When u say u didnt have a choice do u mean for some reason u just liked males and because of u i dont think of gays like girly and i always hated gays till now
brett I love you! you are awesome. I found your videos from watching the shaytards and I knew you were gay before I started watching your videos. I am so glad you are so happy and true to yourself now.
Yes your story is one of many and the gay community is growing. I understand why you would think people like me are sinister and insane, I get it. I think nowadays and especially before now Homosexuals have been treated with so much hate. And that is sad. This has caused people to be afraid to say anything. And you feel trapped, and anything that opposes your views on gay marriage becomes hostile. But know this: you may think that you didn't choose to be this way. While some people really do ju
@kjg8811 because being gay isn't an action, it's a state of being. unless you're gay and you miraculously found a way to not be gay (in which case i bet thousands of suicidal boys and girls would LOVE to hear your secret) i don't think you can relate. honestly, do you think thousands of people are going through the extreme self-hatred, the bullying, the lack of acceptance, because they want to? i doubt it. i'm not trying to attack you, just trying to explain. :) #NOH8
brett, you are such an amazing person. thank you for sharing your story. you're a strong loving funny kind person. thank you for being you and sharing your life with us. <3
I hated myself for years and thought i could change myself to be str8..My closet was a safe zone.No one knew i was gay.But me..So, i understand where u are coming from.Im out now and i never have to hide in that closet again. The 1st spet is always the hardest
i'm glade you've accepted yourself. With me, i have accepted the fact that im bisexual, and that I like girls a lot better than guys, i've told all my friends and none of them have left or said anything about it, they accept me. But, im i haven't told my family. no one. And the reason is because my family is a serious Christian family. I've asked their veiws on gays and bis. and they have been extremely hurtful, and im already picked on in my grandmother's house about being fat and stupid.
This video is so inspiring and made me appreciate you even more. You are an awesome role model, and I think its great that you are now honest and open about how you feel. You probably don't realize how much people look up to you for support and to find happiness when they're down and depressed. Keep up the good work!
I'm gay, and I wouldn't change it for the world. It took me a long time to come to terms with it, but when I did, things got better. Things got a lot better.
Thanks so much for this video Brett! I actually went through the same experience you did. Deep down I knew the truth, but refused to accept it. but now that I have, I've never been happier. Thank you for doing this, I think I'll be doing my own video for this as well. :D
I still don't know why so many people dislike or hate gays.the only difference is who they like/love plus gay people are fun to be with , even if your not. Also it must be hard for you guys to let people know, with all the religious stuff and the way your treated, you are freaking brave and awesome people, you should have more respect than you do now
Brett im 100% straight but i have gay friends and they act just like you. They are the coolest people. I believe gay people live there life not carrying and thats the coolest thing. Brett if we could be friends i wouldn't mind.
for me it was kinda hard cuz my dad's like the biggest homophobe i know, and in Costa Rica, the gay community is stil very very small and ppl still see us gays like weirdos, so you see, coming out was hard.
i came out to myself when i was like 15, and i tried to change it, same as you, try to have a straight life.... it was HORRIBLE, until i was able to say FUCK IT I'M GAY FUCK EVERYONE WHO DOESN'T LIKE IT i'm me, respect me and i'll live my life as i want!
i went through some very emo years for some very different reasons, but i know all about beating the shit out of myself on a daily basis. it's almost scary how friends can change things for you.. I'm more the vocal type with the bullying though. I have a ridiculously self-detrimental sense of humor but over the past few years (thanks to some very, very good friends) i have become so much better of a person...
in a purely plutonic way - i love you man. for this, for being who you are. keep it up
I don't understand homophobia. It scares me how much we hate differences. I'm happy you're happy with yourself Brett, and I hope all gays or lesbians or bisexuals etc can be happy with themselves too.
Your story is just like mine, no one knew when i was growing up but me and I was my own bully that hated myself, and even now sometimes im still my own bully kinda still hoping it gets better. Great video Brett thanks.
i don't really understand why being gay is such a big deal. why do people bully other people just for being gay? it is just who they are. why do people have to say "oh, they're gay" as an identity. i hear people do that at my school and i'm just thinking, it's not a big deal.
Yeah, we really are our own bullies... WE hate ourselves so much and we don't let up. And sometimes it does take others to show it's ok to love yourself, not matter what you are.
thanks for your honesty Brett. It was great hearing this side of you. I want to share this with all my friends to show them how their actions can affect people. You rock.
thank you for sharing. you are an awesome person Brett. i am glad you are out. just by sharing your story you could halp others who are struggling. thank you for putting yourself out there and for being brave. i admire you a lot!!
I just heard about a kid in my city that killed himself two days ago. He claimed not be gay, but ended his life because he was teased about being gay. Whether or not he actually was or not, it's all ridiculous. It's 2010 people... Kids are cruel because their parents taught him that. We need to grow up.
anyone who hates someone for being gay are shallow minded assholes, my thing is gay is a choice but who cares what you do in the bedroom, all that matters is that your a good person, to hate some one for something like this is so stupid grow the fuck up people except people for who they are its their choice to do what they want and they same as you
I feel like a shit for posting this, I wrote it out of curiosity before watching the video. It feels so unserious and what you just said was deep and amazing. Therefore, I apologize.
I want to make a "it gets better" video but my life got worse after high school... not for being gay though. I got bullied every day AND hated myself.
