The son of a Palestinian refugee who risked everything to come to the United States, Khalid el Khatib stayed in the closet on the advice of his therapist because he did not want to disappoint his father.

However, when the pain became too much Khalid decided he could no longer lie to his family.

In a new video for I’m From Driftwood, Khalid explains that four years later, although some issues remain, he has the full love and support of his father.

Watch Khalid explain his decision to come out to his father, AFTER THE JUMP…