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Gay rugby player Sam Stanley pays touching tribute to boyfriend
Sam Stanley, the professional British Rugby Union player who publicly came out as gay two weeks ago, has posted a touching message on his Instagram feed concerning the support he has received from his partner, Laurence Hicks.
Last week we revealed that although Stanley, aged 23, has only recently made a declaration concerning his sexuality, he has frequently posted images on his Instagram of him and Hicks.
The couple’s age gap has prompted much comment – positive and negative – on social media.
In a posting on Sunday, Stanley said: ‘It’s funny how you can go through so much with someone but feel you have to hide it due to it not being deemed ‘normal’….even in today’s society!
‘My guy @lorenzo_uk ❤️ has played a huge part in my life and as grateful as I am for all the support shown by people worldwide….. Nothing beats the support he has shown me and I couldn’t be without him. Finding that someone who you would do anything for and who also makes life worthwhile is so incredibly satisfying!
‘I really hope people still in the situation I was in not long ago, can find the strength to be themselves and live an honest and open life. You owe it to yourself to #betrue
‘Perceptions need to change and my wish is that one day, in our world, being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or whatever isn’t an issue at all!’
It’s funny how you can go through so much with someone but feel you have to hide it due to it not being deemed ‘normal’….even in today’s society! My guy @lorenzo_uk ❤️ has played a huge part in my life and as grateful as I am for all the support shown by people worldwide….. Nothing beats the support he has shown me and I couldn’t be without him. Finding that someone who you would do anything for and who also makes life worthwhile is so incredibly satisfying! I really hope people still in the situation I was in not long ago, can find the strength to be themselves and live an honest and open life. You owe it to yourself to #betrue Perceptions need to change and my wish is that one day, in our world, being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or whatever isn’t an issue at all! #family #lovewins #betruetoyourself #gay #straight #lesbian #bisexual #transgender
A photo posted by Sam Stanley (@samstannerz) on
The message was greeted by his followers with many comments of support.
One, nick_o_pedia, identified with Stanley overt his choice of partner, saying: ‘I am currently with an older man. He is 21 years older. He came into my life at a time when I was struggling to find myself and navigating the waters of being gay alone and afraid. It was love at first sight!
He’s helped me be me and to find my footing. He’s been patient and kind, much like your boyfriend. So I wanted to say, thank you! Thank you for showing the world that age is a number and that love conquers all’
Another, carloslynchoviedo, simply said: ‘Big hugs to both of you! You are such a great example and role model for relationships with age gap.’
Stanley followed it up Monday with a short video clip of himself, topless, playing guitar and singing Brian McNight’s ‘One Last Cry’. Perhaps if Stanley tires of rugby, a career in entertainment beckons!
I should probably leave it to him but such a great song and one I love to sing and play
Brian McKnight – One Last Cry #jamming #music #vocals #acapella
A video posted by Sam Stanley (@samstannerz) on
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David Hudson
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