MY COMING OUT STORY | Taylor Phillips
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Hello everyone! This was by far my most requested video, so I am happy (and nervous) that it's finally here. Thank you so much for listening to my story and being a part of this journey with me.
This was my personal experience and how I handled the situation and is, in no way, meant to be a mold for anyone to feel the need to follow.
I hope that by sharing my story and telling my experiences that I can inspire others to do the same or be that person I wish I had when I was coming out.
Love,
Taylor
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I came out when I was 25 and met my partner at 27 . I struggled also being I was a construction worker. I'm now 59 and still with my partner 32 years now. I'm retired after 30 yrs of being in construction. Good luck on your journey. We both are masculine men. People can't understand how we are gay! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Best of luck.
wow congrats
ah :"
William Armstrong the stereotype is that masculine men can’t be gay ...........weird
And if you were not masculine was that really such a problem?
Wow ur partner must be very happy
Congratulations on an excellent video Taylor. I am 76 years old and have been with my husband for 58 years.
We got married in 2006 on the first day that it was legal in the UK. I wish you all the best for your future happiness.
Be yourself is the best advice ever. Take care, Ian
I came out in 1981, AIDS was on the horizon. People were dying and we couldn’t even talked to anyone. Our grief, our pain and loss was stuffed and we lived in fear. Somehow, I felt I had to get right with it, I had to speak my truth. My Dad had already passed away so my worry was my family and friends. One friend of my mothers said the worst thing ever, : “You save your soul, I will save mine”. I left in shame. Then another friend , my mom’s best friend, told me she loved me and that my mom would love me regardless. It wasn’t easy, but it was courageous, just as you are! Be true to yourself, love yourself be kind Nd, forgiving and accepting but most of all honor your sexuality as a gift. You are helping many people. All the best! John
Coming out is hard. Also, this man is insanely, almost unbelievably hot.
Hes like a mix between Patrick Dempsey, Bradley Cooper and Sean O'pry
^Said what we are all thinking
What it says that may be for men, it doesn't matter about looks, they'll still hate you the same. It's known that good looking people can get further from other people that see them as favourable, but gay and you see some turn?
Kids can be so mean. I use to be called gay a lot by my peers and even my own family (brother). The times I have cried because of something I didn't even truly understand at the time still makes me anxious to this day. I'm glad I have never hurt myself because it. Because we have come so far as a community. Stay beautiful inside Taylor xo
Greg Louis stay strong Greg 👍
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chow tt - I cannot imagine spending time trolling Gay people on UA-cam to spew ridiculous bullshit. chow Tt, you need a life. Preferably one which doesn’t include bigoted harassment of others.
Yeah, the biggest assholes in the universe are teen boys. No contest. They treat others, girls, each. Other like shit. Ugh.
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“Ok...that’s cool”. Hahaha what a remarkable mom!!!
Recently I apologized to someone who used to be one of my closest friends because some of his friends had bothered him for having a gay friend, then I really regretted the position in which I had put him and also felt extremely bad for being gay and being the way I am. This video has opened my eyes in so many ways, now I realize how confused I was and that I do not have to regret for being myself, further, I do not have to apologize to anyone who is not smart enough to realize how valuable someone is regardless of the sexual orientation. I’m really glad you are inspiring people with your content and being an example of getting over hard situations to truly live a joyful life. I’m grateful to you, I definitely needed this video. Hugs from Colombia
If you could use a few more arguments, or if you have problems for religious/cultural reasons, this can help you: “On Human Suffering and the Concept of God” - the psychological origin of religious beliefs.
neomodernistpoetry.blogspot.com/2018/11/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html
or homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2018/06/on-human-suffering-and-concept-of-god.html
About homosexuality: homoeroticpoems.blogspot.com/2014/04/to-community.html
The world needs more wholesome content like this. Bravo
We Love this too!
The way the kids bullied you is seriously mean. Glad you become a strong and happy man.
“Coming out” is soul crushing. Utterly demeaning. The fear that you carry to where it feels “liberating” when you can finally be open and feel accepted is absolutely absurd. Everyone has a right to live their true, authentic self without having to live with fear of being “exposed” for LOVING someone. To the entire LGBTQ community, I apologize for the ignorance that continues to plague us as a people. I hope the day when “coming out” and fear to love is a thing of the past. Live YOUR best life!! I stand with you 😘
you my lady are what we call WOKE
Totally agree
Robert Ward please shut up. No one cares about your beliefs. You or your god have no right to make ones sexual orientation invalid.
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@@kristiangomes3273 So what happens when- his post is not here- This must be a deletion? Often those kinds of offensive accusations from a book of belief only, someone must delete it?
