—
Right after coming out as a gay teenager, Kevin Carnell filled up his Tumblr and Instagram with “guys with the chiseled abs, like very muscular. Beautiful, beautiful men.” Thinking that’s what gay men were supposed to be, he developed an unhealthy obsession seeking validation from others which led to a disappointing experience losing his virginity, and a sexual experience that left him feeling used. He soon realized that validation doesn’t come from others, but from within.
.
.
—
This post was originally published by I’m From Driftwood on their YouTube channel.
—
What’s your take on what you just watched and heard? Comment below or write a response and submit to us your own point of view or reaction here at the red box, below, which links to our submissions portal.
Got Writer’s Block?
Sign up for our Writing Prompts email to receive writing inspiration in your inbox twice per week.
If you believe in the work we are doing here at The Good Men Project, please join us as a Premium Member, today.
All Premium Members get to view The Good Men Project with NO ADS.
Need more info? A complete list of benefits is here.
—
Image Credits: screenshot from YouTube video.