Watched your video and was wondering if we could talk. I know the video is old.. just need someone to talk too....

@danjamesDR2 6 жыл бұрын

yea no problem. I think you can message me through youtube?

@headlights4395 4 жыл бұрын

If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for anyone that you know, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html If anyone that you know needs support against religious, social, or cultural abuses, this can help them: “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God”- the psychological origins of religions. neomodernistpoetry.blogspot.com/2018/11/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html or homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html

@sumguy2581 5 жыл бұрын

I wish to meet someone like you one day to love. 😉

@headlights4395 4 жыл бұрын

If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for anyone that you know, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html If anyone that you know needs support against religious, social, or cultural abuses, this can help them: “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God”- the psychological origins of religions. neomodernistpoetry.blogspot.com/2018/11/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html or homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html

@cfcf1524 2 жыл бұрын

Can hear what you're saying

@andrewjackson5805 5 жыл бұрын

Can thank you for your story I am gay and OK! am 63 and just came out a month ago 2019 the thing about coming out is that it is a process. Highs and lows love and support and then discouragement. Have resources we friends, family, hot lines just have support. Dr Can hope you are successful in her school, internship whatever love yourself Andy

@hsltr1 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Andrew ,to wait until your 63 to come out is just unimaginable .How have you got through life in the closet is beyond belief . I can only think that maybe you lived with your parents and would find it impossible to come out to them and perhaps now your parents have passed on you are able to be yourself without having to explain to them . I wish you lots of love and happiness and l hope you have someone to share it with 😊

@andrewjackson5805 3 жыл бұрын

@@hsltr1 no not parental issues but church job and fear of risks

@vanessamtakula99 8 жыл бұрын

I feel so dark inside 🙁

@headlights4395 4 жыл бұрын

If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for anyone that you know, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html If anyone that you know needs support against religious, social, or cultural abuses, this can help them: “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God”- the psychological origins of religions. neomodernistpoetry.blogspot.com/2018/11/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html or homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html

@supermilkguy 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. One thing about the production: the background music was kind of a distraction, and the 15 second musical intro was really unnecessary

@democraticpatriot2657 5 жыл бұрын

What's with the guitar music? It adds nothing, but just makes it more difficult to hear what you are saying.

@srf1293 10 жыл бұрын

Good for you are are still human gay or straight. You seem like a good guy

@CoopyKat Жыл бұрын

What's with the guitar music playing? you don't need music to move your viewers. If they're moved, that comes naturally.

@frankmarter6845 2 жыл бұрын

You put yourself through so much needlessly as it turned out. It’s a shame you didn’t have more faith in your parents and close friends. It’s hard to know when to broach your sexual feelings to others. Mostly the only people who care are potential lovers. Others don’t have a dog in the show no matter what they think. As a matter of convenience and social mixing it is easier if those who know you well are aware of your preferences. But it isn’t essential. Who you love is your business and doesn’t need to be front page news to anyone. If everyone doesn’t care then that’s that. If they do and are not ok with it then you can avoid them until they finally get on board. You don’t have to please everyone and you never will. What you can’t change about yourself is either accepted without condition or it isn’t. If not then simply go on your way. There are plenty of people who don’t care and they will be very happy to include you in their circle.