It Gets Better | LGBTQ Family Edition from Canada

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Justin is joined by his entire family to talk about why it's important to remember that 'it gets better.' Each of his siblings and parents share their unique story about how it got better after they could be open and honest about their sexuality.
May this inspire and encourage others to do the same! Be brave, love greatly, and enjoy this amazing gift of life on earth!!
Watch Justin chat with his parents about having 3 gay children!
Part 1 - Before We Knew:bit.ly/1R0t7P5
Part 2 - The Coming Out Phase: bit.ly/1S9aNQm
Part 3 - The After Effects: bit.ly/1PYGCty
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  • @SweethomeSABANnation
    @SweethomeSABANnation8 жыл бұрын

    Your dad wanting a daughter in law was so cute. Love this family!

  • @iwnunn7999

    @iwnunn7999

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Logan Funniest part of the video.

  • @OswegoAntiques
    @OswegoAntiques3 жыл бұрын

    Just came across your Channel and videos and I thank you and your family. As a 67 Year old Gay Man I was one of the lucky ones who's family was always supportive even way back in the early 1970's. Even though they didn't totally understand at first I never doubted their unconditional love and support. I wish more LGBT kids could have the experiences your and my family went through. Thank you again for posting your journey. I believe it will help many other families.

  • @Matt00740
    @Matt007408 жыл бұрын

    Amazing family and very handsome too , living in London but coming from country much less tolerant is so difficult, last month I had my 32 birthday and still haven't been able to come out yet , I am exhausted mentally and I know the day is not to far away when at least I will open with someone from my family or close friend back home , I miss being myself 100% and not living in fear , but in last few days I have feeling I won't be in closed for to long, I am sure coming out will also help me to accomplish professional and personal goals as well , living a lie and suffering form depression doesn't help at all , this video just make me realise that we have only one life and if we don't live it authenticity we never gonna be happy . It will get better for everyone out there ,thanks for sharing this video xxx

  • @john7027
    @john70274 жыл бұрын

    Justin, I don't know if you will read this since it has been three years but I cam across this and I am so glad that I did. My partner and I have a problem with his mother. She is very old school and when my partner told his mom she went ballistic and called him every name in the book and them some. His father is at the very last stag of Parkinson disease and we are not sure how much longer he will be with us. My partner wants to try to make a relationship with his mom as we both want her to be at the wedding and not siting at home. We both can't imagine this as it hurts the both of us. Anyway your videos are fantastic and especially your wonderful parents. I am going to show him these videos in hopes that we can show his mom and she will watch them and it would certainly answer most of the questions that would come up. To have your mom and dad is a major plus that I think should help her. I trust want to truly thank for these three videos. I with you and your family only the best and you are so fortunate to have such wonderful parents. Thank you so much for the help that you have not known what you have done. Hugs to you and especially hugs to you wonderful mom and dad. God Bless.

  • @allenn.1039

    @allenn.1039

    4 жыл бұрын

    John Please let us all know how this turns out for you....we care!!! Best of luck to you all John!! 💕💙💚❤️

  • @iwnunn7999
    @iwnunn79998 жыл бұрын

    What an example your family is setting. How powerful is unconditional love!

  • @firesong83
    @firesong838 жыл бұрын

    I hope you know how fortunate you are. The parents are truly special.

  • @sebastianjohns2268
    @sebastianjohns22685 жыл бұрын

    Gosh I love Canada wish I were Canadian 🙁

  • @markleon411
    @markleon4116 жыл бұрын

    The loving and open communication your family has is inspiring but the one who touched me the most was your Dad. His attitude is rare and should be something for all Dads to aim for. Stop and think. These are your children and deserve to be loved.

  • @sandeepsandhu4286
    @sandeepsandhu42866 жыл бұрын

    I loved the honesty that radiates from each and every one of you . Made me feel extremely fuzzy and overly emotional for all of you, coz I felt like I wanted to hug and kiss you all ... This is what relationships , evolution and understanding should be and respecting everyone's uniqueness which is at the centre of it all . I am so happy to see similar parents to mine, who have accepted their kids to be who they are and like good parents have helped them evolve , in-turn evolving themselves. BIG HUGS N KISSES ... ESPECIALLY TO YOUR MUM AND DAD ...MWAH !!!

  • @TampaZeke
    @TampaZeke8 жыл бұрын

    I used to know a gay man who had 7 brothers and two sisters. Six of his brothers were gay and one of his sisters was lesbian. That's wild!

  • @ricojose187

    @ricojose187

    6 жыл бұрын

    Markus Hayden Sutherland when one comes out all the others realise they can too

  • @MarosUSA

    @MarosUSA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Markus Hayden Sutherland no way! :))

  • @PhilipSteeves
    @PhilipSteeves8 жыл бұрын

    Lovely and so wonderful that you are young enough to share these experiences with each other as they are happening. I am 61 and still have not had the opportunity to share so openly with my family.

