Benji's Story
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- čas přidán 14. 02. 2019
- Though called by different names, the practice of attempting to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity is still happening, and its effects have been catastrophic. That’s why Equality Utah is working with the Utah Legislature, mental health organizations, and parents to end the practice of conversion therapy on children in Utah.
Learn more about the facts at equalityutah.org/stillhappening.
Produced by TWIG Media in partnership with Equality Utah.
🌈🌈Thank you for sharing you story. So brave! Much love . Stay safe God Bless 🌈🌈
12 years. That is horrifying and so heartbreaking. Thank you for speaking.
Benji, you were, you are and you will always be an inspiration. Pure genius, kindest heart, humble and true to yourself. We love you just as you are. Thank you for speaking up so honestly.
Omg Benji , my heart breaks thinking of all you went through , I wish I could have met you and talked to you and let you know that you were Ok to be you Just the way you are and that you Did Not need these conversion therapies. I’m just glad you came to terms with it and blossomed into the wonderful person you are. You are an Inspiration Benji Keep it up you are perfect just they way you are.
I just started watching Swing dancing. I'm am a 75 year old lady. I started following certain dancers that I enjoyed. Many different people came up in my feed. The first time I saw you dance I fell in love with your energy and ability. Tonight I saw your retirement and was sad. I was a few years behind here. I was so impressed how you gave credit to so many others. You seemed like such a kind and loving person. Below in the feed there was this video. I thought it was you but wasn't sure. I clicked on it and found out that you have so much history. You are such an amazing person and will forever be making a difference in others lives. If there were more people in the world like you., the world would be a much kinder peaceful place to live.
Loved you since SYTYCD. You’re the most amazing person. Be you. Thank you for being you. ❤
Benjamin. I love you. Listening to you made me cry.
You are a strong man. To go through all that and come out the other end. Anyone could collapse. I would also like to thank anyone who supported you when you needed them. You are gem Benji 💎 and so is everyone who supported you.
Thanks for speaking out on this Benji - appreciate it greatly
I am an active Latter-day Saint...what the heck is all of this? I cannot believe that those around you put you through all of this garbage!
Embrace and accept everyone means just that. This type of therapy is evil.
I had no idea you were going through this. I am so happy that you made it out on the other side. Love who you love! Conversion therapy is just another way to make people hate themselves. Praying for you!
GGRRRRR!!!!!! Stuff like this makes me so incensed that it's still happening. I must applaud you, Benji, for coming out, sharing your story, and hopefully moving the needle in the right direction. I hope you are finding peace and I am LOVING the fact that you are fighting for the healthy future of queer folks. You are amazing!!!! Keep up the great work and hope to see you on the dance floor some day. :-) Much love and support from Oregon!
You are wonderful. You talk and dance for your heart. So calming.
Never ever get down on yourself! You've making a huge positive difference for thousands of people. You're ok at dancing too...kinda. :)
Thank you for sharing your story!
Its like the clockwork orange machine to do the associate everything with love for him with vomiting.. I can't believe that he went through this.. I have been such a fan of his from SYTYCD. And I am so proud of him., Its so brave to speak out. I know how the LDS church is probably not thrilled and so that has got to be hard. And Also people, there are a lot of great members of the LDS church and so if you get angry its the people who perpetuate the hate not every member of the church. I love seeing the movement parts in here. Im so glad you are still with us. Sorry its Christmas and I'm all emotional suddenly. This caught me off guard..
He is perfect the way he is
It was only a couple of days ago that I saw another video of yours and what you were going through with some sort of therapy....So sorry, but I could not watch it to the end. Why did you agree to it? I've read a couple of peoples experiences that have gone through that, and how painful it was. I hope you now accept that you are you, and not who others want you to be. I wish you much love and happiness in being you!!!!
Excelente bailarín gracias por compartir tus experiencias y preparaciones por seguir adelante
Oh my god, no, no, no. I hate Benji and others had to go through this.
How did Benji go from Zoolander to Tom cruise? ❤
Beautiful person.
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I "new" Benji was gay and it is wonderful that he is out!!
I hope he hears about Jesus Christ and His hope, He is the only one who can save us from our sin. This is heart breaking to hear that they consider this possible. Only God can change a heart!
Is that a mjolnir necklace?
so this is Benji Schwimmer ?
So
F’d
Up
Beni, I saw you dance as a little kid, and it’s hard to picture your parents and the church messing with that little kid so much.
This guy's story is totally different in his Mormon stories channel
Hmm. I watched those interviews and it's pretty much exactly the same. Just a much shortened version.
When non gym guys become gym guys they look so weird. Benji is much more handsome without these muscle build up. What is so abnormal about just being healthy. Why Benji needs to Butch up to look certain type ?