@@SisterShirley I agree BTW my son is gay but heterosexuals don't have a parade/party for being straight it's one thing being proud of who you are it's another to throw a party for it but on flip side if society were more excepting people wouldn't feel a need to parade/party for being who they are... Be proud people of your self and be happy in your own skin
The parade is more of an awareness/acceptance thing…it’s never been difficult to be accepted as a heterosexual sexual..but that’s not true for the LGBTQ+ community
@@kerrymain1623 I don't like people like you who seem to think that way not the first time I heard what you said the last person I heard saying it was charged and touch history.
Sue and Noel's reaction to Luke's coming out is probably the best one could ever hope for. Understanding and not forced or too over-the-top excited. Anyone would be lucky to have them for parents. And so brave of Luke.
This is so amazing, Sue and Noel deal with everything with so much love and grace and positivity! One of them comes out: oh ok then, we are all painting rainbow flags and going to pride ❤❤❤ Nothing is ever a problem ❤🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Congrats on coming out Luke! Doing it on the internet is so good for young members of the community to see, you’ll be helping so many. Your parents reaction is amazing and this is why homophobia is so low in the uk compared to other places! ❤️
Kudos Radford family for being so honest, loving, supportive, and understanding ! Luke it is no one's business about your personal preferences but I am happy for you to be true to you, and am proud of you for sharing!
Maybe because he feels he may help someone who feels the same way as he did. It’s how he feels he wanted to deal with it, you shouldn’t say ‘why broadcast it’ you didn’t need to watch it, what’s wrong with you, have you had a bad day or something. He’s a darling boy and he deserves respect fir his choice not criticism, he hasn’t harmed anyone!
I can’t tell you how moving this was! I cried like a baby! Lol! When I came out at 17 I was disowned and totally shut out by my parents. To see your family not only accept, but to fully embrace Luke is so healing for other LGBT folk to see. A coming out like this is a dream come true! Your family is the definition of Love. Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us. It means more than you know! ❤️
So sorry to hear that you were disowned by your parents, Jordan. I had a lovely friend years ago in Sydney, and the same thing happened to him ; even worse, he lived in Tasmania, where homosexuality was illegal at that time. No wonder he migrated to the mainland! (He was lucky though to have a very supportive sister who adored him) I hope your life has been happy since you suffered this trauma.🌾
My father was one of 22 kids my granddad had with 2 wives: 14 with the 1st and 8 with my grandmother. Your family is such a joy to watch and I love the support Luke has in being himself. Your family is so full of pride in everything they do. I truly love it
Noel and Sue you should be proud of who you’ve raised every single one of your children are the best they can be and even here in Australia I am proud to watch them grow up so thank you for sharing ❤️❤️
Oh Wow, I'm sat here crying, what a lovely lovely lad you have. You should be so so proud and I know you are, you've done a great job with all of your kids and it's so nice to see Luke opening up like he did, it can't have been easy and I wish him and all of you lots of love xx
It doesn’t matter what everybody else thinks, it’s how comfortable you are with yourself. I have people in my family who have chose alternative lifestyles. But I couldn’t love them any less. And your family and your followers will love you no matter what. You are a great family that supports each other and a lot of us can learn from that. I realize how hard it was for you after all these years to say that but I’m going to bet a big weight has been lifted off your shoulders and now you can get on with your life and the way you want to live it. Good luck to you Luke. We will follow your journey and support you every step of the way. Love and kisses from California
"It doesn’t matter what everybody else thinks, it’s how comfortable you are with yourself" What if you're comfortable being with little girls and boys?
Honestly with 22 kids there was bound to be 1 child who was going to be gay …completely nothing wrong with that and I hope Luke can find love and have a relationship out in the open
Bless him, and I don't mean that patronising. You can feel the inner turmoil he's faced the past 6 years. It took a lot of courage for him to do this. Well done Luke x
Luke, you are brave and you are loved by not just your big family but many of us that follow your lives on youtube! Your family, esp. your parents have your best interest at heart. They love you unconditionally❤️ I've watched your videos more than 2 years nows and i feel so proud of you
The fact that everyone supports him like that is heartwarming. People should be able to come out as gay/bi/etc as easy as you can say "I'm straight". I'm glad Luke did it and that Sue and Noel were so supportive. Gosh this family is amazing ❤
@@margaretgraham95 because representation matters. When all children see their whole life is heteronormativity, they grow up believing they are broken. I only had a word for my sexuality (asexual) in my midthirties because of a lack of representation. I thought I was the only one for over 30 years. You have no idea how crushing it is so wake up every day believing that you shouldn't exist because you are so different from everyone else.
@@Hippopotalust Beautifully put. I hope you have found acceptance and happiness. As Luke’s little brother said, you shouldn’t be treated differently because you are different. 🌈
I've shared this video as an example of such love and acceptance in your family. Well done all of you and congratulations Luke on being openly yourself. This is truly real love in action in your special family who doesn't judge and teaches inspiration. I see your relief Luke xxx
The Redford family parents are quite remarkable. Well done! You have the most amazing unconditional love for your children. All people should be so lucky to be blessed with amazing parents such as Sue and Bill.
I have two boys and age 9 and 11. We watched the show together as they know I love it. My youngest said “Mum you wouldn’t mind either would you”? I said “no as long as you are happy and healthy I’m happy” So Lovely to watch.
You could just tell the relief that Luke has now that he is able to share who he really is. Amazing to see how supportive the family is of one another.
As someone also bi sexual and from Morecambe .. when he says “it’s a bit dead” honestly burst out laughing at how true that is. Went to primary with Luke and Millie and it’s amazing to see how they have both become who they were born to be x
This is awesome and so important for luke and anyone else close to him who might be struggling. He might pave the way for younger siblings or anyone else I his sphere of influence. Glad you're proud and supported luke!!! 👌🌈
Dearest Luke I have watched you grow from a young child to a wonderful young man. All people want is for you to be happy. Well done 👍🏻 on taking such a massive step that will help many young people that you will never know or get to meet you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 so proud of you x
I love that there’s a mega family that isn’t a bunch of religious weirdos. Here in the US, we have a few family with a similar amount of kids and they’re incredibly homophobic. I feel like the Radfords really do love each other and then accepting Luke is proof of that! More parents need to be like Noel and Sue!
