Fearless Friday - Young People Making It Better

[wordsrmylife]

Fearless Friday explores gender. (Icon via garwlban)

Twelve years ago last night Matthew Shepard was attacked and left to die, for no other reason than that he was gay. The recent rash of teen suicides makes it all too clear that gay-bashing and homophobia are alive and well in this country.

While that is all too true, there are signs of progress,

Comments

[robinellen]

Love the chorus -- I so hope that struggling teens are paying attention to these signs of hope and support!

[wordsrmylife]

I hope so, too. It's so necessary to know you're not alone in the world.

[jeannineatkins]

My hat's off, too, even if your hat is cooler. Thanks for passing along all the inspiration!

[wordsrmylife]

It's a hat from The Great Sorting of 2009. If you ever have to endure that particular experience, I hope you find similar treasures.

[wordsrmylife]

Exactly.

[kellyrfineman]

Way to go, Ms. Moreno, is what I have to say - I hope that if she doesn't get to be Homecoming Queen, it's because she didn't get the most votes, and not because of the school's position!

[wordsrmylife]

I know. I'll be interested to see the outcome of the election.