My REAL Coming Out Story

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  • @paulrodgers7228
    @paulrodgers7228 7 років тому +5

    This was one of the many videos I looked at when I was gathering the courage to come out 4-5 years ago. Thank you David!

  • @FJF1085
    @FJF1085 10 років тому +11

    So, I know this video is really old, but I recently saw you on Niel's channel and I thought you were cute/funny/awesome and wanted to check out your channel, so naturally I went back to your earliest videos. I can't believe that you came out when you were 11 and that you're only 15 in this video. I didn't even tell a friend until I was 16 and I did tell my parents a year later but it wasn't that great I definitely wasn't fully comfortable with myself my sophomore year of college when I had a boyfriend who was very open it forced me to be comfortable with myself. I'm 28 now and life is awesome but I basically wanted to say that I'm pretty envious of you that you had such a great coming out so young, I wish I had come out earlier and then maybe I would have been much happier and confident in my teenage years, like you were. Honestly you look a bit young in this video but if you had told me you were 18/19 when you filmed this I would have believed you just based on your confidence level. Anyway thanks for being so awesome, I can't wait to check out more of your videos :)
    -Fred

  • @JoeP44
    @JoeP44 14 років тому

    Thanks for sharing your story with us. It was not "uninteresting" AT ALL. It's SO heartwarming to hear when guys come out at a young age and have supportive families/parents -- I'm sure you don't take that for granted.
    BTW, I voted for Gabe too. Hope it helps!
    Keep making more awesome vlogs. You're always inspirational and your warm, positive personality always shines though.

  • @YeahhRawr14
    @YeahhRawr14 13 років тому

    I really like the fact that you have enough courage to come out online and say stuff like this. I truthfully don't agree with those that choose the course you have decided to take, but it really is inspiring for those that feel that they cannot come out to anyone. You seem like a great guy though and I hope that you have a happy life with whom ever you choose to be with :)

  • @dumbesthmong
    @dumbesthmong 14 років тому

    thank you for being real and staying true to yourself. you inspired me.

  • @mikewalker161
    @mikewalker161 4 роки тому

    What a great entertaining coming out story. And all done in 3 and a half minutes. I was laughing at times. Well done!
    Hope you are happy and well now... because whoever you get is in for a challenge by your intelligence.

  • @aramax1001
    @aramax1001 14 років тому

    You are so cute, adorable, and someone I'd love to just cuddle on up with. Plus, you're very open, honest, and you tell things like they are. I like that. Keep up the good work.

  • @scooter1977
    @scooter1977 13 років тому

    Wow, so amazing that you were able to come out at such a young age and your family was fine with it. I came out to my parents when I was 20. I am now 35. My parents haven't spoken to me in 15 years. Not everyone has such an easy time with coming out, so count your blessings. I would've been better off if I had never come out at all, I lost my friends, family, everything. I am still single and have a handful of friends now today, but honestly, I am not happy. Good luck to you!

  • @dragonslayer33801
    @dragonslayer33801 14 років тому

    Just came across your video. It's awesome to hear your story! I'm glad to hear your parents took it so well. Keep sharing your stories! You seem to have a great heart!!

  • @Matthy63
    @Matthy63 12 років тому

    The best time to come out is when you feel is best, don't feel pressured to come out or pressured to stay in the closet, it's entirely up to when you feel comfortable letting people know. You're still really young. Also your mom is amazing, :D and from what you're saying I'm pretty sure she had a solid hunch for a long time.
    As for school, it really depends if you feel you can trust the people you hang out with, also if your environment is fairly open-minded, I guess? Do what feels best for you

  • @Aussieninja
    @Aussieninja 14 років тому

    I bet you were the best Aladdin!! Thank you for sharing your story. I admire people who are comfortable of who they are. I'm glad that your parents are ok about it.

  • @xil216
    @xil216 12 років тому +1

    myself as a flamboyant bi has a coming out story because coming out is equally about letting others know and letting yourself let others know...very few of my friends were actually surprised to here about my sexuality (more were surprised that I wasn't strictly gay), but the real triumph in coming out was coming to grips with it myself and instead of letting it be a mark of shame, letting it be something that I was proud of... even though not everybody I know knows, I am no ashamed of who i am.

