Coming out of the closet to family members can be one of the most difficult and terrifying things a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender LGBT teenager can go through -- especially when you're not sure what the reaction will be. In this emotional and heartwarming video, a teenage boy, referred to as "Ryan" in the YouTube comments, secretly records his decision to come out as gay to his mother. My mom reacted in an amazing way, and I really hope that all of you have a similar experience. Click here to watch a similar video from February in which a gay Mormon recorded his family's reactions as he comes out.
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I was really nervous about what she would say when I told her. Her response to me was 'huh, OK'. And then she quietly whispered ' I think I'm gay too. We were dating for a couple weeks before the question of gender came up, and then I realized — he hadn't been sure of my gender or sex the whole time, but was dating me anyway, liking me as a person. Explaining my identity to him was the easiest and least threatening time I've ever come out, and today he and I have been married for over a year.
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These five films all have something your teen can secretly relate to. The best part? Everyone knows awkward convos are the ultimate teen repellant….
Glen Weldon. IFC Films hide caption. The process of coming to terms with one's sexuality varies widely, depending on the individual — it can be scary, invigorating, heartbreaking, life-affirming; usually it's some complex combination of those feelings and more.