  • @shaneoconnor92
    @shaneoconnor928 жыл бұрын

    I was expecting a big "yall stay fabulous now " from all of ye at the end hahaha

  • @willfriesen1238
    @willfriesen12388 жыл бұрын

    Loved this. Hello from a fellow Friesen!

  • @stephena7809
    @stephena78098 жыл бұрын

    This 4 video series is such an important one and I think it's so great that it's on here!

  • @multilingual972
    @multilingual9728 жыл бұрын

    I am an only child,and I have sooo many lgbt cousins:) My big family is pretty understanding and we feel we are all truly blessed. So Justin and family, I would like to share who one of my gay cousins is--right in your hometown in the big TO! My cousin is Michael Leshner and his partner Michael Stark were the first gay couple to be married in CANADA when the law went into effect in 2004! Check out the Wikipedia article, The Michaels... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Michaels It took us 12 long years here in the States to accomplish that. Back to the topic of lgbt kids, acceptance, understanding, etc, this video is not just for families with multiple glbt siblings, children, etc One will do just fine:) It is for str8 people, it is for everyone! Thank you for a job well done!

  • @cliffordjones9399
    @cliffordjones93998 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the V-Log very much. Nice Family. Great parents. Your parents could teach a lot to other parents who are struggling with accepting their gay children.

  • @ternitamas
    @ternitamas8 жыл бұрын

    such a role model of a loving supportive family, you all look so happy and that's wonderful

  • @mdashrafrkhusairie
    @mdashrafrkhusairie8 жыл бұрын

    Came across this channel by coincidence. Happy for you and siblings for being gay and your parents for being unbelievably accepting. That is what parents should be. Great work and keep up the great mix of information and humour. Subscribed and watch the whole #gayforjustin. From Malaysia.

  • @Katherine-ds2ft
    @Katherine-ds2ft8 жыл бұрын

    This was soo sweet and I believe it will help many people, especially parents. You have such a lovely family and mom and dad. You are so lucky!

  • @croberts576
    @croberts5766 жыл бұрын

    This video should be put out there more

  • @antoniofarinaccio541
    @antoniofarinaccio5416 жыл бұрын

    That is what a family shall be.

  • @felixalmeida481
    @felixalmeida4814 жыл бұрын

    Your family, each of you, is truly blessed

  • @bowhunter8235
    @bowhunter82354 жыл бұрын

    Amazing story

  • @TigerPrawn_
    @TigerPrawn_8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :) You guys really are fabulous!

  • @navdeepdhillon5409
    @navdeepdhillon54095 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful and unique family! Accepting one another who they are. Thanks for putting out your videos.

  • @bentroy6263
    @bentroy62634 жыл бұрын

    Good for y’all. Awesome parents ❤️

  • @mattraffystyle
    @mattraffystyle8 жыл бұрын

    This is so beautiful Justin!!!!! It's so inspiring and heart warming that you family is so supportive and so on board! Your dad is ADORABLE

  • @carlfrano6384
    @carlfrano63843 жыл бұрын

    This video made me think that if it helps improve the life of just one young person, that it performed a miracle.

  • @paddie56
    @paddie568 жыл бұрын

    This makes me feels good. I'm not out yet, but i will be one day i hope and this really makes me happy!

  • @Michael.007.
    @Michael.007.4 жыл бұрын

    I love this family. They make me feel happy🤗🤗

  • @ramelep
    @ramelep8 жыл бұрын

    One of the most powerful videos!!!

  • @rkduvall6011
    @rkduvall60118 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic...thanks so so much

  • @shieldsup2076
    @shieldsup20768 жыл бұрын

    I just see a normal family. All families have straight gay bisexual and trans people in them...And the generations continue !! We have to love our world and our humanity to get to the future

  • @ducpham6728
    @ducpham67288 жыл бұрын

    Such an inspirational share. Love wins. Proud to be gay

  • @Proudout
    @Proudout8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video!

  • @MrPierrequiroule
    @MrPierrequiroule8 жыл бұрын

    Keep on the good work.... Excellent videos.

  • @OutNAbout-oe6he
    @OutNAbout-oe6he8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you all for sharing your experiences through this series of videos. Happy pride 🌈❤️

  • @thetngon3285
    @thetngon32856 жыл бұрын

    I love how he said' I am gay obviously...' ♡

  • @Joel-lq5gl
    @Joel-lq5gl8 жыл бұрын

    You guys are wonderful!

  • @donaldstorm4959
    @donaldstorm49597 жыл бұрын

    thank you all your brothers your sister and especially your parents you're very awesome parents cheers to all five of you indeed a family to be proud of!!!!!

