Why Are You Proud?

[Padam91]

That was a really lovely video. I'm gay and I totally support you. Thanks.

[RobieBI]

amazing video and message,you are a great person

[steffisama07]

wooow!! amazing!!

[fingerkalis]

haha i think i have a few teachers like this

[MusicIsLoveEveryday]

Beautiful story!

I mom was the same as yours. She loves me who I am and she doens't care wath i am

If i'm happy with a girl, she would be happy too

[Together06]

You are adorable!

Big hugs and kisses from the gay capital of the world, Amsterdam

Xx

[aNewYorkMinute]

Thank you :)

[chica476]

much like ed gein or geoffrey dahmer? O.O

[emoxxkarl]

ur a very beautiful person

[emoxxkarl]

omg u made me cry, i want my mom to accept me i hope she will cuz were close oh and im bi lol:)

[dkrikori]

hey karl - i checked your profile and saw that you were 14. i just wanted to say that you are so brave. when i was 14 i was unable to admit to myself that i was not a heterosexual. i thought my friends and my family would disown me. i didn't even accept to MYSELF that i was bi/gay until i was 19. so even if you are scared - always know that you are very courageous and everything will always turn out alright.

peace,

david

[cecilyhayes]

This is amazing.

[renthead666646]

OMG!!! I came out when i was 13 and i thought i was like the only person to like ever come out soo young and i felt kinda stupid but your video makes me sooo happy to know that someone else had the courage to come out so young : )

[Summer9293]

Excellent job on this video. It is so wonderful that you have a loving, accepting parent. Keep your head held high! By the way, I'm proud to be a woman, a wife in an interracial marriage and a mother of a beautiful, talented biraccial daughter.

[Summer9293]

I also wanted to add that I'm proud to be a friend and supporter of the gay cause . . . and a very devout Christian.

[AzureSkyzz]

Good job on your video! 5 stars!

[theREALlaurengitis]

5 stars <3

[Deziky]

That vid is just, amazing. I can't tell anyone that I'm bi or my life will fall apart. My dad thinks gay and bi is wrong and my mom doesn't really support it.

[RazziePants]

I love this video. You're amazing, miss.

[DerekOdgers]

You seem really awesome. You just seem so self-aware.. It's really great, I loved the video :).

[BetchWAFFLEplz]

your video makes me happy inside -- i wish everyone would be so forward about thier sexual orientation. if more people were like, hey im gay. and i dont care what you think about it, i think that would help push back against some of the homophobia we have in our society today.

[lankybibo45]

Your video is cool :)

[theREALlaurengitis]

i love this video. i wish my parents were like yours. i am stuck in the closet because mine have made it clear that they wont want me in their life if i am gay.

[aNewYorkMinute]

do you believe them? are they using to scare you... give them time..it's have to deal with...think how long we kept it inside befor ewe admitted it to ourselves :) it takes time.. hugs...hang in there

[mastud]

There is something about you that makes me want to hug you.

[aNewYorkMinute]

lol... i am a hugger..maybe you knew that :)

[mastud]

I didnt!... its just that, you simply make me feel like i want to give you a good warm hug. xxxx

[tikifiki]

great message!!! keep it up--I love happy coming out stories :)

[lemonpiefirefly]

I am proud also that I was raised well, and that being open-minded and able to see people past ugly stereotypes and labels has afforded me knowledge, experiences, and friendships I will treasure forever.

Like someone has said in a vid I liked, "straight but not narrow"

[aNewYorkMinute]

the world needs more people like you :D

[lemonpiefirefly]

Very sweet. May we find a time when everyone can be free and have that experience of love and belonging, no matter what their "difference" is.

[aNewYorkMinute]

sadly..i think we will aways find differences

[DhiscoStu]

good vid ;)

[baggyscrotum]

hey! that's cool that your proud. there's nothing wrong with you liking men. way to go!

[aNewYorkMinute]

ya that's it...

[xMrBrown]

ya be proud! i'm proud to live in america dammit! xD

[aNewYorkMinute]

sometimes ...

[EightyOneII]

LOL WUT

[HikariChino]

That was awesome! And inspiring too! Love it!

