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Tyrek Surrell

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Jesus is king. I’m gay.

two simultaneous truths I’ve been conflicted over my whole life.

what do you do with two conflicting truths..

what do you do when most of the social and relational dynamics in your life make you feel like you have to prioritize one and deny the other?..

what would you do when someone you used to school with back then who was full-blown atheist is now preaching the Gospel in your hometown?.

vice versa

if someone you met post college was on fire for God at one point, more than you ever was, shared a similar testimony as you only to completely reject their faith living life as they please preset day?.

𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽. 𝔀𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓭. 𝔂𝓸𝓾. 𝒹ℴ

Raised in church my whole life. Had gay experiences most of my life.

I’ve had few personal, behind closed doors seasons where it was just me & God. I’ve had few intimate encounters where genuine love with a guy felt hopeful.

This is what no one sees. No one considers. No one understands. Not unless you’re in 𝕔𝕝𝕠𝕤𝕖 proximity to me.

~ @hialexl8ravier ~

Not unless you’re my brother.

Alex, I am so proud of you.

Living with you.. being my best, closest friend God could’ve ever given me.. thank you. Truly little brother, thank you.

You never passed judgement. You took time to understand me. See me. Let me grow.

You’ve had me at my absolute best & my absolute worst. The love you shared {& continue to} is half the reason i’m so comfortable in

~ 𝓜𝔂 𝓣𝓻𝓾𝓽𝓱 ~

to all the guys I’ve ever had anything with (out or DL) I fully accept & acknowledge my shortcomings. my accountability.

I don’t, tho, apologize or excuse the lack of accountability on your end. Not when you initiated interest first.

Not once was it ever my intention to make you feel “uncomfortable, scared” etc. I wanted you. I never needed you.

Faith. Myself. Family. 𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓵 friends. This is what I need..

Here’s to not being perfect, but genuine. real. authentic.

Here’s to my walk, my faith. Not needing or wanting all the answers right now. ✞

Here’s to my sexuality, my freedom. Enforcing my boundaries & not settling for anything less. ✨

Here’s to 28

Thank you everyone for the birthday love

It means more than you know. ♡ by @tyreksurrell

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7 months ago

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙞 🎂🎈🐾
~ 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙 by @tyreksurrell

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3 years ago

★ Supernova 2025 ☆ by @tyreksurrell

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a year ago

☆ Supernova 2026 ★

luv my boys ❤︎ by @tyreksurrell

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7 days ago

Girls Trip May 2026. 🌸💕

these four amazing, beautiful, talented, caring, accepting, supportive, phenomenal, fierce & passionate women made me feel a sense of belonging. Especially after this trip ..

@mems_sousa ~ Mems (or mimi as alex likes to call you), thank you introducing me to these girls. Thank you for your immeasurable amount of love & support towards me since meeting you & all of us..
your heart of gratitude, kindness, fearlessness of doing new things, open mindedness, your innate ability to challenge others, speak your mind and feelings on top of doing your best to make an impact on others & treating, thinking of others you hope others would. 💖

@arthistory_mkl ~ we all agree you’re the mother of the group & whether that be to you having the most kids or just the kind of protective, selfless & nurturing heart of yours. You’ve taught me & continue to be more grounded with myself.. i love how inclusive, inviting & thoughtful you are.
your heart is pure gold & this trip proved that to be true. The internal beauty you encompass is as shining and bright as your outer, words can’t emphasize how much admiration I have towards you. Don’t ever stop shining & thank you for letting be a part of your life. i miss you & the boys more than I express. 💞

@rebeccanlea ~ twinn .. where do i start?? if anyone can enhance the fun, lit time than im already having, it’s you. The first to leaves us to make a better life for yourself, i am sooo proud of you. not afraid of putting yourself out there going after you want, yeah .. especially after these last couple months, your ambition.
Independence looks flawless on you. Tho you’re “𝓳𝓾𝓼𝓽 𝓪 𝓰𝓲𝓻𝓵”, you’re one hxll of a girl. 💞

@pawswithgabby ~ lastly but most definitely not least, gabby.. our vogue photographer, animal caregiver, ice skating Belle from BATB princess. One thing that took me by surprise is how much we have in common .. you inspire me wholeheartedly to pursue our shared interests, biggest one being ice skating. You’ve taught me to be more okay with taking time out for myself, prioritizing my mental & emotional well-being first. 🎀

here’s to the girls, our facetimes & girls trip. 🌸💕 by @tyreksurrell

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21 days ago

i miss u alr twin 🖤

R.I.P Jayeson 🕊️

R.I.P Rich 🕊️

until next time, dad ♡ by @tyreksurrell

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3 months ago

a little over a year ago i was asked to join this team. fast forward to today & i have had so many opportunities & first time experiences.. but the team’s very own gaming venue at our local mall?.

@ciojely BEYOND proud of you making your dream a reality, so grateful to experience all of this with you & the rest of the team. never thought this past year & a few would’ve have been this much of a blessing fr.

To DC3 & making Top 3. 💜🥉

COME CHECK US OUT NEXT SUNDAY taken in Salmon Run Mall by @tyreksurrell

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a year ago

🩷🔥 National Pink Day 🩷🔥

shoutout to my boy Nate @sneaker_acee2 for helping me create, vision & bringing my dream shoes to life. 🫰🏾

& a big shoutout to @timeloopvisionz for this fyee fit too !

both orders came sooner than expected, allowing me to celebrate my favorite color just in time.

If you looking for a new pair of Nikes & want something just a lil different, hit him up & he got you ..

Nate my guy, you’ll be hearing from me again.🤝💧 by @tyreksurrell

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a year ago

Happy Juneteenth, everyone

& thank you, Harriet Tubman. 🤎 taken in Auburn, New York by @tyreksurrell

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a year ago

Happy 26th to my lil bro @hialexl8ravier

the X to my Juice 🤞🏾

the Durk to my Von 🖤

the ride to my die. 💫

anyone that got a problem w you, got a bigger one w me

let’s be fr tho, they know ….

love you w all my heart twin by @tyreksurrell

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a year ago

life. > > > > by @tyreksurrell

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a year ago

27th Birthday Weekend. ☆

I love you guys by @tyreksurrell

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2 years ago