I don’t know why but I started to cry watching this
"Hey, listen to me. You be yourself" Brought tears to my eyes. Love your mom! ❤️❤️
really enjoyed watching this
yesss queeen!! ilu
and now you're out :)
I have being surrounded my entire life by so much homophobia that when he said that his mother said he was doing the right thing by living his truth I was literally shook for a second and then I remembered some people’s parents are actually supportive.
Yes it can be completely the opposite of what u think if u true to urself.Peoples can feel each other's pain so why not liberate 1 another.We all want to feel better n it's not like we gay people r Unstable mentally.U change the world's perspective.Own It!
BEING GAY IS A BLESSING. YOUR STORY IS A BLESSING. LOVED AND SUB. MUCH LOVE*
Been gay is a blessing from Satan not from god
Taylor, thank You for sharing your story and hurts, tears and triumph! I came out 16 days ago to my wife as a gay man. It took me 33 years to come out of the closed. I' a pastor in a german conservativ church and it was a hard way to pretend that I'm a staight guy and husband. Man like you encouraged me to take the steps an now I discover my true self an will live a honest and authentic life! I wish You all the best.
wow I feel terrible for your wife, 33 years of deceit
@@skurinskistupid comment. Don't judge others unless you've been there. 🤡
@@skurinskiI feel terrible for you, you have no empathy and cannot understand what it is like living in a society where gay people are persecuted, or despised.
Even liberal advanced countries like Germany have homophobic people
omg i cried too!!! ur amazing taylor!!! thanks for being an inspo 💕
This was amazing! Anytime seeing someone cry, it shows how genuine the feeling is. Your mom is most definitely so proud of you!
This is probably the best coming out video I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing this. You're amazing.
This is so inspiring and just heart-warming. And I definitely am feeling the struggle you felt when it comes to come to term with who I am and who I like. And it's just great to see videos like this.
Watched half of it so far and you speak with such heart man
You’re an inspiration, a hero and a survivor. Thank you for sharing. Much love and Respect Taylor.
You posted this on my birthday, and it was very inspiring! I hope you're in a batter place now and I wish you all the best! Keep it up!
Wow thanks very much for sharing this. Lots of us have the struggle of going through this. You’re a ray of light. Thanks for inspiring and being brave.
I am so glad I watched this! My heart is full!
Just what i needed to hear!! Thank you Taylor!!!
I followed you on tumblr way back in the day and remember when you abruptly left and I always wondered what happened, you always seemed so genuine. I'm so sorry for all you've gone through, but so happy you've come out on the other side so well adjusted and happy! I don't know you but I'm so proud of you.
Yes I’ve been waiting for this ever since you mentioned it on insta!!!
Taylor, your story is so inspiring. I had a similar story coming out to my family and friends. It was not easy, but after the first year or so, things start to get easier. Thank you for being transparent and being true to yourself. ❤️
Absolutely beautifully done, Taylor. Your coming out story comes through so honest and emotionally relatable. Thank you for using your platform in such an uplifting and positive way.❤
Taylor 👋🏾 this is such a great story and I’m so happy and proud of you, and I don’t even know you. Those “friends” truly missed out on remaining close with an awesome human being.
Continue being authentically you!
I love how you seem to be honest and open. I think that your vulnerabilities are your strengths, I feel that I can relate so much to you. Can't wait till Sunday 😘😘
i just found your channel, all these normal lives i see is empowering. Thanks for sharing, taylor! from Indonesia
My heart, you’re so so strong. And I’m so happy you’re happy!
This video made me tear up. You are a true inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story with us! ❤️
This video gave me the strength I need to get through this day, people like you are what this platform needs, I hope you keep inspiring people through this platform.
Serving up such realness! Great video Taylor! I’m a bit surprised you had so many friends that reacted so poorly to your coming out in 2015, but I’m so glad you told this story. Much love to you!
Some days are worse than others, and today being a pretty crappy day, I really needed this. Thank you so much for opening up like this and sharing your experience with us. I never felt like I could relate to anyone else too, and hearing your story changed my mind. Thanks for showing me I am not alone. I don’t know if you will ever realize how much you are helping me. Thank you so much.
Such a beautiful and personal story. Thanks for sharing your story and helping so many others that don’t feel represented!
Taylor, just found you and subbed. As a counselor for more years than you have been alive, I want to thank you for this. You are not only intelligent but also insightful; now only grown up but also mature; not only wise but also loving. Also a big shout-out to your mom. Thanks for this, bro...........love you, man............Ray
Excellent- so proud of you -I'm sure that over the past few years, you have helped a lot of people with this post!