[CompletelyUnfinished]

I can only say that I hope to be able to give my own children the same feeling if they should ever be gay. Well wishes to you and your mother, may life treat you kindly.

[aNewYorkMinute]

and may life treat you kindly... i think we get what we give...my mom always said it's better to be a giver than a taker :)

[KrAzYBiiTcH]

Your amazing. Congrats.

[c0untingstarsx3]

you're amazing

[PandaDepp]

why is that? I don't have a single problem with gays/lesbians. Who the hell knows WHY people want to treat others like crap just because of what gender they find attractive. Now that I look at your first comment about "streight" and gays, I misunderstood what you were trying to say. I apologize.

[dormi87]

Simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing :)

[grollgonewild]

Right on, lady! My mom reacted the same way. It makes things so much easier when your parents are ok with it.

[BuffyLover01]

That was a really great video. And I wanna say that I'm proud of my personality aside from my sexuality; the part of me that's strong enough to ignore homophobia... in most cases.

[dorak101]

i'm glad all went well with you and your coming out process!! u seem like a great person :)

[SnoogleyKing]

This was nice to see as one of the responses, and when you said that for a time you didn't know that homophobia existed, and that shows you were raised in a loving wonderful environment. I am proud that I overcame being called many horrible things from when I was 10 before I even knew what they meant, or who I was for that matter.

[carrie12233344445555]

:)wonderful

[xenarulz]

Very nice video! You actually gave a great response! :)

[deshronk]

so agree on rhapsody88gr's comment.

I guess this is rather an american thing. (I won't go in dept here as it's not really the topic of your video)

Wish you all the best.

[andrefcury]

FINALLY! shit, finally some1 posted a decent video to respond william.. All the others were "lets party cuz im a crazy fag", but u stopped to think about it and actually talk in a serious mode.

I rlly enjoyned watching ur vid

[danieledylankaila]

THATS AWSOME

[rhapsody88gr]

I have to disagree with part of your video. One should not be proud for the traits he's been born with.We should be proud for things we do, or that we have accomplished to become. I'm not proud for being greek, I'm not proud to be a daughter or a sister.

I'm proud to be a good friend, and I'm proud to love my family. I'm proud for the life I've built so far and for the plans I've made for the future. I'm not proud for being bisexual. Pride is only for actions, as it is shame.

[simonking195]

are you a man or a woman muwahah

[chica476]

just because you are a lesbian doesn't mean you are less of a being! =)

[aNewYorkMinute]

I never though that for a second :)

[aNewYorkMinute]

let's no forget how skilled i am as well ;)

[mitten13]

that is friggin awesome!!

[pelirrojita]

Fantastic post! I'm straight but I am LOVING the pride!!

[jeniknf]

ur adorable

[AngryYetApathetic]

Is that Classical Gas playing in the background?Anyway, good on ya coming out at such an early age. I'm 16 and have been hiding my bisexuality for 4 or 5 years now. I've only told 4 people. I'm terrified of telling my parents. They're both Christians, completely against same-sex relationships. I really don't see how people that are part of a religion that teaches love can hate a group of people so much. Well, my parents at least. My friend has promised that she'll be there when I tell them.

[aNewYorkMinute]

good luck..yes it is important to have a support system for yourself when you tell them.. i hope all goes well...

[AngryYetApathetic]

Thanks :) As do I, heh.

[aNewYorkMinute]

that's great...let me know how it goes..

[aNewYorkMinute]

you still did it... :)

[joselito80]

I respect you for the vid, but why; I am a NYer? cant see your point? why NYkers have to let everyone know they are from NY, "I am from NY, dont mess with me" (thats arrogant you know?), To me NY is rude people, stress, a obvious forced tolerance, etc. I am sorry but everytime I go there I see amazingly terrifiying displays if ignorance and intolerance against myself and strangers. this is my opinion and by no means my intention is to offend anyone, just take it into consideration..

