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@manymany4879 4 күн бұрын
talked into ruining her life by woke dickheads ... altho looking at her its clear she's a bit insane anyway. she wdnt be a good wife and she will always have problems w any lezzy partner.
@Muhluri 19 күн бұрын
It's nice to see stories from other ex-christian LGBT people. I only discovered & accepted that part of myself once I left the church. Unfortunately, I haven't told anyone about either of these (and won't for a long time until I'm in a safe position)
@mikalareads 19 күн бұрын
Ohhh i LOVE how you talked about in order to fight the algorithm to stay visible creators are pushed to make more and more content, but with reading being a "slow" hobby this can lead towards a trend of creators doing a lot more low-effort content like hauls (which also do great numbers wise, hence even MORE of a push to make more hauls)!!!! Im so stuck in this weird place trying to figure out how to make content around books but it takes a LOT of time to read and even more time to film and edit so you can quickly run out of videos to film 😅 I LOVE the commentary in this video, i hope you do more commentary videos on the book community!!!
@gh0stcup 21 күн бұрын
I personally don't have much interest in the BookTok community and I'm not sure exactly why this video was recommended to me, but I'm glad it was! I appreciate your thoughts on the limited scope of BookTok, why it's being compared to fast fashion (there's so much to say about how every hobby is becoming a reason to consume as many cheap, poorly made products as possible omg) and your overall chill vibe.
@Alex_Masche Ай бұрын
I absolutely love your hair in this video <3
@barnaliadhikary9421 2 ай бұрын
Would love to see your wedding video ... congratulations
@barnaliadhikary9421 2 ай бұрын
I am in love with femme lesbians...as a femme lesbian myself... And you are gorgeous 😊
@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD 2 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry about your parents and that you went through this. I see this is two years old so I hope things are mended between you and that you and Jess are together and happy. I guess I should check your channel and see if there’s more recent videos 😂
@christopherxenofontos1192 2 ай бұрын
Id love for you to come to london you wouldnt need to worry about accomodan you 6:30 6:33 6:33 5:57 tion
@alhservices1709 2 ай бұрын
Clicked on this in the hope that you were still with Jess. So I was stoked at the news. Absolutely no idea why tbh, but there you go 🤷🏻♂️
@heyheyitsvey 3 ай бұрын
thank you for sharing <3
@howkatiereads 3 ай бұрын
thank u for watching it means so much 💗🫶
@Maya-uc7yh 3 ай бұрын
queer femininity is so beautiful <3
@howkatiereads 3 ай бұрын
awww! 💗 queer femininity is something im so proud to be a part of 🫶
@jureumko 3 ай бұрын
Wow. You've just explained how I've been feeling but couldn't find the words to describe. I experienced the same thing when, at first, I was very feminine and modest, while I was a Christian. Then I stopped doing make up for 5 years, dressed in baggy clothes, but now I feel lost because I don't like this baggy style anymore, but I don't feel like dressing fully feminine too. I know that now it's the perfect time for me to explore myself and find the way I can express my queerness the way I WANT. But I was still feeling a little guilty because I couldn't follow "the trend", I wasn't "queer enough" because I wasn't dressing this way🤦🏻♀️ BUT thanks to your video, I feel better now🙌
@howkatiereads 3 ай бұрын
hi dear! 💗 i’m so glad to hear my video was helpful to you. that’s all i want 🫶 finding your personal style is hard in general but adding the layer of being queer to the mix makes it so much more complicated. it always helped me to just pay attention to what made me feel my best when i wore it and follow that. most importantly please be kind to yourself and gentle in the process! 🫶💗
@_Opal_Miner_ 3 ай бұрын
You have some good insights into yourself. Make sure your partner is cool with you sharing about them. As a 50 something single, straight man from New Zealand, I have zero clue why KZfaq thought this video should be recommended to me but I just have learned to trust that my AI overlords' sense of humour is going to differ from that of a human. "You just watched a video on the fall of the Assyrian Empire". "You might like a to-camera video from a young American lady talking about her femininity and its interplay with her LGBTQ+ community identity, how it leads to introspection, some self-doubt and what that means about her need to feel comfortable in a markedly fluid gender arena".........sure, why not. All the best Katie.
@virgilmcclendon5072 3 ай бұрын
😎😃😊😜😍😘💖 Hi, you are lovely. Congratz on being engaged. Loved your story. Can't wait for your next video.
@howkatiereads 3 ай бұрын
aww! 💗 thank u dear. happy to have u here 🫶
@dwhite100 3 ай бұрын
And then You and I Came along to now totally getting my life together and then turning Gay which is awesome.i had same effect and I didn't know it. Driving Blind for way you and I are. Plus its all bullshit right 👍.