I don't really know what to say... I mean, this is just the way I feel, but I have two reasons for not coming out. For one, I'm thinking why should they care? In what way does it matter to anybody if I'm gay or not? And the other reason is, I'm not 100% sure I really want to live my entire life as a gay man, I'm more bi-sexual i think... Ah, well..... Just Some random thoughts :) Great video and cool story, i'll probably end up the same way in a few years, I'm just not ready yet :)
Thank you, Brett. I can't think of anything more important than these "It Gets Better" videos. They are important for all of us struggling human beings, gay or straight. Really, thank you for contributing yours.
Your a fuckin amazing guy Brett, and Id be lying if said you were not the biggest inspiration for me right now. The only difference between your story and mine is that high school sucked even though I was in the closet. And to this day Im my own worst bully for it. Even more so cause Ive realized that a long time ago, yet just continue on gay, and in the closet. If I only had your strength Brett. :)
I know theres like a million other comments that say the same thing but this is truly inspiring. its nice to hear the whole story from you. your an amazing person and people like me, and all these others love watching your videos. you have like the best personality ever! i guess i just wanted to say that this has inspired me to be more true to myself and not care about what other people say!
were all here to support you! because your a really good person!
i agree with you. I'm a slightly overweight teenage girl and if i was just another skinny teenage girl, i probably would be boring like 1/2 the teenage girls.
jpmetz said this in one of her videos, but if your even a TINY bit "bigger" than the average teenage girl, you have to have a good personality for people to like you. unlike all those skinny bitches who are just popular because they have perfect bodies
and i definitely bully myself about my weight WAY more than other people
Brett this is very inspiring for some people...many people will be moved by ur story..im proud of you never change...and remember poeple you are ur own bully most of the time..
Dam brett your a down to earth guy.. Touching story an well said.. Im straight but it still drives me nuts when people bully others cus ther differant... Wher all human an we need to start acting like it.. Its 2010 dam it
Brett, just remember that you've got all of us as friends. We all love you because of who you are. Gay or no, you are an amazingly funny guy and I love to watch you joke around and just be an all around goof. Thank you for being YOU! You shouldn't change for anyone. *wants to hug you now* LOL <3s!! The Game.
Brett, out of all the "It Gets Better" videos I've seen yours is the first I've seen that didn't talk about growing up effeminate or being victimized by others. I never went through any of that either, I was lucky, and I think it's great to see it all from another perspective. The most important thing for someone to accept themself for who they are. You can be your own worst enemy sometimes. You are offically my favorite Youtuber, thanks :)
Brett, I hope your message reaches those who need to hear it most !!!! you are an amazing person and what people need to understand is No matter what anyone"s sexuality is that' s not what determines if you are a good or bad person in life.
Brett Everything you say is so true...I had to go through the same thing...I did the whole denile and tryed to change it and everything...I was so depressed when I was in the "closet" I didn't like living in a lie...I knew every one would exsept me no matter what...but I just kept myself from like coming out....and so one night I was all like "when was being ME bad?"...and now since I came out to some one life has just been amazeing...I'm glad that I came out...and so ya...
It's so true that we're always our own biggest bully. Whether it be being gay, or almost anything else. We're hardest on ourselves, and often times we live in our own minds and trap ourselves there.
And so often what we suppress is such a big part of who we are that we can't even begin to fathom who we really are until we accept this part of ourselves.
Thanks for sharing your story bud. I feel that a lot of times, the internal struggle is a lot more difficult that the actual outcome. All the scenarios your imagination can come up with are more than likely worse than the actual outcome. I think videos like this can help people get the courage and will power to take a chance and that that step into their real lives. You are awesome.
well I know a thing or two about being bullied trust me on that one and brett I am glad you never got bullied.
I am honestly happy and glad to see you accepting who you are and not being afraid of what people say, you can become an internet sensation and real life inspiration for Homosexuals around the world, I just hope they can find your videos.
You are gay, and are not afraid of admitting it anymore, to me that makes you number 1 in my books. more to say but out of letters LOL
brett, i love you so much. i hope this video will help someone out there, and help them to accept themselves, so that other people's opinion doesn't matter to them. people shouldn't be afraid to be themselves, and i feel terrible that others make them feel like they should be ashamed.
i'm so proud that you told your story, and i'm glad you are open and happy. =)
wow, you really made me cry when you said "you might not be ready now but when you are, life is waiting for you" - i'm a straight woman but i often feel like i'm hiding from the world for some reason and i hope so much that life will be waiting there for me once i'm ready for it ... <3 you, Brett, you're such an inspiration!
I cried so much. I'm in the closet, still. I know no one I know would hate me for it, but it's still hard to think about coming out. It's still hard to accept myself.
Thanks for understanding, Brett. You're my hero. <3 I know it's going to get better.
that was incredibly heartfelt, honest, and raw! i've had friends bullied, i've seen the desperation, and i've said "it gets better" time and time again but I can't say that with full authority because I can't promise that it does. You're living proof, so thank you!!
I just wanted to say I am very proud to be your friend. You are an amazing person and you truly inspire people constantly in different ways. This meant a lot to Stevo and I and I just wanted to say thanks for making this video and just being you.
Its nice to bring forth the other point of view of personal bullying. This is honestly the best "It Gets Better" video I've seen, and honestly the best BrettTheiPhone video. Thanks for sharing.
I feel like I've been trying to come to that conclusion for a long time now but wasn't quite there. Ugh, I just feel utterly self-destructive or afraid of being happy or I dunno what.
You know what brett? I've not watched a video on youtube before and sat there for at least five minutes before thinking to myself. Yours did that. Talking so frank and open about your experience drew me back to how hard I found it to tell my friends, family, and colleagues I am gay.
