Gay Guy Comes Out To His Grandpa, Grandpa’s Wholesome Response Goes Viral
Coming out is never easy. The culture might be changing, society might be changing, but that doesn’t mean it makes telling your family that you’re gay any easier.
For most, it is the fear of not being accepted for who you are, fear of how people’s behavior might change in light of this information, or what people’s reaction might be. Throw in anxiety and the fear is tenfold.
But sometimes (and hopefully, always), you get wholesome responses from the people you live, like this man did when he got a text from his grandpa, becoming an grand example of love and support for his gay grandson.
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Coming out is never easy, but it really helps to get a wholesome response afterwards
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Meet Twitter user Trav (Twitter tag @chipotletwink) who has not so long ago come out as gay to his grandpa. Now, telling your parents you’re gay can be nerve-wracking, let alone grandparents, who are long set in their ways and beliefs, so you can guess how monumental this move was to Trav.
But instead of what many might assume and expect from older generations when it comes to homosexuality, this grandpa surprised everyone with his loving and wholesome response.
Twitter user Trav came out to his grandpa and got one of the most loving responses ever
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Grandpa started off by saying that he (along with others in the family) had a hunch Trav was gay, and that the suspicion began many years ago. “It’s not something easily hidden, but it certainly wasn’t for us to come forth and ask you.”
He proceeded to express his unconditional love and that it doesn’t matter that he’s gay—as long as Trav is happy. They will continue supporting him and wishing him success regardless of what he chooses in life.
Grandad also took the opportunity to give some reassurance, telling Trav that he was and is always free to talk to him about anything, and showed that he understood how hard it was for Trav to come out in the first place.
The message went viral on Twitter soon after posting, prompting Trav to share a pic with his boyfriend
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He did give out a warning that even though 2021 is a rather progressive time to live in, it’s not entirely safe and that there may be some who respond with prejudice and hate.
But, he concluded by saying that Enrique, Trav’s boyfriend, seems like a really nice guy and that he is welcome any time, ending his message with “Love you.”
Trav shared his grandpa’s entire message on Twitter, explaining that he had finally come out to his grandpa and that his response was a true tearjerker.
Over 210k people on Twitter liked Trav’s grandpa’s response and expressed support
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Oh, and the emotions didn’t stop there as Twitter showered Trav with loads of support—so much so that the tweet gained over 210,000 likes soon after it was posted.
Many expressed words of congratulation, saying that his grandpa is awesome. Others shared their own stories, whether they themselves came out or how their friends came out to them.
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Bored Panda has already covered a couple articles on the topic, namely how this one mom threw her gay son out of her house, but grandpa responded with a powerful letter disowning her, and how this woman came out to her dad and he responded in the most dad way possible.
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So, what are your thoughts on this? If you have any coming out stories, why not share them with us in the comment section below!
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It’s really just ridiculous that people still have to fight for acceptance over this, when it should be just as mundane as being heterosexual. All of these people telling their stories just want to be accepted, which isn’t even a big ask. I really hope we can move past this soon, but some people insist on living in a backwards mindset. I’m glad these people found acceptance from their loved ones. They deserve it. I really liked the grandpas response.
I'm a grandparent too and I feel exactly the same way. I don't care whether my grandchildren are gay or straight. I want them to be good people and I want them to be happy. Being gay isn't a new thing so people my age have no excuses for treating their own family like s**t because they 'don't understand' or they're 'set in their ways' Love your family, treat them well, support them and above all don't be an asshole..
My coming-out story was a little bit different. About 2 years ago I had a talk with my social worker. She told me that she thought it was a good idea to tell my mom that I was bi. I told her when I got home from my appointment. She took it very well but was mad at e that, one, I didn't tell her sooner, and two, there had to be another person in the room for me to tell her.
Glad to see the outcome was positive. Cheers to mum and you.
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ATTENTION HOMOPHOBES: F—k off. This is LOVE. You’re entitled to an opinion, however backwards and hateful that opinion might be. But don’t ruin it for the rest of us.
That's nice mate, my cousin is gay, I think he was 17 when he told me after he told his parents, my response was "dude, I've known since you were about 4 years old, just never my place to say anything, it changes nothing for me, you're still my little annoying cousin and I love you". My family contains a lot of old-school Italian-Catholic so it was mixed reception from some people but no-one cares anymore, and if they did, I would tell them to f**k off.
My sister sat me and my husband down one day and said "I have something to tell you and don't say anything until I'm done." We were oh my God, who's dying... then she said "(Her Son's Name) is gay" and we just continued to sit there waiting. Then she said "Well?" We were like "That's it... so what, who cares..." A few years later when he got married, my husband was ordained and performed the ceremony. This is me having a photo op at their reception. #LOVE IS LOVE #LOVE WINS adam_2-604...bc67fc.jpg 
My parents didn't like me being gay, kicked me out.... when I told my grandparents I was gay? They just asked if I was happy, and I said and they said that's all that matters. Last year I brought my fiancé to Christmas with them, it was bedtime and I said we will head into town and stay in a hotel, grandma and grandpa insisted we take their bed and they will sleep in the guest room. My heart bout jumped out of my chest.