I am sure there are so many all over the world that are like you pointed out. And I know of countless religious families that have the same sex religion in and they are Loved by all, STOP judging religions
@@lucyhall902dude I was talking about people like Michelle Duggar who put a robocall calling trans women sexual predators while actively protecting a son that is now in prison for cp. My problem isn’t religion, it’s the people that use religion to be terrible people.
My daughter came out at 16 .. She's married now her and her wife live in Alaska...I told her no matter what I'd love her... I've always told my kids that I will always stand by them because that's what a mother does !! Glad you finally felt comfortable enough to have a talk with your parents...
As all of Sue and Noel's children are, the very best of both of them. Luke has always been a wise beyond his years, intelligent sweet young man and supportive big brother. You're much more than articulate Sue! 😘
Casper made me Cry when He Explained it so Well - "You Don't Treat People Differently, However Different They are.‼️ Be Happy Luke &. Live your Life to the Fullest.😊
I know this was a while ago but I've just watched it and apart from loving the way your family dealt with it, I wanted to scroll through the comments. There was a couple of idiots just wanting to cause issues but I was so happy to see that most comments were so supportive and accepting. We are getting there slowly and it starts with young children being taught that its 'normal', no one is born prejudiced, it's a learned behaviour. My son was 12 when he came out as gay and I'm thankful that he only had a few mild pushing/shoving issues at school before the school clamped down on it. His family and friends were all perfectly fine (most, like his dad and I, already knew) and he was fortunate to go through school life, college and Uni with no backlash. Unfortunately, it's not always like that and some people still struggle so much which is why Pride is so important. It not only gives people a chance to be exactly who they want to be, it gives thousands more a 'talking point'. The more we talk openly, the more we can silence the ignorant ones. Much love to the Radford's and to all those who took the time to make Luke realise that not everyone will judge him, the couple of idiots got shouted down in the comments too so bonus!. xx
Be proud Luke. You did amazing. Live your life to the full and not in the shadows. You have the full support of your family and I would like to say the Radford followers. Stay strong and safe guys. Very emotional vlog. Xxxxxxxxxx
Had no idea my daughter was going to come out. She woke me up one night hysterical at the time when she told me. She said "Mum I am a Lesbian". I wish I could of changed my reaction at the time when I said "OMG is that all". I was relieved it wasn't something bad considering how upset and she was really ugly crying at 3.00 am. I wish now I would of hugged her and told her how proud I was of her for having the courage to say it out loud to me. Anyway she knows how much I love her and how much I am proud of her. Love you to the moon and back Taylor xxxx Well done Luke you sharing this helps so many others to get the courage to say it out loud and to live their truth.
I’m longing for the day when people don’t have to ‘come out’ about who they are and everyone just accept who a person is regardless of who or what they are 🙏👍🏻
Your reaction was excellent to be honest, “normalizing” the fact that she was attracted to women and not making such a big deal out of it seems like what everyone should do. People shouldn’t even need to “come out”. But for that to happen people need to stop assuming everyone’s straight first. It’s not their fault for doing so, it’s how most people are brought up, thankfully things are starting to change, at least at some extent in my generation. Kudos for you being a great mom.
@@agme8045 when I came out to my parents they were basically just like “ok, cool” and it was good. I think it good when parents don’t overreact about it. It would of made me uncomfortable if my parents had started going “it’s ok Rachel, I love you no matter what, I’m so proud of you”. I never felt like I was doing something wrong and I think that reaction would of made me feel like it’s something wrong that needs to be justified. I liked the parents reaction in this video, they were very causal about it. Talking about how he was good at using words lol.
Lovely family! When my oldest child came out to me as bi 14 years ago, I did not show them the support like Luke's awesome parents did. Being raised a strict Catholic, I was taught that being anything but straight was a sin and I was worried about this for them. I cried for a week straight. Thank God I know better now that God loved us all just the way we are and no matter who we love. My child has also since told me that they are genderfluid and asexual. I handled this news with a big hug and lots of support.
WOW THIS IS STILL A SIN IN GODS EYE. YES GOD LOVES US BUT HE LOVE US ENOUGH THAT WHEN WE COME TO HIM AND REPENT OF OUR SINFUL WAYS THAT WE CHANGE ACCORDING TO HIS HOLY WORD. NO WE ARE NOT TO TREAT PEOPLE DIFFERENTLY BUT AS A BELIEVER IN THE HOLY WORD OF GOD WE ARE TO POINT THEM TO THE TRUTH OF GODS HOLY WORD AND HIS HOLY WORD SAYS THAT THIS IS AN ABOMINATION TO HIM.
Good on you love, coming from a big catholic family it was the same, and me mam said, i do not care what you are, and you'll always be part of the clan
Luke is a very lovely, sensible and smart person. So important for a lot of young people who have the same struggles that he chose to come out publicly. It will for sure take a burden off many young people´s shoulders and make their path easier. The reaction from Noel and Sue is exactly how it should be. Love and acceptance.
I'm so glad that Luke has a loving mum & dad & siblings, what a great support system from his family. That makes it easier to just be yourself, once he's open about his sexual preference, he can then find someone who can love him openly. God bless you Luke❤️
Well done Noel! I didn't know you had a health scare. You are pretty amazing. You are up early, put in a hard day's work and do your fair share of parenting and you never seem to lose your cool. That alone is a healthy thing. Congratulations on finishing, and beating the time you set.x
This family hands down is the best in the world! I never saw a family understand each other the way that they do. People will have two to three kids and they can't even understand that many kids at all. Sue and Noel, of course have 22 kids and understand each and every single one of them. To the point where she knew that he was this for so long and it felt so good. Once they sat down with him and she was like we accept you and so did Noel. It just shows that they were meant to be parents. And meant to have these many kids. I mean it's not that I'm saying okay. You can't be a parent but some people are not fit to be. They really love what they created and it's just very beautiful. Can I see the love they have for each other as well that really ties into the kids because you know you have to have a good solid foundation for each other as a couple to raise your family together and they do have that dynamic and again that is where that beautifulness comes out. But also yeah their kids are well rounded and have great heads over their shoulders because of that dynamic of them.
