How I Stopped Hating Myself for Being Gay

For a long time, I didn’t hate other gay people. I hated myself for being gay. In this video, I talk honestly about internalised homophobia, shame, religion, and the mental battle of trying to change something that was never a choice. This isn’t a dramatic coming out story. It’s about what happens internally — the guilt, the fear, the self-policing, and the slow process of unlearning hatred that was never mine to begin with. I share the five shifts that helped me stop fighting myself and finally make peace with who I am. If you’ve ever felt ashamed of being gay, struggled with internalised shame, or wished you could be “normal,” this video is for you. You are not broken. You were taught something that hurt you. Watch until the end if you’re trying to learn how to accept yourself. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if this resonated with you. I post honest videos about growing up gay, religion, identity, and personal growth. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:53 1.Realising I Can’t Change Who I Am 06:33 2.Questioning Where The Hate Came From 10:08 3.Stopped Trying To Be “Less Gay” 15:10 4.Building Confidence Outside My Sexuality 21:31 5.I Decided I Deserved Peace 27:32 Outro #BeingGay #InternalisedHomophobia #LGBTQ #SelfAcceptance #GrowingUpGay #GayAndReligious #LGBTQYouth #GayStruggles #Closeted #HealingJourney