Coming out
Added 2024-09-21 15:53:43 +0000 UTCHey everyone, I’ve been sitting with this for a while now, and I think it’s finally time I share something that’s been on my heart for a long time.
For most of my adult life, I’ve lived in a story I created—a story that felt safe, comfortable, and familiar. I was content, or at least I convinced myself I was. I had built a "straight" life, the one I thought I was supposed to have. But deep down, there was always more to me that I wasn’t ready to face or share.
For a long time, I was scared to come out—scared of how it might change my relationships, how people would view me, and honestly, scared of how it would change the life I had worked so hard to build. I felt like by coming out, I would be undoing years of my own narrative.
Telling my parents was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I wasn’t sure how they would react. It took a lot of courage, and while it wasn’t easy, their love for me never wavered. In the end, they embraced me fully and unconditionally. In fact, that has been the case with every person in my life. I know not everyone gets this kind of response, and my heart aches for those who face rejection, but please know this: when you live your truth, you will find your people—the ones who love you just as you are.
Although I have been out in my personal life for a while now, I’ve never really understood the idea of posting a “coming out” post, as if my sexuality should matter to anyone. If it truly didn’t matter, why should I have to announce it at all? The truth is, I’m not doing this for me—I’m doing it for anyone who is where I once was. For anyone still living in a narrative they feel they need to uphold, even if it’s not true to who they really are.
Coming out isn’t always a straight path (pun intended), and it can feel like an uphill battle, but I’ve realized the freedom and love you receive on the other side is worth everything. For anyone who might be struggling with their own story, know that when you embrace who you are, you open the door to new connections, new joys, and new possibilities.
Thanks for reading, and thank you to all the beautiful souls who’ve supported me along this journey. I’m finally living authentically, and it feels so damn good. 💙
Comments
Congratulations
Justin
2024-10-11 06:06:12 +0000 UTCI congratulate you for being you…🫶🏻
Duck13
2024-10-03 04:29:53 +0000 UTCAlways been waiting for this it’s never to late to join the party congratulations
Dashawn Dias
2024-09-29 10:01:30 +0000 UTCProud of you for being you
Michael Eads
2024-09-29 06:19:19 +0000 UTCThank you so much for sharing that! I love you ❤️
Patrick
2024-09-25 16:23:13 +0000 UTCI'm in the same boat
Justin
2024-09-24 19:32:18 +0000 UTCCongrats, brother! Very happy for you!
Eddie
2024-09-24 14:54:55 +0000 UTC💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Officer Daniels
2024-09-23 18:56:54 +0000 UTCI always suspected. You have such a pretty house from the photos you’ve shared. Welcome out! We’re all glad you’re here 💜
Joseph Raymond
2024-09-23 17:21:40 +0000 UTCLove this and so well written
Stephen Moore
2024-09-23 15:40:33 +0000 UTCYou’re amazing and I’m so so so impressed by you and happy for you 🤗
Ben
2024-09-23 14:30:21 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing your past and present in this very emotional and supportive post. Like yourself, I didn't allow myself to accept or acknowledge certain feelings within myself, I built up a "straight" life, I had a girlfriend and later wife, we had two children together. I thought I had what everyone else had and wanted out of life... the wife and kids and success. I was forced to come out after a series of bad decisions that ultimately cost me my marriage, and a lot of friends and family. That being said, the only regret I have is the pain I caused in the manner in which I had to come out. Getting to where I am today in my personal life, my happiness now, the freedom and the love I have today was very much a struggle and an uphill battle. Every step of the way, in retrospect, was an achievement, another shackle being broken. You were wise to say once you embrace who you are, start living your truth, new connections, new love, new joys not only are possible but present themselves to you in ways you never thought possible even for yourself. I write all of this for a three fold reason. First to support you Justin, your story deserves celebrating, you live to a large degree in the public eye, where actions are scrutinized, conjectured about, this that and another. So thank you for your story! The second, to share my own story, simply and sweetly lol. The third, because of people like you in the public eye, the example and road I took in life, made it possible for my daughter to come out to her mother and I over the summer as lesbian. Instead of throwing a Sweet 16 party, at her request, we threw her a Coming Out Party to which she had so much support from her friends, classmates, and of course her family. Much love and respect, Greg
Greg
2024-09-23 04:22:43 +0000 UTCHugs!!