No matter what life they choose your child is your child no matter what. Love is love no matter who you share it with. Luke is blessed to have such a supportive loving family.
Beautiful part of the episode last night 🧡🌈 he’s grown up to be able to express who he is & the support from his loving parents and family is just beautiful. As long as your child is happy then nothing really matters x x
I would have expected no less from Noel, Sue and family and I was not disappointed. Way to go Radford family. The only thing that changes when someone comes out is YOUR perception of them They are still exactly the same person.
You are who you are Luke. God made you who you are. Be proud & stand tall. You have the support of your wonderful family & us as supporters on here. 2022 is your year. Xx
Your Luke is the male version of my daughter who is also gay and is ASD and has suffered huge prejudice throughout her life, seeing him choked up while he talked broke my heart, when you spoke to him outside I was in tears, me and my daughter never had that conversation as i think i knew from the moment she was born she was special in every single way and as she grew up i new things she never had to voice, im so so glad he has you both as his parents and all his brothers and sisters, im glad he can be himself, I absolutely love you all your them most beautiful family. Watching this has been by far the best thing I've watched in a very long time 😍🥲🥰🥲 much love to you all xxxxxxxxxxxxx
I understand completely, my granddaughter is transgender, so now I call her my grandson. It will always be tougher on them to accept and then it is on us because of all the prejudiced out there. I’m glad that he was able to voice his opinion at the age of 16 instead of having to wait. I will always support him just as you support your daughter and Sue and Noel Will support Luke.
@@rosemarycrippen1435 awwww your so lovely 🥰 you must be so so proud of your grandson 💙 yes its a tough old world out there now sweetheart, but as we all stand up to the prejudice we will oneday over come it so future generations won't have it to deal with the bullying and negativity anymore 🥰🥰 much love to you and your grandson I wish you all the love and happiness in the world ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Kudos to such a loving home. With 22 kids statistically 10% or more (or 2.2 kids) could easily be gay. I’ve known many bisexuals but most of those (all but one) ended up being gay, kinda using bisexual to test the waters. Best to you all
Oh, my heart!! I was so very moved by this video. I teared up and simply wanted to give Luke a big hug! I just love how the family shows their support to one another. I'm so glad you bravely shared who you truly are, Luke. Now you don't need to hold it all inside. You are a great role model for others.
My son and I are so close he could tell me anything but it took until he was 21 before he could tell me he was gay He knew I would be the easiest person to tell He was 11 when he knew What hurt me the most was that it took him so long to tell me He’s happily married now to a guy from America Luke so proud of you xx
I’m SO amazed, at how beautifully Dad and Mom attend to EACH child’s individual needs. I love and have such admiration for all the Radfords, precious souls 🌵🏜
I think Noel and Sue definitely need to write a book… they have such a lovely, strong and amazing family. Their story is so interesting, unique and inspiring. Not all of us are cut out to have 22 kids, but it would be a much kinder world if we all had parents like the Radford Children do. ❤
Luke is such a lovely person. ‘Coming out’ should not even be needed in society. Nobody has to announce they are heterosexual and hope for acceptance. Everybody is an individual and should be accepted for who we are 🏳️🌈🌈🏳️🌈
I agree…the sad reality right now is there is still so much judgment from ignorant people… hopefully one day that won’t be the case… Loving someone can never be wrong…
@@jeanettepearcey8585 Totally agree with you Jeanette! I have never had to announce my sexuality which is heterosexual why do people who aren't still need to do so. It's really not fair.
What a beautiful, supportive family. I'm not into pandering and making a fuss about people's sexuality, but its important to have the initial conversation as being straight is the accepted 'default' because its what's normally biologically programmed and accepted as what most people are, but when people say 'I'm gay/ bi,' the reaction this kids family had is spot on. Its normal to have confusion/ reservations about someone that you love who tells you information that you maybe didn't consider before, but the mutual respect here is just heartwarming. Its made me think a lot about my own young kids, and how we might navigate the situation if we were in a similar situation if our boys came to us.
This large family is so refreshing. What a lovely family. Luke, thank you for sharing your story. Sue and Noel are wonderful parents who really enjoy their children as unique individuals, that is the true gift and blessing of children. Not trying to mold them into “ stepford “ children. That just creates conflict and families who are estranged from one another.
What a gorgeous young man 🌈my 20 year old granddaughter came out as bisexual last September . Love you Ella.🥰🥰🇦🇺 you are who you are , such a proud grandma and ALL of our family feel the same.
I am not surprised, of the support in this family, for such a large family, there is bound to be difference of opinions, I have live through it, but you and Noah have such a balance, very proud of you, and the respect you all have for each other, my hat goes out to you,
I just LOVE this family!! I wish everyone had support from their families like this one does. Everyone is who they are supposed to be & they shouldn’t be treated differently because of it. God Bless everyone!! 🙏🏻❤️
Luke is so brave for coming out I came out in 2020 as Bisexual and it’s great to have it of my chest and I was lucky to have the support of my family I’ve know about my sexuality since I was 12 in high school and just wish I had the courage to have come out earlier in life Ps to Luke you have so many supporters on here who are proud of you for coming out and welcome you with open arms in to the lgbtq community & by you sharing this with us you will help so many who didn’t feel they could come out before now maybe they may have the courage to do so xx
When one of your children comes out to you it's sad that some parents don't support them. When my daughter came out as a lesbian I cried and hugged her told her it didn't change my love for her as long as she was happy and when a relationship blossomed that she'd be treated right and all the positive it didn't matter. Even if one of my son's told me they were gay it still wouldn't matter all I want is for them to be happy, loved and cared for what more could I want. It's a sad fact everything has to have a label stamped on it or outside parties having an opinion regardless of knowing the individual in those cases be mindful and think if it were one of your loved ones. Some individuals are more sensitive than others and not to mention how some comments it impact they're mental health. Be happy live your life free, answer to nobody and don't EVER change to suit others. Luke you have an incredible family unit and I'm guessing great friends, your a credit to both your parents. I'm wishing you all the best for your bright and happy future and anyone who's negative, cut them loose anyone who brings you down has no place in your life🌈👏💯😘
I thought I couldn't love this family more ... proven wrong! Happily! The way everyone rallied around Luke was just beautiful. Congrats Luke on being able to live your authentic life!
