Sunday, October 10, 2010
Life Again.
So recently I've found out 6 boys commited suicide because they were bullied for being gay. 6! Then 3 more college boys commited suicide for the same reason this last week. 9 deaths in 2 weeks is too much. I am deeply hurt by this because how could someone think it was ok to ridicule someone for being gay. They are a person just like anyone else with feelings, dreams and relationships. Last year my friend Matt Stanley (Glow Dances) commited suicide for this same reason and no one tried to stop him or was aware he was at the end of his rope. I lived 4 hours from his school and would have driven to his school and run after him to prevent him from doing what he did. What hurts me the most is he had friends, and a loving family that he had to live for, but he was so sick of being ridiculed they weren't enough for him to live for. HIS FAMILY!!! This is what is happening in our world now. It's not going to stop, unless we do something. I'm tired of being silent. I'm going to start a campaign with my friend Micaela to take a stand and reach out to people there is always someone to live for and someone to talk to. There are enough deaths that happen to young people by accident that deaths by purpose is something that can be prevented. My friend's brother Logan Ernsbarger drowned last year in a terrible accident. That was a terrible loss in my life as well as other people in his. Logan just like Matt was a great guy that touched many people's lives and their missing from the world is something that will take a while to heal from. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the families and friends of Matt, Logan and those 9 boys. Lets do this people. Stop being jerks and listen when someone reaches out to you for help. We can help save lives, I hope you will join my campaign when I get it set up, until then do your part.
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