@EpiphanyASMR 5 ай бұрын
😍🙌🏼 ahhh powerful warrior! So proud of you for the self care it took to put yourself first even through the hardships 😭💗 you are so wonderful!! My family on my mom’s side were all missionaries so I totally understand what being a missionary is like to some extent 😭 sending you big hugs 💗💗💗 you are amazing!!
@freddenker9537 7 ай бұрын
There is only one treatment to be cured of "religion and homophobia"... the medicine is EDUCATION in combination with thrue information.
@k-06-11 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story! I think you’re amazing and your hair looks great. I’m sorry your parents didn’t accept it, but your siblings are great❤
@aud9851 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Sorry you had such a hard time 😔. Nice to hear the experiences of a fellow ex-evangelical homeschooled lesbian!
@f1nn0 10 ай бұрын
Kate, I am very proud of you and your courage, very heartwarming story. Being gay has long been completely accepted and not been an issue here in Denmark, totally accepted. Lots of love - I am quite sure goes for all of Denmark. Religion (no longer) is an issue here with gays. All the best from here for a future happy life with your partner and life (Finn/Denmark)
@ivysmith2794 11 ай бұрын
I think you should offer your parents Grace during this time. Remember they are spiritually convicted about homosexuality, so they have an opposing view, I think that you should consider their position and their feelings also. Continue to be their daughter and when they are ready to accept your partner, they will or maybe they won't but that shouldn't affect you as their daughter having a relationship with them, unless they are gay bashing you when y'all speak.. if that's not happening then you should continue to be in their lives. Girlfriends and boyfriends.. husbands and wives come and go but your parents are forever🙏
@finallyfree2BMe 10 ай бұрын
Parents are not always forever either. If they can't accept her for who she is she doesn't need to continue to put herself in a position of rejection. That is toxic when you are trying to heal. I don't think she needs people telling her what she SHOULD do. That is not why she is here.
@ivysmith2794 10 ай бұрын
@@finallyfree2BMe no you're being selfish ,self conceited and dismissive. Your feelings is not the only one that matters. As long as her parents isn't disrespecting her, calling her homosexual slurs and etc then she should continue to be in their lives! They have a right to reject her being a lesbian if they are spiritually convicted. Respect their position, she don't have to share that aspect of her life with them. She doesn't need their approval, only their respect. Also many parents do change and accept it after a while that's why grace is needed.
@ivysmith2794 10 ай бұрын
@@finallyfree2BMe and WDF nonsense are you talking about, your parents WILL ALWAYS be your parents, you can't change that ever!
@howkatiereads 8 ай бұрын
hello my love. thank you for commenting and sharing your perspective. i do ask that you be kind to others in my comments and allow them to share their perspective as well. sending love 💗
@ivysmith2794 8 ай бұрын
@@howkatiereads phuck off! Block me I don't give AF! I'm was being attacked for my comment and your dizzy ahz coming at me
@NSHarrison Жыл бұрын
So courageous, thanks for sharing. You have great screen presence, do you think you will ever make more videos?
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and for such an encouraging comment. I am making more videos that should be out soon! <3
@sashamiche3569 Жыл бұрын
Hi Katie-I'm touched by your coming out story which shows that you're a lovely, kind person. I'm a bisexual Christian and delighted to be part of an inclusive LGBTQ affirming church here in Bath UK. Jesus made you to be who you are! 🌈 💞
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
Hi my dear! Thank you for watching and sharing such a kind comment. I am thrilled that you have a loving, accepting community. You deserve to be who you are AND have your beautiful faith. <3 sending you love
@RosalindPeters Жыл бұрын
I love your energy, Katie, you radiate loveliness, and I’m grateful you told your story ❤ As a fellow LGBTQer from an evangelical Christian background, I relate to a lot of what you said here, and I wish you the fullest healing and joy this life has to offer. Peace! Xx
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment! I am sad that you also experienced some of what I did, but I know both of us are stronger, kinder, more loving people because of this adversity we had to overcome and beliefs we had to deconstruct. Wishing you well and sending love <3
@texasproud3332 Жыл бұрын
Wow this sole was absolutely brain washed by her parents
@dontreadthisplease2416 Жыл бұрын
Yeah. Being brainwashed into christianity from a young age even to the extent of being homeschooled to shelter them from reality is sad and happens to way too many children.
@animegirl2245 Жыл бұрын
You are so beautiful, not just looks wise. Also thank you for sharing your story. I'm still figuring out mine. I just got divorced from my husband. So I'm figuring out life still. I've always had an affinity for our gay community. I have a pixie cut and people ask me all the time if I'm gay.