Nice story. It only took my mom two days, then my darling (crush on school) was allowed to stay overnight.
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My great-uncle was youngest of 13. We found out after he died. My grandmother (his sister) was devastated not that he was gay but that he never confided in her. Note: Old Country Devout Catholic, and she said "God is love," and that was that.
Why is this a problem? LGBTQIAPD+ should be accepted as humans and not as aliens.
My son waited until he graduated from high school bcs he was afraid he’d get kicked out of the house. Needless to say that didn’t happen. But what was really amazing was the response my youngest son gave when he realized his brother was gay. 6 year age difference and siblings fight, but my youngest said “ it’s ok, he’s still my brother.”
Best Grandpa of all times. To tell a similar experience: When I was 13, I just brought home my boyfriend, whom I had a crush on and with whom IHolding hands and the announcement: We are a couple, made it clear. Mom was a little irritated at first, but she also liked my sweetheart, not least because he had pulled me out of the pool during swimming lessons at school when I had a calf cramp and the stupid gym teacher said I was just going to fax again. Of course that helped a lot and decisively promoted acceptance.
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Yeah you may not agree with the lifestyle but don't let that be the wedge.
It’s really just ridiculous that people still have to fight for acceptance over this, when it should be just as mundane as being heterosexual. All of these people telling their stories just want to be accepted, which isn’t even a big ask. I really hope we can move past this soon, but some people insist on living in a backwards mindset. I’m glad these people found acceptance from their loved ones. They deserve it. I really liked the grandpas response.
I'm a grandparent too and I feel exactly the same way. I don't care whether my grandchildren are gay or straight. I want them to be good people and I want them to be happy. Being gay isn't a new thing so people my age have no excuses for treating their own family like s**t because they 'don't understand' or they're 'set in their ways' Love your family, treat them well, support them and above all don't be an asshole..
My coming-out story was a little bit different. About 2 years ago I had a talk with my social worker. She told me that she thought it was a good idea to tell my mom that I was bi. I told her when I got home from my appointment. She took it very well but was mad at e that, one, I didn't tell her sooner, and two, there had to be another person in the room for me to tell her.
Glad to see the outcome was positive. Cheers to mum and you.
Load More Replies... ATTENTION HOMOPHOBES: F—k off. This is LOVE. You’re entitled to an opinion, however backwards and hateful that opinion might be. But don’t ruin it for the rest of us.
That's nice mate, my cousin is gay, I think he was 17 when he told me after he told his parents, my response was "dude, I've known since you were about 4 years old, just never my place to say anything, it changes nothing for me, you're still my little annoying cousin and I love you". My family contains a lot of old-school Italian-Catholic so it was mixed reception from some people but no-one cares anymore, and if they did, I would tell them to f**k off.
My sister sat me and my husband down one day and said "I have something to tell you and don't say anything until I'm done." We were oh my God, who's dying... then she said "(Her Son's Name) is gay" and we just continued to sit there waiting. Then she said "Well?" We were like "That's it... so what, who cares..." A few years later when he got married, my husband was ordained and performed the ceremony. This is me having a photo op at their reception. #LOVE IS LOVE #LOVE WINS adam_2-604...bc67fc.jpg
My parents didn't like me being gay, kicked me out.... when I told my grandparents I was gay? They just asked if I was happy, and I said and they said that's all that matters. Last year I brought my fiancé to Christmas with them, it was bedtime and I said we will head into town and stay in a hotel, grandma and grandpa insisted we take their bed and they will sleep in the guest room. My heart bout jumped out of my chest.
Nice story. It only took my mom two days, then my darling (crush on school) was allowed to stay overnight.
Load More Replies... My great-uncle was youngest of 13. We found out after he died. My grandmother (his sister) was devastated not that he was gay but that he never confided in her. Note: Old Country Devout Catholic, and she said "God is love," and that was that.
Why is this a problem? LGBTQIAPD+ should be accepted as humans and not as aliens.
My son waited until he graduated from high school bcs he was afraid he’d get kicked out of the house. Needless to say that didn’t happen. But what was really amazing was the response my youngest son gave when he realized his brother was gay. 6 year age difference and siblings fight, but my youngest said “ it’s ok, he’s still my brother.”
Best Grandpa of all times. To tell a similar experience: When I was 13, I just brought home my boyfriend, whom I had a crush on and with whom IHolding hands and the announcement: We are a couple, made it clear. Mom was a little irritated at first, but she also liked my sweetheart, not least because he had pulled me out of the pool during swimming lessons at school when I had a calf cramp and the stupid gym teacher said I was just going to fax again. Of course that helped a lot and decisively promoted acceptance.
💪🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
Yeah you may not agree with the lifestyle but don't let that be the wedge.
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