Hi baby...that was a beautiful story and I too had an amazing coming out as well...unfortunately my parents were divorced so I told my mom first and she said to me, "you know how long I've been waiting for you to tell me?" Our relationship only got stronger from then on..my two sisters were okay with it and they too figured it out as well....with my dad I had to write him a letter and fortunately he was very supportive...which was great because our relationship was always strained. Being gay is not what makes you who you are but having love and respect for others does. NEVER let being gay define who you are because you're so much more than that honey. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU honey and hoping you find a sweet and gentle guy like yourself to be with. CONGRATS! XO Mama Steve😊❤💋👍🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
It honestly makes me so happy when I see these videos where parents are so accepting of their kids the way they are. Take it from me, never take that for granted. I wish I had parents as loving and accepting as others.
Not everybody gets this positive reaction when they come out, but sometimes the risk is worth taking because everybody deserves the chance to be happy. Congrats buddy, we are all so proud of you ^_^
I came out at 18 in 1974. Stayed on the front lines ever since. What a great video. Seeing these videos makes me feel like all of the struggle and work was worth it. Beautiful young Gay man. I wish you nothing but happiness and success in your life.
Thanks for sharing so much positive truth. I think my favorite thing you said is don't live to anyone else's standards but yours. I find myself being happy and outgoing around a coworker that is often uptight and doesn't show much expression. I've started to become the same around him and thus it creates some anxiety. It's probably the reason I haven't come out to him yet. At any rate, I think reminders like yours should come to mind for me in those situations.
Dominick, I need to tell you how important your video and those like it are for those guys still in the closet. As a counselor of your age group I know how much more your words are received than my own words since I am older. You make me happy with your success story and you give others encouragement and support by your video. When someone is in the closet, it is hard to imagine being out and being happy. You are proof that it does happen! Thanks, bro!
That was one of the best coming out videos I have watched. Very well said and thanks for your courage and sharing. I know this will help many others. Your comments on confidence are so true.
Wow!!!!....I'm just becoming aquainted with you storyline and my hat goes off to you for being yourself. Good for you kiddo. You just got yourself a new fan who barely came out at the age of 26 and that was tough at the time. It's been a long, long time, since I'm now on my way to my 74th birthday., but I love learning about people who transmit so much joy and positivity.
I'm so proud of you. It takes a lot of courage to do that. You are so blessed having people like them in your life. I wish I can do what you did. I feel like my close friends will disown me. Sad isn't it? But yea, I'm really happy for you.
I think this is one of the most genuine, authentic, and full of love coming out stories I've ever heard. You know, I ran into your channel the other day and I swear we've met before, but I just can't remember where...maybe somewhere in Temecula. But again, thank you for being you and sharing your life. You obviously serve as an inspiration to so many people :) Keep up the amazing work Dominick.
Dominick, I applaud you immensely for sharing this video with the world. I love that you have had nothing but wonderful, beautiful support from the people you love, and that you can wake up every day being exactly who you are. This video will help so many people, whether their experiences be good, or bad. I can't wait to keep watching you and your channel grow and seeing you be so happy
Very great video! I loved hearing your story and I subscribed! I realized when I made my own coming out story that I should be so lucky to have so many supportive people around me. I wish you all the best!
Every story of coming out that i see is so positive with parents and friends being so supportive ... I feel a little sad about remembering mine... things are better now but my family and friends still having so much prejuices, i love them so much anyway but... You know... there is that feeling...
I thank you for your smile, because you make me smile and that's why i just like you a lot.thank you so much for the encouragement and support, very inspiring and I wish that I could see you in person just to get a hug from you.
Omg you’re so cute! 😂😂😂 I had never seen this video and don’t know why it showed up in my suggested feed! You should do a “flashback” video! Looking back and comparing clips from videos over the years giving your thoughts on what you remember about why you did the video and why if at all your views have changed.
Congratulation on your courage and strength. I really believe in a better world, where everybody can be happy the way they are, without prejudice. I don't know you in person, but I'm proud of you and everyone who are so strong like you to come out and tell everyone who they really are. It's in people like you that I deposit my hope of a better world. PS: Sorry, my english isn't so good haha.