Jimmy Curtis
2024-09-22 22:34:04 +0000 UTCSuch a brave post! I’m happy you are able to live your AUTHENTIC life. I hope you enjoy nothing but massive successes in your life!!
Dalsinger
2024-09-22 22:10:03 +0000 UTCThanks this helps a lot
cobrien6594
2024-09-22 21:30:01 +0000 UTC💙💙💙
Officer Daniels
2024-09-22 16:40:54 +0000 UTCSending you lots of love and many more positives outcomes your way! I have always appreciated the joy and laughter you’ve brought into this world. More so when my mom passed a few years back. Seeing passed vines videos and stuff you reshared, it was helpful. I Admire your strength and ability to be open with us, I can’t even imagine how hard that is! I couldn’t do that 😂❤️
Popz Reyes
2024-09-22 15:53:46 +0000 UTCSmiling as I read this! Love to see you embracing who you are. Much love. ❤️
Shane Borden
2024-09-22 14:53:37 +0000 UTCThank you for this!! 🥰😉
Chris Johnson
2024-09-22 03:33:26 +0000 UTCUr awesome buddy. I never ever “came out” to my parents they just knew and everything was ok and they supported me in every way
Cliff Hollaway
2024-09-22 00:28:21 +0000 UTCYes daddy. Bout time. 😍
Lucas Simpson
2024-09-22 00:15:38 +0000 UTCYou are an incredible human! You are strong and resilient and can do whatever you put to yourself man!!
Daniel
2024-09-21 23:03:59 +0000 UTCI'm going through the same thing. But I think most people knows about me but just being polite about it.
Ivan Morales
2024-09-21 21:13:54 +0000 UTCYessss the feeling you get when you come out and just live and be who you are is amazing. It’s sad that some people do face rejection. It takes a lot of strength to come out. We love officer Daniels. 🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Jacob Scholle
2024-09-21 20:43:54 +0000 UTC♥️🧡💛💚💙💜 love this for you! “Be yourself, everyone else is taken.”
Thom
2024-09-21 20:12:07 +0000 UTCLive your truth Justin. Others will follow. Sending love
bearT
2024-09-21 20:03:02 +0000 UTCAs LEO, I struggled with this forever…. It’s amazing when you can finally break the shackles and be who you are….. which is who you’ve always been…. But now you get to share your life with others just like they share their life with you!!! It’s so normalizing and beautiful! It is the way I wish everyone got to experience life. Thank you for sharing! Absolutely beautiful!!! I am happy for you!
J Brian K
2024-09-21 20:02:41 +0000 UTCWe love you Daniels ❤️❤️❤️
Jason
2024-09-21 19:55:15 +0000 UTCBe free hunnies 💙
Officer Daniels
2024-09-21 19:37:47 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing truly an amazing heart
Manuel Ferreira
2024-09-21 19:07:56 +0000 UTCThanks for sharing 👍 I'm still closeted at 64. Shows the kind of fear I've lived with all my life.
Tracy
2024-09-21 18:42:32 +0000 UTCYesssssssss! Your ass is definitely fuckable but the bulge is nothing to play with 😂😈
Mysterious person
2024-09-21 18:34:40 +0000 UTCTop for sure lol
Officer Daniels
2024-09-21 18:33:38 +0000 UTCWhat’s that mean 😭 I would love to see both lmao
Mysterious person
2024-09-21 18:23:50 +0000 UTCIt’s probably not the answer you’re hoping for 😅
Officer Daniels
2024-09-21 18:23:15 +0000 UTCCongrats ❤️❤️ not to be blunt but do you prefer top or bottom?
Mysterious person
2024-09-21 18:15:10 +0000 UTCWell said, thank you for sharing your thoughts 😁
Sean
2024-09-21 17:47:52 +0000 UTCBruh, I hollered at your response because I said it in your voice in my head 😂😂😭😭 but all jokes aside, I’m so proud of you.
Jason Kingston
2024-09-21 17:31:22 +0000 UTCI’m gay as hell!
