Heartstopper is not only a great show all in all but an inspiring one too. Many people after watching the show have started to thank it.

THIS ‘Heartstopper’ Character Is Inspiring Millions in Different Ways

Movies and TV shows have always inspired people not to just do good but be the
best versions of themselves. And Netflix, with its huge library of diversified
content, has played a huge role in it. Since its release, continuing on that
trajectory, Heartstopper has seemed to help many people in either coming out or
finding their preference.


HOW HEARTSOPPER HAS IMPACTED THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

Even before the release of Heartstopper, we knew that the show wasn’t going to
be a conventional show about the LGBTQ+ community, as they were going to focus
more on their lives rather than the struggles they faced. But the amount of love
that the show is receiving for its portrayal of the community and especially for
the character of Nick Nelson is exceptional.

People are thanking Nick the most because his character inspired many to finally
come out in the open and be their real selves.

Here are some of the ways in which people thank Nick:


NICK IS HELPING PEOPLE TO COME OUT

Ever since the show’s premiere on Netflix, fans have flooded Twitter, thanking
Kit for his honest portrayal of a young boy trying to find his preference. Nick
inspired many to follow his lead and come out to their parents. This effect is
not limited to the show.

https://twitter.com/kit_connor/status/1517562815523041280

Nick has been inspiring people even before getting his live-action debut. As we
all know that the Netflix show is an adaptation of the highly popular Alice
Oseman books
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-how-many-books-are-there-in-the-heartstopper-book-series-what-reading-order-should-you-follow/].

So after the show’s release, people have come forward to proudly proclaim how
Nick from the book helped them too.

> thank you for bringing a character that so many people find comfort and hope
> in to life for us all. I don’t think I could ever explain how much nick has
> affected my coming out journey and accepting myself and seeing him now on such
> a big platform gives me so much hope :’)
> 
> — Atlas (@teheatlastehe) April 22, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/teheatlastehe/status/1517596168091738113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> i also came out to my family after reading the books and also because of
> nick!! thank you for portraying the feeling of being bisexual so well <3 I'll
> be forever grateful💌🥰
> 
> — Sofi 🐇🍒◟̽◞̽ (Taylor's Version) (@flnewvlls) April 22, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/flnewvlls/status/1517581297165770758?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> thank you so much for your incredible acting as nick. I know that as a baby
> gay seeing that you can be bisexual on a big TV show and that my biphobic
> parents were wrong would've just helped me so much. you're helping the next
> generation and we all love you so much for it ❤️
> 
> — sola⁷ 🏴‍☠️🐞 ARSD PINNED 📌 (@solallay) April 22, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/solallay/status/1517609620390436867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]




CORRECT REPRESENTATION OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY VIA HEARTSTOPPER

Like we said before, Heartstopper is one of the few shows
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-queer-not-queer-its-for-everyone-heartstopper-cast-tells-why-the-netflix-show-is-relevant-for-all-audiences/]
in the world that have rightly represented the people from the LGBTQ+ community.

ALSO READ: Alice Oseman and Producer Patrick Walters Never Imagined Bagging THIS
Secret Star to Cast in Netflix ‘Heartstopper’
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-alice-oseman-and-producer-patrick-walters-never-imagined-bagging-this-secret-star-to-cast-in-netflix-heartstopper/]

Hence, Twitter is flooded with tweets praising the show for getting the early
days of entering the LGBTQ+ community right.

> there really isn’t much (good) bi representation in the media and you played
> the role perfectly :] it really means a lot
> 
> — meri (@rosemeri__) April 22, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/rosemeri__/status/1517594317354852357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> on a real note it seriously means so much to us and your portrayal of nick
> coming to terms with his sexuality was beautifully done. i’m so happy for the
> younger generation of lgbtq+ youth to be able to have this ❤️❤️
> 
> — blake ✿ TMR – V9 SPOILERS (@VI0LETKIRAMMAN) April 22, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/VI0LETKIRAMMAN/status/1517563551254147072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> No but this scene really hit different… I think I've never seen a bi person
> come out in media and the fact that it was to his mom just made me cry my eyes
> out… Hopefully one day I'll be brave enough
> 
> — Ly 🎗️ (@lnncr_14) April 23, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/lnncr_14/status/1517711486977773568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> And trust me. As a 22 year old bi person who didn’t have this kind of
> representation when they needed it, I can’t thank you enough for what you’ve
> done for queer youth
> 
> — Cara (@Cara_CB97) April 22, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/Cara_CB97/status/1517568213000851457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



ALSO READ: Can We Expect ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2 Amidst Netflix Subscribers
Loss?
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-can-we-expect-heartstopper-season-2-amidst-netflix-subscribers-loss/]