When i came out , it was a disaster lolz. my dad freaked . but years have passed and my family are much better with it today , actually we are happier now as they all know who i am .
So proud of you, Dominick! Congratulations and I'm really happy that your family and friends are awesome. I admire your positivity. Okay, I'm subscribing.
Came out finally this summer (21 yo). I told my friends before my family because I was 100% sure that my friends would be fine with it. With my family it went mostly well. Most took it super quick (like minute long conversation max) and gave me a hug and said they loved me and everything. My mom did not take it so well, said it came out of left field and a few worse things. She too said that she still loves me, but things have been different since then. She's a lot better about it now, but still not happy with it. I am still extremely happy I came out. One of my friends I've known all my life did feel bad that I hadn't felt comfortable telling him before some other friends, but I think he understands now that for me it's easier to admit something to the people I'm less close to (it's less of a risk). We're a ton closer now though; I used to be quite closed off about my emotions both because of my sexuality and other circumstances, but now it's finally out there and I can be completely honest with him.
This video is so great. You're so inspirational. I love your story and I'm sure it will help so many people. It was a great reminder to love myself for who I am, as well. (Cute dog, too!)
Thank you for telling your story. I came out this year and my immediate family has been supportive, but my brothers are taking it personally. I don't know if they will ever come around.
This is too good, I'm subscribing and I've just seen this video so far. You are amazing Dominick! God, this truly makes me feel happy, I had a similar coming out experience and to see that you actually make a life lesson out of it is incredible!! subscribing from sunny Barcelona, Spain!! ;)
Hey Dominick! I have seen houndred of coming out videos and this one.. I think is one of my favorites😭💙 like really... You were so honest and so down to earth and aagh this video really g e me the feelzz hahaha Thank you so much for doing this video! Just amazing PS: IKR!! Life is too short to not dance to catchy Taylor Swift songs.. 😂👌🏻👏🏻
Beautiful video Dominick; you have a natural ease in front of the camera and a strong message. It is full of encouragement and wisdom for other young gay people struggling with sexuality. I am of a different generation, and it makes me so happy to see people as young as you are come to terms with themselves, accept it, tell others, and live happy. In my day there was no access to positive messages and much more negative messages regarding gay orientation, so it took a lot longer to come to terms with. I'm proud of you Dominick; you are doing good in this world.
Congratulations, Dominick, on a very successful coming out! Your parents sound great, as does the rest of your family. This is a wonderful tale to hear, and 'tis so fantastic that things went the way they did. Your video is now on my "Coming Out As Gay" UA-cam Playlist.
I used to think... if anyone asked about my sexuality I wouldn't lie. The problem is that people assume that I'm straight and it's annoying. So for this reason I will only come out to people that actually should know... whenever that is. Perhaps tonight...
A great, really inspiring video. I hope everyone who is grappling with how to deal with their sexuality happens across this. It’s great to see someone who had the best possible coming out experience and who has already found such happiness.
This has helped me a lot. Unfortunately my parents didn't take it that well, but hey, what am i going to do about it ahah I'm really really happy for you and i'm glad your parents were really supporting about this! You look like a very nice person, and this video genuinely helped me So.. Thank you so so much 💕
Awesome video:) I really hope more people can be lucky enough to get the same response from their parents when they come out. I'm pretty sure I'll get the same when I do, but I'm still waiting for the right moment. I wish there were more people like your family in this planet, they're awesome:)
Thank you so much for posting this. Just watching this made me just so happy and helped me come to the realization that I am who I am and there no problem with that.
Great video you made!! I agree with you, after coming out to my family I felt the world was lifted off my shoulders... But that was the hardest words to utter " I am gay".... All the best to you!
Hey Dominic i hope you see this comment. I am 16 and preparing to come out myself. Your video impressed and inspired me greatly. I'm terrified because my community is not very friendly towards gays. But I'm sick and tired of living a lie. It's eating away at me. 2014 was a horrible year for me and I'm looking forward to 2015. Thanks for an awesome video! If you have any advice I'd love to hear it!