This is brilliant. Congratulations Luke you must feel a weight lifted off your shoulders and what amazing parents. Totally agree - as long as you are happy that’s all that matters xx
Wow! I am tearing up with this video. This is one of the most heartfelt Radford videos I have seen. I am so happy that Luke has a loving family and knows that he can be himself without being judged harshly. Sending loads of love to the Radford family. Peace begins when the walls of discrimination, hate and intolerance come down.
Never feel ashamed Luke just live YOUR LIFE and be who you are, your right your families opinion is what matters the most your parents are so supportive as are your siblings. I really hope you feel at ease now be who you are. So proud of you.
You found the courage to let your family know and they responded as every family should. With support and love. Remain proud of yourself Luke. love your entire family.
Luke, it makes me so sad to hear you speak about how you struggled. Well done for overcoming that fear. You always come across as a kind and gentle young man who loves his family so much. I wish a lifetime of love and happiness ❤️ Sue and Noel well done for being the parents you are. Those hugs were very special. I hope parents who are not so kind or understanding will be able to open their hearts to the unconditional love I see all the time in your family, and that their hearts will soften. And I pray that other young men and women will find strength in Luke’s courage and finally be able to be who they really are. ❤️
Watching Luke starting to cry while saying this made me want to cry with him I’m a proud fan of the family u have beyond amazing mum and dad and siblings u need to be happy luke no one should say anything negative to u as it’s your life I’m one of the people who is behind u life to short to not be happy within yourself yes u will probably get hate comments but rise above them ure worth more than them they obviously have a dull life if they do as long as u do what u think is right then I say good for u and so glad u have such support within your house be happy within yourself that’s all that matters luke
luke always be so proud of how you are never let anyone tell you otherwise. we are all so proud of you and who you are. noel and sue you have raised some amazing children xxxx
This is the most beautiful thing I've seen on UA-cam, maybe ever. All the best wishes to young Luke just starting to build an adult life, and many thanks and kudos to Sue and Noel for being fantastic parents and raising a group of amazing humans. It is wonderful to see so much love and support in this family.
Been following the Radfords for years, and I must say I've never been happier seeing them. Luke is indeed very articulate. It is such a joy to see this family's tolerance and love! Lots of love from the Netherlands! 🤗
With such a loving family Luke you know how much love is filling 6our home. You will have the support both of your family and all your supporters. Always be you Luke you are special never forget that.
Such a beautiful, loyal, loving family x The bond you all have is unbreakable xx You should be so proud of yourself Luke, well-done xx Be true to yourself always xx Take care n Stay safe x hugs to you all xx
It’s nice he feels comfortable to come out to his family, not everyone has a understanding family. My son came out to me and obviously I’d known for years but waited for him to want to tell me and it was a huge relief for him to get it off his chest . I couldn’t be prouder of my son just like I know sue n Noel are proud of Luke x
"You don't treat people differently, no matter how ever different they are." Such beautiful and wise words from your young son!!
I agree, you don't treat people differently. But sincere question: why feel the need to throw a parade?
Just live your life and be happy.
@@SisterShirley I agree BTW my son is gay but heterosexuals don't have a parade/party for being straight it's one thing being proud of who you are it's another to throw a party for it but on flip side if society were more excepting people wouldn't feel a need to parade/party for being who they are... Be proud people of your self and be happy in your own skin
The parade is more of an awareness/acceptance thing…it’s never been difficult to be accepted as a heterosexual sexual..but that’s not true for the LGBTQ+ community
@@kerrymain1623 I don't like people like you who seem to think that way not the first time I heard what you said the last person I heard saying it was charged and touch history.
Sue and Noel's reaction to Luke's coming out is probably the best one could ever hope for. Understanding and not forced or too over-the-top excited. Anyone would be lucky to have them for parents.
And so brave of Luke.
Why would they be overly excited when they have known for a
while.
Sue and Noel, YOU TWO ARE AMAZING PARENTS! I love the love in this family
Yes, they are!!
Oh It makes me jealous, I'm in love with them Imean they are just amazing
This is so amazing, Sue and Noel deal with everything with so much love and grace and positivity! One of them comes out: oh ok then, we are all painting rainbow flags and going to pride ❤❤❤ Nothing is ever a problem ❤🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Luke is so brave coming out I know how hard it was for me. 90% of my family disowned me for my sexuality. Your an amazing family for supporting him
@@shollahbyamukama2653 werk
@@shollahbyamukama2653 shut up already is not the medieval era anymore
They nit your family. We are Yours family. We Don't care, be healthy and HAPPY :)
im so sorry. its been 2 years, hope youre safe now xx
Honestly, I don’t think I could love a family anymore than I do this one. Such great role models all around ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Amazing emotional post.
So proud 👏
Amen. Such wonderful people. We are all humans.They restore my faith in humanity
Congrats on coming out Luke! Doing it on the internet is so good for young members of the community to see, you’ll be helping so many. Your parents reaction is amazing and this is why homophobia is so low in the uk compared to other places! ❤️
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Kudos Radford family for being so honest, loving, supportive, and understanding ! Luke it is no one's business about your personal preferences but I am happy for you to be true to you, and am proud of you for sharing!
Yes no ones business so why broadcast it 🤬🤬🤬🤬
Why broadcast it anyway..😡😡😡
Maybe because he feels he may help someone who feels the same way as he did. It’s how he feels he wanted to deal with it, you shouldn’t say ‘why broadcast it’ you didn’t need to watch it, what’s wrong with you, have you had a bad day or something. He’s a darling boy and he deserves respect fir his choice not criticism, he hasn’t harmed anyone!
@@jilldavey1187 some things you don't have to air
@@jilldavey1187 wind your neck in ..Everybody has and can have their own opinion..End off!!!
I can’t tell you how moving this was! I cried like a baby! Lol! When I came out at 17 I was disowned and totally shut out by my parents.
