Tom wrote:

hi Daniel,
This is my first time to leave a message here,
it is great to see your blog.
It is interesting to see your chrarcteristics here, because I think people may have something in common, even gaymen. And I hope you can carry on writing your blog.
I was born in a very traditional Chinese family, and until now i still don't know how to tell them i am a gay. In fact, it is a deeply fear because I am afraid that I will lose everything, including my lovely parents.
My mother asked me what kinds of girls I loved few hours later, and I still don't know how to give her a response, so I just told a lie.
In fact , I have a bf now, and this is also a secret in his family.
I am so happy to see your happiness, but sometimes I feel maybe there is no solution to my problems. :(

posted at October 11, 2006 12:56 PM

Krista wrote:

Daniel,
I first just want to say that I have alot of respect for you as a designer. Without a doubt you've been my fave.

This is the first time I've taken the time to look at the blogs and I found your latest very eye-opening. I read that and the link at the end. As a christian, the entire topic of gays is an iffy subject. I still don't know what to say about the morality/immorality of homosexuality but you've made me look at it all in a completely different way. In the past it's been hard for me to look past a person's sexual orientation but your quote from your friends made me realize that it's not a way to refer to or judge people by. Also, the letter really made me think about my own morals. The woman was very angry at christians for their hypocracy. And she's absolutely right. While we're all trying to purify the world of homosexuals we're disobeying the most important thing; and that's to love god and show others the love of god by loving others. I know this has turned out to be a long comment but I just want you to know my appreciation for finally making me see things differently. ~Krista~

posted at October 11, 2006 03:42 PM

Christina wrote:

Daniel that was a great story. You were such an inspiration on Project Runway and i think its great that you dont care what people think of you. Im bisexual and its hard for me not to care sometimes..because there are so many hateful people in the world. But i really loved your blog. It made me feel like im not the only one who has been called things because of their sexual orientation. well take care =)

posted at October 11, 2006 05:08 PM

Charlene wrote:

Daniel,
Your story was great. I am 37 years old and have yet to come out to my family/friends. I've never been in a gay relationship, but in the midst of of a wonderful relationship that's heading in that direction. My brother Sam died of AIDS twelve years ago and it really took a toll on my family. I guess that's why I'm holding back. I long to be free and to just be myself. I'm introducing my friend to my family this weekend and I'm a little scared they will see right through me. I know I sound pathetic, but can you provide some words of wisdom.
Charlene

posted at October 11, 2006 07:28 PM

Michael wrote:

To Tom, who thinks there is no solution to his problem. The solution is to live your life as you are meant to, not how the world tells you to. It is easy to say, I know. But in being true to yourself (which is a very brave and terrifying thing to do) you will find happiness beyond measure. It seems you have found love, and that is a start. Love is the answer and nothing can argue against it. Be patient, and the solution will come in time. In the meantime, continue to love who you were meant to love, and the rest will come. Peace.

posted at October 12, 2006 11:37 AM

John wrote:

Daniel,

Thank you for sharing your story, and for sharing that inspiring letter! I'm nearly in tears after reading it. My father lies in the fuzzy-grey realm where your parent seemingly lie. There's the initial acceptance, but very little follow-up. I guess we can only hope that time will clear up their ambivalence.

I wish you continued success and happiness with your designs (Hotel employees, I hear? How FUN!) and your man. Keep up the blog...every new entry just brightens my day!

posted at October 12, 2006 01:39 PM

Amy wrote:

