Darren Young On The Effect His Coming Out Had On A Wrestling Fan

Source: The Huffington Post

Darren Young wrote a blog on The Huffington Post about coming out last year and what he's learned since then. Young noted that WWE has been very supportive, and that he's the happiest he's ever been. He also talked about the effect that his coming out has on a fan.

"Two days after my announcement, I was in Los Angeles for SummerSlam, one of our biggest events of the year, and a fan approached me at CVS," Young wrote. "He asked if I was Darren Young, and I could tell he was a huge wrestling fan. He told me he had seen the news about me and admired my courage. He said hearing my story helped him come out to his family. He was emotional and started crying. I knew what those tears were about. We connected and got a photo together. It's moments like this that make me realize I can help create a positive change in the world.

"Since coming out, I've been committed to WWE's anti-bullying campaign, Be a STAR, as a motivational speaker to kids across the nation. Bullying happens on all levels, and it's important to me that we put a stop to this negative trend and reverse its damaging effects. When bullying is given a place in our schools, workplaces, or anywhere else, everyone loses. I always try to make myself available and approachable so kids feel they have someone to turn to in times of need. My message is this: Don't be afraid to be yourself, and don't let fear stand in the way of your true happiness."

You can read his full blog by clicking here.