To see your family not only accept, but to fully embrace Luke is so healing for other LGBT folk to see. A coming out like this is a dream come true! Your family is the definition of Love.
Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us. It means more than you know! ❤️
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So sorry to hear that you were disowned by your parents, Jordan. I had a lovely friend years ago in Sydney, and the same thing happened to him ; even worse, he lived in Tasmania, where homosexuality was illegal at that time. No wonder he migrated to the mainland! (He was lucky though to have a very supportive sister who adored him) I hope your life has been happy since you suffered this trauma.🌾
So sorry Jordan no family be like that ❤️
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My father was one of 22 kids my granddad had with 2 wives: 14 with the 1st and 8 with my grandmother. Your family is such a joy to watch and I love the support Luke has in being himself. Your family is so full of pride in everything they do. I truly love it
Luke ‘s a lucky chap to be a member of this understanding family
😂😂😂 understanding ? Think you’re watching the wrong family 🧐
@@bobbobbythomas4349 🤣🤣🤣
@@bobbobbythomas4349 they said ‘understanding’
@@rachelcookie321 cheers corrected
Noel and Sue you should be proud of who you’ve raised every single one of your children are the best they can be and even here in Australia I am proud to watch them grow up so thank you for sharing ❤️❤️
Oh Wow, I'm sat here crying, what a lovely lovely lad you have. You should be so so proud and I know you are, you've done a great job with all of your kids and it's so nice to see Luke opening up like he did, it can't have been easy and I wish him and all of you lots of love xx
The whole families support was so lovely I'd be lying if I said I didn't cry a little to see the kids paint their faces and flags🥺
It doesn’t matter what everybody else thinks, it’s how comfortable you are with yourself. I have people in my family who have chose alternative lifestyles. But I couldn’t love them any less. And your family and your followers will love you no matter what. You are a great family that supports each other and a lot of us can learn from that. I realize how hard it was for you after all these years to say that but I’m going to bet a big weight has been lifted off your shoulders and now you can get on with your life and the way you want to live it. Good luck to you Luke. We will follow your journey and support you every step of the way. Love and kisses from California
"It doesn’t matter what everybody else thinks, it’s how comfortable you are with yourself"
What if you're comfortable being with little girls and boys?
Honestly with 22 kids there was bound to be 1 child who was going to be gay …completely nothing wrong with that and I hope Luke can find love and have a relationship out in the open
I was thinking the same thing, haha. I'm hoping that for Luke too and I'm glad he has lots of love at home too.
Bless him, and I don't mean that patronising. You can feel the inner turmoil he's faced the past 6 years. It took a lot of courage for him to do this.
Well done Luke x
you guys are an amazing family and the support that you bring to your son gives me tears into my eyes!
your amazing and brave Luke!
Only Jesus Christ is the only holy and powerful Savior ♥️ Accept the Lord Jesus Christ and you will have peace in your soul
Luke, you are brave and you are loved by not just your big family but many of us that follow your lives on youtube! Your family, esp. your parents have your best interest at heart. They love you unconditionally❤️ I've watched your videos more than 2 years nows and i feel so proud of you
The fact that everyone supports him like that is heartwarming. People should be able to come out as gay/bi/etc as easy as you can say "I'm straight". I'm glad Luke did it and that Sue and Noel were so supportive. Gosh this family is amazing ❤
Why do they have to "cone out" keep your life private. Who cares
@UA-camR2022 just don't see why they want to tell the public. No one cares. Sickening that people want to share their most personal things on life
@@margaretgraham95 because representation matters. When all children see their whole life is heteronormativity, they grow up believing they are broken. I only had a word for my sexuality (asexual) in my midthirties because of a lack of representation. I thought I was the only one for over 30 years. You have no idea how crushing it is so wake up every day believing that you shouldn't exist because you are so different from everyone else.
@@Hippopotalust your personal life. No one wants yo know about it. Counsel is the way to go. God made male & female for a reason.
@@Hippopotalust Beautifully put. I hope you have found acceptance and happiness. As Luke’s little brother said, you shouldn’t be treated differently because you are different. 🌈
I've shared this video as an example of such love and acceptance in your family. Well done all of you and congratulations Luke on being openly yourself. This is truly real love in action in your special family who doesn't judge and teaches inspiration. I see your relief Luke xxx
The Redford family parents are quite remarkable. Well done! You have the most amazing unconditional love for your children. All people should be so lucky to be blessed with amazing parents such as Sue and Bill.
I have two boys and age 9 and 11.
We watched the show together as they know I love it.
My youngest said “Mum you wouldn’t mind either would you”?
I said “no as long as you are happy and healthy I’m happy”
So
Lovely to watch.
You could just tell the relief that Luke has now that he is able to share who he really is. Amazing to see how supportive the family is of one another.
As someone also bi sexual and from Morecambe .. when he says “it’s a bit dead” honestly burst out laughing at how true that is. Went to primary with Luke and Millie and it’s amazing to see how they have both become who they were born to be x
This is awesome and so important for luke and anyone else close to him who might be struggling. He might pave the way for younger siblings or anyone else I his sphere of influence. Glad you're proud and supported luke!!! 👌🌈
Dearest Luke I have watched you grow from a young child to a wonderful young man. All people want is for you to be happy. Well done 👍🏻 on taking such a massive step that will help many young people that you will never know or get to meet you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 so proud of you x
Brought tears to my eyes!! Well done all of you!! Congrats Luke gorgeous boy!! All your family are with you!! xxx
I love that there’s a mega family that isn’t a bunch of religious weirdos. Here in the US, we have a few family with a similar amount of kids and they’re incredibly homophobic.
I feel like the Radfords really do love each other and then accepting Luke is proof of that! More parents need to be like Noel and Sue!
I am sure there are so many all over the world that are like you pointed out. And I know of countless religious families that have the same sex religion in and they are Loved by all, STOP judging religions
@@lucyhall902dude I was talking about people like Michelle Duggar who put a robocall calling trans women sexual predators while actively protecting a son that is now in prison for cp. My problem isn’t religion, it’s the people that use religion to be terrible people.
It's not homophobic to just disagree with it. People act like hating someone and disagreeing with their actions are the same thing but it's not.
