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Best TED talk on coming out, ever

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by greatwhale, Nov 8, 2013.

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  1. greatwhale

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    Here's one from Ash Beckham which I think will be a classic; about how all of us, LGBT or straight, lives in a closet from time to time and how important it is to come out of it.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSR4xuU07sc

    Best line: "my closet may be rainbow-coloured, but it's dark in there and I don't see it"

    Enjoy!
     
    #1 greatwhale, Nov 8, 2013
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    I completely agree with you. I absolutely love this not only for the LGBT community but for everyone.
     
    #2 CupcakeKisses, Nov 8, 2013
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    That talk is amazing
     
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    Oh God, just perfect!
    This sure is a grenade....
     
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    Perfect!
     
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    This is one of my favorite TED talks!
     
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    Saw this one in my newsfeed. So good! It was posted by a friend who I wasn't 100% sure on how they felt about people who are LGBT. Another person to add to my excel file of supporters.

    No really... I started an excel file of people I know who have shown support for acceptance or support for equality for LGBT people online or offline. Adding more people to the list helps me face my unrealistic fear that everyone in my life will reject me.
     
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    Loved it. I liked that Ash spoke of multiple closets but kept the focus on LGBT.
     
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    Soooo, i was feeling down, this video really helps, thanks for posting it
     
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    Well reading this ^ makes me feel better too! :slight_smile:
     
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    Loved the video, but some of the negative comments people wrote about it are scary. Still a lot of minds that need to be enlightened. Glad we're moving in the right direction.
     
    #11 Spaceman, Nov 9, 2013
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