  • @uHiblubnan
    @uHiblubnan 12 років тому +3

    Kudos to your parents. That is so cool of them. Wish you all the best for the future. :-)

  • @livelycera1
    @livelycera1 14 років тому

    I love your personality

  • @rippinsteo
    @rippinsteo 14 років тому +1

    My friend...count yourself very fortunate. Your coming out story makes me both jealous of you and proud of you and happy for you all at the same time. I hope you will always appreciate that for far too many gay guys, coming out is a long, difficult and sometimes complex process.
    David, you have so much promise and so much opportunity at such a young age to live your life to the fullest as who you really are with the love and support of your friends and family. May you go far :-)

  • @gasman26
    @gasman26 14 років тому

    you're awesome! I haven't come out yet, and I really look up to you! You're such an inspiration

  • @Bryan2012BXCW
    @Bryan2012BXCW 13 років тому

    wow your actually growing on me, good looks, nice voice and awesome hair styles

  • @HandsumMuscle
    @HandsumMuscle 11 років тому +17

    Cutest boy ever!!!!!!

    • @williamstovall6064
      @williamstovall6064 3 роки тому

      Yeah, until he opens his mouth and Judy garland's purse falls out.

  • @Joshipher1
    @Joshipher1 13 років тому

    Thats amazing. coming out stories are never boring. you didnt bore us. :) i came out in December 22nd 2007. TODAY Is the anniversary of mine. :)

  • @JOJO22858
    @JOJO22858 12 років тому

    Your story made me feel very sad because I was so VERY CLOSE to my late mother
    who died 15 years ago. However, if they rejected you like that then THEY are AT FAULT and not worth YOUR time. Don't look back and don't ever let ANYONE make you feel like less of a person for having the COURAGE to be the way GOD made you!!

  • @SShoutOutLoudd
    @SShoutOutLoudd 14 років тому +1

    that was such a cute story! haha i love how your parents were like 'do you have any questions?'

  • @dreweff8542
    @dreweff8542 12 років тому

    cliffact ill pray for you. it's sad your soul is in such self-righcheous despair. your sick and suffering and i hope that somewhere down the line you'll recover from your lonely little self. God bless you. don't worry cliffact... it gets better.

  • @OLDS98
    @OLDS98 14 років тому

    Thank you for your story. It seem to go well for you coming out. It took time and more. I am glad you had it easy to some degree. Telling people is the hard part.

  • @JackanJill3ho
    @JackanJill3ho 10 років тому

    im so happy that you had a "happy" coming out story. i also have really cool parents and they were ok with it, but i was force to come out because of my school..... im happy for you!

  • @amaddillio
    @amaddillio 14 років тому

    y davie all grown up =D
    aladdin was fuckin beast.
    i'm so proud of you! embracing your true self so young :')
    although i'm pretty sure we all had a hunch when you used to put on shows on the lawn before school =P
    love you!

  • @johnbeene3117
    @johnbeene3117 8 років тому

    This just popped up in my recommended list on UA-cam and I realized I had never seen it before even though I’ve been subscribed to your channel for years. I love you David Levitz! :D

  • @NightfallShadow
    @NightfallShadow 8 років тому

    Your coming out story is a lot better than what happens when some people get when they come out. Congrats.

  • @JOJO22858
    @JOJO22858 12 років тому

    This video made me cry remembering my own COMING OUT drama in 1987 when I was only
    19 years old. My late mother was an older lady ( I was the BABY in the family by far,) and she
    was also Catholic and from a generation that did not "understand" homosexuality. Long story short: an older male friend came with me to my house and sat my mother down and told her
    that I had an important announcement to make. My mama burst out in tears but eventually came to "understand" and accept me as I was born.

  • @amb817
    @amb817 13 років тому

    Ha i love the editing of this video, and also you're really cute:)

  • @waddalovah
    @waddalovah 14 років тому

    may 12th... my birthday... proud to share a special day with you!

  • @chelovelazquez
    @chelovelazquez 11 років тому

    I tried to come out to my mother last week, but all she did was start crying and make me promise her I would be a "normal" person. And not to ever ever tell my dad about it. I felt pretty bad because it was such a honest momento for me. But at least now, I can say that I tried.

  • @Yelloxful
    @Yelloxful 10 років тому

    Gosh, David I'm a common French high school gay guy who didn't know a word about you before seeing this video. And the fact is that I'm fighting harsh emotions right now (in the right way, don't worry) because your coming out story's just soo close to mine, that's crazy ! You're amazing, I now saw some of the other videos and am looking forward to see the rest of 'em and we have the same opinions about most LGBT issues. Thanks for doing what you do, it'll definitely help people who don't know how to deal with they being gay.

