I left the Catholic Church after spending years as a zealous apologist and having discerned the priesthood. I now live an openly gay life, have a wonderful boyfriend, and have never been happier. This is my story told in detail. I'll have a future video on my philosophical/theological reasons I left after pursuing a degree in theology.

If you want to talk one on one, my contact info is available on my channel page.

Chapters
00:00 - intro
02:00 - realizing I was gay at a young age
06:15 - coming out the first time
10:00 - becoming religious
16:50 - applying to be a monk
19:18 - going to a Catholic college
21:18 - deconstructing
24:29 - first date & leaving religion
28:45 - coming out the second time
30:33 - backlash for coming out
34:08 - how I’ve matured
37:00 - my coming out advice
41:20 - people’s reaction aren’t your responsibility
43:46 - this is a HUGE decision
46:48 - if you’re scared to leave