@@c.barrett5114 it is the same, but regardless I was referring to families like the Duggars who are super anti-LGBTQ+
My daughter came out at 16 .. She's married now her and her wife live in Alaska...I told her no matter what I'd love her... I've always told my kids that I will always stand by them because that's what a mother does !! Glad you finally felt comfortable enough to have a talk with your parents...
That's not a marriage. Marriage by definition includes a man and a woman. Their relationship is something but it's not a marriage.
That isn't a marriage..marriage is between a man and woman
@@Tatiana-cp1fc i cant seem to find that definition anywhere, you sure you havent made that up?
this is such a beautiful story, thank you so much for sharing!💕 congratulations to your daughter and her wife!
@@miffyforever Thank You ! 😁
As all of Sue and Noel's children are, the very best of both of them. Luke has always been a wise beyond his years, intelligent sweet young man and supportive big brother. You're much more than articulate Sue! 😘
Casper made me Cry when
He Explained it so Well -
"You Don't Treat People Differently,
However Different They are.‼️
Be Happy Luke &. Live your Life to the Fullest.😊
So proud of you Luke. I remember how hard coming out was for me. As one bisexual to another, welcome to the family 💕
aww this is lovely 🥰💕
I know this was a while ago but I've just watched it and apart from loving the way your family dealt with it, I wanted to scroll through the comments. There was a couple of idiots just wanting to cause issues but I was so happy to see that most comments were so supportive and accepting. We are getting there slowly and it starts with young children being taught that its 'normal', no one is born prejudiced, it's a learned behaviour. My son was 12 when he came out as gay and I'm thankful that he only had a few mild pushing/shoving issues at school before the school clamped down on it. His family and friends were all perfectly fine (most, like his dad and I, already knew) and he was fortunate to go through school life, college and Uni with no backlash. Unfortunately, it's not always like that and some people still struggle so much which is why Pride is so important. It not only gives people a chance to be exactly who they want to be, it gives thousands more a 'talking point'. The more we talk openly, the more we can silence the ignorant ones. Much love to the Radford's and to all those who took the time to make Luke realise that not everyone will judge him, the couple of idiots got shouted down in the comments too so bonus!. xx
And this is why I love @The Radford Family so much! They love their children, no mather what .
No one should ever feel ashamed about who they are and should be free and proud
Bless your heart Luke ❤️💙❤️💙
Be proud Luke. You did amazing.
Live your life to the full and not in the shadows.
You have the full support of your family and I would like to say the Radford followers.
Stay strong and safe guys.
Very emotional vlog. Xxxxxxxxxx
Luke I'm so proud of you. Life is hard and it's good that you have a loving family to be there for you.
Had no idea my daughter was going to come out. She woke me up one night hysterical at the time when she told me. She said "Mum I am a Lesbian". I wish I could of changed my reaction at the time when I said "OMG is that all". I was relieved it wasn't something bad considering how upset and she was really ugly crying at 3.00 am. I wish now I would of hugged her and told her how proud I was of her for having the courage to say it out loud to me. Anyway she knows how much I love her and how much I am proud of her. Love you to the moon and back Taylor xxxx Well done Luke you sharing this helps so many others to get the courage to say it out loud and to live their truth.
I’m longing for the day when people don’t have to ‘come out’ about who they are and everyone just accept who a person is regardless of who or what they are 🙏👍🏻
Your reaction was excellent to be honest, “normalizing” the fact that she was attracted to women and not making such a big deal out of it seems like what everyone should do. People shouldn’t even need to “come out”. But for that to happen people need to stop assuming everyone’s straight first. It’s not their fault for doing so, it’s how most people are brought up, thankfully things are starting to change, at least at some extent in my generation. Kudos for you being a great mom.
Kelly I think that was a terrific response! Looking forward to the day that all kids can come out to their parents as well💜
@@agme8045 when I came out to my parents they were basically just like “ok, cool” and it was good. I think it good when parents don’t overreact about it. It would of made me uncomfortable if my parents had started going “it’s ok Rachel, I love you no matter what, I’m so proud of you”. I never felt like I was doing something wrong and I think that reaction would of made me feel like it’s something wrong that needs to be justified. I liked the parents reaction in this video, they were very causal about it. Talking about how he was good at using words lol.
Love Oscar lol “are we protesting” so in love with your family and your parenting it’s the best and fills me with hope
Such a beautiful loving family💙💚💛🧡❤️
Lovely family! When my oldest child came out to me as bi 14 years ago, I did not show them the support like Luke's awesome parents did. Being raised a strict Catholic, I was taught that being anything but straight was a sin and I was worried about this for them. I cried for a week straight.
Thank God I know better now that God loved us all just the way we are and no matter who we love. My child has also since told me that they are genderfluid and asexual. I handled this news with a big hug and lots of support.
WOW THIS IS STILL A SIN IN GODS EYE. YES GOD LOVES US BUT HE LOVE US ENOUGH THAT WHEN WE COME TO HIM AND REPENT OF OUR SINFUL WAYS THAT WE CHANGE ACCORDING TO HIS HOLY WORD. NO WE ARE NOT TO TREAT PEOPLE DIFFERENTLY BUT AS A BELIEVER IN THE HOLY WORD OF GOD WE ARE TO POINT THEM TO THE TRUTH OF GODS HOLY WORD AND HIS HOLY WORD SAYS THAT THIS IS AN ABOMINATION TO HIM.
but I’m sure they really appreciate how you changed your views and support them :) the fact you’re understanding and supportive now is what matters
Good on you love, coming from a big catholic family it was the same, and me mam said, i do not care what you are, and you'll always be part of the clan
How lucky for Luke to have such an understanding family and how fortunate for the Radford's to have raised such a noble young man. Luke Strong!
Bless you Luke! You have a wonderful family that will support you along the way. Never be ashamed of who you are. Sending Big Hugs ❤️🏳️🌈
Luke is a very lovely, sensible and smart person. So important for a lot of young people who have the same struggles that he chose to come out publicly. It will for sure take a burden off many young people´s shoulders and make their path easier.
The reaction from Noel and Sue is exactly how it should be. Love and acceptance.