  • @AndAgainProductions
    @AndAgainProductions 14 років тому

    I wish it were that simple for me. When I told my mother her exact words were " I wish I were dead" "I cant accept you for what you are" and other tear-jerking phrases that I have embedded into my head that I wish I could get rid of.

  • @lookthrumyeyes
    @lookthrumyeyes 13 років тому

    you are a sweet kid... honest n brave... coming out at just 11? It takes true clear thinking n courage. all the best!

  • @norlack89
    @norlack89 14 років тому +1

    OMG you came out sooo young :D luck! you cant imagine how lucky you are :)

  • @sassy12696
    @sassy12696 12 років тому

    hey. i'm 16 and still figuring it all out. I've only told 2 friends about how I'm attracted to girls. One said no way because for her it really was a "stage." and the other friend said she still loves me and I can talk to her about it any time. It's hard not to express it to other people. I learned that friends who aren't supportive aren't real friends. You'll find someone and when you do they'll love you for your strength and courage to be who you are. Message me if you ever want to talk.

  • @Panic668
    @Panic668 12 років тому

    I'm not gay or bi, but I'm watching this for inspiration for a story, it's great! You are so open and that's the best way to be, u are clearly happy with who you are and you're sexuality, and all the haters can go hate some where else because this is truly lovely! So hey, smile about everything and stay the way you are !!! X x x :)

  • @LNN1356
    @LNN1356 10 років тому +2

    Were you playing Tropico 5 when you recorded this video?

  • @dleimkuehler
    @dleimkuehler 12 років тому

    You are SO cool. Stay true to who you are...I bet your family and friends think you're fantastic!!!1 -David

  • @Leonion6
    @Leonion6 2 місяці тому

    Is that Tropico soundtrack in the background?

  • @makemegood5two
    @makemegood5two 12 років тому

    Being able to talk about being gay openly makes me feel great and I can do just that here on the internet. I constantly get into fights at school because I talk openly about it and most of my friends have ditched me, but I will never stop shining because I am the star of my own story. Hate may hurt, but love heals.

  • @orsone93
    @orsone93 13 років тому

    please what is the name of the first soundtrack (latino) ??

  • @Mattiguy91
    @Mattiguy91 14 років тому

    Wow I'm so happy for you! My family was just as accepting as well and I think everyone should be!

  • @Lucky4786521
    @Lucky4786521 12 років тому

    It doesn't really matter how you feel, it's more important who you are and how you treat others. I think he'll do fine.

  • @Tessybear95
    @Tessybear95 13 років тому

    @beeboyjay
    don't do it unless you feel ready, when you do feel ready you will know about it :-) also be careful, you might want to hint to your parents and get some idea of how they might react, if they are going to react badly, you might want to wait until you're able to take care of yourself as things might get hard for you at home. good luck! you will be fine and no matter what happens, everything will be okay in the end.

  • @Chann223
    @Chann223 14 років тому

    So what was your other video about where you said you were striaight? I'm confused now.

  • @stevenpaine2010
    @stevenpaine2010 13 років тому

    wow this makes me feel bad, im 20 and a sophmore in college and my family still doesnt know

  • @awesompowers
    @awesompowers 12 років тому

    So glad there are really groovy people out there, holding the torch, making the rest of us look so respectable! :-/

  • @ky98765
    @ky98765 12 років тому

    I'm planning to tell my mother when I'm old enough to move out because i don't know how she is going to respond and if it turns out bad i can just leave.

  • @RxJar
    @RxJar 13 років тому

    how did you know so young? most people dont find out until like high school or something

  • @itbebrendan
    @itbebrendan 13 років тому

    I came out January 24, 2010. It was the day of one of my competitive cheerleading competitions. We won. :)

  • @ortizty1103
    @ortizty1103 13 років тому

    u came out to ur parents wen u were 11? any tips im 12 now and out in school

  • @EANPSG
    @EANPSG 13 років тому

    The link you posted doesn't work.

  • @11Gabbe
    @11Gabbe 13 років тому

    OMG..that song 1:55
    Where's it from? It sounds so familiar..

