Calum Scott

Conner Gibbons | Salem Oregon

For many years I lived life hiding my sexuality. I was terrified of anyone finding out. My teenage years were very difficult. About five years ago I was reborn and made one of the biggest and hardest decisions of my life to come out gay. I struggled most of my life with depression because of this secret I was hiding. I got to a point where I was either going to give up on life or take a chance. Realizing I had nothing left to loose I started making plans to tell my family and friends. That is when I discovered your music Calum. When no matter what came out I related in so many ways. As when I came out gay I lost most everyone from my past. This was very traumatic for me. Your music like You are the Reason was why I made the decision to not give up. You see I also have a son. I didn't want him to loose his dad because of this thing I carried in my heart that I was taught to be ashamed of. Now that it has been five years since I have come out my life has become so beautiful. I look at life completely different. You are my favorite artist of all time. Your genuine and such a beautiful soul. Bridges touched my heart in so many ways. I can never thank you enough for being vunerable with the world. It is because of people like you that give people like me hope. To know there was another human who is only two weeks older then me on the other side of the world who was going through the same thing as me. I was born on Halloween of 1988. A couple days ago the day arrived where I was finally going to see you sing in person in Portland Oregon. I took my son as he loves your music too. We strolled around town before the concert and decided to go into vans. There was only a few people in the store and I usually don't notice other people in stores. I looked up to see you Calum. I was so nervous and wanted to tell you so much more about how you helped me in the darkest time of my life. That You Are The Reason was the reason I choose to live. You were so kind and open to meeting me and my son. I can't ever thank you enough. You made my son's day and mine. I privately messaged you if you care to know more about my story that is very deep and all that I have achieved. I am so thankful for you Calum. I don't know where I would be had you never released that song. Your music and my son are why I choose to be honest and real with who I was. I have gained so much wisdom over the last five years. I lost the ones who never mattered and gained a whole new family. I hope we get to meet again. Love always Conner. ❤️