Gays - It Gets Better

Over the past month, talk about the 9 gay suicides has been spread through school. People are talking about how they're going to help make things better for LGBT people. But just yesterday there was an article about yet another gay suicide.

Joseph Jefferson was a 26 year old gay youth activist and became the 10 gay suicide in a month. Even being a gay youth activist, Jefferson took his own life for being what he wanted people not to be afraid of being. Many video blogs (such as the "it gets better" project) are pushing youth to be who they are and to fight for their beliefs.

Seeing this number rise hurts me. When I found out I was gay, I didn't know what to do, much like many others of my age group. I'm not proud to say that I had thoughts similar to these 10 victims, but I quickly changed my mind when I looked at what the world had to offer me. That was three years ago when I was living in a small, close-minded town. Now I'm going to an arts school where people are accepted and I feel safe and happy being who I am.

So for any of you out there who are scared of being you or considering suicide, I want you to know that it will get better. Find someone to talk to. Someone you're close to or someone you know you can trust. I know from experience that there are always people who care for you. Myself and all the other people making blogs and videos and are fighting for gay rights care for you. You are never alone. Don't take away your chances to be happy. It does get better.