Hi Dan

I come from Taiwan, 27-year-old. I bet you had heard this place, but haven’t been here.It’s a beautiful island. People call “Formosa.” Actually, I really love you when I saw you on the Project Runway. Your eye, your hair, even the way you glare at Santino, really make me crazy. So I always search every news about you, your sprit and thought really offer me passion that others seldom can give me. Though I completely understand God gives you talent of design and your amazing good-looking, I didn’t know the perfect person like you even ever faced such tough nights during your young age. When I read those memories you wrote,I suddenly feel I jumped out from the character of your little fan, just want to be “Mom” to hug you tightly and tell you softly “it’s ok, my dear little boy”. “ I know your feeling, your fear, but I love you just because you are Daniel, no matter what’s your choice, what kind of person you want to be, as long as you could be happy and healthy, it’s the most happiness to me”. you said your mom still treat it like a problem and want to solve it ,it’s ok, Dan, people always can’t control others’thought, just let her have her own opinion, it’s another kind respect. I think your boy friend is cute and humorous , maybe you can bring him home let your parents know him, it’s a good way or not!!!???

Sometimes I think, if you can make a choice, will you use your talented design ability and adorable appearance to exchange the truth that you are gay with God? Will you?
Actually, I start to believe God and go to church just since five months ago,( you know that Asia people believe Buddhism more. ) Actually, I don’t know this God that much, but when I see you on TV and your memories, I even can feel His Power. You know, though we live in different country , speak in different language, and may even can’t meet for the rest of our lives, but when we face difficulty, we say the same language” Amen!” This is the first time I felt you are not so far like in the sky, just like my neighbor’s boy . And there is a funny part that you said you pray countless nights hope you are not gay, but He can’t make it come true, and You still believe Him until today. Hmm, it’s really fun.

I see the picture you rely on Kieran’s shoulder, I can tell you are very happy and sweet, and I know this is what you want, I’m so happy for you, you know that? My Danny boy, you deserve it. But I still envy that girl names Caroline, she always stand next to you and have a BIG smile. But yes, she’s cute!!

At last, my English is not good, it’s very sorry to them. I love you! Dan,

All Best,
Amy

posted at October 13, 2006 01:20 AM

Fan wrote:

Hi Dan I love you ! You are the greatiest one.

posted at October 13, 2006 01:26 AM

Amy wrote:

Hi Dan. I'm Amy who comes from Taiwan(Above).This is my e-mail: amyamy0916@yahoo.com.tw If you have any idea about my comment , please tell me. Thank you very much :)

posted at October 13, 2006 11:45 AM

Stephanie wrote:

Bravo Daniel! Thank you so much for sharing more of your story. As the younger cousin to a recently out gay man, I cannot tell you how frustrating it is to hear the negativity projected on the gay community. Your story provides that real look at how natural and beautiful love, no matter what orientation, can be. You are lucky to have found the courage and, albeit shaky, support that you have. Good luck to you in your relationships. And to Kieran...Looks like you may have found a keeper! Be good to each other and love like there is no tomorrow.
Auf Wiedersehen,
Stephanie

posted at October 13, 2006 01:26 PM

Tennille wrote:

I am really enjoying these coming out stories. I'm not gay, but I have always worked to support gay rights and equal opportunities for all. I am fortunate. I grew up in a liberal family and community in Jersey. My high school had openly gay students and my college (Rutgers) still has an official coming out day. Hearing some of these stories really touched me, b/c it's not just about coming out and accepting your sexuality, it's about accepting yourself in general. Not only do I commend you for coming out, I appreciate your courage for sharing these stories. Btw Daniel, I did think the part about you begging for hugs as a child was cute.

posted at October 13, 2006 03:42 PM

Tom wrote:

To Michael,
thank you for your answer.I am trying to find my way to live and to love!

posted at October 13, 2006 11:52 PM

Ann wrote:

