Nick Nelson coming out scene Heartstopper

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

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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 🍂 heartstopper spoilers (@joeyypotter) April 25, 2022

2. We’re all mfs

Mfs really cried when Nick Nelson's mom immediately supported him and gave him a hug after coming out to her

Its me im mfs

— Ruiins (@RuiinsLive) April 28, 2022

3. This is why Heartstopper is so important

in nick nelson fashion! i'm coming out !? i'm bisexual <3 it's been a very long journey of self acceptance & gender identity & just general confusion but ! nick nelson makes me really proud to be bisexual so i thought i would tell the world <33 pic.twitter.com/20Bz7eNXKi

— jack !? 🍂 (@NlCKNELL) April 23, 2022

4. I am crying

nick’s coming out story is so personal to many bisexuals out there. the feeling of people thinking you have to pick a side and having to clarify you like both. nick nelson means so much and i’m so grateful to him for this :,)

— em 🍂 heartstopper spoilers (@sprjngnelson) April 23, 2022

5. Big mood

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

— audie is watching heartstopper 💙💙 (@bloodehtwitta) April 27, 2022

6. My heart can’t take it

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

— hourly 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 (@talesofthesmp) 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 (taylor’s version) 🍂 (@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.

— Gray²⁹🍂||hstwt📌 (@hrttstpr) April 23, 2022

12. I love Olivia Coleman

nick nelson's coming out scene was so heartwarming his mom was like "oh baby" then hugged him and "i'm sorry if i ever made you feel like you couldn't tell me that"

— f (@drunkiedazed) April 26, 2022

13. STOPPPP this is so true

nick nelson really be scared to talk about his sexuality with his mom and then plays coming out videos on full volume

— radio 🍂 SPOILERS (@radioaIed) April 25, 2022

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

— Connor (@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

— georgie HEARTSTOPPER SPOILERS (@socialpiranhaa) April 24, 2022

16. UNMATCHED

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

— judy“ LESBIAN VISIBILITY WEEK (@isitrulyithaca) April 25, 2022

17. ‘A little goof’

What if I sent the nick Nelson coming out scene to my parents. Just as a joke. As a little goof.

— Rowan 💫 (@cpeldood) April 23, 2022

18. This could never be me

i don't think i can ever rewatch nick nelson coming out to his mom

— lei | heartstopper brainrot era 🍂 (@loleitwts) April 26, 2022

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🌐 🙁 ꩜ (@moniimoose) April 23, 2022

20. STOPPPP IT

sarah nelson after nick came out pic.twitter.com/olFw3TPGYV

— ez 🍂 (@loverneIson) April 24, 2022

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 | heartstopper spoilers (@michaelhoIden) April 21, 2022

23. I love her

“we’re going out, and i just wanted you to know” “aw baby, thank you for telling me, i’m sorry if i ever made you feel like you couldn’t tell me that” sarah nelson the person you are !

— em 🍂 heartstopper spoilers (@sprjngnelson) April 23, 2022

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