Coming Out As A Gay Woman
600 views · Published 18 May 2017 · 8:10 · Indexed 21 October 2026
Channel: Life The Basic Manual · 2017 · People & Blogs
Helen, a gay woman and person in long-term recovery, describes her process in coming out, both to herself and to those around her. She eloquently captures what it’s like to find yourself at odds with a societal norm, and how deep the emotional pain, mental confusion and sense of isolation can run. Raised in Northern Ireland, in a church-going family, Helen experienced intense doubt and fear when at the age of thirteen she first realised that she was gay. She tried to override her natural instincts, but ultimately, she chose to live in a way that was true to her being. In this clip, she tells us about how she came out, and how she coped with the reactions of her parents, both of whom disapproved deeply of her sexuality. Helen found her tribe, and since then, she has withstood judgement, hostility and society’s incomprehension. She believe that living in an authentic way, one that reflects the reality of her sexuality, is the only sane choice for her as a gay woman The rising tide of homophobia, and the increased incidence of state violence against gay, trans and bisexual people globally, saddens Helen, and is partly why she has chosen to record this piece. She encourages anyone who is struggling to come to terms with their sexuality not to despair, but to reach out for help. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/c/lifethebasicmanual?sub_confirmation=1 FIND LIFE THE BASIC MANUAL HERE http://lifethebasicmanual.com http://www.facebook.com/lifethebasicmanual http://instagram.com/lifethebasicmanual http://twitter.com/BasicManual