Officer Daniels
2024-09-21 17:30:00 +0000 UTCYes, I was, without essentially putting a label on it because a lot of people don’t like labels. I was just curious and of course, you’re not obligated to respond. 🫶🏾
Jason Kingston
2024-09-21 17:19:55 +0000 UTCI’ve been following you from the very beginning in the early Snapchat days. So happy for you. I hope you have all the happiness in the world. You deserve all the good things. ♥️
Micah Crizer
2024-09-21 17:13:52 +0000 UTCAre you asking if I’m bi? I don’t understand
Officer Daniels
2024-09-21 17:10:06 +0000 UTC❤️❤️❤️❤️ So Very Happy For You !!
Keith Krauzyk
2024-09-21 17:05:33 +0000 UTCWe appreciate your authenticity. We love you for it. Is your love specific to one or both or do you love whoever loves you/love all around?
Jason Kingston
2024-09-21 17:04:41 +0000 UTC🫂
Billy Tudor
2024-09-21 16:57:51 +0000 UTC💙💙💙
Officer Daniels
2024-09-21 16:53:26 +0000 UTCLove you sir! Happy for you to be your true self❤️
Ryan C Hale
2024-09-21 16:50:58 +0000 UTCReally appreciate you sharing your story and I’ve always felt the same way about how my sexual preference is my own. But realizing how many others could be in the same situation: Stuck. And fearing there is no way out. Hearing about others like me who were in the same boat and how they overcame it ultimately helped me do the same at 25. For 10 years I lived under the enormous pressure of needing to live a “straight life” and that I would disappoint so many if I had shown them who I really was. Pressured by Hollywood and television that if I was gay I was supposed to act more feminine to which I knew deep down I wasn’t. Finding you and many others who I could relate to. In a masculine role in life but just prefer men sexually helped me come out and live my true authenticate self. Helped me understand I’m not alone in this and it’s okay to be who I am. I did lose some friends but made so many more real friends throughout the last 6 years of my life and nothing feels better than knowing you get to surround yourself with people who truly love you for being you. Thanks Justin! Stories/Authentic personalities on display like these really do help others in the same situation. Forever grateful! 🩵
CJ
2024-09-21 16:49:30 +0000 UTCWay to go king!
Dylan C
2024-09-21 16:42:56 +0000 UTCThank you
Aa
2024-09-21 16:39:08 +0000 UTCWelcome. The Council has accepted your application. Your membership card will be mailed within 5 working days. You represent us well!
LR Wells
2024-09-21 16:37:53 +0000 UTCDon’t let anyone dim your shining light. 🙂
Heather Westlake
2024-09-21 16:36:03 +0000 UTCI’m so happy for you!! ❤️❤️
Nahum Bautista
2024-09-21 16:33:55 +0000 UTCSo I at least have a chance with you officially? Haha kidding. But really happy for you! You just let down a lot of women though haha but that's ok
Leevon
2024-09-21 16:28:39 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. I can relate.
Pete
2024-09-21 16:28:28 +0000 UTCBeautiful share Daniels! Years ago I remember Chelsie jokingly say in a video “I know who OD is dating but he won’t let me say” - that’s all I needed to hear 😂
Eternally Fateful
2024-09-21 16:27:29 +0000 UTCBut that’s dope
SiMas
2024-09-21 16:22:48 +0000 UTCI love it plus I already knew because you n Josh stayed together a lot a lot
SiMas
2024-09-21 16:22:38 +0000 UTCI hope you are able to also!
Derrick Cuomo
2024-09-21 16:22:05 +0000 UTCLove this for you! It is always the best to live authentically you, but it can definitely be hard. I’m always here if you need to talk
Derrick Cuomo
2024-09-21 16:21:52 +0000 UTCCongratulations Good for you! I wish I can do that one day who knows🤷🏻♂️
Aa
2024-09-21 16:17:03 +0000 UTCI had no idea. I totally get you as someone who’s coming to terms with my sexuality. I feel more happy since I embraced myself for what I am.
Davito
2024-09-21 16:13:39 +0000 UTCLove this, man!! 💪💪 You are a good dude and have been from the start!