[Glitch2000]

You are so amazing and cool!!!!  :D

[jonnyboyca]

YOU'RE AWESOME! :) *hug*

~jon

[hatzmann9]

Why do people like this waste their time? Nobody cares that youre gay, please just keep it to yourself. It's not natural to be gay and if you are gay, than god help you, faggot.

[Aerleon]

Considering that it's pride month, people DO in fact care. I care. It is natural, and it's good to be yourself.

To the maker of the video: you're awesome and great job on the video. :D

[aNewYorkMinute]

you do. if you didn't why did you watch this video?

[aNewYorkMinute]

a little of both

[jomo3mo]

may I ask What do you mean your a watcher. is that a new term for stalking

[shiro2kuro]

you rock!

[RHJS8]

who gives a fuck. your dick is prolly bigger than mine thats what your probly proud of

[Mysticblue1212]

Wow! I really look up to you. Although I knew full well I was a lesbian at age 12 and far earlier, I didn't have the courage to come out until age 25.

[Cxdy]

Are you a boy or girl?

[therockeronner]

I think its some sort of chick?

[sugarhigh823]

Its really great that you were able to come out in such a loving environment. I have a friend whos parents dont accept that he is gay, so I have seen how hard it can be. I am proud of every person that has the courage to come out. I know it takes a lot. you rock!

[joeguy02]

good for you...you seem like a very nice person...the world needs more people like you gay or not lol

[peraltaj]

that was very powerful. thanks for sharing.

[Shillianth]

bless :)

[eddwardbayton]

I think you're ace. I love your video. Just ignore the hate. It's stupid.

[battyangel]

well said :)

[richardmarcj]

Thank you. Be a lover, not a hater! :)

[neverworks]

(Y)

[flexeblesteel]

haha what a freak

[imclosetfree]

yo shut your mouth Stacy is one of the best on here leave her alone

[TheAspiringActress]

woo! go you sweetie, thats nice that you didnt know about homophobia for a while. aww you're so sweet!

[KissesInTheDark]

I loved that, and I'm so glad I found this and watched it. Homophobia and any type of prejudice is such a terrible thing, and I hope this inspires some bigots out there to think differently. Thank you so much for posting it. :)

[teddy140284]

i love your mum.x

[Infamousxpumpkin]

<3! Pride~

[22izzy]

Some people are such JERK OFFS!!! Hey New York Minute ~ I'm a fellow NYorker and a mother of a six year old. I hope my son feels that way about me someday. I am a human being too just trying to live in this crazy world. I think it takes all kinds of people to my the world go round. Also, I think you should look into being some type of food critic online with all you great experience.Love watching keep it up.

[SustainTrooper]

Homosexuals, fags, gays queers should be fucking lynched ahhaha yes fucking queers

[imclosetfree]

Like i said abouv leave her the hell alone

[apalonia]

People like you are what's keeping the world down. I can't wait for all you bigots and racist assholes to die off.

[bobblebb25]

i agree and this vid really proves that not all gays are hot

[jsjcanon]

and it's people like you that make all the gays think that we aboslutely HATE them

the thing is, we need to accept them..but pray that they'll change

i also understand that homosexuality is completely WRONG and raising a child openly and teahing them that "being gay is FINE" is equally horrible...

they're people too...we can't just wish them to "die off"

[videlsd]

I'm glad you think we're people too...

But we CAN'T change... It's not a choice! you really think we'd choose to be a minority, to be hated by everyone, to be bashed, to have less rights and all that? No one in their right minds would do that. I'd like guys if i could. :/

[StephStance]

Your sick!!

[bmrapple101]

This is a beautiful clip

[Incibel1]

Beautiful story

[rag3r]

Some fool on here quoted that being gay is evolution........,ok so if everything is homosexual then how will the human race continue to exist??

Homosexuality is a mistake,a flaw , call it a chemical imbalance in the brain or whatever.

There will alway's be more straight people than gay people, gay people will be forever repressed because THAT'S HUMAN NATURE!!

[videlsd]

I'm gay and the evolution shit is complete bullcrap, but we know we'll always be a minority.

Sucks for us . XP

Still, i'm pretty happy with who i am :)

[poolerboy0077]

Why are you saying the 'evolution shit' is complete bullcrap? Are you saying you were socialized into being homosexual?

