I am proud of you Luke that you came out to your family. You have nothing to worry about your family and friends will always be there for you. I came out to my family, friends and cousin's, aunt's and Uncles last year at 49 years old. I was in the closet since I was 25 years old. I knew I was gay then because I was attracted to guys. Not attracted to women. Couldn't tell my family because my parents are Dutch and are war children. They were born during World War 2. My Father is a very conservative man but when I came out to them last year. I was told they accepted me for who I am and still love me no matter what and support me and just want me to be happy. Luke you have a friend in me and you can talk to me on Facebook messenger. Just send a friend request and I will accept it. You have my support all the way.
WOW! You’re beautiful and believe in yourself and be happy with your choices and your life! Avoid the negative influences, 100% - FOREVER!!!! Many blessings and positive vibes, sweetie. ❤️🌈😢
You had more strength then me, I didn't have the nerve to tell my mom until I was 32. The funny thing is she knew from the time I was 11 and she saw me kissing a guy friend of mine but figured I'd tell her when ready. All the best to you and stay proud of self and keep true
@@azerothdss for me it went well but I'm not gonna lie and say it will be ok for you as it will depend on your life and the people in it, but I've noticed most coming outs are better in the long run then hiding ones true self
A lot of folks were helped by this video, Luke. It's been 8 years now, so how is life going for you? I've been out for 50 years and have had an exciting and wonderful life. I hope yours is just as good.
Such a sweet story. Nice to see people who are comfortable in their skin and I’m glad that you made it clear to your mom that it’s just how we’re born. I’ve always thought it was weird that people think that it’s a choice...that we’d CHOOSE to be social outcasts. I’m so glad that things have progressed significantly from when I was in my early-20s, back in 1993-1994, ‘cause it’s so much more accepted now. 😁
Luke, you are such a cutie!! Don't let anyone get you down. You have friends here who love and care about you. I'll gladly stand by you. A friend, Mikey.
I know I'm a little late to the game responding but this is the first time I saw your video and I just wanted to say how cool it was that your dad was more concerned that he hurt you with his words in the past rather than it being about him. He was more concerned about you. That really shows a good person that can go above and beyond how they were brought up or where they were brought up and become or be a better person.
I liked your coming out story very much. You seem like a really nice and honest person. These are wonderful qualities in a pretty crazy world. I just found you on you tube. What has happened in your life in the last 9 years and where are you now?
You just be happy and proud of who you are and don't allow other negative people put you down, your a good guy soooooo enjoy your life to the fullest and enjoy all that you have-😘
It does matter what people say but you cant do anything about that...all you can do is surround yourself with good people that support you. Good luck young man on your journey through life....I think you'll do just fine
ALL THAT JAZZ!! YOUR MOTHER'S WORDS ARE FROM ONE OF THE BIGGEST ICONIC GAY FAVORITES OUT THERE BRO!! LOVED YOUR OUT STORY DUDE! RESPECTFULLY YOURS JAMES R MASON BIG RIVER,CALIFORNIA
Be your self Luke, u done better then me, I been I'm closet all my life still not out I didn't even tell my parents they both is past away, I did till me brother he said oh well u ok be your self I still love u and u still my brother wish I told my parents now but it be ok 👌
Can I ask you to tell the full story if you take video request I would like to know the full story just some thing is not adding up for me right now with your video here So can I ask you to do elaborate in I’ll go more in depth about it I would like to ask you that if you don’t mind telling the full story
Some people do use bi identity for a while then later gay/lesbian. Others are gay first then bi later. There are many many people who have always been bi (statistics say largest part of LGBT community are multi gender attracted)
My Mother had the same reaction and she thought I had gotten a girl pregnant too. She adjusted to me being gay but she really didn’t quite get over it. She just couldn’t understand why she hadn’t seen it in me and took this a failure on her part. James T 😊
I hope all has gone well for you. It must have been a great relief to have that weight off your shoulder. And, it was good that your friends accepted you for what your were, not dependent on your sexual orientation.
