In August of last year, two of the world’s worst parents were caught on camera physically assaulting their gay son, just moments after banishing him from their home over what they believed to be his “chosen” and “ungodly” sexuality.
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Daniel Pierce of Kennesaw, Georgia was 19 years old then, and walked out of his parents’ house for good that night.
He wasn’t left with much of a choice — in the video, he’s told:
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“Since you have chosen that path, we will not support you any longer. You will need to move out and find wherever you can to live, and do whatever you want to. I will not let people believe that I condone what you do.”
Now one year later, local NBC affiliate 11Alive caught up with Daniel to see how life has changed, and things are really looking up for him.
That $95k he raised on GoFundMe certainly tipped the scales in his favor, but Daniel isn’t using the money recklessly. Sure, it’s helped him rent a place on his own and pay for medical bills (including the cost of hearing aids) now that his parents have dropped him from their insurance plan, but he’s also donated thousands to Lost-n-Found Youth, a shelter for homeless LGBT children.
Related: Georgia Teen Assaulted By Parents Raises Over $90,000 In Three Days
He also began volunteering with the organization after they helped him land on his feet. Now he’s on the board of directors and works in the shelter to help kids who find themselves in a similar position, minus the “going viral” part.
Watch below:
Billy Budd
Poor kid.
1EqualityUSA
If the donors of your gofundme acct had wanted you to allocate dollars, they would have said so. Invest in an ira and go to school. You will exceed beyond 95K in the first year, if you play your cards right. When you’ve made it, open up your own program to help lgbt youth. Healing is good, but keep the propeller in the water and focus on a goal. You look healthy and engaged in life. I’m happy to see this. Good luck. Chip away at it.
ohxxx
Heartwarming ending to a horrible situation. Those so-called “christian” family members who threw away this beautiful kid like garbage should be ashamed of themselves. I wish I could give Daniel a big hug right now.
Bisexual-Transwoman
@1EqualityUSA: Exactly. But this guy was 19 and an adult.
Jane Elliott
what a lovely young man any parent should/would be proud to have him as their son
bicurious
Cute kid. Its inspiring to see him holding his head high AND helping others. I do hope he is pursing higher education. Its seems he has the brains to excel in a college program. Daniel, if you are reading this take some advice from a stranger and take care of yourself and your education now while you are young and in so doing you will be able to help others ten fold or more in the future. And PLEASE steer clear of the party lifestyle that so many of our young gays fall victim to.
Daniela Strobl
Their lost, the world’s gain.
BigG
Very proud of him. His parents are truly despicable people.
billywonka
It seems their god taught them to hate. They didn’t deserve to have children – they deserve to be all alone for the rest of their years.
Ogre Magi
Gay teen abused by christian parents
THANKS A LOT JESUS!
brianrio66
Great follow up story. Way to go Daniel!
Cagnazzo82
Humanity is so stupid. Throwing out your kid because he’s born with an attribute neither he nor you can control. So, so dumb.
Evji108
His parents may have done something horrible by throwing him out, but they can’t be all bad…..they raised a good kid. I give them a lot of credit for just that, but not for what came later.
Billysees
@Evji108:
Great comment.
Billysees
@ohxxx:
” Those so-called “christian” family members who threw away this beautiful kid like garbage should be ashamed of themselves. ”
It is very sad isn’t it? I bet they’ll regret what they did one day.
onthemark
I think all his financial decisions have been great. Nice to see that he has such a meaningful job!
PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
@Evji108:b> You gots to be fcuking kidding us!!
His smcubag “parents” physically abused him threw him out of his home onto the streets, not giving a thit about his physical and mental welfare and you want to “give them credit”?????? They cherrypicked dogma from an abhorrent religion to justify ending a relationship with their flesh and blood????
DESPITE His “family” throwing him out of his home he showed that he can turn a nightmare around and become a true role model for other Gay teens enduring the same hellish experience from disgusting, vile, abhorrent “parents”………….
Billysees
@PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS:
@Evji108: did say, ” they raised a good kid. I give them a lot of credit FOR JUST THAT ”
” His smcubag “parents” ” is a good way of describing them.
Billy Budd
He is a lovely kid. I would like to adopt him and take care of him.
jasentylar
@Billy Budd: Creeper….
dus10
Hyper religious people are weird and dangerous!! If you’d rather be known as a child abusing & abandoning christians rather than accept in & loving parents of a gay kid…..you’re doing it wrong. You’re doing everything in your life wrong!!!!