Since today is National Coming Out Day I thought I would give a quick post and a shout out to world. The bullying has got to stop. The suicide's due to the bullying has got to stop! Being a happily married hetero couple, I have no idea what that kind of torment is like. I know first hand the suffering a suicide can inflict on the family left behind. Jacob and family lost his brother John to suicide, not because he was gay but for depression reasons.
I would like to make it known to the world we support you, all of you. I had to post this video of Dan & Terry. Terry is from Spokane WA our neighboring city.... it really makes me sad how he describes it. Plus I just love Dan Savage's point of view.
With love and hope for the future!
Thanks for posting this. My son is an out, gay teenager and is finally in a supportive high school. It's been a struggle with the schools and the school district. He's a great kid and loves life and we love him.
ReplyDeleteNow, if I could only get him to help me with the farming...
Teresa- Good for you being a super supportive Mom! I had a hellish high school experience and was so glad to leave it behind. I'm glad your sons found a school that will let him be the person he is and wants to be. If that makes any sense at all... :o) About the farming.. I was that way as a teen too, anything labor intensive was bad for my health! :o)
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this. It's a beautiful interview of two loving people who survived the trials of high school have found themselves and each other and have also found their son.
ReplyDeleteThe bullying does have to stop! It's so tragic, thanks for posting this. I love Dan Savage also.
ReplyDeleteConeflower- Aren't they just awesome?!
ReplyDeletemeemsnyc- I know, I hated high school, and I was only bullied mildly. :o) Dan Savage rules!