It Gets Better- Chris Elliott

It gets so much better. I know my story isn't as tramatic as others but it was still a difficult journey for me. I hope my story can appeal to others in that same situation.

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[DerekWilliamsMusic]

Chris, thanks for your reassuring and fascinating story, which I am sure mirrors the experience of tens of millions of LGBT people worldwide.

Welcome to the real world.

For what it's worth, I never "come out" or make an announcement that I am gay, I just let people figure it out for themselves in normal conversation.

Example:

"My partner and I really enjoy going out to restaurants."

"Really, what are your favourites?"

"Well, he loves seafood."

Job done, no speech. That's how straights do it.

[cabinboy0902]

@DerekWilliamsMusic Of course, that's the best way to do it. I mean, I'm very open about it and I don't shove my opinions down people's throats. I'm glad you liked the video

[vhenanara]

^_^ Wow, congratulations to you for coming out! It's a difficult thing to admit-to yourself and others sometimes- congratulations. Parents are the most difficult to come out to...I'm so glad for you. We don't know each other, but I have to say I am extremely proud of you for coming out and posting this video to help everyone else.

^_^ Once again, Congratulations!^_^

[cabinboy0902]

@vhenanara Thank you. It was probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. Thanks again, I just really want to do my part.

[blainebill39]

@cabinboy0902

Ciao Bello!

Cristofo (Christopher/Chris) "Ragazzo Molto Bello Espressivo e Dolce"! And that my friend is one "Very Beautiful, Expressive Sweet Boy"! Grazie, for sharing this great story! You "Ragazzo Dolce" (Sweetie Boy) have made Bobby Griffiths' (Prayers for Bobby) old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" here so f**king proud of you for this!

[cabinboy0902]

@blainebill39 I'm glad you liked the video

[celliott426101]

my name is chris elliott too and im gay :D

[cptlulz]

@MegaCraftGuy That word, I don't think it means what you think it means. I am homosex. I cannot get an erection to the female figure. I can get an erection to the male figure. You think it's a choice? Go on then, pop a boner looking at a picture of a guy. Can't do it? Didn't think so. Why would anyone CHOOSE to be openly ostracized for something so small? Ask yourself that.

[MegaCraftGuy]

I'm not insulting anybody but homosexuality is wrong EXPLANATION? yes.

-o right natural

oo doesn't quit fit

- - doesn't feel right

Naturally ur body know's what it wants. Questions. Comments. Concerns?

[xtacee1990]

@cabinboy0902 I hate selfish ppl like that. Having them as relatives is just a waste of relationships. Best of luck for you :)

[AUSTINNOSS]

THANKX FOR THE SUPPORT!!!

MUCH LOVE FROM L.A. <3

[DerekWilliamsMusic]

@cabinboy0902 Of course another, seldom discussed issue, is the artificial relationship that can sometimes develop because of the "some of my best friends are gay/black/Jewish" syndrome.

This is where people see you as a 'type' ahead of seeing you as a 'person', and over-compensate, being 'too nice' so as to be seen to be non-discriminatory. This is why I let a fair bit of time go by before I let folks know, so they know me first and foremost as a person with emotions, opinions and ambitions.