It Gets Better

LGBTQQAAIP whether you are one of these acronyms or would rip a poster down if you saw this, the power one person can have on your life is powerful. Learning about different sexual orientations really opened my eyes. I didn't know how much violence still threatens the gay community. I thought with more accepting times people would be more respectful. But the terms "fag" or "you're so gay" are still being used as put downs. After listening to what these words meant to a lesbian I felt bitter. She couldn't even say those words and I even had trouble typing them. I was glad to hear that her family was so accepting but I felt horrible when she wouldn't even go on the bus because she was afraid of hearing this. Being on the same bus as her, I was scared to know if I or one of my friends were those people. From now on if I hear someone say that I will definitely respond quickly. I think more people should be educated about the LGBTQQAAIP community it gives people a better understanding and makes them open minded. If people could accept different races and imbrace how postive and beautiful they are then people should do the same for gays. We should let youth or adults attempting suicide that it will only get better and they are free to be themselves, that's what makes life less of a strugglr.