I would like to thank you so much for posting this video! I found a girl who I really like, and I think we will give things a go! I'm looking to tell my mum but I'm very nervous about it! Thankyou so much for posting this video, your words are so meaningful to me and it has helped me loads! Thankyou, very happy things have worked out for you!x
(Javi) it takes alot of courage to tell your story, whatever that story is, it takes alot. Own your truth and live it with pride. We told our stories on our channel and it was kinda therapeutic to share it.
Thanx for you video. Help me so much! Actually I came out to my best friend two days ago (the first time ever). Videos like yous are so helpful! Thank You, thank you, thank you, ... (and of couse all the other youtubers sharing their story)
your video was awesome, your story was great I like hearing about how these people talk to their peers friends and parents brothers and sisters I know it's been a long time since you made this video but I have just seeing it for the first time my phone is flooded with them all of a sudden I have the feeling UA-cam knows that I am gay so they flood me with this stuff but unfortunately I came out of the closet in the early eighties back when it was really hard to, I came out to my brothers and sisters thank you friends and then my parents yeah my parents were the last to know I think they always are great video I hope to see more and will subscribe to you thanks thanks for sharing your story I know it's just Donald storm but I've always been called Bobby since I was born anyway have a good year!
Love you! Be sure to find me on insta! instagram.com/dominickwhelton/
Hi +Dominick Whelton i sent you a message on facebook the other day. It would mean the world to me to get an answer.
Your videos are the best :))
You're too cute 😍😅
Dominick Whelton well said
That background music is hilarious!! Thanks for sharing !!
Hi baby...that was a beautiful story and I too had an amazing coming out as well...unfortunately my parents were divorced so I told my mom first and she said to me, "you know how long I've been waiting for you to tell me?" Our relationship only got stronger from then on..my two sisters were okay with it and they too figured it out as well....with my dad I had to write him a letter and fortunately he was very supportive...which was great because our relationship was always strained. Being gay is not what makes you who you are but having love and respect for others does. NEVER let being gay define who you are because you're so much more than that honey. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU honey and hoping you find a sweet and gentle guy like yourself to be with. CONGRATS! XO Mama Steve😊❤💋👍🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
It honestly makes me so happy when I see these videos where parents are so accepting of their kids the way they are. Take it from me, never take that for granted. I wish I had parents as loving and accepting as others.
Not everybody gets this positive reaction when they come out, but sometimes the risk is worth taking because everybody deserves the chance to be happy. Congrats buddy, we are all so proud of you ^_^
thank you! :)
I came out at 18 in 1974. Stayed on the front lines ever since. What a great video. Seeing these videos makes me feel like all of the struggle and work was worth it. Beautiful young Gay man. I wish you nothing but happiness and success in your life.
Thanks for sharing so much positive truth. I think my favorite thing you said is don't live to anyone else's standards but yours. I find myself being happy and outgoing around a coworker that is often uptight and doesn't show much expression. I've started to become the same around him and thus it creates some anxiety. It's probably the reason I haven't come out to him yet. At any rate, I think reminders like yours should come to mind for me in those situations.
I searched coming out videos in hopes to find mine in the results but I ended up finding yours! Great video dude! Subscribed 👌
Dominick, I need to tell you how important your video and those like it are for those guys still in the closet. As a counselor of your age group I know how much more your words are received than my own words since I am older. You make me happy with your success story and you give others encouragement and support by your video. When someone is in the closet, it is hard to imagine being out and being happy. You are proof that it does happen! Thanks, bro!
thank you, that means so much!
You're an amazzzzing young man. I don't know you personally, but I am so PROUD of you!! All the best.
Moms always know! It's a power they have I guess! As long as you're happy! So glad everyone is cool and supportive!
thank you! :)
Yay! So glad to hear your story! So glad that you are happier!
Thanks man!
That was one of the best coming out videos I have watched. Very well said and thanks for your courage and sharing. I know this will help many others. Your comments on confidence are so true.
thank you, that means a lot!
