Tommy McFly, a prominent local figure and host of The Tommy Show, shares a pivotal moment from his past when he nearly came out to singer Sara Bareilles. After she performed her empowering hit 'Brave,' McFly grappled with his feelings about coming out. He candidly reflects on the intricacies of revealing his true self, weighing societal expectations against personal authenticity. Ultimately, he recognized the importance of figuring out his identity in a year-long journey following his 27th birthday, illustrating the profound impact of Bareilles' song on his life.
That decision to come out, it's weird-like, people don't come out as straight. It could ruin some relationships, but it can make others better. And you get to be who you authentically are.
'Say what you want to say / Let the words come out / Honestly, I want to see you be brave'-I was like, Did you write this song just for me?
I remember doing the calculations: Okay, if I come out to Sara Bareilles, there are people around. And is that really who I want to tell?
That June, I turned 27 and I thought, I'm going to spend a year figuring myself out.
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