  • @blainebill39
    @blainebill39 14 років тому

    @circlenostar
    I can't help but being so proud of you my friend! The world you will be
    "out" in is a far less hostile place than that which I came out in as a boy!
    When I was not yet 18, I met and fell in love with a boy named Bobby
    Griffith(Prayers for Bobby). His family at the time was dogmatically
    religious, and the pain of the closet was unbearable for him. He took
    his own life in 1983!

  • @jrg305
    @jrg305 13 років тому

    I've also been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Probably huge component is the lifetime of being discreet about it

  • @allenjohnllaneta2787
    @allenjohnllaneta2787 12 років тому

    Hope you don't mind me asking, what was the title of the background music on the beginning of the video?

  • @danielueblacker9118
    @danielueblacker9118 3 роки тому

    Not boring, be happy is all we can ask and hope for.

  • @MrJabawocky
    @MrJabawocky 13 років тому

    Just reminded me when you said you were playing Alladin when you came out, I told my parents when I was playing Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol!

  • @driftnman
    @driftnman 13 років тому

    @dieforfire what she says doesn't change who you are. maybe shes right (sounds doubtful) and maybe shes wrong, but you are the one who knows in the end, not her

  • @saintreven
    @saintreven 14 років тому

    This was great, and your parents are awesome. =)

  • @idis1abad
    @idis1abad 13 років тому

    Awww so sweet. Hopefully my parents will be just as excepting when I tell them before I'm off to school... wish me luck

  • @mervysbluecreek
    @mervysbluecreek 12 років тому

    What's with hand gestures? :)

  • @bunchacrunch100
    @bunchacrunch100 13 років тому

    how old is he?

  • @SpitefulBarney
    @SpitefulBarney 11 років тому

    How old is he in this video?

  • @giggity180
    @giggity180 12 років тому

    You really inspired me to come out tomorrow. Thank you. Thank you so much.

  • @mikemasitalks
    @mikemasitalks 11 років тому

    Thanks for sharing your story! I fought myself for awhile before I realized.

  • @hmart003
    @hmart003 14 років тому

    awesome! like you said, its better than the alternative. glad your parents took it well.

  • @TallaRaksha
    @TallaRaksha 13 років тому

    Im bi, and I so love this girl, but I havent told my parents yet. My whole grade knows I am but my parents don't. Is that weird?

  • @thunkerfunk
    @thunkerfunk 13 років тому

    @jrg305 oh that's horrible to hear :( I feel sorry for you.
    A friend of mine came out to his parents and they had a similar reaction. He was absolutely crushed :\.
    To be honest, I think that you'll be able to get through this. I bet that you'll get over this and learn to love yourself and to forget about your horrible parents.
    Don't worry: everything'll be alright. :)

  • @garygary9310
    @garygary9310 9 років тому

    Great video thanks for sharing your story!!! How are thing now for you now?

  • @oneirozzz
    @oneirozzz 14 років тому

    it's weird how parents' can be after you tell them, but understandable because of their age i reckon. i liked your story, it sounded similar to mine. happy late anniversary handsome haha x

  • @cgray526
    @cgray526 13 років тому

    ct and we have only spoken of it a few times since. my mom was perfecly understanding and I think my dads grown to be ok with it as long as im happy. It was a shock and they said they had no idea. (probably b/c im a masculine farm boy lol) but anyways I feel kinda dumb with my story/comments but maybee it will help someone who is trying to come out or thinking about it. If my dad (who was very old fashioned and closed minded to gay life) can accept it almost all parents are still going to love

  • @noname2useable
    @noname2useable 14 років тому

    Ur friends are really nice... U should definitely cherish them

  • @felipearavenamunoz
    @felipearavenamunoz 13 років тому

    you're so cute :) i reaaaaally love your story

  • @chriskinser7132
    @chriskinser7132 12 років тому

    me gay i always start blushing,(and not getting pink i look like a tomato when i start blushing because i am white) also i start blushing when my mom says its okay if i like boys... i dont know about my dad and i dont think he would like it if i am gay.i am so sad because i wuld hate it if my father wouldnt like it if i was gay..i need help about when i should tell my parents that i am gay i am 13 and freaking out about this. HELP PLEASE!!!

  • @DannysKomedy
    @DannysKomedy 14 років тому

    @ScientiaVeritasEtLux Why is is a good thing looking older? when i was 13 a lot of people thought it was 16

  • @BlackKaida
    @BlackKaida 13 років тому

    @milkyway531 He was in 6th Grade. People are generally around 12 years of age in grade 6.
    Now it is 4 years later... so he would be 16, I think he looks like a 16th year old. :P

  • @zurieljoshua
    @zurieljoshua 14 років тому

    So adorable!