This is o of the most natural and inspirational videos I've seen on here! Thanks and have a great week!
aww thank you!
Wow!!!!....I'm just becoming aquainted with you storyline and my hat goes off to you for being yourself. Good for you kiddo. You just got yourself a new fan who barely came out at the age of 26 and that was tough at the time. It's been a long, long time, since I'm now on my way to my 74th birthday., but I love learning about people who transmit so much joy and positivity.
I'm so proud of you. It takes a lot of courage to do that. You are so blessed having people like them in your life. I wish I can do what you did. I feel like my close friends will disown me. Sad isn't it? But yea, I'm really happy for you.
For the longest time I felt the same way, but you never know, your friends could really surprise you. Stay strong!
I think this is one of the most genuine, authentic, and full of love coming out stories I've ever heard. You know, I ran into your channel the other day and I swear we've met before, but I just can't remember where...maybe somewhere in Temecula. But again, thank you for being you and sharing your life. You obviously serve as an inspiration to so many people :) Keep up the amazing work Dominick.
Dominick, I applaud you immensely for sharing this video with the world. I love that you have had nothing but wonderful, beautiful support from the people you love, and that you can wake up every day being exactly who you are. This video will help so many people, whether their experiences be good, or bad. I can't wait to keep watching you and your channel grow and seeing you be so happy
That means the world to me, thank you so much for the kind words!
Very great video! I loved hearing your story and I subscribed! I realized when I made my own coming out story that I should be so lucky to have so many supportive people around me. I wish you all the best!
i see a subscribe button, a like button...but i can't find the "marry me please" button.
time to cram the suggestion box.
My true authentic self has come that bit closer to fruition, thank you Dominic.
Good for you..as long as your happy that's all that matters. Awesome that your family understands. Now is when you can start living happy..
Thank you! :)
He looks like Shawn Mendes
(Javi) he really does, that's crazy.
Shawn could take some pointers from Dom and come out as well
I ate your brain not a joke. But a fact.
I guess he looks like young Paul Rudd
Every story of coming out that i see is so positive with parents and friends being so supportive ... I feel a little sad about remembering mine... things are better now but my family and friends still having so much prejuices, i love them so much anyway but... You know... there is that feeling...
Thank you for sharing your story.
of course! :)
Watched a lot of coming out videos tonight but this one is definitely one of the best! I'm glad you had a happy and pleasant coming out :)
Aw thx man, I really hope you enjoyed it!
I thank you for your smile, because you make me smile and that's why i just like you a lot.thank you so much for the encouragement and support, very inspiring and I wish that I could see you in person just to get a hug from you.
Omg you’re so cute! 😂😂😂 I had never seen this video and don’t know why it showed up in my suggested feed! You should do a “flashback” video! Looking back and comparing clips from videos over the years giving your thoughts on what you remember about why you did the video and why if at all your views have changed.
Glad you shared your story!
This was beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Congratulation on your courage and strength. I really believe in a better world, where everybody can be happy the way they are, without prejudice. I don't know you in person, but I'm proud of you and everyone who are so strong like you to come out and tell everyone who they really are. It's in people like you that I deposit my hope of a better world. PS: Sorry, my english isn't so good haha.
Thanks man! You and I think alike. Thanks for the kind words!
When i came out , it was a disaster lolz. my dad freaked .
but years have passed and my family are much better with it today , actually we are happier now as they all know who i am .
Great video! Good on you for telling your story and helping others to be less afraid of being themselves.
Thank you Tim!
You are amazing! I will tell you this, you have inspired me! Thank you!
So proud of you, Dominick! Congratulations and I'm really happy that your family and friends are awesome. I admire your positivity. Okay, I'm subscribing.
Came out finally this summer (21 yo). I told my friends before my family because I was 100% sure that my friends would be fine with it.
With my family it went mostly well. Most took it super quick (like minute long conversation max) and gave me a hug and said they loved me and everything. My mom did not take it so well, said it came out of left field and a few worse things. She too said that she still loves me, but things have been different since then. She's a lot better about it now, but still not happy with it.