I agree wholeheartedly with you. Being gay is not a choice and that after coming out, life truly gets better!
Thank you Brett for this educational video! I am gay, too. And It also took me a while to accept it. I am very grateful to have supporting friends, who are very open-minded. A lot of people don't have some one to lean on for support. It's a sad reality.
But, I am favorite this video, cause you gave me even more reason to love you. lol.
and i dont think anyone should get hated on for being gay ,
i have tons of friends who are gay ,
and i say ' wow thats gay '
but i dont mean it in a bad way saying gays are bad ,
gay has pretty much 2 different meanings.
i have a gay friend who says thats gay .
but i think its awesome you told everyone your gay ,
i really dont understand why people have anything against people who like there own gender . its not something you choose , and theres nothing wrong w/ it
if ur not a 'mother fucking cracker' then ur definitely a jammy dodger (british biscuit) :P but seriously, i really admire this vid, and am happy that you are now happier and more accepting within and of yourself. XX
@Noobiie69 You have no clue what the hell you are talking about. Being gay is NOT a choice, and no matter what age you are when you realize your gay, you cant change it. Why would somebody choose a life where they would be hated, discriminated against, not be able to get married, and maybe even killed?
@Noobiie69 I find your comment very disappointing. Your comment "if u wouldn't have thought about it when u were younger u would be straight" is bullshit! Being gay is not a choice and you obviously cannot comprehend the emotional trauma that comes with the experience of coming out. I think you should take your bigoted opinions elsewhere!
@Noobiie69 that is the most ignorant thing I have ever heard, you are who you are just like I've known my little brother was gay since he was 5 even before he did but he tried to cover it up by dating girls too till we told him we knew and we didn't care he didn't have to hide it.
I'm glad you learned to accept it. I wish more people would. My dad is gay....and for some reason he's still married to my mom. I don't know if him being gay and him being angry had anything to do with it....but he's was incredibly mentally abusive threw my childhood...and I can't help but resent him. I couldn't be more confused why after all the shot he's done AND be gay....why my mom won't leave him.
high school was the worst for me, i got bullied by my weight and i would come home to a mother who could really care less about me or if there is food in the house. it only matters that her boyfriend is happy. like i've been saying for the last 5 years...there is always money for beer and tequila, but food must be overrated since it's never in this house (sob story, sorry)
This has to be the best video i have seen because i totally respond to it. But i've known since i was 10 and i have lived 6 years of lying to myself and going out with girls and just making myself upset. When i soon came out and became proud of who i am, i loved a guy who was straight and it hurt me because it wasn't anything to do with my personality but due to my sexuality. He's still there for me though and thats better than nothing. Thanks bret, i really did need that :')
I don't drink/smoke/do drugs/hurt myself, and I never have. I'm hoping to be something in the future... but I don't want my parents to think less of me if I tell them. What do I do?
Brett... I'm touched. I can really relate to that story, in the sense that I am the only person who knows I'm gay and I don't like the fact that I'm gay. I'm still in the closet, but through middle school and junior high, I had been diagnosed with both clinical depression and bipolar disorder. And I haven't even come out to my anti-gay parents. I don't want to know what they're going to say if I tell them. I don't want to even think about how I'll feel, or what I'll do.
You're great Brett, I felt the same way. Not to the extreme that I was contemplating suicide but if somebody had handed me a pill to turn me straight I'd have jumped at the offer.
It took getting a boyfriend that I love and realising that I wanted to tell everybody about this amazing guy to finally make me come out to people.
I'm preparing myself for telling my parents before Christmas, and no matter what they think I know that I'm happy because I've got somebody who loves me for who I am.
@longer757 I'm so tierd of that question. Are you trolling to get everyone their attention, or are you new to his channel? (In the last case, excuus my 'anger')
much like you no one knew I was gay growing up. the only bully I really faced was myself. i thought something was wrong with me because I liked guys over girls. it wasn't until i turned 21 when i told my best friend about my sexuality and i saw that they still loved me that i was able to tell others. the funny thing is, no one treated me any different. they all still loved me which helped me accept and love myself. today i'm proud to say I'M GAY. coming out was the best thing I've ever one.
This video was like sushi. Raw. Talk about wearing your heart on your sleeve. Another of the many reasons I love YouTube. You stood on the YouTube soapbox and showed us inside your heart. I'm honored. I'm not so sure I'd have the guts to let 8539 people/subs in, like you did. Thanks for taking the risk. Peace
When u say u didnt have a choice do u mean for some reason u just liked males and because of u i dont think of gays like girly and i always hated gays till now
stupidfrank5 1 month ago
brett I love you! you are awesome. I found your videos from watching the shaytards and I knew you were gay before I started watching your videos. I am so glad you are so happy and true to yourself now.