  • @rifaatk1341
    @rifaatk13416 жыл бұрын

    Amazing family! ♥️ Love you all!

  • @melissastampe2796
    @melissastampe27967 жыл бұрын

    Just had to say the bi brother is extremely good looking. Beautiful family, heartwarming video!

  • @Sunlives
    @Sunlives6 жыл бұрын

    You are such a likable family

  • @edwinabadilla970
    @edwinabadilla9706 жыл бұрын

    You are Canadians, and that helps, too!

  • @yourtravelswithbruce
    @yourtravelswithbruce7 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel and the video

  • @ryanhuntington9852
    @ryanhuntington98526 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful family. All the best to you all.

  • @jenifernewland9305
    @jenifernewland93058 жыл бұрын

    "Family Edition". Perfect. Thanks for sharing.

  • @DisciplinedStoners
    @DisciplinedStoners8 жыл бұрын

    Love this video so much

  • @shieldsup2076

    @shieldsup2076

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Winny Clarke ditto

  • @Photoshoplilli
    @Photoshoplilli8 жыл бұрын

    Great video Justin :)

  • 8 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful family! Wish everyone had this. I am one of the lucky ones in that I do. Not everyone does...but, you're right, I does get better. :-)

  • @adamkirby2570
    @adamkirby25704 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing family! I love hearing their stories. I hope they continue to put more stories out. I am a gay man but it never even crossed my mind they all siblings could actually be born gay...wild. Just never thought about it...lol.

  • @nguyen-zc2sh
    @nguyen-zc2sh8 жыл бұрын

    love this vid !

  • @denkent3633
    @denkent36338 жыл бұрын

    Amazing Family what a blessing would be so great to know them, I was rejected by my family over sexuality, especially my Mum, the pain it caused split me from my family one by one the first was a sister some 24 years ago. my last Sister and Neice was six years ago, it has been hard over the years, but I have some good friends that are my Family, and no more dysfunctional relationships, thank GOD!, I was also rejected by the Church, looking back now I think it was my non acceptance of self that took me on this journey, GOD bless the Freezen Family xxxx

  • @TheQueerNetwork

    @TheQueerNetwork

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words! So glad you enjoyed the video, and that you found/created a family of people who accept and love you🌈

  • @denkent3633

    @denkent3633

    8 жыл бұрын

    The Gay Men Channel Thank you so much guys xxxx

  • @a.gheartboricua_8185
    @a.gheartboricua_81858 жыл бұрын

    Your Family Symply The Best God Bless Ya All.

  • @spadrine
    @spadrine8 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful, loving family!

  • @manisanamaibam5754
    @manisanamaibam57544 жыл бұрын

    Omgggggg lovely family. Love you all... Yeah Justin coming out is the scary thing. That's true. Keep inspire, motivate other people. Love you all, u guys are awesome, amazing. Doesn't matter about your sexes. Stay positive. Stay who you are is the best. Sometimes I feel guilty myself because dishonest myself. This video make me cry.... Love you Justin ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

  • @pierrelamy9590
    @pierrelamy95908 жыл бұрын

    That's one hot family ! ;) I loved this video and all the others that I saw from your channel, it's great to see that it hasn't always bad endig (being gay)

  • @tjb62
    @tjb626 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @latojamontes5579
    @latojamontes55798 жыл бұрын

    i love this family....

  • @CyndyNeg
    @CyndyNeg6 жыл бұрын

    That's amazing! And cool : )

  • @johni0666
    @johni06668 жыл бұрын

    Great family❤️❤️❤️

  • @kent2670
    @kent26705 жыл бұрын

    More than a thousand likes and less than ten dislikes. Times change

  • @sergior.r.9064
    @sergior.r.90646 жыл бұрын

    love this beautifull family!!!!!! 😁😘

  • @jossephs5953
    @jossephs59538 жыл бұрын

    Every time I'm becoming more confortable with who I am and getting excited about telling people I'm gay because of watching happy ending coming out gay videos, my rational side makes sure to remind me watch this video /watch?v=9J1cfVC_Qt0 (it's not my intention to advertise any channel) and stay grounded to the so called open minded 2016. I'm sorry, but this is the reality we are living in. It gets better...but just for a small category of people. P.S. : At least I am happy to see you as a gay person LIVING your life, but not just exist on Earth :)

  • @dejc2002
    @dejc20025 жыл бұрын

    Great parents 👍and kinds as well ❤️

  • @tomersadan5239
    @tomersadan52398 жыл бұрын

    It's an amazing,honest and inspiring video.