I am still extremely happy I came out. One of my friends I've known all my life did feel bad that I hadn't felt comfortable telling him before some other friends, but I think he understands now that for me it's easier to admit something to the people I'm less close to (it's less of a risk). We're a ton closer now though; I used to be quite closed off about my emotions both because of my sexuality and other circumstances, but now it's finally out there and I can be completely honest with him.
This is the best coming out video I've seen yet. ❤️❤️
I found you at Calum's channel... Now I'm obsessed with your videos! Keep on going
Thank you Dominick, you're the best!!
This video is so great. You're so inspirational. I love your story and I'm sure it will help so many people. It was a great reminder to love myself for who I am, as well. (Cute dog, too!)
I'm so so happy for you, Dom!!
What a wonderful and brave young man you are!
Thank you for telling your story. I came out this year and my immediate family has been supportive, but my brothers are taking it personally. I don't know if they will ever come around.
This video makes me so happy and so glad that you have had a loving and positive response from friends and family. x
This is too good, I'm subscribing and I've just seen this video so far. You are amazing Dominick! God, this truly makes me feel happy, I had a similar coming out experience and to see that you actually make a life lesson out of it is incredible!! subscribing from sunny Barcelona, Spain!! ;)
Thanks for this video! There's nothing better than be who you really are, and be okay with yourself in every aspect.
Hey Dominick! I have seen houndred of coming out videos and this one.. I think is one of my favorites😭💙 like really... You were so honest and so down to earth and aagh this video really g e me the feelzz hahaha
Thank you so much for doing this video! Just amazing
PS: IKR!! Life is too short to not dance to catchy Taylor Swift songs.. 😂👌🏻👏🏻
I am so proud of you you have agreat family all ways be your self be happy xx
You are so brave to do this !! I admire you ❤️ !!
Aww thank you!
Happy for you
Beautiful video Dominick; you have a natural ease in front of the camera and a strong message. It is full of encouragement and wisdom for other young gay people struggling with sexuality. I am of a different generation, and it makes me so happy to see people as young as you are come to terms with themselves, accept it, tell others, and live happy. In my day there was no access to positive messages and much more negative messages regarding gay orientation, so it took a lot longer to come to terms with. I'm proud of you Dominick; you are doing good in this world.
Thank you so much, that means so much to me. I really appreciate the encouragement! :)
Glad you lead me over to your channel, love this video - so happy for you! :) You have such an uplifting energy, definitely subscribing! xo
thank you so much! :)
Congratulations, Dominick, on a very successful coming out! Your parents sound great, as does the rest of your family. This is a wonderful tale to hear, and 'tis so fantastic that things went the way they did. Your video is now on my "Coming Out As Gay" UA-cam Playlist.
Thanks Dominic. I came out to my son when he was 18.
Ur family sounds awesome!
Congrats on your one year anniversary of coming out!!
You seem so down to Earth and a genuinely nice guy. Thanks for commenting on mine so I could find your story and your channel. x
Thanks man! I really like your channel as well. You have some great original content, keep it up!
Dominick Whelton
I used to think... if anyone asked about my sexuality I wouldn't lie. The problem is that people assume that I'm straight and it's annoying. So for this reason I will only come out to people that actually should know... whenever that is. Perhaps tonight...
happy for you! wishing you the best of luck :)
You're so positive! Love u 😊
You are so lucky. Long to be happy like you.
Absolutely fantastic! And cute too.
You're so perfect!!! After this video i saw that my happiness only depends of me and anyone can take it from me. Thank you for exist!
A great, really inspiring video. I hope everyone who is grappling with how to deal with their sexuality happens across this. It’s great to see someone who had the best possible coming out experience and who has already found such happiness.
Amazing, Dominik. Just amazing!
This has helped me a lot. Unfortunately my parents didn't take it that well, but hey, what am i going to do about it ahah
I'm really really happy for you and i'm glad your parents were really supporting about this! You look like a very nice person, and this video genuinely helped me
So.. Thank you so so much 💕
Awesome video:)
I really hope more people can be lucky enough to get the same response from their parents when they come out.