Jace
2024-09-21 16:13:16 +0000 UTCAhhh I’m so happy for you! Welcome to your new found freedom. 🥰
ADFULLER90
2024-09-21 16:10:19 +0000 UTC💙💙💙💙
Officer Daniels
2024-09-21 16:05:18 +0000 UTCLove that! Good for you man. Just imagine. Your mom thinks your straight. For good reasons lol. She wants your address to send you something. Yet, she knocks on your door to a single bedroom apartment you are currently sharing with your boyfriend. Shocked and devastated, she cried the entire way home. 11 years later my mom and I are closer than we ever were. Inseparable. She loves me and I love her.
ClayDough
2024-09-21 16:03:11 +0000 UTCAbsolutely amazing. So happy for you, and thank you for sharing ❤️
Nicholas Panagiotou
2024-09-21 16:03:08 +0000 UTCLive your life how you want. and to not be happy just cause what other people may think is crazy. I’m happy you’re doing good and is comfortable with making a statement to us on here that takes courage. Keep enjoying every moment man
Tod
2024-09-21 16:02:15 +0000 UTCComing from the lgbt community myself, I'm proud of you Daniel's! I hope life brings you all the happiest you deserve!
Kortney Propst
2024-09-21 16:01:56 +0000 UTCbeautiful!
Steven Tran
2024-09-21 16:01:28 +0000 UTCI’m so so happy for you and I’m glad you have had a great response from everyone! You can live your true life fully now and I hope it’s everything you want. You seem like a great guy and deserve all the happiness in the world. From Scotland with love ❤️
Ben
2024-09-21 16:01:23 +0000 UTCThat’s amazing Justin! My coming out story was very similar even tho it was long ago. We are both very fortunate to have our families love and accept us through it. Unfortunately that’s not the case for many. So happy you are able to share your journey and inspire those who follow. Thank you! 💙
James Cardona
2024-09-21 15:59:53 +0000 UTCTelling my family was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. So glad you done this! So proud of you
Cory Canterberry
2024-09-21 15:59:07 +0000 UTCI was terrified for the longest time coming out to my family. Most of my friends I had come out to in my early 20s but growing up in a religious home I feared being rejected. Thankfully I was 100% wrong. But thank you for sharing your truth 💯.
Eddie Jason
2024-09-21 15:58:56 +0000 UTCSo proud of you and we support you for having the courage to do it publicly ❤️
JC
2024-09-21 15:58:53 +0000 UTCBeautiful said!!
Kotabear
2024-09-21 15:57:55 +0000 UTCYou are such a good man for all you do for kids and adults with downs syndrome .That makes you a amazing guy in my eyes keep doing what you do
michael oshaughnessy
2024-09-21 15:57:48 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing this! You have a beautiful story my friend!
Adam
2024-09-21 15:57:27 +0000 UTCSo proud of you for taking that step! You know everyone here will always support you! Welcome to being the real you and being happy!!! ❤️❤️
Justin
2024-09-21 15:57:22 +0000 UTCLove you! 🖤
Yobani Saban
2024-09-21 15:57:15 +0000 UTCI’m so damn proud of you! You deserve all the happiness and joy in this world.
Jesse Johnson
2024-09-21 15:57:13 +0000 UTCIm glad you have the support you need! It can be a challenge for anyone to come out, and it takes a lot to tell the people you love!
Spencer Jackson
2024-09-21 15:56:14 +0000 UTCCongratulations!
Tallpeterbear
2024-09-21 15:56:06 +0000 UTCComing out to my family was by far the most terrifying thing I've ever done. We're all really proud and happy for you, and glad we get to watch you live your truth!
Terrence Braddock
2024-09-21 15:55:49 +0000 UTCLots of love man 🤗
RKricket
2024-09-21 15:55:47 +0000 UTC♥️
George Taylor
2024-09-21 15:55:38 +0000 UTCGood for u sexy
James Bosarge
2024-09-21 15:55:34 +0000 UTC♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ you are much loved!
Bo
2024-09-21 15:55:13 +0000 UTCYay for you!
Nj3alice
2024-09-21 15:54:49 +0000 UTC