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Means so much! And I hope you are doing well! And I laughed at your comment on people assuming you are gay because you have short hair! People are so funny. Sending you love!
@folkeholtz6351 Жыл бұрын
Being lesbian or Gay is not a problem but a very great gift. God does not do any mistake in this. Hope you still believe, For this gives an extra dimension. I was a Christian but now I am a Jew, feel tha tI have come home. Your story and how you express it with deep great feeling gives me very much. I want to know more, since I have had more reserved attitude to LGBTQ but now I wish to know so much as possible and also experience a live with all Queer-People. Sometimes I have a feeling as a Woman. I have in my life before wished to be a Woman. So then I sometimes teach, I feel within me as a woman who is speaking. I thank you for your open attitude and congratulation to your Lesbian - life. Live the life, that is I believe God´s will for you and us all. Folke from Sweden. This video was the best I have heard and seen in this matter. Thanks very much.
@alanaban1840 5 ай бұрын
I disagree with you statement being gay is a perversion of god life style ) woman was made for men only one way / we all was made with a free will to choose our lifestyle/ god did not make u gay u choose to be gay/ being gay is part of our fallen sinful mature/ we have to reject that nature and do what is right/
@folkeholtz6351 5 ай бұрын
Perhaps you should read what J is saying in matt 19 there there are some who can not live a hetereosexual marrage since they was like gay or lesbian from the birth , and some wa made this way. There is always an exceptions to what some may view as normal. Think about that. and do not judge anybody before you are walking in their shoes.@@alanaban1840
@astrid340 Жыл бұрын
You are so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. ♡
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching I really appreciate it! <3
@edwardcummings4358 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your journey of self-discovery. You light up when you talk about Jess. Christians opposed to those who are LGBTQ+ should consider the following. There is an anti-gay bible verse found in Leviticus 20:13, "If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them." The problem for those supporting the anti-gay verse is that no one follows most verses in Leviticus. People are not being put to death for cursing their mother and father in verse 9, nor for adultery in verse 10. They are not performing animal sacrifices per chapters 1-9, nor are they breaking dishes when someone has a venereal disease per chapter 15. When we read the new testament gospels we find that those who upheld Mosaic law were the ones out to harm and kill the one called Jesus. Jesus didn't follow all the Mosaic laws, he healed on the sabbath, his disciples weren’t fasting and he didn’t follow Leviticus 20:10 where those caught in adultery are to be killed. He instead said to the scribes and Pharisees, “He who is without sin, let him throw the first stone.” Jesus introduced new teachings to replace the old. John 13:34 states, “A new commandment I give you, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” Jesus was inclusive, tolerant and accepting of people’s differences and status in life. He spoke with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well when Jews were not supposed to socially interact. He ate with tax collectors and sinners. He healed the insane and the Roman centurion’s servant. People should realize that breaking dishes for venereal disease, opposing LGBTQ+ lifestyles and animal/human sacrifice to appease God should be categorized as primitive, outdated beliefs. Some so-called religious people claim those who are LGBTQ are going to hell. I have been to hundreds of seances with two of the finest mediums in the US. The spirit guide, Evening Star, talked about heaven and hell. She said they were different for different people. She cited the example of listening to rock n roll music. Some people would feel like they are in heaven while others would think they are in hell. “In my Father’s house are many mansions.” speaks of the variety and diversity in the Spirit World. Please consider the following words from Rod McKuen, (not an exact quote, but close). "It does not matter who you love or how you love, but that you love. The good in man is God made manifest and loving is the contribution to that good and to that only God. For in the end the act of loving anyone is the act of loving God.”
