Joey Graceffa On The Life He Hid Behind YouTube: I Lost The Mum I Knew

Joey Graceffa On The Life He Hid Behind YouTube: I Lost The Mum I Knew

Joey Graceffa opens up about YouTube fame, Escape The Night, coming out online, love, family, and the private experiences behind the life millions of viewers grew up watching. In this deeply honest conversation, Joey reflects on the reality of becoming one of YouTube’s earliest stars while still trying to understand who he was away from the camera. Joey looks back on the childhood that shaped him, the complicated family dynamics he grew up around, and the moments that made him feel different before he had the language to explain why. He also reflects on building a life online, the pressure of being watched by millions, and the fear of what might happen if his audience saw the parts of him he was still learning to accept. Joey also opens up about his relationship with his mum, the pain of loving someone you can no longer save, and the boundaries he eventually had to set to protect himself. He speaks about shame, identity, first love, and the coming out video that changed everything. Joey Graceffa, We Need To Talk This episode includes discussion of mental health and addiction. If you’re struggling with these themes or your own mental health, remember you’re not alone. You can find help and resources at the links below: MIND: https://linkly.link/2dx8b Samaritans: https://linkly.link/2dx7Z CALM: https://linkly.link/2dx8H Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Sign up to our newsletter https://linkly.link/2eXHX Follow Joey here: https://www.instagram.com/joeygraceffa/ https://www.tiktok.com/@joeygraceffa (00:00) Intro (01:49) Joey's Childhood in Marlborough, Massachusetts (03:48) Joey's Family Life Growing Up (08:15) How Joey's Parents' Divorce Affected Him (11:25) Paul Shows Joey Childhood Photos (13:53) Joey Opens Up About His Mother's Mental Health Struggles (27:40) Huel Ad (29:02) How Joey Started His YouTube Career (31:45) Joey on Navigating His Sexuality as a Teenager (34:00) Joey's Experience at Maker Studios (36:18) Joey's Coming Out Journey (45:07) Behind the Scenes of Joey's Coming Out Video (49:21) Joey's YouTube Success and Advice for Creators (56:45) Joey's Thoughts on Rising Negativity Online (01:01:55) Joey's Career as an Author (01:04:21) Joey Opens Up About His Relationship With His Ex-Boyfriend (01:11:55) Joey's Relationship With His Sister Today (01:13:28) Joey Reads an Emotional Letter From His Sister (01:16:32) Most Memorable Conversation (01:18:38) Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by: Huel - uk.huel.com/WNTT Try Huel Black Edition ramen , use code WNTT for £10 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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