AN EXTREMELY RELATABLE CHARACTER

Another aspect of Nicks’ character that people love is his relatability. People
are happy that they finally have a character, who is bisexual and extremely
relatable.

https://twitter.com/ilostmyleftshoe/status/1517679256591085568?t=JlZmvKWl9T9GrA5zk3Wtrw&s=08

https://twitter.com/ilostmyleftshoe/status/1517679792543383552

ALSO READ: Who Plays Elle in ‘Heartstopper’ and Does She End Up Dating Tao?
[https://netflixjunkie.com/who-plays-elle-in-heartstopper-and-does-she-end-up-dating-tao/]


HEARTSTOPPER IS INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION OF LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

Although not all people can immediately come out to their families as Nick did,
they surely have been inspired by his story and are optimistic that they can
also finally come out to the parents one day. Moreover, Nick and Heartstopper
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/heartstopper] are making many LGBTQ+ individuals
accept and love themselves for who they are.

> I would really like to tell my parents about my sexuality one day. Maybe
> that's why I like Heartstopper so much, it makes me feel safe and that
> everything will be okay, but when your own family tries to offend you by
> making bad comments if I liked a girl, the fear increases.
> 
> — 🍂 (@sunshineapolo) April 22, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/sunshineapolo/status/1517567824151158784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



https://twitter.com/KenchanIzii/status/1517570888602120192?t=2u6bFoUS3udFvsEfqT_wZQ&s=08

> It's triggered me way more than I anticipated. I'm not blaming it ofc, it's
> perfect & really worth watching, but the flood of memories & the reminder that
> I lacked the friends that Charlie is blessed to have, made me have constant
> triggered outbursts watching this amazing series.
> 
> — N 🍂 (Άκαιρος Μονόκερως) (@monokairos) April 22, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/monokairos/status/1517588287287750656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Heartstopper is available [https://www.netflix.com/search?q=heart&jbv=81059939]
only on Netflix. Meanwhile, let us know in the comments if you liked the first
season of the show.

