Daniels emphasized that coming out was a significant personal challenge, sharing that it took him quite a while to accept himself for being gay. He stated, "It took me quite a while to accept myself for being gay, but when I got over that, it was an amazing feeling. I had all the love around me." This highlights not only the personal journey he faced but also the support he received from his friends and family, reinforcing the importance of acceptance.
In discussing the impact of his coming out, Daniels noted, "Even two years later, I still feel my impact hasn’t properly sunk in, but I’m left with an inspirational feeling knowing that my coming out encouraged young people to feel able to do the same to family members." This underscores the ongoing importance of visibility and representation for LGBTQ+ individuals in sports.
Addressing toxic masculinity in football, Daniels pointed out, "When people ask why it's different in men's sport to come out, I put it down to football being seen as a masculine sport where you've got to be strong, but people think being gay means you're weak." This statement sheds light on the cultural challenges that LGBTQ+ athletes face and the misconceptions surrounding masculinity in sports.
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