Taylor, you have to be very proud of yourself! And thank you for sharing with us your story! All the best for you from a friend from Barcelona 😊✌🏻
Hopefully everyone read the description on this vid too after watching because what you wrote is great. Great vid and great letter man!
You're amazing. It's so hard to open such a painful story especially when you're in the beginning of your UA-cam channel, my story is really different than yours.. I came out when i was 14 and my family didn't really "liked" it.. but my friends were so supportive and happy for me. Anyway im so happy for you and the place you are now in your life💕
I literally just found you in my recommended list so now im subscribed and im excited to see more of your content❤️
I haven’t even watched it but I’m already excited and so proud! ❤️
You're such an angel. Literally kindness radiates from you. I'm happy that you eventually found a 'home' and a group of friends that love you.
U are such an inspiration and u have my love and support it truly makes me sad that people turned on you! It is your journey your life u matter never forget that
You are such a blessing, man! To me, someone that has struggled with who they truly are, you are such an inspiration and i hope you keep growing and the message you delivered keeps spreading towards many more, so that the world can be a better place to anyone that is struggling with their identity. You make your followers happy and proud! I wish you the best of love!
I never write on you tube - ever.
I had tears in my eyes when you were talking about your discussion with your mother. Thank you for sharing your experiences - good and bad. I may not know you and may never know you - but it's awesome to be able to hear the perspectives of such a fine young man. Thank you again for sharing with us.
Thank you for sharing your story with us. You are a true inspiration for people all around the world. keep up the amazing content ❤️
"Do whatever make you happy." This is true. Stay happy Taylor ❤
There's "magic in the telling" with/to your story. Thank you for expressing your storyteller side.
Being happy within yourself is priceless, glad your being true. Cheers to you mate
Your story is really really touching and made me cry and I watched till end. You really give me courage to face the fear
You are a role model for me. Thank you for being yourself from the bottom of my heart. XO
I've watched this entire video now. I have one word-beautiful. Taylor, you're a wonderful person, God bless you.
I’ve been waiting to see this!! Omg love you ♥️♥️♥️
An amazing video! You have a great mom and your advice about never apologizing for who you are is spot on! Thank you for sharing your story!
Taylor, thanks for sharing your journey with us in such a genuine, open hearted way. All the less fortunate encounters you had have helped make you a stronger person today. It's amazing to see you in a happier place now. Wishing you and Jeff nothing but the best!
The authentic you is wonderful. This video brims over with reflection and courage and strength and self-worth. It is also humble and totally genuine. Congratulations Taylor. You’re a good man. ❤️
Oh man! This is such a beautiful story! I think it's sort of silly to congratulate you on this topic, but also not at all unnecessary. Congratulations on being who you are. Thanks for sharing your story and bringing light and hope to this community. Of course it's scary to be open about who you are, but it's pretty magical being open about it 😍😍😍
I am so happy that you are in a good place right now! You're very brave for going through all of that. Know that you are never alone in this no matter what's going in your life. We are all here for you.
It is so nice to hear this. I had a super bad experience coming out and I still struggle with that. I wish I’ve seen this before when I was younger. But thank you Taylor for sharing this! I gives me so much hope and I wish you the best for everything you work on ✨👏🏻
Thanks for sharing your experience with us Taylor. It does get better, and there's absolutely nothing to be ashamed of or apologize for. You are you!
Awww, I love your mom. And I'm sorry you experienced that initial rejection from people you trusted. I'm glad you have found your way to the the freedom to be yourself. Thank you for sharing your story.
I’m so happy for you!! Thanks for sharing your story
I find so many similarities between your story and my own, and it’s for that reason that it’s important we share our stories at any level. A large part of learning who you are comes with a sense of feeling alone (at least for some people), and it’s being able to relate to others’ stories that we get a sense of belonging. So thank you for that :)
That was said from the heart, especially when you told your mother over the phone. Lovely and genuine!
Omg!!! Just when i was getting hurt and pissed at your so called friends, your mom's words come in and melt my heart.
Great vid...especially liked story about your mom’s reaction and how that made you feel and your two main conclusions: don’t apologise for being who you are and do it your way in your own time. Well done!
Thank you Taylor for showing that it’s ok to be genuine. This is the video that I needed to step myself into a new part of my coming out journey. You really have reassured me and I’m sure the community that it is okay to be your true self. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Love this so much, thanks for sharing your story it’s gonna inspire so many others ♥️♥️
Awww you just broke my heart watching you get emotional I wish he would give you a huge hug ....take care
Taylor, you look gorgeous and sound great. May God bless, protect and keep you in His love for ever.
