A Young Man's Battle To Clear Asbro Label And Finally Be Accepted

Last week (2/12/15) I was choked with tears as I watched Jeremy Kyle . As I sat and watched unaware of what was about to unfold my thoughts wondered on to Christmas and who I had left to buy for. I was soon drawn back to my TV screen as 2 Brothers told their story of domestic violence and a life of hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The Brothers had been labeled for years as the Asbro's, devil children and had lived a life in and out of trouble. These brave young men shared with the nation why they had behaved so badly as kids.

Danny came on to the Jeremy Kyle set and spoke about his life growing up, How at 16 he had come out as being gay. Danny told how after coming out he was punched in the face by his Father, at this point, I had tears in my eyes.This young man who had been labeled a devil child spoke from the heart and he explained how even now at 21 years of age he still struggles with who he is.

I felt I needed to speak to Danny so after arranging an interview on my Saturday morning breakfast show and finally getting to speak with Danny I could tell he was a very grown up 21 years old ( he told me he had to be). He spoke to me about his struggle with who he is, Danny said " how can I accept myself when other people can't accept me", that statement broke my heart!! Why would anyone judge another for their sexuality? Does it matter if a person is gay or straight? Does it make you any less of a person? Of course not, we are all human, we all breath, we all have a heart.

the interview can be heard below.

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