Def one of my fav. videos of yours!
deelist1 1 month ago
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Sadlingz 4 months ago
Yes your story is one of many and the gay community is growing. I understand why you would think people like me are sinister and insane, I get it. I think nowadays and especially before now Homosexuals have been treated with so much hate. And that is sad. This has caused people to be afraid to say anything. And you feel trapped, and anything that opposes your views on gay marriage becomes hostile. But know this: you may think that you didn't choose to be this way. While some people really do ju
Eaglewing17 4 months ago
how is it not a choice???
kjg8811 5 months ago
if you didnt wanna be gay theeen why were you? it IS a choice
kjg8811 5 months ago
@kjg8811 because being gay isn't an action, it's a state of being. unless you're gay and you miraculously found a way to not be gay (in which case i bet thousands of suicidal boys and girls would LOVE to hear your secret) i don't think you can relate. honestly, do you think thousands of people are going through the extreme self-hatred, the bullying, the lack of acceptance, because they want to? i doubt it. i'm not trying to attack you, just trying to explain. :) #NOH8
princesstootsweet3 4 months ago
brett, you are such an amazing person. thank you for sharing your story. you're a strong loving funny kind person. thank you for being you and sharing your life with us. <3
signingsongs4u 6 months ago in playlist Bretts Bitz
do you have any to say for people who is bolly for being over want
lp10do 7 months ago
Oppz. i meant step,,not spet
acloseup 7 months ago
I hated myself for years and thought i could change myself to be str8..My closet was a safe zone.No one knew i was gay.But me..So, i understand where u are coming from.Im out now and i never have to hide in that closet again. The 1st spet is always the hardest
acloseup 7 months ago
I want to comment something. But... I'm effin speechless.
-sob-
Twinkle91 10 months ago
:) almost exactly what happened to me.. I just accepted it quicker, favorited, you're awesome!
mak0tak0 11 months ago
Did you ever consider the reason why maybe you hated yourself?
berryfruit101 1 year ago
but i still love myself!
<3
SuperstarGirl31 1 year ago
so no love for meez
SuperstarGirl31 1 year ago
i'm glade you've accepted yourself. With me, i have accepted the fact that im bisexual, and that I like girls a lot better than guys, i've told all my friends and none of them have left or said anything about it, they accept me. But, im i haven't told my family. no one. And the reason is because my family is a serious Christian family. I've asked their veiws on gays and bis. and they have been extremely hurtful, and im already picked on in my grandmother's house about being fat and stupid.
SuperstarGirl31 1 year ago
Thanks. :)
GrahamCrackers94 1 year ago
thanx brett. i've recently been going through the same thing and this actually really helps me out. your an amazing person. :)
blackbird1444 1 year ago
This video is so inspiring and made me appreciate you even more. You are an awesome role model, and I think its great that you are now honest and open about how you feel. You probably don't realize how much people look up to you for support and to find happiness when they're down and depressed. Keep up the good work!
It gets better!
TrickyNicky990 1 year ago
I'm gay, and I wouldn't change it for the world. It took me a long time to come to terms with it, but when I did, things got better. Things got a lot better.
PurpleHoneyBear 1 year ago
Thanks so much for this video Brett! I actually went through the same experience you did. Deep down I knew the truth, but refused to accept it. but now that I have, I've never been happier. Thank you for doing this, I think I'll be doing my own video for this as well. :D
Ph4r40hy4m1 1 year ago
I love you so much more now(:
hachiechica85 1 year ago
i made a youtube video about gay suicide awareness and a few weeks later the amount of suicides goes up
i knew my vid was bad but i didnt think it was that bad
and now i sound like spam
sigh......
greenpaint1000 1 year ago
Brett, if you were to get married or find another man would you adopt a kid or something like that?
luis060498 1 year ago
I still don't know why so many people dislike or hate gays.the only difference is who they like/love plus gay people are fun to be with , even if your not. Also it must be hard for you guys to let people know, with all the religious stuff and the way your treated, you are freaking brave and awesome people, you should have more respect than you do now
luis060498 1 year ago
Brett im 100% straight but i have gay friends and they act just like you. They are the coolest people. I believe gay people live there life not carrying and thats the coolest thing. Brett if we could be friends i wouldn't mind.
AlexHernandez03 1 year ago
Brett you are an amazing person
Falcons8455 1 year ago
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I love gay people ^-^ but I'm straight :(
TheAnnoyingThing1915 1 year ago
for me it was kinda hard cuz my dad's like the biggest homophobe i know, and in Costa Rica, the gay community is stil very very small and ppl still see us gays like weirdos, so you see, coming out was hard.
i came out to myself when i was like 15, and i tried to change it, same as you, try to have a straight life.... it was HORRIBLE, until i was able to say FUCK IT I'M GAY FUCK EVERYONE WHO DOESN'T LIKE IT i'm me, respect me and i'll live my life as i want!
zuaksament 1 year ago 6
You r more of a real man for knowing who your are and coming to terms with it, and we love you more for it..
BigCarterB 1 year ago
It was nice to hear this from you, Brett. I went through some very similar stuff. Just nice to know I'm not the only one who went through it.
Blackwarkthephoenix 1 year ago
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WE LOVE YOU
MissJen27 1 year ago
i went through some very emo years for some very different reasons, but i know all about beating the shit out of myself on a daily basis. it's almost scary how friends can change things for you.. I'm more the vocal type with the bullying though. I have a ridiculously self-detrimental sense of humor but over the past few years (thanks to some very, very good friends) i have become so much better of a person...
in a purely plutonic way - i love you man. for this, for being who you are. keep it up
tonythephatone 1 year ago
This was awesome, Brett.
jimmyrocks655321 1 year ago
ur amazing
aconley5678 1 year ago
I don't understand homophobia. It scares me how much we hate differences. I'm happy you're happy with yourself Brett, and I hope all gays or lesbians or bisexuals etc can be happy with themselves too.
spacedog1996 1 year ago
BTI = The Man
21kahl21 1 year ago
I saved this to my favorites because you are my favorite person.
Oh, and it was the 5 stages of Grief you were talking about. (Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance)
etronbolts2 1 year ago
I think that it is so amazing that you can be such a good strong role model to those who are gay.
whyyes10 1 year ago
Your story is just like mine, no one knew when i was growing up but me and I was my own bully that hated myself, and even now sometimes im still my own bully kinda still hoping it gets better. Great video Brett thanks.