I want you to know right now that I am struggling with this COVID-19 coronavirus and the seclusion and this is affecting me dating wise and I don’t know if you were to take the video request or not if you do then I want you to know that I feel very much secluded and isolated from the world because of those COVID-19 coronavirus plague paranoia and I feel really much isolated here and it is affecting me and with me and playing coming out stories is actually helping me out a lot and I can relate to those of you that had to go through this was out those social isolation seclusion And I am having trouble to deal with it and I don’t know how to deal with it according to dating guy or a girl that is where I am mixed up I don’t know if I’m gay or not I don’t know if I am in straight or not those might situation right now and if you do take a video request that is if you do them
All will work out. Yes, isolation is hard to deal with, but one must do something they enjoy to occupy the mind. Turning to nature is always a good way to sort things out and having someone to talk with, or just listen without judgement helps. Hope all goes well for you....
Knowledge is power! If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for someone, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html
Being homosexual and being left handed are similar. I have always been responsible for adjusting to the majority perspective.( I am both.) The advantage gained actually comes from being an outsider. We are the ones who see that "the Emperor has no clothes."
You don`t mention siblings. Parents are concerned about: a) grandchildren and b) reputation in the community. Luke, could you please cover those questions. Re the ice cream comment. Mums cling into the hope that none of "bad" stuff is going to happen. YOU appear to heterosexual in every way and you will find that an advantage. Good luck! BTW I am het and hate any mention of bullying.
Luke is the perfectly normal example and reason that many people don't believe it when people come out as Bisexual. Many gay men use bisexual as a transition label going into recognizing that they are fully gay and there is nothing that can be done about it, because you cannot blame them for either not-knowing they are fully gay, or for being too afraid of admitting they are are not interested in women at all. This is a harsh reality for people who are actually totally bisexual, but you really cannot blame anyone for their predicament. Bisexual people exist in a grey area of sexual identity and that cannot really be helped, but I do sympathize with them.
Well when i frist came out to partys i injoy ed too go out seance my fourth brithday ya and i havnt seen any body seace the fourth brithday and know its over fourty and living the rest of my life over the age of fourty know yes i am ok thanks ya i am ok how are you good i never get in to trouble seance the fourth brithday ya ok it is know over the age of fourty know ya but i am not guy or anything like that ok i always come out ok
Your lucky. When I was growing up gay you had to keep it hush or take a big risk of being killed. That sounds unbelievable but that's the way it was. Glad kids can come out now days without that. Thanks for sharing your story
No it doesn’t matter that you’re gay. It doesn’t matter if your parents reject you for being gay. While it may really hurt, why don’t you do a video about Mathew Shepard and really educate people.
Today it's relatively easy to be LGBT and Christian. Just find a Congregational church that's "Open and Affirming." Congregational churches are often collectively referred to as "The United Church of Christ."
I am happy to hear that even though I am not gay. I was raised in the Congregational Church and am now a Quaker. We hate any kind of discrimination and of course war.
Shit she told him I want you to know I don’t really care straight or homosexual why should it matter it should not matter at all it’s normal to question sexuality but at least you’re honest in this video but other than that I want you to know I am fine with it I don’t care that’s not me I’m straight and I’m fine with that too And not just that I have a disability mine is down syndrome I’m fine with that too so yes I want you to know that and if you make videos I’ll be more than likely to check in to your channel as often as I can but I want you to know it’s normal to question sexuality and I need you to know that and My name will show up in your comment section you’re free to say my name if you like but if you give me a shout out I want you to know that I want you to know that it is very much normal to question society it’s important to everybody
Peace be upon you, as a member of a sharing and caring community, you're obviously need to listen to me, I just want to say that:- If you got anyone in your life that ever said to you ''how did it come to this'' in the unkind ways, you know what I mean. This is what you tell them, you look at straight into their eyes and you saying: 1. Nobody should ever feel belittled for whoever they love. 2. I believe that God will please, and embraces with ours' kind and loving spirits. 3. Whenever you come close yourself to God, He will never judge you based on your sexual orientation, He will judges and look at you, by what kind of a person you are. 4. Humanity is about as long as we bring ourselves to loves someone else, no matter what colour, no matter what race, no matter what religion, and no matter what gender. Humanity just want us to be loved, and to be able to love somebody back. 5. And in God's eyes kindness and love are what it’s all about.