What a wonderful gift you have given the world by your voice in all of this.
During the early '80s I happened to have a job that made my desk the hub in one of Southern California's counties Health Care Services. HIV/AIDS hit. They set up a hot-line which the guy who was in charge of it never really manned. The switchboard kept sending the calls to me since I was listed under HIV clinic. (I set up the appointments and was the clerk who ran that clinic as well as others.) I took the calls and I gave out what information I had, got medical personal to talk if I thought that was necessary and even routed a few calls to our Public Health investigator to follow up on. While doing this I also kept calling the switchboard to tell them that I was NOT the hotline I had way too much on my desk to field phonecalls from the public. But I never refused a call because of THAT voice . . .
One day one of my bosses (the Nurse Epidemiologist) came around the corner as I was talking to someone who had called the "Hotline." She exclaimed, "YOU'RE the little old lady on the County Hotline!" She had come back from a lunch honoring the guy who set up the hotline. She knew that there hadn't been anyone on that line for over 4 months. At the lunch people kept asking JW (the Hotline Sprvsr.) about this incredible old lady that all these guys that had called were talking about. Yes, at 28 I was the old lady who sat and well, mostly listened to these guys, most of which were scared out of their wits ... about HIV, AIDS, . . . about their families and being gay . . . about God and their being gay . . . about being in a society that constantly threatened them to keep quiet and yet seemed to be seething about having "gays" around them - lying about "who" they are!
I think the main reason why my time answering the hotline calls was at all successful is because no one gave me a script. I had some very large binders full of information that I had to be familiar with to give to other healthcare providers, etc. and bags of little brochures we were not allowed to hand out because lawmakers decided they consituted porn. I treated each call like I was sitting over coffee handing out information, getting people to the right providers for what they needed, and talking to each as if he were my friend and family . . . because after all, aren't we?
Of course, using "Sweetie" and "Sweetheart" in place of the name I didn't have probably helped give me the old lady rep. Up to that point, someone being gay, bi, straight ... was all the same to me. I mean it's not like I list my friends in my address book by sexual orientation or heritage or their favor color. What sitting on that phone gave me was an insight into the terrible pain and fear of people being punished who haven't done anything to hurt anyone. Honestly, if one reads what Jesus Christ actually says, it sounds like one isn't any closer to God than that.
There is so much anti-Christ Christianity running amuck . . .
We are part of a continuing social evolution. Just as the Black Plague lead to the breakdown of the Class System which had to happen in order for democracy to come about. I have watched for what HIV/AIDS has done for our society. I see that people who were for centuries hidden and accepting of that place, stand up for their rights. And the thing about human rights is, we all benefit. So, the gay rights movement is giving us a greater hope for humanity. Marriage was once for the wealthy - a trade. Women and children were "owned" by men. Even Jesus Christ's last command was for John to have is mother as his own mother because otherwise she would have been left to be ravished by society without any rights. When same-sex marriage finally comes about we will have finally said that marriage is a partnership of love and spirit. It is about setting up a household. Therapists are using methods learned by same-sex partners to help straight people find intimacy and respect for each other. I mean, "Who's" job is it to take out the garbage? "Who's" job is it to cook? "Who" cares for the children. In same sex-relationships it is talked about and agreed upon by who each person is. I think this is the next step human kind has to make in the evolution of marriage.
There is not one quote directly linked to God against homosexuality. We have the 10 Commandments. Not once did Jesus Christ say anything against homosexuality. In fact, at one of the many times when He was asked about marriage he was noted to kind of shake his head and grin while telling the questioners that He knew that they were still in a time when human beings needed these rituals but that the true nature of human beings is like angels, male and female together and then when pressed He again made the statement that whoever God brings together let no man put assunder.
God does not hate. If we all believe that there is only one God, how can He hate or have set up preferences?
The priest I had my senior year for theology gave us one thing that he wanted us to have to hold on to as we left the confines of childhood, our parents' households, the school . . . He told us that we would hear all kinds of things in this world and what he found even in the Bible was to rely on the actual words and movements of Jesus Christ himself. "He will never let you down."
The anti-homosexual stuff mostly comes from Paul's writings and remarks on social views of the times. Paul was kind of what we would deem today as a self-help guru who took up preaching. But he did not have any actual contact or witnessing of Jesus Christ [Paul] having lived hundreds of years A.D.
Then the whole Sodom and Gomorrah thing: Sodomy in the old testament means "rape." The difference is if someones daughter, wife, etc. was raped back then it was considered a defilement against a man's property. Sodomy is the rape or molestation of someone with rights. St. Thomas Aquinas wrote a whole book on the sins of sodomy. Not once is homosexuality mentioned. Basically he was addressing married/engaged men who abuse their wives/fiances. He even went so far as to say that hickies were a sin of sodomy. Oh, and the sins of sodomy were punishable by death . . . can you imagine?
Stay strong. God does not make mistakes. Human beings have a history of destroying His most beautiful creations. As far as your parents: They simply love you.
Again, thank you for your courage, words, and the dignity you have given the world thus far - I am sure there is more to come. You are truly an asset to the world.
Much love and happiness with God's grace and blessings!
Namaste, Ann