CivicBaby23 1 year ago
you are an amazing person brett :)
obsessedwithpeople 1 year ago
im glad youre happy where you are now brett. keep it real
ChrisRalphHoward 1 year ago
you rock.
salacki2000 1 year ago
i don't really understand why being gay is such a big deal. why do people bully other people just for being gay? it is just who they are. why do people have to say "oh, they're gay" as an identity. i hear people do that at my school and i'm just thinking, it's not a big deal.
smeilly30 1 year ago
Yeah, we really are our own bullies... WE hate ourselves so much and we don't let up. And sometimes it does take others to show it's ok to love yourself, not matter what you are.
NekoHarukoPichu 1 year ago
thanks for your honesty Brett. It was great hearing this side of you. I want to share this with all my friends to show them how their actions can affect people. You rock.
froglove1 1 year ago
This video is inspirational, i'm not gay, but i'm definately going to apply this mindset in my life.
MrJoshHere1 1 year ago
Wow Brett, you really grew today in my eyes. I love looking up to you!
triftt 1 year ago
thank you for sharing. you are an awesome person Brett. i am glad you are out. just by sharing your story you could halp others who are struggling. thank you for putting yourself out there and for being brave. i admire you a lot!!
kisscoreysass 1 year ago
You, sir, have some imposing eyebrows. You and Mr. Source are my favorite gays ever.
bigwhiteseth 1 year ago
I just heard about a kid in my city that killed himself two days ago. He claimed not be gay, but ended his life because he was teased about being gay. Whether or not he actually was or not, it's all ridiculous. It's 2010 people... Kids are cruel because their parents taught him that. We need to grow up.
CassandraMarie333 1 year ago
i realy didnt know he was gay i though the was always joking around
zapscientistp1 1 year ago
wow brett, this is amazing. love you.
katelovesatl 1 year ago
This video is amazing. I think growing up gay there are a lot of obstacles we have to face but accepting ourself is the hardest thing.
Thanks for your honesty.
rosienotrose 1 year ago
anyone who hates someone for being gay are shallow minded assholes, my thing is gay is a choice but who cares what you do in the bedroom, all that matters is that your a good person, to hate some one for something like this is so stupid grow the fuck up people except people for who they are its their choice to do what they want and they same as you
Rawp90Extream 1 year ago
are you still dating that cute asian dude?
bobbylizziebeebop 1 year ago
I feel like a shit for posting this, I wrote it out of curiosity before watching the video. It feels so unserious and what you just said was deep and amazing. Therefore, I apologize.
bobbylizziebeebop 1 year ago
I want to make a "it gets better" video but my life got worse after high school... not for being gay though. I got bullied every day AND hated myself.
PlatinumHearts 1 year ago
oh my gosh!
this video was amazing!
inspiring, emotional, and brought all of us closer to you
i respect you so much brett for sharing this with us, and you know that we all love you <3
you have helped me believe that you can climb over any hurdle, no matter how big, and will always come better off on the other side.
thank you so much brett, i have so much admiration for you.
i hope you get everything you want from life :) xxx
loundalice11 1 year ago 11
I don't really know what to say... I mean, this is just the way I feel, but I have two reasons for not coming out. For one, I'm thinking why should they care? In what way does it matter to anybody if I'm gay or not? And the other reason is, I'm not 100% sure I really want to live my entire life as a gay man, I'm more bi-sexual i think... Ah, well..... Just Some random thoughts :) Great video and cool story, i'll probably end up the same way in a few years, I'm just not ready yet :)
GeneralKenobiz 1 year ago
Thank you so much Brett,
My big brother just came out, you've helped me understand him, and why he didn't tell anyone sooner.
Really, thank you.
muchosbunny 1 year ago
<3 love it , Thank you for sharing :) ,It means more then you'll ever know :) <3
MalibuMe91 1 year ago
fag! nah jk. i fucking love you.
staralur03 1 year ago
Thank you, Brett. I can't think of anything more important than these "It Gets Better" videos. They are important for all of us struggling human beings, gay or straight. Really, thank you for contributing yours.
lalalaand 1 year ago
....I just want to hug you right now. And you made me cry dammit. T_T
JetFire2012 1 year ago 2
<3, straight up <3 ^_^
aml17cms 1 year ago
Your a fuckin amazing guy Brett, and Id be lying if said you were not the biggest inspiration for me right now. The only difference between your story and mine is that high school sucked even though I was in the closet. And to this day Im my own worst bully for it. Even more so cause Ive realized that a long time ago, yet just continue on gay, and in the closet. If I only had your strength Brett. :)
But Im not suicidal! Just my own worst enemy.
AAAvlar 1 year ago 2
I know theres like a million other comments that say the same thing but this is truly inspiring. its nice to hear the whole story from you. your an amazing person and people like me, and all these others love watching your videos. you have like the best personality ever! i guess i just wanted to say that this has inspired me to be more true to myself and not care about what other people say!
were all here to support you! because your a really good person!
KatieAnnette2 1 year ago
i agree with you. I'm a slightly overweight teenage girl and if i was just another skinny teenage girl, i probably would be boring like 1/2 the teenage girls.
jpmetz said this in one of her videos, but if your even a TINY bit "bigger" than the average teenage girl, you have to have a good personality for people to like you. unlike all those skinny bitches who are just popular because they have perfect bodies
and i definitely bully myself about my weight WAY more than other people
zzzzzzzoe7 1 year ago
nojoke, this made mah day.
