Summary
A young man named Daniel Dana from New York shared his experience of coming out as gay to his father through a viral video. He was initially scared but received a supportive text from his father that included pictures of books about LGBTQ+ parenting. The video gained significant attention online, sparking conversations about parental support.
Key Facts
- Daniel Dana is a 25-year-old originally from Geneva, Switzerland, now living in New York City.
- He shared a video about coming out to his father, which received over half a million likes on Instagram.
- The video included text messages from his father with photos of books about LGBTQ+ parenting.
- His father's messages were meaningful because of their conservative background in Switzerland.
- Books mentioned include "Always My Child" and "This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids."
- Dana advises others to come out to a best friend first and use resources like mental-health professionals if needed.
- The video aims to encourage parents to support and learn from their children.