posted at October 14, 2006 05:07 PM

N wrote:

Interesting and insightful, but I'm confused. At what point during this story were you on the PR?

And how does this small-town Christian image fit in with the I started going to raves at 13 bit that you brought up in this interview?

posted at October 15, 2006 02:50 PM

Tiffany wrote:

Hi Daniel!!!!

i just wanted to tell you that i think you are wonderful ! .. my heart was broken when u didn't win last season, YOU were always the best on season 2. I loved every single garment you made, & i think that you are SO talented. I know this is a little late (lol sorry) but better late than never.. i have all the respect in the world for you, & i wish you all of the luck & happiness in the future.. keep doing what you are doing, the world is a greater place because of people like you.
Love always,
Tiff :)

posted at October 15, 2006 06:51 PM

no name wrote:

Your boyfriend is HOT, and you're none too bad yourself!

I believe you two are sitting on a bed in that photo. *fans self* Excuse me while I go lie down for a while.

But seriously, great post. And good luck. One question, though: At what point during this timeline were you on the show?

posted at October 15, 2006 10:59 PM

Terri Murphy wrote:

Daniel, You're fabulous.
Your story was (...im sure) very inspiring to all the gay people out there wanting to or yet to come out. I am a straight female, but your story was wonderful to read.

Much love to you. x

posted at October 16, 2006 08:19 PM

Liz wrote:

Daniel,
First and formost, I love you as a designer. Second, I do believe in what you say. What you wrote brought tears to my eyes. It's just amazing coincidence that I found this because I campaign for gay rights. Not many people pay attention to me because I'm only 15, but i'm not giving up. What you wrote here even inspired me more. I'm not gay, but I believe that all people are the same. Gay or straight, asian or american, black or white. I have so many things to say here that it might take you years to finish reading, so I'll end it here. Thank you so much for posting your story, I'm now sure to fight for what I believe in.
XOXOX

posted at October 18, 2006 08:01 AM

Christopher wrote:

What happened to Flippo? You left for three weeks and then...

posted at October 19, 2006 03:37 AM

Kristine wrote:

Dearest Daniel,
Wow! Just read your story. I'm a hairdresser and well, I no some Gays, O.K.!?! But really I don't. I am a straight female, 42 yrs. old married 21 years, 2 kids etc... I like to think I get "it" but, truth is, I don't. Heres the thing, I think (I think I no) my brother, 46 and married 9 years no kids, is Gay. I know in my heart of hearts he is living a lie, and I no he has to be struggling. He has never let on he is Gay and I'm not sure he ever will. All I'm asking is, when close family members have "GUT" feelings, are those feelings usually accurate and on target, because we no those people even though they don't no themselves? Or could we all be hyper paranoid? I think and feel all family members allways "NO" some chose to acknowledge it and others chose to blow it off. I think he would feel ashamed in our family circle and therefore he may be living a lie. Is there anything I can do to address him with this? I want him to know its OK, he's OK, we'll be OK. Any advice? Thanks in advance, and good luck, good health and good fortune to you and yours!!!!!!! XO Kris

posted at October 19, 2006 04:01 AM

fanasoar_us wrote:

hi this i think this story really helps in a place were i am too im not gay or anything but i just cant comeout and express my feeling to anyone even if i am only 13 i still feel i should have rights and i want to tell people that or anything else i always care if people like me or not and i have to inpress people or something and if they dont i will but them stuff or like i will make them earings 0___0 i noe im stoopid hahaha well this story help to come out of my shell thank u and o ya wat happend to flippo??