  • @Stephenrsm7600
    @Stephenrsm7600 11 років тому

    What a great coming out story, thanks for sharing!!!

  • @sleekcartim
    @sleekcartim 14 років тому

    for all you young kids watching this... DONT come out till ur ready, DONT let your friends talk you into it, if your not ready. can i get a witness?

  • @jayyfierce
    @jayyfierce 13 років тому

    YES!!!!!!!!! You did this very well

  • @bowens003
    @bowens003 12 років тому

    Your lucky,i just came out to my dad on 1/18/2013 and he wants me to move out and that im not his son.

  • @xil216
    @xil216 12 років тому

    I don't think its weird to remember your coming out day its like your second birthday...mine was 3 days after my real birthday...

  • @Simpawknits
    @Simpawknits 13 років тому

    I started knitting on March 4th, 2010. I don't know why I remember that but I do. So your knowing your coming out day is not at all weird. haha.

  • @mikil6113
    @mikil6113 12 років тому

    but if you have cool parents, they actually might KNOW something about relationships, sex, and things from their own past experiences, or from friends or coworkers that they know.
    Some parents actually do take their parental roles seriously as to teach anything to their children that the child needs or wants to know.
    Sometimes parents actually DO know what they are talking about, and they'll have about 20 yrs head start on you in the experience and "heard that before" department.

  • @horrorfan1930
    @horrorfan1930 7 років тому

    Such a relief to hear this! Until a year or two ago I was convinced that I was also bi (and I had been using that term since high school). I laughed when you were talking about your ex girlfriend because I had a girlfriend about three years ago. We went out and all I talked about on the date was how hot Zach Efron was. She actually admitted it was a bit strange but I didn't' think much of it. But like you, I have since come to the conclusion that I am gay. I have pretty much come out to everyone within the last few months and I'm happier than I have been in a decade!

  • @jamessunderland4143
    @jamessunderland4143 3 роки тому

    Wow times have changed since I was your age I'm 59 years old

  • @carl8218
    @carl8218 14 років тому

    how old are you?

  • @jrg305
    @jrg305 13 років тому

    I had to come out like 4-5 times to my parents. I rescinded my statement like 3 times between middle and high school because of reactions like "maybe your hormones are off today honey," in spite of tears in my eyes... I came out over the phone in college many states away to my mother who then told the extended family and she still makes hurtful comments, so I confronted them about it yet again when I was nearly 26 (days before) and pointed out the comments she makes are hurtful. Now 2 wks l8r!

  • @RichardAllen923
    @RichardAllen923 14 років тому

    I am 18, and still not out. It is quite hard when you have traditionalist parents. I will tell them when I am financially independent though. I wish my parents were as cool as yours are.

  • @onelanguage13
    @onelanguage13 11 років тому

    Please try again, she obviously loves you and she will come around. The best of luck to you.

  • @humanbeing2722
    @humanbeing2722 8 років тому

    hi

  • @kmanteufel
    @kmanteufel 12 років тому

    I told my mom and she started to cry

  • @jaccodelange12345678
    @jaccodelange12345678 11 років тому +3

    the only thing i said to my mom was: hi this is ma boyfriend, bye!! she took it rlly well :P

  • @cgray526
    @cgray526 13 років тому

    you no matter what; its a relief to rid yourself of the burden of being in the closet. It may be bumpy at first but time (99.9% of the time) will heal all wounds.
    (BTW I'm 23 now)

  • @lawu4c
    @lawu4c 13 років тому

    you made me cry,

  • @scooter1977
    @scooter1977 13 років тому

    @TheStoicPoet I tried calling my paretns on birthdays and christmases every year for 10 years...I finally gave up 4 years ago because they just hung up the phone or didn't answer at all. I have accepted and moved on with my life at this point, but if they ever decide to take the first steps, I'll be happy to have them back in my life.

  • @Fernandoduarte21
    @Fernandoduarte21 12 років тому

    I don't think i could do it...

  • @jrg305
    @jrg305 13 років тому

    I'm really jealous of all the people who can get on youtube and blog about it and are younger than me and had such a positive experience. It was really the opposite for me and I'm still way older than the average coming out here.