[videlsd]

I'm saying that as far as i know, a person's sexuality is determined during childhood. around 4-7 years of age.

And that's what i believe in :)

You might want to show me studies proving me wrong or right, if you care enough . . . That fact wouldn't exactly change my life around.

[asukayakuza1234]

ur mum must be the sweetest lady ever!

[HeartSynapse]

wow, don't mind the haters, they don't have anyone to talk to... not even their parents... feel sorry for them, don't hate the haters.

[DunoonAlba]

1. was that a joke

2. no offence but are u a man or woman

3. God that wasted my broadband

[StopFear]

You never explained why you're proud? what is there to be proud about when you're gay?

[videlsd]

You know, would YOu tell your parents you're gay?

I dont think so. That takes a hell lotof courage. And also to go and ask someone out who might be straight. To tell your friends. To live with that situation. It takes a lot of courage. And we're damn proud.

[StopFear]

ok, so I have cancer and I would say it takes courage to face it, so should I be proud of cancer? I would say its neither to be proud or ashamed of just like if you're gay. By saying "I am proud" of something which you claim isn't your "achievement" but a "born with" thing you are creating a stigma around your own homosexuality.

[videlsd]

Wouldn't you be proud you were FIGHTING cancer?

There's many people out there who don't accept the fact that they're gay and live hiding it.

We don't hide it, and we're proud because we take the risk of being denied, being slapped across the face and being excluded when we say I'M GAY.

If you had cancer, wouldn't you be proud to say "I live and enjoy life EVEN WITH cancer"?

[TristanPW]

your so kool big big hug for you ^^

[flexalex888]

this is a women or a man?

[neatoni]

I like you.

[i3oobmasterb]

lol, you forgot ugly.

[CptFreeze]

You know, I used to think there was no homophobia too in my teens, and that's coming from a heterosexual. Then I discovered people who hate gays and was very shocked. It still amazes me how some people can waste so much of their life bashing others just because of their harmless lifestyle. It's quite pathetic. Anyway, great video.

[takatakatang]

you are awesome, i want to give u a big hug

[missiworld]

That was very touching. =]

[detalubo]

are you a man or a woman?

[jermyang]

this is so mean and i hate myself for thinking that, but i agree

[KvnTheTruth]

lmao that was my question

[KvnTheTruth]

she kinda favors andy milonakis, no?

[StephStance]

She is a WOMAN.......... don't be rude!

[imclosetfree]

I must agree with you...people dont be rude to one of the best on here

[iwishillwilluponyou]

that's awesome. very lovely vid

[m1zzursh3r]

YOU WERE TWELVE??

wow i give you a major props <3

you got guts.

i look up to you :D

[dayron25]

people have no power over us, we are individuals with our own mind and personality, if they don't like the way we look, talk, or think, then they can simply walk away

[ilikenorbit]

i dont understand, why do people need there own month because there gay. do the straight people get a month, no. i personally dont hate gays buti dont think they should get special treatment either. if they want to be respected then they should shut up a stop shouting out that your gay. we get it, we dont respect you cause your all whiners. sorry to say it.(copy this and pass it on)

[ChildofRain]

Straight people never were oppressed due to their sexuality.  If gay people were treated exactly as straight people, they wouldn't have to come out of the closet to begin with.

[seekerofdeath]

This is really, very inspiring.

It's hard to come out like that to your parents, especially someone as important to you as a mother. You're lucky that you were able to do it when you did, and that she was able to support you through your life.

I know you were probably ready for assholes when you posted this video, but it really is amazing, seeing what these idiots can come up with.

You're amazing, and I'll leave it at that. :3

[turtleboy123]

You look like a dude LMAO.

[StephStance]

only she's dickless like you LMAO

[lnfiniti]

lol fag

[GildorStarlord]

What do you care?

[Ry6001]

You go girl:)

[Sizzle344]

That has to be some of the most inspiring 55 seconds of anything ive ever seen/heard.

[Rjina211]

I totally agree. Everyone else, be more open-minded, please.