@alanaban1840 5 ай бұрын
So many things is wrongly interpret 1. I agree he ate with siners but did not justify they sin instead he said you sins are are forgiven go and sin no more - his purpose to save us from our sin 2. Clearly he said man shall not live with another man as with a woman it is wrong/ clear in the scriptures marrage is always between man and woman / no way in scripture marrage is between same sex/ 3 no way is scripture do it say it is ok for a man to lie with another man. 4 if you say the luvitus law do not apply then it is ok to steel and kill because the same law conden it 5 biological - woman was design for men the parts connect to each other / unlike same sex / we are a product of a man and woman coming together / not same sex coming together / that is how we guarantee we will not be extinct/ same sex coming together is a perversion of mature plan for humanity/ and is wrong
@edwardcummings4358 5 ай бұрын
@@alanaban1840 1. We disagree on two points. Firstly Jesus never talked about homosexuality. Homosexuality is natural and normal as scientists have discovered 1500 species that engage in some form of same sex behavior. Secondly, some people think that Jesus allowed himself to be killed as a human sacrifice. The idea that animals or people need to be killed to appease God is a primitive, outdated belief. Jesus was teaching psychology in the book of Matthew when he said, Let it be to you according to your faith.” and “Who is among you who by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?” He taught that people should follow the golden rule, treat others the way that they want to be treated. We have to save ourselves from wrong thought and wrong action. 2 & 3. You wrote, “Clearly he said man shall not live with another man as with a woman it is wrong/ clear in the scriptures.” This is a quote from the book of Leviticus, not Jesus. Remember that Jesus and his followers were selective as to which Mosaic laws they followed and which they didn’t. In St. Matthew chap 12 the Pharisees asked Jesus, “Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath?” He said, “It is lawful to do good on the sabbath.” then healed the man’s hand. When the Pharisees saw the hungry disciples pluck grain they said to Jesus “Behold your disciples are doing what is unlawful to do on the sabbath.” Jesus approved of doing what was unlawful. You wrote, “marriage is always between man and woman.” That is not what the bible records. The old testament had a number of men with more than one wife while others had wives and concubines. The bible also says there were eunuchs. 4. You wrote, “If you say the Leviticus law do not apply then it is okay to steal and kill because the same law condemns it. We should do what Jesus did, analyze the teachings. Jesus was a mystic who taught and demonstrated what was possible when a person let the God in them work through them. 5. You wrote that humanity will go extinct if we accept same sex relationships. There are over 8.1 billion people in the world which is far too many. Many people breathe dirty air and drink unsafe water. As people aren’t willing to control the human population nature will do it, because nature shows it seeks a balance of predator and prey. You wrote that same sex is wrong and a perversion. The LGBTQ+ lifestyles are right and best for some people. A person’s physical body is chemically wired to be a certain way. Parents report that they knew their child was gay at three or four years of age. They were born that way, it is not a conscious choice. The everywhere present creative power we call God wants diversity. No two people are exactly alike. The fingerprints and DNA are different. The world need societies that show mutual respect to each other and to nature.
@alanaban1840 5 ай бұрын
@@edwardcummings4358 dear sir u are all wrong / the word homosexual is not in the bible that is true - what is the scriptures reference to in in Leviticus 18-22/ remember Jesus quote and confirm the tora. / How did we get the scriptures 2peter1-20 / 2timothy 3_ 16-17 The writers did not do this on they own will they were inspired by god so it is the word of god not man. They were men with several wife in scripture but it was conden/ no way in scripture do u see a same sex relationship is praised as something to do but conden The penis was made to be inserted into the vergina not into the anus / when is done it is a misfit square peg in around hole and cannot fulfill it true purpose The anus is an exit not and entrance / that is y the risk of STD is higher in homosexual men than the hetrosextal men In the beginning god said woman is made for man not man for man / the scriptures clearly teaches man and wife not husband and husband/ our generation what to change what is clearly thought in scripture / they change the truth for a lie / from creation / we do not Change the scripture to suite our perverted lifestyle but let the word change us / yes god tell us we must love one another as our selves but it says al love do not rejoice in sin but in the truth/ we all know the truth woman was made for man / you are trying to twist things to suite u Life style
@steevoridgeline Жыл бұрын
thanks for this video. ☀🎖
@semblanceoflibertyy Жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry your parents made you believe being gay is wrong. The system we live in is really terrible for us gay people. Also, it's so sad you felt like you had to have sex with guys. My couple first times with a guy were kinda good, then I started getting panic attacks even by just seeing the guy and it was awful (especially because he's a dear friend of mine). You're a beautiful human being.
@bubba283 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could be this open about being a gay guy it's depressing and embarrassing
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment. Means so much! I’m sorry you had that experience with having sex with men. I completely relate. It was really difficult and anxiety inducing and made me feel like something was wrong with me. I’m glad you have come in your own and I hope are having a happy, beautiful life now!
@sallyannekolar7449 Жыл бұрын
No its not true being gay isent wrong
@sallyannekolar7449 Жыл бұрын
Well your parents are homoeopathic and not nice thiers nothing wrong with a women being a lesbain a gay women into women not and a gay man gay into men not women
@HiliBStern Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful soul! 🥰
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
Thank you and right back at you, my dear! <3
@giuseppinariva9294 Жыл бұрын
Stupenda creatura peche non devi amare si va dove ti porta il cuore sei così bella puoi conquistare il tuo amore con uno sguardo cosa c'è di più bello nella vita che amare e esere amati
@liamclarke64 Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a beautiful human, and a beautiful, well spoken story!! I am now going to see what else you have posted in the hope that life is treating you really well.