i thought u were awsome and me and my friends were a little upset u we gay but we love u anyways!!! i did meet some gays and les. but it is still hard to talk to them i dont now why ahhh!! do u have any advice?? thanks u!!! your soo awsome!!! >o

posted at October 26, 2006 08:32 PM

Matt Foo wrote:

hi Daniel,

Ok, how do I start this? Well, I can see there is so much understanding and love within your immediate circle of family and friends, that is a blessing that few in this world can boast of; but you can. I wish i have an answer to the gay issue but I don't. What I do have is knowledge that you can't change who you are unless God wills it.

I do not know if you still believe in your prayers but in my understanding of your story, He has answered your prayers somewhat. maybe not the part of not making you gay. But he has given you parents and a sister that still loves, prays for you and trying to understand your life. And one more thing. Even if the church seems to reject gays, God has not! We are not perfect beings. I have gay friends and they are living life with God in such freedom that, they are the most liberated people I know.

Before I say good bye, I have loved all of your designs in Project Runway! Good job and I pray that more beautiful and creative designs will come out of you.

Cheers,
matt

posted at October 26, 2006 11:06 PM

karen brizuela wrote:

hi daniel. I'm a big fan of you and your designs still back from project runway days.

i am friends with a lot of gay people and I admire how most of them "came out". But I feel really bad for those who could not reveal themselves to their own families. :((

your story of "coming out" was funny and I am happy for you that you seem to have a very loving, understanding and supportive family.

well, goodluck with your life and career! I hope to see more of your designs and hopefully, meet you someday.

your Asian fan, karen ^_^

posted at October 27, 2006 02:47 AM

chooni wrote:

hi Daniel.I'm a chineses who love your design.
Believe that you can do anything and you will.

posted at October 29, 2006 02:22 AM

Geno wrote:

Daniel, You're a really great designer and I liked your attitude towards things. You remind us that it is important to be your own self and how being simple is actually better.

It's all about discrimination. People discriminate based on what's on the outside. People judge based on the looks, the sexuality, the color, which are all skin deep. What is important is that we see what is inside of each of us and love what is within. Indeed, the world will be a much better place to live in if only people would love each other.

More power! Visit my site if you have time. :)

posted at November 1, 2006 09:04 PM

Samantha wrote:

oh, daniel. what should i do? how should i get a friend to come out? :( if only he's as open as you are.

posted at November 7, 2006 10:42 PM

crispy wrote:

-Daniel-
what a nice picture!!!
i'm presently in Malaysia.u may not know this place.but nvr mind.i,m 18 years old n studying in singapore.i would like to major in fashion design coz i want to be a person that like daniel.i always desire about to be a top fashion designer and one day i wil have my own boutique in Paris or New York.when i watched "project runway season 2".i had been noticed that a very young and good-looking guy that's you.a creative guy filled with passion n persitent in fashion.i love ur garment very much.Very nice n daniel's style.gorgeous n fashionable!let's make a greater effort together!!!:D

posted at November 7, 2006 11:36 PM

nica wrote:

A lot of people don't find self-emancipation because they do not have the courage like you do. You have been my favorite on Project Runway because of your sophisticated style and professionalism. I'm really happy that you are proud of who you are... I guess all of us need to have that characteristic.

posted at November 8, 2006 07:54 AM

Gigi wrote:

Daniel,
I loved hearing your story. It was really moving. I detest how some people consider being gay 'sinful'. God makes people, so he makes homosexuals, right?
Well, I hope that you're relationship goes well!
-Gigi
PS:You should've won Project Runway. I cried myself to sleep the night I found out you lost D'=

posted at November 11, 2006 08:32 PM

A++++a wrote:

hey! thanks so much for sharing. i love when u give advice for us gays. it can be SOOO difficult. i hope u give more advice in furture blogs! cuz u know i'll be reading them.

ur hair is awesome!

posted at November 15, 2006 02:12 AM

Alicia wrote:

Hey Daniel!