[aNewYorkMinute]

thanks for the support...it's scarey for people to be open minded....

[aNewYorkMinute]

thanks you very much... my mom would be haappy :)

[Rjina211]

haha-- :D No problem!

[PandaDepp]

If you're going to debate, you might as well show some knowledge and spell bloody STRAIGHT right dumbass.

[BrendanMaclean]

Wonderful video, much better than that ask a gay man video.

[aNewYorkMinute]

just different... i made mine for a few..he made his for the masses :)

[Jennique]

well done you....x

[videlsd]

Amazing.

I came out to my family when i was 12, too. And they also said it was okay. . . And my ssiter even jokes about it =P Every time i have a problem with a girlfriend or something she says "oh my god, just go date a guy!" lol.

Nice video.

[aNewYorkMinute]

i love it.. 12 must be an important year.. i guess when you think about it --right before the teenage years....

[pinkgirldee]

You are amazing. =)

[alltudio]

This video is incredible, I almost cried.

[phe28]

xxROFLZ.... why is there a special name for you as well the ooo "straight"??? hmm?

[wowchuckles]

Yayy! I luff you. And to um "xxxROFLZ" over there? Bitch? Fuck you. It's fine to be homophobis but you've crossed the line and rubbed it in other's faces.

[Alastri]

some people are idiots. respect each other and let people be. is that so hard?

nice job.

[tndegen]

wow. you are great and inspiring!! good job

[WilliamSledd]

i love it!

xoxo

W

[dkrikori]

im proud of myself. im proud of the choices ive made in life. im proud of my mistakes, my successes, my growth. im proud of my family-of the friends i grew up with, the one's ive kept, & the new one's that make. im proud of being a new yorker, a lover of banana chips, and proud that i enjoy the simplicity of just walking around-always trying to look at the world in a different way-instead of always taking it for face value. im proud that i question society, my friends, & most importantly-myself

[aNewYorkMinute]

you always mak me smile these days :)

[dkrikori]

good, because your videos have been doing the same for me :-).

i would bet that you'd be surprised at how many inspiration words of wisdom come out of your mouth throughout your vids, which always seem to reinforce the things i've been learning about myself recently, almost on a daily basis. i think that's why i'm so drawn to your videos. by rooting for you - i find that i've been rooting for myself too. and i think we're doing pretty damn good, don'tcha think?

[russcarljohnson]

you were having sex at age 12? Is thhat something to be proud of?

[aNewYorkMinute]

no..i actually wasn't.. but i knew who i wanted to love....

[apalonia]

Don't tell me you are fucking serious! Idiot. If you are going to make a comment like that make sure your spelling is correct.

aNewYorkMinute I think your vid was wonderful, screw this idiot. Some people do their thinking in their fingers and not their brains. Best wishes.

[Julsinmaine101]

Im proud to be who I am...and not to change because someone wants me to change..Im proud to be a loving Mother of 3 children,Im proud of being a kind person,helping people when I can..and Im proud to call you my friend...Your wisdom is beyond your years Stacey...Great job:)

[nationofsize]

great question - I'm proud that I've spent the last few years discovering and celebrating people of size. But I guess I'm most proud I've helped my elderly mom cope with the challenges of living long.

[skrinkaman]

Pride is ok but it can serve the self too much. Watch Kutless Pride Away song on YouTube You'll see what I mean.

[ToriaFrigginRocks]

I just made a video response to this video and I started bawling like a baby.. LoL..

[ToriaFrigginRocks]

I accidentally erased it and now I know which words make me cry and I cant even remember what I said.. LoL

[aNewYorkMinute]

you did a great jog ty :)

[SadieDammit]

Ah lookit you and these wonderful responses!  I am definitely clicking on "share video" and sending this out.

[aNewYorkMinute]

thank you ...it's a litle bit of positive......

[elmolincoln]

Your Mom sounds cool. You have much to be proud of.

[aNewYorkMinute]

i am very lucky...

[Elaina43]

very cool, stacy!

[aNewYorkMinute]

thank you

[spricket24]

:) You warm my heart. This video was great! Thanks for posting it. Karen