I'm so glad that Luke has a loving mum & dad & siblings, what a great support system from his family. That makes it easier to just be yourself, once he's open about his sexual preference, he can then find someone who can love him openly.
God bless you Luke❤️
this was very touching. joel and sue are absolutely wonderful parents
Noel
Well done Noel! I didn't know you had a health scare. You are pretty amazing. You are up early, put in a hard day's work and do your fair share of parenting and you never seem to lose your cool. That alone is a healthy thing. Congratulations on finishing, and beating the time you set.x
This family hands down is the best in the world! I never saw a family understand each other the way that they do. People will have two to three kids and they can't even understand that many kids at all. Sue and Noel, of course have 22 kids and understand each and every single one of them. To the point where she knew that he was this for so long and it felt so good. Once they sat down with him and she was like we accept you and so did Noel. It just shows that they were meant to be parents. And meant to have these many kids. I mean it's not that I'm saying okay. You can't be a parent but some people are not fit to be. They really love what they created and it's just very beautiful. Can I see the love they have for each other as well that really ties into the kids because you know you have to have a good solid foundation for each other as a couple to raise your family together and they do have that dynamic and again that is where that beautifulness comes out. But also yeah their kids are well rounded and have great heads over their shoulders because of that dynamic of them.
You're rightly proud of Luke, powerful words and a powerful post x Casper also showed how all of us can be inclusive and have pride in our family 🏳️🌈
No matter what life they choose your child is your child no matter what. Love is love no matter who you share it with. Luke is blessed to have such a supportive loving family.
Beautiful part of the episode last night 🧡🌈 he’s grown up to be able to express who he is & the support from his loving parents and family is just beautiful. As long as your child is happy then nothing really matters x x
I would have expected no less from Noel, Sue and family and I was not disappointed. Way to go Radford family. The only thing that changes when someone comes out is YOUR perception of them They are still exactly the same person.
Oscar was so innocent when he asked 'is this a protest'. No son its a celebration.!
You are who you are Luke. God made you who you are. Be proud & stand tall. You have the support of your wonderful family & us as supporters on here. 2022 is your year. Xx
Your Luke is the male version of my daughter who is also gay and is ASD and has suffered huge prejudice throughout her life, seeing him choked up while he talked broke my heart, when you spoke to him outside I was in tears, me and my daughter never had that conversation as i think i knew from the moment she was born she was special in every single way and as she grew up i new things she never had to voice, im so so glad he has you both as his parents and all his brothers and sisters, im glad he can be himself, I absolutely love you all your them most beautiful family. Watching this has been by far the best thing I've watched in a very long time 😍🥲🥰🥲 much love to you all xxxxxxxxxxxxx
I understand completely, my granddaughter is transgender, so now I call her my grandson. It will always be tougher on them to accept and then it is on us because of all the prejudiced out there. I’m glad that he was able to voice his opinion at the age of 16 instead of having to wait. I will always support him just as you support your daughter and Sue and Noel Will support Luke.
@@rosemarycrippen1435 awwww your so lovely 🥰 you must be so so proud of your grandson 💙 yes its a tough old world out there now sweetheart, but as we all stand up to the prejudice we will oneday over come it so future generations won't have it to deal with the bullying and negativity anymore 🥰🥰 much love to you and your grandson I wish you all the love and happiness in the world ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Awwwww…I love you, Luke. Stay strong. Stay true to yourself. Beautiful Beautiful Boy. You are so lucky to have such a supportive family.
Very proud of you Luke. I hope the pressure is lifted from your shoulders. Have a fantastic new year. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
I’m in tears here 🏆⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥂🥰
Kudos to such a loving home. With 22 kids statistically 10% or more (or 2.2 kids) could easily be gay. I’ve known many bisexuals but most of those (all but one) ended up being gay, kinda using bisexual to test the waters.
Best to you all
Oh, my heart!! I was so very moved by this video. I teared up and simply wanted to give Luke a big hug! I just love how the family shows their support to one another. I'm so glad you bravely shared who you truly are, Luke. Now you don't need to hold it all inside. You are a great role model for others.
My son and I are so close he could tell me anything but it took until he was 21 before he could tell me he was gay
He knew I would be the easiest person to tell
He was 11 when he knew
What hurt me the most was that it took him so long to tell me
He’s happily married now to a guy from America
Luke so proud of you xx
Oh it´s so lovely to see all the support for Luke. This is how it should always be. Love it.
I’m SO amazed, at how beautifully Dad and Mom attend to EACH child’s individual needs. I love and have such admiration for all the Radfords, precious souls 🌵🏜
LOVE and support is what we all need most. Luke is extremely Blessed to have that from his family!
Honestly so proud of him for having the courage to come out 🖤🖤
As kind and understanding as Sue and Noel are I can't imagine they'd be anything but loving about Luke's revelation.
I’m so proud of Luke and proud of his family for supporting him.🦋❤️
I think Noel and Sue definitely need to write a book… they have such a lovely, strong and amazing family. Their story is so interesting, unique and inspiring. Not all of us are cut out to have 22 kids, but it would be a much kinder world if we all had parents like the Radford Children do. ❤
Luke is such a lovely person. ‘Coming out’ should not even be needed in society. Nobody has to announce they are heterosexual and hope for acceptance. Everybody is an individual and should be accepted for who we are 🏳️🌈🌈🏳️🌈
Hear hear xx💗💜
I agree…the sad reality right now is there is still so much judgment from ignorant people… hopefully one day that won’t be the case… Loving someone can never be wrong…
@@jeanettepearcey8585 Totally agree with you Jeanette! I have never had to announce my sexuality which is heterosexual why do people who aren't still need to do so. It's really not fair.
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I'm not sure anything could shake Noel and Sue's love for their children. Luke's a great kid. He's going to do well.
What a beautiful, supportive family. I'm not into pandering and making a fuss about people's sexuality, but its important to have the initial conversation as being straight is the accepted 'default' because its what's normally biologically programmed and accepted as what most people are, but when people say 'I'm gay/ bi,' the reaction this kids family had is spot on. Its normal to have confusion/ reservations about someone that you love who tells you information that you maybe didn't consider before, but the mutual respect here is just heartwarming. Its made me think a lot about my own young kids, and how we might navigate the situation if we were in a similar situation if our boys came to us.