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a kind comment! Means so much. I will be posting more content soon! <3
@electronics-girl Жыл бұрын
I'm so lucky to have supportive parents, but it just breaks my heart how many parents are unwilling to accept their LGBTQ+ kids. I don't understand what is going through their minds.
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
I’m SO glad you have supportive parents! You deserve it! And I agree that I will never understand not accepting your own kids!
@bubba283 7 ай бұрын
@@howkatiereads I wish I could be this open about being a gay guy I hide it it's embarrassing, I've always known I'm a fag
@Amber24426 Жыл бұрын
Your story is so touching. I truly admire your poise and your determination to stay authentic to yourself above all else… it’s so beautiful. Thank you for being you.
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the love and kindness <3 it means so much
@applejoker21 Жыл бұрын
The family component can be tough, I get that one. Good on you for setting heslthy boundaries. Yay love
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
Thank you, lovely! Healthy boundaries is a constant learning curve. Wishing you well <3
@enverrated Жыл бұрын
🏳️🌈 Greetings Rainbow people 🙂 I'M AYSÚ, O NINJA CASTANHO. I'm a gay writer , and would like to show you a piece my art : * The Rainbow flag anthem 🏳️🌈, one more song to represent our flag. A 2 minute silence... more than appropriate for our current context. You can find it in a " FUN WITH FLAGS " episode , for the big bang theory fans 🙂. I also bring a # for us . Hope you like it. If you do, please pass it on, from 🏳️🌈 to 🏳️🌈 people only. 👇🏻☺️ kzfaq.infoIbBqp6uiKs8?feature=share #RAINBOWFLAGANTHEM 🏳️🌈 * It's humble and a little juvenile.. but consider that I kind of don't want haters after me... that's why I don't show my face. My art is just to the 🏳️🌈 people. Thanks 💞 🌹
@KathRob1994 Жыл бұрын
This was amazing. You are such a lovely, beautiful person and I’m sorry your parents treated you that way. Fingers crossed my parents won’t lose their shit once I have an official gf.
@bubba283 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could be this open about being a gay guy
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching my dear! I hope you have a safe and loving reception when you choose to introduce a girlfriend to your family! You deserve it <3
@emilypowell9663 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 I’ve realised recently that I’m a lesbian and I’m only out to my best friend, I’m thinking of coming out to my family soon, this has been really helpful <3
@bubba283 Жыл бұрын
I. Wish I could do the same
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
Aww my dear! If you did choose to come out, I hope it went well and you are surrounded by love and accepting people.
@emilypowell9663 Жыл бұрын
@@howkatiereads I actually did end up coming out then and have been out to my mum for just over a year now! Thanks for the lovely comment (best friend actually realised she was a lesbian right after too 😂)
@balticstain7150 2 жыл бұрын
Hiya Kate you seem creatively quirky gorgeous omgosh !!!!!!! ive also came up in church environment as well , but came out as bisexual eventually and iam married 34years and iam 61 this is the short version 💜 hugs
@virgilmcclendon5072 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Katie, thanks for sharing your story. I think you are awesome and have a beautiful soul. I subscribed and can't wait for your next video.
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
Thank you for subscribing! I’ll post more content soon!
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
And you’re so sweet. Thank you for the kind words.
@AlienoidGamer 2 жыл бұрын
I think you did everything right to come into yourself. If there's one thing anyone should always take away from videos like these is that at the end of the day you have to put yourself first. Living in the closet or hiding yourself might make others happy but it will eat at your soul and consume you. It's a horrible feeling at the end of the day.
@howkatiereads Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and I appreciate this comment. Means so much!
@WaffleCone927 2 жыл бұрын
Hey. I’m trying to help my sisters. They want to come out to the rest of family (covid lockdowns means alotta time stuck in house) but it’s getting complicated. Srry I’m lost and it’s kinda personal
@jessicaairey7322 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this, Katie! You're such a role model. Proud of you for your bravery and kind heart.
@Aamina 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you’re sharing your story! Getting to witness your transformation over the years has been so great and refreshing. I’m looking forward to more videos! ❤️🔥
@howkatiereads 2 жыл бұрын
this means the world, Aamina! thank you for watching and for always being so loving and accepting. 💞💞
@learleanatrimmer2892 2 жыл бұрын
The Church Community Can Be Hella Toxic, You Can't Preach About God's Love, Grace, And Mercy, And Then Turn Around And Use His Word To Discriminate Against People Who Are Different From You 😠😠😒😒👎👎