<3
kitykaty27 1 year ago
Brett this is very inspiring for some people...many people will be moved by ur story..im proud of you never change...and remember poeple you are ur own bully most of the time..
MrGio323 1 year ago
I really admire you <3
diana5018 1 year ago
Good for you brett
bigmags212 1 year ago
im glad your not a saltine cracker, even though i do enjoy eating them :)
favorited this.
AlissaPanda 1 year ago 2
Dam brett your a down to earth guy.. Touching story an well said.. Im straight but it still drives me nuts when people bully others cus ther differant... Wher all human an we need to start acting like it.. Its 2010 dam it
TheMca69 1 year ago 2
Brett, just remember that you've got all of us as friends. We all love you because of who you are. Gay or no, you are an amazingly funny guy and I love to watch you joke around and just be an all around goof. Thank you for being YOU! You shouldn't change for anyone. *wants to hug you now* LOL <3s!! The Game.
QueenMonkeyGirl 1 year ago 2
:D I admire you.
DBgirlSK 1 year ago
Brett, out of all the "It Gets Better" videos I've seen yours is the first I've seen that didn't talk about growing up effeminate or being victimized by others. I never went through any of that either, I was lucky, and I think it's great to see it all from another perspective. The most important thing for someone to accept themself for who they are. You can be your own worst enemy sometimes. You are offically my favorite Youtuber, thanks :)
Blechluver 1 year ago
this video is so needed. I hope it gets a million views!
thank you for such a heartfelt and articulate vlog, this is what youtube's about.
you're lovely!!!
coglettyana 1 year ago 2
Brett, I hope your message reaches those who need to hear it most !!!! you are an amazing person and what people need to understand is No matter what anyone"s sexuality is that' s not what determines if you are a good or bad person in life.
rtzluv 1 year ago 2
I've never really had anyone to look up to but I think you just became that person. Thank you. -hug-
friendofmyst21 1 year ago
Awh brett ur so cute!:)
XaviddancerX 1 year ago
aww!!!! brett thank you so much i love you so much more now xoxoxo
irendydlt 1 year ago
Brett you opened my eyes so much.. This really helped me.. Thank you.. <3
XRedRoseDyingX 1 year ago
Brett Everything you say is so true...I had to go through the same thing...I did the whole denile and tryed to change it and everything...I was so depressed when I was in the "closet" I didn't like living in a lie...I knew every one would exsept me no matter what...but I just kept myself from like coming out....and so one night I was all like "when was being ME bad?"...and now since I came out to some one life has just been amazeing...I'm glad that I came out...and so ya...
ooOOGreedOOoo 1 year ago
Thanks Brett, this is exactly what I'm going through right now, it really helped.
motormouth911 1 year ago
I kinda started to cry watching this.
It's so true that we're always our own biggest bully. Whether it be being gay, or almost anything else. We're hardest on ourselves, and often times we live in our own minds and trap ourselves there.
And so often what we suppress is such a big part of who we are that we can't even begin to fathom who we really are until we accept this part of ourselves.
Thanks for sharing your story.
<3
brilovexo 1 year ago 52
Thanks for sharing your story bud. I feel that a lot of times, the internal struggle is a lot more difficult that the actual outcome. All the scenarios your imagination can come up with are more than likely worse than the actual outcome. I think videos like this can help people get the courage and will power to take a chance and that that step into their real lives. You are awesome.
eClickNick 1 year ago
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance, and Education. Looks like you're at the last step.
AkihiroHattori52455 1 year ago
well I know a thing or two about being bullied trust me on that one and brett I am glad you never got bullied.
I am honestly happy and glad to see you accepting who you are and not being afraid of what people say, you can become an internet sensation and real life inspiration for Homosexuals around the world, I just hope they can find your videos.
You are gay, and are not afraid of admitting it anymore, to me that makes you number 1 in my books. more to say but out of letters LOL
KoricTheBrave 1 year ago
i ♥ you brett.. im kinda going thru a similar situation, where i beat myself up and stuff. and this definitely helped
spdrman143 1 year ago
This is by far the best vlog you've ever done! I was in the same boat as you, and you're 100% right. It Gets Better!
audittdrivers 1 year ago
You're so amazing for telling this story. If you don't this already you are so inspirational!
fauxjamie 1 year ago
You da man
looneytoon76 1 year ago
Thank you, so much.
justinhasafro 1 year ago
brett, i love you so much. i hope this video will help someone out there, and help them to accept themselves, so that other people's opinion doesn't matter to them. people shouldn't be afraid to be themselves, and i feel terrible that others make them feel like they should be ashamed.
i'm so proud that you told your story, and i'm glad you are open and happy. =)
Miquella16 1 year ago
Brett, as a popular high school student and athlete, were you ever a bully?
The preppy jock turned out to be homo
threnodyofcrows 1 year ago
i am so in love with you, brett! i'm so glad you decided to speak about this.
ktdreams510 1 year ago
damn I thought you and Cecile had something going on there bret
Enion11 1 year ago
wear purple october 10th to support those 7 recent deaths of those boys who took their lives.
MeganGelato 1 year ago
wow, you really made me cry when you said "you might not be ready now but when you are, life is waiting for you" - i'm a straight woman but i often feel like i'm hiding from the world for some reason and i hope so much that life will be waiting there for me once i'm ready for it ... <3 you, Brett, you're such an inspiration!