I am in high school, and I'm a lesbian. I have a girlfriend, my first, and I am in love. I can't seem to bring myself to tell my parents or anyone for that matter. It's really hard, and I just don't know what to do. I really admire you for telling your family, and I don't know that I'll ever be able to. My parents hope that I will start a family and do something with my life, but they don't realize that I can do that with Jennifer. She means the world to me, and I'm afraid to tell them. I hope one day I can face it and do what needs to be done. Thank you for sharing your story. I really needed to hear something like that! You appear to be an amazing guy, and you totally should have won Project Runway. I was soooo sad to see you loose. Well, thanks again and good luck with everything!

posted at November 25, 2006 04:36 PM

eric wrote:

Hi Daniel,
Thank you for inspiring us. I look up to you. Pure and true!

posted at December 3, 2006 02:22 AM

Viktoria wrote:

Wow.. Everybody's writing books over here, ha ha. I think it's wonderful when people come out because it means that they can be true to themselves. Heterosexuals take things like talking about their latest love and holding hands in public for granted and I can't even imagine how it must be like to hide such a big part of yourself.. I don't know you but that doesn't make me less proud of you for coming out :)

posted at December 4, 2006 03:56 PM

Frederik wrote:

Hi,
i'm a 16 year old guy from Belgium..
I'm bisexual, but nobody of my family knows.. only my big sister...
I haven't got the guts to tell it to my mother & if i tell it to my father: he's kill me..
i don't know what to do :s

have you got some advice ?
Thank anyway if you read this

posted at December 6, 2006 05:30 AM

davy wrote:

hello
OH daniel you are the greatest boy in the whole world. I read your blog stuff and i saw the comingout article. i had the same problem, now i'm 17 and my parents and family know one year that i'm gay. i was also always hanging around with girls, ... BUT I STILL WANNE SAY SOMETHING YOU ARE THE ONE AND ONLY WINNER OF PROJECT RUNWAY AND NOBODY ELSE maybe my englisch isn't so good but i live in Belgium and we speak dutch so that's the cause. I hope you design alot of clothes because :) xxx

posted at December 19, 2006 06:23 AM

tramadol wrote:

I got the same tramadol attack... well, not the same, because it was only about 20 comments instead of 90, and i t have any filtering set up, and I just deleted them one at a time... hmm.. the only thing really in common was that it was about tramadol... what filter do you have set up that caught them all?

posted at January 26, 2007 05:54 PM

Grace wrote:

Hi daniel!!

Gosh, when i saw you on project runway season 2, i couldn't help but think that you are sooooo cute...

Yup, you really are and you know what? I have this gay brother who totally adores you!!! I think you became his sort of idol... hehe.... because of you, he watched project runway everytime he gets the chance..

The both of us were quite disappointed that you did not win but it's okay.... We know in our hearts that you are the best!

posted at April 12, 2007 12:00 AM

kevin wrote:

hey,
i think its damn cool that your actually brave enough to come out in front of the whole wide world..lol..
i mean it really takes balls to do that..
but it just feels so funny..
that people like me livin in india would expect people in the u.s to be more chilled abt homo sexuality..
but after reading this blog entry..
its really changed my mindset of america..
coz i felt that would be the one place where i could actually be me..with out causing many issues..
i mean..if u think abt it rationally...
how can it be illegal or for that matter unholy to just be yourself..
after all being gay is what..loving a man right..
making love to a man..
and i believe that love exists in many forms..and this is just the way i express mine..
think abt it..if love and devotion is a sin..then i guess there is no way to actually reach god or transcendence..hehe
luckily when i came out to my friends..and my social circle..
i was not soo badly discriminated against..even though i was just 17.infact i feel more peaceful and accepted,and i guess one really realizes who are the people who will be there for u durin this period.
n i'm glad that there are people like you who actually give hope to guys like us,still in the closet..to come out of it..
come on.."the closet is meant for clothes,not for containing gay men"..hahha..and who knows hopefully one day the world might change..
even if it doesnt ..we dont have to change for it
!!!
ok neway enough of this centimental talk..
i really wanted u to win..
hehe..
but i guess if u have the talent..many other doors will open too..
haha..i was studyin fashion in paris..
but like i really sucked at pattern makin..lol.
so decided to leave it..plus the college was really disorganised and racist..so had to leave it!and hopefully one day..if i have the money i can start a collection on the side,as i really wanna work in the U.N to help women and gay men,in countries like mine..
where your status is defined the "MAN" you are,or the "MAN" behind u!
lol
neway ..keep on rockin..n omg..i feel like such a retard for writin such a long comment..lol..
keep it real..
n hopefully we will see your name next to the LOUIS VUITTON store in CHAMPS ELYSEES!

posted at April 23, 2007 05:14 PM

Ben wrote:

hmmm Daniel,i m not sure whether or not u r going to read this,but,anyway,just want to let u know that i love all your posts especially this one.this is truly one inspiring one.i have read this so many times n still not get bored of it.i m still in the closet,to tell the truth.i just came out to one of my friends.he has nothing against it n accept me as who i m,which is good.but then again,we never talk much about gay stuff.he still feels awkward talking about it.so,i seldom bring up any gay-related topic in our conversations.furthermore,i dont know any other gay people around.or at least i dont realise any other gay guy around me.so,basically,i m still venturing on my own.n seriously,i really dont know who to talk to when i need to.i really feel pretty shitty n lonely sometimes.n when that happen,i usually will b back here reading this post of yours.it really somehow makes me feel a lot better.i know i sound kind of pathetic here,but then again,i think most people will feel the same when they r still in the closet,wont they?n finally,u truly r someone that i look up to.so,keep on being GREAT,ok!!! :) muaxxxie :*

posted at April 30, 2007 09:33 AM

julian wrote:

i love your blogs... this tell me i havent coming out to my family and i will have to do it... but , anyways... u are amazing

posted at October 7, 2007 03:29 PM

Daniel wrote:

Hi Daniel,

My name is Daniel also, i am 20 years old and i live in New York, i came out 3 years ago, i have not seen Project Runway Season 2 yet, but after reading this, knowing you were on there, i will now run out and buy it! as you've heard many many times, i think you are very cute, as well as intensely brave, i read this letter and you are absolutely right, with everything you said, my dad says that he accepts me for who i am,(i still wonder if he's just saying that so i can feel relieved) my mom on the other hand, is just like yours, she won't accept me for who i am and she feels that she needs to find the answers to this so she can know how to change it, and if she found the answers she would look for, she would defend what "evidence" she found and not believe anything that i say. long story short, all i need to do is, be happy, live my life, i only have one, and believe in myself.

i look forward to buying PR season 2 and seeing your wonderful designs.

Daniel, 20
New York

posted at October 11, 2007 04:27 PM

Justin wrote:

I could probably write a blog-sized response, so I'll try to keep it short. I am in the process of coming out right now. I'm 19 and I've told a few friends and two family members. My parents don't know, and I don't know how to tell them. I appreciate you sharing your story, because every little bit helps. I told my best male friend last night and he was fine. He is a church youth leader, and told me something to the effect: the bible doesn't actually denote homosexuality, it just strongly detests it; Leviticus also says we shouldn't eat certain meats, and that has no merit today. Thank you for sharing though, its a very touching story.

posted at October 24, 2007 12:11 AM