I'm pretty sure I'll get the same when I do, but I'm still waiting for the right moment.
I wish there were more people like your family in this planet, they're awesome:)
Just based on your awesomely positive message you gave... subscribed. Congrats on living your life :)!
Thank you so much for posting this. Just watching this made me just so happy and helped me come to the realization that I am who I am and there no problem with that.
Im so glad you liked it! :)
Great story :) Thank you for your support in helping me with my coming out journey.
So inspiring, just went through this & feel the same way especially with friends noticing how happy I m now. :)
Awe 😭❤ Congrats!!
Dominick can't imagine you could have got anything but likes. Very natural relaxing and inspiring for young gays.
Beautiful video. Thank you.
Great video you made!! I agree with you, after coming out to my family I felt the world was lifted off my shoulders... But that was the hardest words to utter " I am gay".... All the best to you!
Great story!
Thank you!
True! The part wer watching all the coming out videos...
it inspired me bro....while i was watching i came out to one of my friend...im doing it slowly...im happy for you !
Proud of you! 😊
I hope I'm not being rude, but your happiness is all that should matter to you... this is such a great video!
Thanks man! :)
you are amazing. That was so inspirational
Hey Dominic i hope you see this comment. I am 16 and preparing to come out myself. Your video impressed and inspired me greatly. I'm terrified because my community is not very friendly towards gays. But I'm sick and tired of living a lie. It's eating away at me. 2014 was a horrible year for me and I'm looking forward to 2015. Thanks for an awesome video! If you have any advice I'd love to hear it!
I would like to thank you so much for posting this video! I found a girl who I really like, and I think we will give things a go! I'm looking to tell my mum but I'm very nervous about it! Thankyou so much for posting this video, your words are so meaningful to me and it has helped me loads! Thankyou, very happy things have worked out for you!x
(Javi) it takes alot of courage to tell your story, whatever that story is, it takes alot. Own your truth and live it with pride. We told our stories on our channel and it was kinda therapeutic to share it.
Awesome video!! Your still the same great guy!!
Thank you
this is so adorable ☁️☁️
love your story so inspiring just subscribed to your Channel
Great video. More power to you. Aloha from hawaii
Exactly what I’m doing now, like right now by watching ur video.
me coming out was kinda funny. I came out to my uncle first and it was on April fools. I love you and your videos! keep it up ❤
Ty for this video. It helps me a lot.
So inspirational. Loving it Dominick!!! Much love...
Beatiful words! I'm damn for you!
Those last words were actually really inspiring xD
Thank you so much! 😊
How can you be so dang smart yet so young? This was awesome.
Great coming out post and call for others to be themselves. You've earned two new subscribers here! Thanks, Dominick. :)
Thanx for you video. Help me so much!
Actually I came out to my best friend two days ago (the first time ever).
Videos like yous are so helpful!
Thank You, thank you, thank you, ... (and of couse all the other youtubers sharing their story)
congratulations Dominic. but that Christmas tree is so sad....lol
Thank you....that's all I can say... thank you
And now 5 1/2 years later I am one of #Dom's YT cuties! Thanks for the on-line friendship!
This kid is super intelligent, really articulate. I wonder if he is going to start making videos again.
really supporting video thank you a lot
your video was awesome, your story was great I like hearing about how these people talk to their peers friends and parents brothers and sisters I know it's been a long time since you made this video but I have just seeing it for the first time my phone is flooded with them all of a sudden I have the feeling UA-cam knows that I am gay so they flood me with this stuff but unfortunately I came out of the closet in the early eighties back when it was really hard to, I came out to my brothers and sisters thank you friends and then my parents yeah my parents were the last to know I think they always are great video I hope to see more and will subscribe to you thanks thanks for sharing your story I know it's just Donald storm but I've always been called Bobby since I was born anyway have a good year!
13/2/2020 ❤ love u Dom ❤