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monkeys8myhw 1 year ago
I cried so much. I'm in the closet, still. I know no one I know would hate me for it, but it's still hard to think about coming out. It's still hard to accept myself.
Thanks for understanding, Brett. You're my hero. <3 I know it's going to get better.
JioSenpai 1 year ago
You are such an inspiration Brett. Thank you so much for being you. <3
smileehunnxoxo 1 year ago 2
I've been sitting here . . . tossing and turning in my head. All these videos really have me thinking, especially yours.
Thanks for posting Brett.
eeli1 1 year ago
that was incredibly heartfelt, honest, and raw! i've had friends bullied, i've seen the desperation, and i've said "it gets better" time and time again but I can't say that with full authority because I can't promise that it does. You're living proof, so thank you!!
judeeeeebean 1 year ago
awwww brett! :( no one deserves to live alone everyone deserves someone!
LoveMsLexi 1 year ago
I just wanted to say I am very proud to be your friend. You are an amazing person and you truly inspire people constantly in different ways. This meant a lot to Stevo and I and I just wanted to say thanks for making this video and just being you.
Chrisislame90 1 year ago
<3 you!
carladaisybee1983 1 year ago
2 people mistook the thumbs down button for the thumbs up one.
MorganPaigeLoves 1 year ago
Its nice to bring forth the other point of view of personal bullying. This is honestly the best "It Gets Better" video I've seen, and honestly the best BrettTheiPhone video. Thanks for sharing.
thisisKayli24 1 year ago
brett we all love u and your youtube family will never bully you
faggot ! :P jokes
nicboy222 1 year ago
Brett you made my day
VintageGinger 1 year ago
i got really emotional... u will help so many that watch this video...i think ur an amazing person n that being ur true self
much love Brett
scatgurl1993 1 year ago
Great vid to have as your 69th :D okay sorry. *serious face* I nearly cried because it was such a deep vid
crmnbnrstr 1 year ago
Bretttttttt <333333333 Awwwwwwwww your so greattt
LaaaLyssaa 1 year ago
"The biggest bully of all was me."
fuck fuck fuck ouch that one hit me deep.
I feel like I've been trying to come to that conclusion for a long time now but wasn't quite there. Ugh, I just feel utterly self-destructive or afraid of being happy or I dunno what.
derebin 1 year ago
aww Brett, i love you <33
Rynne14 1 year ago
omg much respect...love you Brett well said...
prettyTeine22 1 year ago
This is awesome Brett! I know my friend is gay but she won't admit it to anyone so I'm going to show her this video so she might be persueded
cheeseyLOLer 1 year ago
Im not gay either but the 2 people who disliked this obviously dont like themselves verymuch
danibby2 1 year ago 23
I'm not gay but this almost made me cry, I'm glad you have come to terms with who you are because we all love who you are :)
stargazer111602 1 year ago
All I have to say, is that I love you. :]
RepNuffSaidTar 1 year ago
I'm not gay but u can chose it's your life nobody else's plus u rock
IRyanHarrodI 1 year ago
@IRyanHarrodI Not a choice!
alexianmartin 1 year ago
You know what brett? I've not watched a video on youtube before and sat there for at least five minutes before thinking to myself. Yours did that. Talking so frank and open about your experience drew me back to how hard I found it to tell my friends, family, and colleagues I am gay.
I agree wholeheartedly with you. Being gay is not a choice and that after coming out, life truly gets better!
Thank you for sharing it with us.
jagerguy 1 year ago 3
RAWR EATTT EATT DA CAMERRAAA IL OOVOEEEE ITT
04artwil 1 year ago
amazing honesty . thank you.
martinarose 1 year ago
Thank you Brett for this educational video! I am gay, too. And It also took me a while to accept it. I am very grateful to have supporting friends, who are very open-minded. A lot of people don't have some one to lean on for support. It's a sad reality.
But, I am favorite this video, cause you gave me even more reason to love you. lol.
I thank you for this video.
-Chris
patnchrisnmary 1 year ago
@patnchrisnmary *I am going to Favorite this video*
patnchrisnmary 1 year ago
bretts the straightest gay guy ive ever seen.
tastethewake 1 year ago
This is amazing, Brett. :)
chrissielynngriego 1 year ago
i prefer u dont wear glasses
XutaoHuang 1 year ago
this is a great video. very inspirational
musicluvandmore 1 year ago
Your amazing.
toadysnf 1 year ago
brett i love your videos ,
and i dont think anyone should get hated on for being gay ,
i have tons of friends who are gay ,
and i say ' wow thats gay '
but i dont mean it in a bad way saying gays are bad ,
gay has pretty much 2 different meanings.
i have a gay friend who says thats gay .
but i think its awesome you told everyone your gay ,
i really dont understand why people have anything against people who like there own gender . its not something you choose , and theres nothing wrong w/ it
kelseylaraby 1 year ago
That was amazing and really inspirational, Brett. Gawsh. Just when I thought I couldn't love you anymore than I already do. ;) <3
ForeverMattHardyFan 1 year ago
y would u dislike this?