  • @jeffvannguy8601
    @jeffvannguy86013 жыл бұрын

    I am gay and I have 1 brother who’s gay too. I was hiding from him and he was hiding fro me for many years. I dated someone for 3-4 years and my brother didn’t know. Later on I found out my brother had bf for 10 years. He is a older brother and he said he was afraid of me if I find out about him been gay. Anyhow, kinda long story. I meant to say that I have sibling who’s gay....

  • @RaylenX
    @RaylenX8 жыл бұрын

    You have a lovely family :)

  • @eagle8088
    @eagle80888 жыл бұрын

    Just a beautiful normal family 😘

  • @tonimittelbach2327
    @tonimittelbach23275 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ted1091
    @ted1091 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @ternitamas
    @ternitamas8 жыл бұрын

    your dad is so cute and lovable!

  • @razeliezerbenmoshe8052
    @razeliezerbenmoshe8052 Жыл бұрын

    how are the siblings toward each other when all are gay? before and after they all (you all) already come out? thanks

  • @annaw4551
    @annaw45518 жыл бұрын

    how did you three come out to each other?

  • @alexandrasuperbonita
    @alexandrasuperbonita5 жыл бұрын

    Great family! Now, what's going on with the windows? Looks like they were just stuck in the walls. Is the house being renovated?

  • @elodiegoldberg
    @elodiegoldberg8 жыл бұрын

    Why don't they have the same family name?

  • @ambrocal

    @ambrocal

    8 жыл бұрын

    +HelloElo They do, Justin Gerhard is a staged name, real name is Jason Friesen

  • @youngbai7784
    @youngbai77846 жыл бұрын

    "I hope my daughter is les so I can have a daughter in law"...hahaha, that's soooooo funny!

  • @morbidinsomniac822
    @morbidinsomniac8228 жыл бұрын

    2 of my 3 kids are gay :)

  • @juddpalmer5445
    @juddpalmer54455 жыл бұрын

    When your dad said that he hoped his daughter was a lesbian so he could have a daughter in law it reminded me of a joke that my grandma said. One family dinner a family of five sat down and one of the sons said that he have to say something very important he had to say and so he said it and it was “I am gay” and his family excepted him with open arms and then about 5 minutes later the other son said he had something to say and it was “I am also gay” ok the family was still excepting and then the dad looked over at the daughter and said jokingly “So will you be the one to give me a daughter in-law” and she said “Well about that... Yes I will be” and then the father and the mother jumped up and started to dance and sing.

  • @hg5804
    @hg58047 жыл бұрын

    Your dad kinda looks like Flula

  • @binausblu
    @binausblu4 жыл бұрын

    2020

  • @UberHowie
    @UberHowie8 жыл бұрын

    Is your brother single 😉

  • @chrisphr2003
    @chrisphr20034 жыл бұрын

    Rock on! Don kinda looks like Henry Rollins.... great look!

  • @billr848
    @billr8483 жыл бұрын

    To the parents: If being gay is a question of nurture, can you tell us how you got it so right.

  • @rovelbiydah5076
    @rovelbiydah50764 жыл бұрын

    It doesn't will matter. Bat. I see. In this. Family. They is. Big. Love.

  • @budgie4350
    @budgie43508 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering aboot Gerhard and the windows.

  • @ChloetheGaymer

    @ChloetheGaymer

    8 жыл бұрын

    That Canadian accent

  • @budgie4350

    @budgie4350

    8 жыл бұрын

    It's a dead give-away when they say 'about'.

  • @trippedonlight

    @trippedonlight

    8 жыл бұрын

    +budgie A boot, you know, the thing you put on your foot. Or in the UK, the storage bit at the back of your vehicle.

  • @budgie4350

    @budgie4350

    8 жыл бұрын

    trippedonlight I didn't say a boot, I said aboot.

  • @trippedonlight

    @trippedonlight

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the giggle.

  • @mrqs1549
    @mrqs15494 жыл бұрын

    Are you guys Canadian?

  • @mejrpi5

    @mejrpi5

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes they are

  • @AgreeableCat
    @AgreeableCat8 жыл бұрын

    Hey guys i makes videos with my lgbt friends an i think you might like them. If you do message me, I love making new friends.

  • @rickvacha3158
    @rickvacha31586 жыл бұрын

    Isn’t it funny how you can always tell a man is gay by his eyes!

  • @thenovids77
    @thenovids777 жыл бұрын

    so you have LGB and no T unfortunately. good shit though

  • @TheQueerNetwork

    @TheQueerNetwork

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, we felt it would be a little forced to try and incorporate something that wasn't truly part of our family story. So glad you enjoyed it!!!! Xo

  • @mercuryman1250
    @mercuryman1250 Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad I don't buy Adidas anymore

  • @marce11o
    @marce11o8 жыл бұрын

    Anyone else kinda questioning the sexuality of the father?

  • @rwright6087
    @rwright60874 жыл бұрын

    Sad

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