23 reactions to Nick Nelson’s coming out scene in Heartstopper for the sad gays

If you’ve seen Heartstopper and you’re camper than a row of tents then it’s likely you’ve watched Nick Nelson’s coming out scene more than once. It’s a scene that will stick with the LGBTQ+ community for a very long time, it’s raw, emotional and perfect in every single way. The reaction of Nick Nelson’s mum, played by Olivia Coleman, gave our community so much hope that we will be met with love from somebody we choose to come out to. Since the show dropped, Twitter was sent into emotional turmoil. So take a break from watching Heartstopper for the fifth time and seek refuge in these 23 reactions to Nick Nelson coming out as bisexual.

1. I am the child in question

“my child is fine” your child has been watching nick nelson’s coming out scene on repeat for four days

— soph 🪩 (@ilyascuderia) April 25, 2022

2. We’re all mfs

https://twitter.com/RuiinsLive/status/1519482095067926529?s=20&t=aI6naRXxEP_D_WhRR1xHmA

3. This is why Heartstopper is so important

https://twitter.com/NlCKNELL/status/1517713442169233409?s=20&t=aI6naRXxEP_D_WhRR1xHmA

4. I am crying

https://twitter.com/sprjngnelson/status/1517770535958159360?s=20&t=aI6naRXxEP_D_WhRR1xHmA

5. Big mood

once again i’m crying over nick nelson’a coming out scene

— audie |🌙🕛 (@bloodehtwitta) April 27, 2022

6. My heart can’t take it

nick nelson coming out as a bisexual <3 pic.twitter.com/jG1nBXefjZ

— daily heartstopper (@hourlyhrtstppr) April 23, 2022

7. Nick searching for the quiz broke me

this and his coming out scene actually tore me apart. nick nelson i love u forever. pic.twitter.com/EQEmJBUFGl

— alyssa ミ☆ (@goldenpattinson) April 22, 2022

8. Finally feeling validated

nick nelson just like me fr sitting in my room teary eyed watching other people's coming out videos

— tyler (@talesofthebong) April 23, 2022

9. So special

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nick nelson coming out to his mother on my tv screen is all i’ve ever wanted in life. this story is so special to me and the fact that i get to see a character who i relate to so deeply come out to his mother in a way that i wish i did is just so special

— tara 🪴 is listening to charm (@bookswithtara) April 22, 2022

10. Alice Oseman did a wonderful thing giving our community Nick Nelson

this is me coming out as a nick nelson kinnie i actually cannot he is so unbelievably relatable pic.twitter.com/4yM0f2PqMi

— bella! (@moonysdwt) April 24, 2022

11. This is a Sarah Nelson stan account

nick nelson’s coming out scene means the entire world to me. it’s so emotional and heartfelt and the way nick’s mom reacts is so beautiful and perfect and it’s exactly how a parent should react to their child coming out. that scene will always hold a special place in my heart.

— Dipper ✧ (@mssngfag) April 23, 2022

12. I love Olivia Coleman

https://twitter.com/drunkiedazed/status/1518873381977866248?s=20&t=aI6naRXxEP_D_WhRR1xHmA

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13. STOPPPP this is so true

https://twitter.com/radioaIed/status/1518411468508594176?s=20&t=aI6naRXxEP_D_WhRR1xHmA

14. It’s so important we have this

nick nelson’s coming out shows a supportive family that a lot of us queer teens will never experience and im so glad we can see this hope in a netflix show. #HeartstopperNetflix #heartstopper

— konaiiro (@konaiiro) April 24, 2022

15. The people watching it in public are unhinged

ab to sob over nick nelson coming out scene again THIS IS NOT GOOD IM IN PUBLIC

— spiders georgie (@himeowshi) April 24, 2022

16. UNMATCHED

also nick nelson is so comfort I'm crying and the coming out scene with his mom? unmatchable

— cowboy jude (@minyardyke) April 25, 2022

17. ‘A little goof’

https://twitter.com/cpeldood/status/1517894418921140226?s=20&t=aI6naRXxEP_D_WhRR1xHmA

18. This could never be me

https://twitter.com/loleitwts/status/1518753860315389952?s=20&t=aI6naRXxEP_D_WhRR1xHmA

19. Guys, I’m crying just looking at them hug

this scene means so much to me i cant. the coming out as bisexual to his mother, and the "im sorry if ii ever made you feel like you couldnt tell me that" line i cried so much omfg nick nelson you deserve the world <3😭

thank you @kit_connor for bringing nick to life for us <3 pic.twitter.com/cLEbHkU4GE

— Moniimoose🌐 🆒HAS MET DIP AND PIP (@moniimoose) April 23, 2022

20. STOPPPP IT

https://twitter.com/loverneIson/status/1518338328642392064?s=20&t=mm14lj_HCo8nFWF0txTeOw

21. All of us deserve a Sarah Nelson

every lgbt deserves a sarah nelson. every single one. pic.twitter.com/BYguzdNbRh

— rika 🍂 (@touIoser) April 22, 2022

22. Screaming

new sarah nelson still just dropped! pic.twitter.com/V66Cdr6X55

— ronan (@michaelhoIden) April 21, 2022

23. I love her

https://twitter.com/sprjngnelson/status/1517860904884441088?s=20&t=mm14lj_HCo8nFWF0txTeOw

Heartstopper is available on Netflix now. For all the latest Netflix news, drops, quizzes and memes like The Holy Church of Netflix on Facebook. 

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