So proud of you Taylor for telling us your story, I’ve been out since I was 18, I’m now 28 and you completely made me reminisce the past sometimes we can forget how far we have come! Beautiful story, so happy you are in an amazing place now!!
You are an incredible person. You can be the role model to lots of other young men. Thanks for putting this out. I enjoy following you. You're amazing!
Thank you for sharing! Your videos are all so genuine I hope you continue producing stuff like that :)
Thank you for sharing your story, your struggle years with us, i'm deeply touched by your words. Like Gus you're a great example for the community 💜💜💜💜
You're very resilient ! I bet you knew that already. Thank you for telling your story.
Bro you are dope and I'm glad you give other people like you hope that life can become amazing.
Thanks for sharing your story with us. It’s makes it easier for others who are struggling. I hope more and more people do this to create a safe environment for those not out. Great advice to your younger self. #ItGetsBetter.
The matter is you are happy now. Hope in the future you can tell with ppl proudly that how brave you are. Love you , taylor !!!
When I came out to my parents, my dad always told me to proud of who I am and not ashamed as how other see me! That's probably one of the few pieces of advise that I remember from my parents.
I really appreciate that you make this video cause you help all our community 🥰
I just watched you coming out story and
even though I don't know you personaly I am so proud of you. It left
this old man in tears when you told the part of coming out to your
mother. Never apologizes for being you, always be proud of who you
are. I recommended your video to two young men that are struggling
with when and how to come out. The time for anyone to come out is
when they feel ready no matter what there friends tell them or think
about it. Keep being the great guy I see on you videos.
I just want to give you a big hug❤️❤️❤️you’re an amazing person.❤️❤️❤️
I'm started to cry when I see u tears up....just remember, u are wonderful person 💗💗💗
I am glad you were able to post your coming-out experience.
There are still so many men and women that look for the best
way, to come out to family and friends. Every story can give
people ideas, about what is a good way for them to come out.
Stay true to yourself, and be the best you can.
Taylor! Thank you for these words, you are the best, your videos are amazing ❤️
I appreciate you taking the time to share your story. We all have different storylines of coming out and I appreciate every single person's personal experience! I am sorry that some people reacted in the way they did but every single person coming out helps change the world's perspective, slowly but surely!
I completely relate to the coming out, not for the local gay community because there was none for me either so it felt a little lonely but it was comforting to know that people could now love me for the real me!
Love you!❤️
Hi Taylor, thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I also came out in 2015 and dealt with similar hardships as well. I came out during my junior and senior years of high school. I remember when Gus Kensworthy came out and having that knowledge of someone else similar to me as well coming out of the closet also meant a great deal to me. I am so glad that your mother reacted so positively and lovingly to you. It breaks my heart to see sweet guys like you with broken hearts due to the betrayal of people you thought were your friends and having no one to talk to or relate to. I really admire your strength and perseverance through it all though and I am so happy to hear about the place you are at in life now. I’m in the middle of college at an LGBT accepting university in the South where I’m from (wait they do exist?! Lol) so I am glad we’re each at better points now in life where we can finally be ourselves around people. Enjoyed the video and I know you will help out a lot of others by having shared your story 💕😊
The great love between you and your mother is so touching. It moves me when you describe, dear friend Taylor. Love wins always. Your mom is so supportive. 🌈🌈🌈
Thank you for being very genuine with your story, you are an amazing man!! My hat goes off to you and I feel incredibly honored to witness your story!! You have inspired me to be who I am! Please give Thanks to your Mother for truly loving you for who you are!!
Your mom is so sweet. It made me cry your mom being so sweet and kind to you...what a precious mom you have.... Love you and Jeff..love your videos.
Thank you for sharing your story, Taylor. You have helped and will help many people by sharing.
Wow Taylor, I'm sending big hugs to you and your mother right away!
Thank You guys for being simply fabulous! :)
That fact that you are happy makes me happy. This video will touch so many people in a positive way, and your mom is the best
Taylor, this video means so much to me as it pictures the moment I have been horrified to become a reality (soon it will) but I’m glad that this video gives me reassurance that it turns out good in the end, THANK YOU! ❤️😭
Thank you so much for sharing your story! That’s incredibly encouraging, even to someone who has already been out for two years. It really does get better!
Also, you’re the most adorable thing, I just… 😆❤️
Great video, mate. As a colombian 42 years old, coming out was terrible too... my mum stopped talking to me for a decade. I now live in Australia. It gets better for each generation. Thanks for posting your video, you are giving courage and validating others...