This large family is so refreshing. What a lovely family. Luke, thank you for sharing your story. Sue and Noel are wonderful parents who really enjoy their children as unique individuals, that is the true gift and blessing of children. Not trying to mold them into “ stepford “ children. That just creates conflict and families who are estranged from one another.
So proud of you Luke!!! You live your best life and don’t let anyone stand in your way.
What a gorgeous young man 🌈my 20 year old granddaughter came out as bisexual last September . Love you Ella.🥰🥰🇦🇺 you are who you are , such a proud grandma and ALL of our family feel the same.
What a wonderful family. Love how supportive you are with each other.
So proud of him. He's so lucky to have a family like this, I was thrown out for dressing Gothic 😢
I am not surprised, of the support in this family, for such a large family, there is bound to be difference of opinions, I have live through it, but you and Noah have such a balance, very proud of you, and the respect you all have for each other, my hat goes out to you,
I just LOVE this family!! I wish everyone had support from their families like this one does. Everyone is who they are supposed to be & they shouldn’t be treated differently because of it. God Bless everyone!! 🙏🏻❤️
Luke is so brave for coming out I came out in 2020 as Bisexual and it’s great to have it of my chest and I was lucky to have the support of my family I’ve know about my sexuality since I was 12 in high school and just wish I had the courage to have come out earlier in life
Ps to Luke you have so many supporters on here who are proud of you for coming out and welcome you with open arms in to the lgbtq community & by you sharing this with us you will help so many who didn’t feel they could come out before now maybe they may have the courage to do so xx
T hi s is just how it should be , so proud of you Luke so very proud
Proud???
When one of your children comes out to you it's sad that some parents don't support them. When my daughter came out as a lesbian I cried and hugged her told her it didn't change my love for her as long as she was happy and when a relationship blossomed that she'd be treated right and all the positive it didn't matter. Even if one of my son's told me they were gay it still wouldn't matter all I want is for them to be happy, loved and cared for what more could I want.
It's a sad fact everything has to have a label stamped on it or outside parties having an opinion regardless of knowing the individual in those cases be mindful and think if it were one of your loved ones. Some individuals are more sensitive than others and not to mention how some comments it impact they're mental health.
Be happy live your life free, answer to nobody and don't EVER change to suit others.
Luke you have an incredible family unit and I'm guessing great friends, your a credit to both your parents. I'm wishing you all the best for your bright and happy future and anyone who's negative, cut them loose anyone who brings you down has no place in your life🌈👏💯😘
I thought I couldn't love this family more ... proven wrong! Happily! The way everyone rallied around Luke was just beautiful. Congrats Luke on being able to live your authentic life!
🤧🤧🤧 the amount of support ths family give to each other is incredible..
I’m overwhelmed ❤️ ❤️
This is brilliant. Congratulations Luke you must feel a weight lifted off your shoulders and what amazing parents. Totally agree - as long as you are happy that’s all that matters xx
Wow! I am tearing up with this video. This is one of the most heartfelt Radford videos I have seen. I am so happy that Luke has a loving family and knows that he can be himself without being judged harshly. Sending loads of love to the Radford family. Peace begins when the walls of discrimination, hate and intolerance come down.
Never feel ashamed Luke just live YOUR LIFE and be who you are, your right your families opinion is what matters the most your parents are so supportive as are your siblings. I really hope you feel at ease now be who you are. So proud of you.
You found the courage to let your family know and they responded as every family should. With support and love. Remain proud of yourself Luke. love your entire family.
Luke, it makes me so sad to hear you speak about how you struggled. Well done for overcoming that fear. You always come across as a kind and gentle young man who loves his family so much. I wish a lifetime of love and happiness ❤️
Sue and Noel well done for being the parents you are. Those hugs were very special. I hope parents who are not so kind or understanding will be able to open their hearts to the unconditional love I see all the time in your family, and that their hearts will soften. And I pray that other young men and women will find strength in Luke’s courage and finally be able to be who they really are.
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Welcome, Luke to a wonderful community. You have such an amazing family to have been born into.
Watching Luke starting to cry while saying this made me want to cry with him I’m a proud fan of the family u have beyond amazing mum and dad and siblings u need to be happy luke no one should say anything negative to u as it’s your life I’m one of the people who is behind u life to short to not be happy within yourself yes u will probably get hate comments but rise above them ure worth more than them they obviously have a dull life if they do as long as u do what u think is right then I say good for u and so glad u have such support within your house be happy within yourself that’s all that matters luke
There is absolutely nothing wrong coming out as gay. My cousin she coming out as lesbian when she was 21 and I am very supportive of her
luke always be so proud of how you are never let anyone tell you otherwise. we are all so proud of you and who you are. noel and sue you have raised some amazing children xxxx
Wow Luke how proud you should be , by being so honest you might be helping others be honest too. Have a great life your a lovely young man xxxx
i hope luke's other sibling brothers accept him.he is so brave to tell that he is bisexual..i love you luke...
This is the most beautiful thing I've seen on UA-cam, maybe ever. All the best wishes to young Luke just starting to build an adult life, and many thanks and kudos to Sue and Noel for being fantastic parents and raising a group of amazing humans. It is wonderful to see so much love and support in this family.
Been following the Radfords for years, and I must say I've never been happier seeing them. Luke is indeed very articulate. It is such a joy to see this family's tolerance and love! Lots of love from the Netherlands! 🤗
With such a loving family Luke you know how much love is filling 6our home. You will have the support both of your family and all your supporters. Always be you Luke you are special never forget that.
Such a beautiful, loyal, loving family x
The bond you all have is unbreakable xx
You should be so proud of yourself Luke, well-done xx Be true to yourself always xx
Take care n Stay safe x hugs to you all xx
It’s nice he feels comfortable to come out to his family, not everyone has a understanding family. My son came out to me and obviously I’d known for years but waited for him to want to tell me and it was a huge relief for him to get it off his chest . I couldn’t be prouder of my son just like I know sue n Noel are proud of Luke x
i am so happy for Luke !
i love the support in this family it makes me so emotional.. thanks for sharing this