I wish a guy like this had been in my school when I was questioning.
Same here, it would have made it easier to talk about.
I am proud of you Luke that you came out to your family. You have nothing to worry about your family and friends will always be there for you. I came out to my family, friends and cousin's, aunt's and Uncles last year at 49 years old. I was in the closet since I was 25 years old. I knew I was gay then because I was attracted to guys. Not attracted to women. Couldn't tell my family because my parents are Dutch and are war children. They were born during World War 2. My Father is a very conservative man but when I came out to them last year. I was told they accepted me for who I am and still love me no matter what and support me and just want me to be happy. Luke you have a friend in me and you can talk to me on Facebook messenger. Just send a friend request and I will accept it. You have my support all the way.
I’m 49 now and I just can’t do it.
WOW! You’re beautiful and believe in yourself and be happy with your choices and your life! Avoid the negative influences, 100% - FOREVER!!!! Many blessings and positive vibes, sweetie. ❤️🌈😢
Happy Coming Out!
glad it went well with your dad . . . . hope you gave him a good hug !
best of luck on having a happy life.
You had more strength then me, I didn't have the nerve to tell my mom until I was 32. The funny thing is she knew from the time I was 11 and she saw me kissing a guy friend of mine but figured I'd tell her when ready. All the best to you and stay proud of self and keep true
Hey. I'm planning to come out soon. How did it go after?
@@azerothdss for me it went well but I'm not gonna lie and say it will be ok for you as it will depend on your life and the people in it, but I've noticed most coming outs are better in the long run then hiding ones true self
@@ravenst1709 I agree so far. I came out to one of my colleague and it went well. Thanks!
When you think about it, it a part of you that you just know.
A lot of folks were helped by this video, Luke. It's been 8 years now, so how is life going for you? I've been out for 50 years and have had an exciting and wonderful life. I hope yours is just as good.
Such a sweet story. Nice to see people who are comfortable in their skin and I’m glad that you made it clear to your mom that it’s just how we’re born. I’ve always thought it was weird that people think that it’s a choice...that we’d CHOOSE to be social outcasts. I’m so glad that things have progressed significantly from when I was in my early-20s, back in 1993-1994, ‘cause it’s so much more accepted now. 😁
Great story, Luke. Best wishes!
Luke, tomorrow will be 8 years since you recorded your video. I'd love to know about your life since then.
Agreed, +1.
I think he went back in the closet
I hope you are doing well and happy 8 years later...if you care to update us, I, for one, would love to hear your story.
Just keep being you... :)
You seem like a very responsible and respectable person. I wish you the best of luck.
Luke, you are such a cutie!! Don't let anyone get you down. You have friends here who love and care about you. I'll gladly stand by you. A friend, Mikey.
What I appreciate about his story is his intensity of expression that he has a story to tell and that is what I love about this young man
I know I'm a little late to the game responding but this is the first time I saw your video and I just wanted to say how cool it was that your dad was more concerned that he hurt you with his words in the past rather than it being about him. He was more concerned about you. That really shows a good person that can go above and beyond how they were brought up or where they were brought up and become or be a better person.
You have the cutest nose. I donno, just something about it. And eyes... and face... and voice. and shoulders... ah hell, ur just cute.
Thank you buddy I'm still Afraid to come out
My god...are you cute, make more videos please.
Actualy you is very brave luke, hoping you always happy with your life luke
I liked your coming out story very much. You seem like a really nice and honest person. These are wonderful qualities in a pretty crazy world. I just found you on you tube. What has happened in your life in the last 9 years and where are you now?
Please update us!!! Let us know that you are ok.
Thank you I’m so. Happy for you
You just be happy and proud of who you are and don't allow other negative people put you down, your a good guy soooooo enjoy your life to the fullest and enjoy all that you have-😘
Thank you Luke for sharing your story. How are you now? Hugs from Colorado.?