GiftedKidd 1 year ago
if ur not a 'mother fucking cracker' then ur definitely a jammy dodger (british biscuit) :P but seriously, i really admire this vid, and am happy that you are now happier and more accepting within and of yourself. XX
LEVLB 1 year ago
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You act like gayness is a illness. if u wouldnt have thought about it when u were younger u would be straight
Noobiie69 1 year ago
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@Noobiie69 You have no clue what the hell you are talking about. Being gay is NOT a choice, and no matter what age you are when you realize your gay, you cant change it. Why would somebody choose a life where they would be hated, discriminated against, not be able to get married, and maybe even killed?
lalaliannizzle 1 year ago
@Noobiie69 i hope you realize your going to get alot of shit for that comment ,
being gay isnt something you can choose ,
you mean to tell me people who are gay chose to be gay , they chose to be hatted on everyday , and get discriminated .. i dont think so .
and untill your mind is the mind of someone who is gay ,
you cant say its a choice.
kelseylaraby 1 year ago
@Noobiie69 I find your comment very disappointing. Your comment "if u wouldn't have thought about it when u were younger u would be straight" is bullshit! Being gay is not a choice and you obviously cannot comprehend the emotional trauma that comes with the experience of coming out. I think you should take your bigoted opinions elsewhere!
jagerguy 1 year ago
@Noobiie69 that is the most ignorant thing I have ever heard, you are who you are just like I've known my little brother was gay since he was 5 even before he did but he tried to cover it up by dating girls too till we told him we knew and we didn't care he didn't have to hide it.
stargazer111602 1 year ago
wow, I never knew you were gay, I just thought you were really open to the gay community, with going to the gay bar.
funkkychickken 1 year ago
Awwwww that was so touching... But I'm so glad you have a better life now =]
I love you Brett <3
LoLoGirl404 1 year ago
Thanks brett... I needed this..
Hanekomaa 1 year ago
Thanks Brett, your awesome.
bluebjorn76 1 year ago
I'm glad you learned to accept it. I wish more people would. My dad is gay....and for some reason he's still married to my mom. I don't know if him being gay and him being angry had anything to do with it....but he's was incredibly mentally abusive threw my childhood...and I can't help but resent him. I couldn't be more confused why after all the shot he's done AND be gay....why my mom won't leave him.
Jessicanana89 1 year ago
lol wife, kids, and a picket fence
AEfuryness 1 year ago
high school was the worst for me, i got bullied by my weight and i would come home to a mother who could really care less about me or if there is food in the house. it only matters that her boyfriend is happy. like i've been saying for the last 5 years...there is always money for beer and tequila, but food must be overrated since it's never in this house (sob story, sorry)
rae60590 1 year ago
This has to be the best video i have seen because i totally respond to it. But i've known since i was 10 and i have lived 6 years of lying to myself and going out with girls and just making myself upset. When i soon came out and became proud of who i am, i loved a guy who was straight and it hurt me because it wasn't anything to do with my personality but due to my sexuality. He's still there for me though and thats better than nothing. Thanks bret, i really did need that :')
BRboi777 1 year ago
I don't drink/smoke/do drugs/hurt myself, and I never have. I'm hoping to be something in the future... but I don't want my parents to think less of me if I tell them. What do I do?
HulloMiguel 1 year ago
Brett... I'm touched. I can really relate to that story, in the sense that I am the only person who knows I'm gay and I don't like the fact that I'm gay. I'm still in the closet, but through middle school and junior high, I had been diagnosed with both clinical depression and bipolar disorder. And I haven't even come out to my anti-gay parents. I don't want to know what they're going to say if I tell them. I don't want to even think about how I'll feel, or what I'll do.
HulloMiguel 1 year ago
aw the ending wasn't as good as usual.. :(
kingalberich 1 year ago
You're great Brett, I felt the same way. Not to the extreme that I was contemplating suicide but if somebody had handed me a pill to turn me straight I'd have jumped at the offer.
It took getting a boyfriend that I love and realising that I wanted to tell everybody about this amazing guy to finally make me come out to people.
I'm preparing myself for telling my parents before Christmas, and no matter what they think I know that I'm happy because I've got somebody who loves me for who I am.
norg00 1 year ago
I love you Brett
grantgreeley 1 year ago
WTF??????????? YOUR GAY!!!???
longer757 1 year ago
@longer757 I'm so tierd of that question. Are you trolling to get everyone their attention, or are you new to his channel? (In the last case, excuus my 'anger')
He told everyone several times he is gay....
Great video Brett!
19Evelien90 1 year ago
brett my baby i'm proud of you. you are the sweetest thing come here and let me kiss you
teefinyomouf 1 year ago 62
aaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwww
<3
italianjr120 1 year ago 2
brett i luv u and i wanna rape u.... no homo
Emas20 1 year ago 2
please don't do anything stupid
you got a good talent try to develop it
it doesn't matter that you're different, you're a good person, that's all that matter :)
leadspot 1 year ago
Very touching story. I am glad you came to term with who you are. It's the only way.
alittleolder 1 year ago
much like you no one knew I was gay growing up. the only bully I really faced was myself. i thought something was wrong with me because I liked guys over girls. it wasn't until i turned 21 when i told my best friend about my sexuality and i saw that they still loved me that i was able to tell others. the funny thing is, no one treated me any different. they all still loved me which helped me accept and love myself. today i'm proud to say I'M GAY. coming out was the best thing I've ever one.
keb1227 1 year ago
Brett, you are a hero.
alexcallow14 1 year ago 72
Thank you for this I am gay to and still in the closet and 14
TheMrBrandonShow 1 year ago
This video was like sushi. Raw. Talk about wearing your heart on your sleeve. Another of the many reasons I love YouTube. You stood on the YouTube soapbox and showed us inside your heart. I'm honored. I'm not so sure I'd have the guts to let 8539 people/subs in, like you did. Thanks for taking the risk. Peace
Gump1147 1 year ago
aawwweeeee (:
BringMehTheBrides 1 year ago
i almost cried brett! i want to give you a big hug for saying what you did. :) thank you.