Baheen Qadri

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<p>Movies and TV shows have always inspired people not to just do good but be the best versions of themselves. And Netflix, with its huge library of diversified content, has played a huge role in it. Since its release, continuing on that trajectory, <em>Heartstopper</em> has seemed to help many people in either coming out or finding their preference.</p>
<h2>How Heartsopper has impacted the LGBTQ+ community</h2>
<p>Even before the release of <em>Heartstopper,</em> we knew that the show wasn&#8217;t going to be a conventional show about the LGBTQ+ community, as they were going to focus more on their lives rather than the struggles they faced. But the amount of love that the show is receiving for its portrayal of the community and especially for the character of<strong> Nick Nelson</strong> is exceptional.</p>
<p>People are thanking Nick the most because his character inspired many to finally come out in the open and be their real selves.</p>
<p>Here are some of the ways in which people thank Nick:</p>
<h3>Nick is helping people to come out</h3>
<p>Ever since the show&#8217;s premiere on Netflix, fans have flooded Twitter, thanking Kit for his honest portrayal of a young boy trying to find his preference. Nick inspired many to follow his lead and come out to their parents. This effect is not limited to the show.</p>
<p>https://twitter.com/kit_connor/status/1517562815523041280</p>
<p>Nick has been inspiring people even before getting his live-action debut. As we all know that the Netflix show is an adaptation of the highly popular <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-how-many-books-are-there-in-the-heartstopper-book-series-what-reading-order-should-you-follow/">Alice Oseman books</a>.</p>
<p>So after the show&#8217;s release, people have come forward to proudly proclaim how Nick from the book helped them too.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">thank you for bringing a character that so many people find comfort and hope in to life for us all. I don’t think I could ever explain how much nick has affected my coming out journey and accepting myself and seeing him now on such a big platform gives me so much hope :’)</p>
<p>&mdash; Atlas (@teheatlastehe) <a href="https://twitter.com/teheatlastehe/status/1517596168091738113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">i also came out to my family after reading the books and also because of nick!! thank you for portraying the feeling of being bisexual so well &lt;3 I&#39;ll be forever grateful💌🥰</p>
<p>&mdash; Sofi 🐇🍒◟̽◞̽ (Taylor&#39;s Version) (@flnewvlls) <a href="https://twitter.com/flnewvlls/status/1517581297165770758?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">thank you so much for your incredible acting as nick. I know that as a baby gay seeing that you can be bisexual on a big TV show and that my biphobic parents were wrong would&#39;ve just helped me so much. you&#39;re helping the next generation and we all love you so much for it ❤️</p>
<p>&mdash; sola⁷ 🏴‍☠️🐞 ARSD PINNED 📌 (@solallay) <a href="https://twitter.com/solallay/status/1517609620390436867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<h3>Correct representation of the LGBTQ+ community via Heartstopper</h3>
<p>Like we said before, <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-queer-not-queer-its-for-everyone-heartstopper-cast-tells-why-the-netflix-show-is-relevant-for-all-audiences/"><em>Heartstopper </em>is one of the few shows</a> in the world that have rightly represented the people from the LGBTQ+ community.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-alice-oseman-and-producer-patrick-walters-never-imagined-bagging-this-secret-star-to-cast-in-netflix-heartstopper/">Alice Oseman and Producer Patrick Walters Never Imagined Bagging THIS Secret Star to Cast in Netflix ‘Heartstopper’</a></p>
<p>Hence, Twitter is flooded with tweets praising the show for getting the early days of entering the LGBTQ+ community right.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">there really isn’t much (good) bi representation in the media and you played the role perfectly :] it really means a lot</p>
<p>&mdash; meri (@rosemeri__) <a href="https://twitter.com/rosemeri__/status/1517594317354852357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">on a real note it seriously means so much to us and your portrayal of nick coming to terms with his sexuality was beautifully done. i’m so happy for the younger generation of lgbtq+ youth to be able to have this ❤️❤️</p>
<p>&mdash; blake ✿ TMR &#8211; V9 SPOILERS (@VI0LETKIRAMMAN) <a href="https://twitter.com/VI0LETKIRAMMAN/status/1517563551254147072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">No but this scene really hit different&#8230; I think I&#39;ve never seen a bi person come out in media and the fact that it was to his mom just made me cry my eyes out&#8230; Hopefully one day I&#39;ll be brave enough</p>
<p>&mdash; Ly 🎗️ (@lnncr_14) <a href="https://twitter.com/lnncr_14/status/1517711486977773568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">And trust me. As a 22 year old bi person who didn’t have this kind of representation when they needed it, I can’t thank you enough for what you’ve done for queer youth</p>
<p>&mdash; Cara (@Cara_CB97) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cara_CB97/status/1517568213000851457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-can-we-expect-heartstopper-season-2-amidst-netflix-subscribers-loss/">Can We Expect ‘Heartstopper’ Season 2 Amidst Netflix Subscribers Loss?</a></p>
<h3>An extremely relatable character</h3>
<p>Another aspect of Nicks&#8217; character that people love is his relatability. People are happy that they finally have a character, who is bisexual and extremely relatable.</p>
<p>https://twitter.com/ilostmyleftshoe/status/1517679256591085568?t=JlZmvKWl9T9GrA5zk3Wtrw&#038;s=08</p>
<p>https://twitter.com/ilostmyleftshoe/status/1517679792543383552</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/who-plays-elle-in-heartstopper-and-does-she-end-up-dating-tao/">Who Plays Elle in ‘Heartstopper’ and Does She End Up Dating Tao?</a></p>
<h3>Heartstopper is inspiring a new generation of LGBTQ+ community</h3>
<p>Although not all people can immediately come out to their families as Nick did, they surely have been inspired by his story and are optimistic that they can also finally come out to the parents one day. Moreover, Nick and <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/heartstopper"><em>Heartstopper</em></a> are making many LGBTQ+ individuals accept and love themselves for who they are.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I would really like to tell my parents about my sexuality one day. Maybe that&#39;s why I like Heartstopper so much, it makes me feel safe and that everything will be okay, but when your own family tries to offend you by making bad comments if I liked a girl, the fear increases.</p>
<p>&mdash; 🍂 (@sunshineapolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/sunshineapolo/status/1517567824151158784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p>https://twitter.com/KenchanIzii/status/1517570888602120192?t=2u6bFoUS3udFvsEfqT_wZQ&#038;s=08</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">It&#39;s triggered me way more than I anticipated. I&#39;m not blaming it ofc, it&#39;s perfect &amp; really worth watching, but the flood of memories &amp; the reminder that I lacked the friends that Charlie is blessed to have, made me have constant triggered outbursts watching this amazing series.</p>
<p>&mdash; N 🍂 (Άκαιρος Μονόκερως) (@monokairos) <a href="https://twitter.com/monokairos/status/1517588287287750656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
<p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
<p><em>Heartstopper</em> is <a href="https://www.netflix.com/search?q=heart&amp;jbv=81059939" target="_blank" rel="noopener">available</a> only on Netflix. Meanwhile, let us know in the comments if you liked the first season of the show.</p>


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