It does matter what people say but you cant do anything about that...all you can do is surround yourself with good people that support you. Good luck young man on your journey through life....I think you'll do just fine
Steve Ocampo love you too.
ALL THAT JAZZ!! YOUR MOTHER'S WORDS ARE FROM ONE OF THE BIGGEST ICONIC GAY FAVORITES OUT THERE BRO!! LOVED YOUR OUT STORY DUDE! RESPECTFULLY YOURS
JAMES R MASON
BIG RIVER,CALIFORNIA
Hugs.
Hi. Thanks for sharing. What's been going on for the last seven years?
You are great enjoy life work hard get goals all is all right.
Brilliant video. Thanks.
Beautiful young man!!! ❤️😘🌈
Very relateable bud....cheers
Sending love out to you. ...❤
This was/is good.
Be your self Luke, u done better then me, I been I'm closet all my life still not out I didn't even tell my parents they both is past away, I did till me brother he said oh well u ok be your self I still love u and u still my brother wish I told my parents now but it be ok 👌
Good job.
Luke when was your first experience?
Great story and thanks for sharing :)
hey man how are you doing?
Can I ask you to tell the full story if you take video request I would like to know the full story just some thing is not adding up for me right now with your video here So can I ask you to do elaborate in I’ll go more in depth about it I would like to ask you that if you don’t mind telling the full story
Some people do use bi identity for a while then later gay/lesbian. Others are gay first then bi later. There are many many people who have always been bi (statistics say largest part of LGBT community are multi gender attracted)
I hope you with do more videos.
Same-sex attracted people can still have kids! All sorts of options including surrogacy, adoption.
8 YRS ago. Would like to hear how you are doing today. 2021
Give it time
My Mother had the same reaction and she thought I had gotten a girl pregnant too. She adjusted to me being gay but she really didn’t quite get over it. She just couldn’t understand why she hadn’t seen it in me and took this a failure on her part.
James T
😊
Mothers always know but many pretend to not know
Hi how are you doing today and how old are you and where are you from 😍
I didn’t know what I was at 14. I always looked at other guys but, didn’t know I was gay.
You are braver than I was. I grew up in the 70s. We didn't talk about it in those days.
sweet
I hope all has gone well for you. It must have been a great relief to have that weight off your shoulder. And, it was good that your friends accepted you for what your were, not dependent on your sexual orientation.
2:10 ohhh that reminds me of that bill nye cartoon that would come out four years after this video was posted.
Yes Luke you are cute. I came out in 2017 after 16 years of marriage.
I want you to know right now that I am struggling with this COVID-19 coronavirus and the seclusion and this is affecting me dating wise and I don’t know if you were to take the video request or not if you do then I want you to know that I feel very much secluded and isolated from the world because of those COVID-19 coronavirus plague paranoia and I feel really much isolated here and it is affecting me and with me and playing coming out stories is actually helping me out a lot and I can relate to those of you that had to go through this was out those social isolation seclusion
And I am having trouble to deal with it and I don’t know how to deal with it according to dating guy or a girl that is where I am mixed up I don’t know if I’m gay or not I don’t know if I am in straight or not those might situation right now and if you do take a video request that is if you do them
All will work out. Yes, isolation is hard to deal with, but one must do something they enjoy to occupy the mind. Turning to nature is always a good way to sort things out and having someone to talk with, or just listen without judgement helps. Hope all goes well for you....
ur fly
Awesome. You’re absolutely a mature guy
Thank you Luke for your story how are you now I'm gay your story helps me in so many ways keep being you your awsome
Knowledge is power! If family, religion, or culture makes coming out difficult for someone, the following blog post about homosexuality may provide valuable help: “Homophobia: To the Community” homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html
Being homosexual and being left handed are similar. I have always been responsible for adjusting to the majority perspective.( I am both.) The advantage gained actually comes from being an outsider. We are the ones who see that "the Emperor has no clothes."
You don`t mention siblings. Parents are concerned about:
a) grandchildren and
b) reputation in the community.
Luke, could you please cover those questions. Re the ice cream comment. Mums cling into the hope that none of "bad" stuff is going to happen. YOU appear to heterosexual in every way and you will find that an advantage. Good luck! BTW I am het and hate any mention of bullying.
hey its the wwyd kid
Luke is the perfectly normal example and reason that many people don't believe it when people come out as Bisexual. Many gay men use bisexual as a transition label going into recognizing that they are fully gay and there is nothing that can be done about it, because you cannot blame them for either not-knowing they are fully gay, or for being too afraid of admitting they are are not interested in women at all. This is a harsh reality for people who are actually totally bisexual, but you really cannot blame anyone for their predicament. Bisexual people exist in a grey area of sexual identity and that cannot really be helped, but I do sympathize with them.
Well when i frist came out to partys i injoy ed too go out seance my fourth brithday ya and i havnt seen any body seace the fourth brithday and know its over fourty and living the rest of my life over the age of fourty know yes i am ok thanks ya i am ok how are you good i never get in to trouble seance the fourth brithday ya ok it is know over the age of fourty know ya but i am not guy or anything like that ok i always come out ok
Lots of truth man, Nice
hey dude you are cute
You cute
That boy messed up
Love you. Yes yes yes yes yes 😘😍😘😘😍😍
Robert Brolo 😉😍😍😍😍😍
Your lucky. When I was growing up gay you had to keep it hush or take a big risk of being killed. That sounds unbelievable but that's the way it was. Glad kids can come out now days without that. Thanks for sharing your story
You should not turn the other cheek if bullied
No it doesn’t matter that you’re gay. It doesn’t matter if your parents reject you for being gay. While it may really hurt, why don’t you do a video about Mathew Shepard and really educate people.
Today it's relatively easy to be LGBT and Christian. Just find a Congregational church that's "Open and Affirming." Congregational churches are often collectively referred to as "The United Church of Christ."
I am happy to hear that even though I am not gay. I was raised in the Congregational Church and am now a Quaker. We hate any kind of discrimination and of course war.
Yes, Ice cream method
Shit she told him
I want you to know I don’t really care straight or homosexual why should it matter it should not matter at all it’s normal to question sexuality but at least you’re honest in this video but other than that I want you to know I am fine with it I don’t care that’s not me I’m straight and I’m fine with that too And not just that I have a disability mine is down syndrome I’m fine with that too so yes I want you to know that and if you make videos I’ll be more than likely to check in to your channel as often as I can but I want you to know it’s normal to question sexuality and I need you to know that and My name will show up in your comment section you’re free to say my name if you like but if you give me a shout out I want you to know that I want you to know that it is very much normal to question society it’s important to everybody
Peace be upon you, as a member of a sharing and caring community, you're obviously need to listen to me, I just want to say that:-
If you got anyone in your life that ever said to you ''how did it come to this'' in the unkind ways, you know what I mean. This is what you tell them, you look at straight into their eyes and you saying:
1. Nobody should ever feel belittled for whoever they love.
2. I believe that God will please, and embraces with ours' kind and loving spirits.
3. Whenever you come close yourself to God, He will never judge you based on your sexual orientation, He will judges and look at you, by what kind of a person you are.
4. Humanity is about as long as we bring ourselves to loves someone else, no matter what colour, no matter what race, no matter what religion, and no matter what gender. Humanity just want us to be loved, and to be able to love somebody back.
5. And in God's eyes kindness and love are what it’s all about.
I'm gay myself I'm 47 years old I feel inbearsed myself
Luke looks like Matt Damon...chocolate or vanilla ice cream ??
Accent sounds Canadian !
So she must have tried chocolate and vanilla to know, right!? 🤷🏽♂️
you get a dog yet? (:
Doggo
Ur cuteaf
Omg why does a gay guy like this doesn't study in my college
Repent
YOU SOUND LIKE A VERY UNHAPPY MAN WHO IS TRYING TO BE A CHRISTIAN.
Try harder; Jesus will help you.
@@donaldedward4951 lol You sure told them 😁 Anyway, hope you are doing well, you have my total respect
@Joe B The Pope says gay is OK so maybe we won't burn in hell.
Repent you sinner