I wasn't gay, just a very weird girl...and it does get so much better. Can hardly remember how devastating high school was, how huge it once felt, all of that betrayal, all of the bullying and derision. Love Mary Gauthier, Cannot imagine life without my family of choice, gay and straight...but not one of them is a homophobe. Hope lots of kids who could use some encouragement hear this, take heart. It does get amazingly better after 20 or so...
Thanks for this, Mary. I also want to say that Mercy Now is one of my favorite albums ever. Should have won lots of Grammys. Love your voice and spirit!
Thanks tduhk for posting this bc I couldn't see it on the IGBP site.
Mary has such an ability to communicate with young people, I can't help but think how even more powerful she might be in person, such as a lecture / performance for young gay people. Bless them both for the lives their work will save.
You know how much I loved this? Enough to actually create an account here to say so. I've watched a lot of these "It Gets Better" videos. But this is the only one that moved me to want to comment to say anything. You ROCK!
DQIL is such a joy to hear. So lovingly performed here for its young audience, the message really resonates. Wish my son had seen this when he was being thrown in rubbish bins and having his bones broken. He's just turned 23 and he's amazing and happy and kinda resiliant. It get better, and it takes time.
Thank you both so very much, I will share this with my beautiful gay boy.
This is empowering and positive. Homophobia and teen suicide are terrble problems overseas too. I take calls from isolated children, many bullied and some with gay issues. Some don't have another town for 1000km (600miles), they feel stuck and alone. I will suggest these films to them, to let them know they're not alone, that their lives will get better. This will be seen by children thousands of miles away and help them survive their teen years. Thank you.
. one can only imagine the lifeline being tossed here for somebody...being tossed by a lady whose honesty resides in simplicity, sifted through pain and who with deliberate purpose and candor, invites (not cajoles) others to listen to her story.....All we need to know about Mary Gauthier is what old man Keats shared with us..."Beauty is truth, truth beauty," - that is all Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know."
Perfect words. This video validates the experience of 'yes it is hard, but you will find your tribe (great word, never used it) and get to the other side'. This is the first of the IGBP vids that actually describes the process, that visualises a journey and a light at the end of the tunnel to the other side. There is anend to this crap.
The couplet "sometimes you gotta do..." delivered straight down the camera, was spine tingling.
Love her!
cupcakelover994 1 month ago
Tres beau , j'aimerais être aussi bon au violon !!!
yerto2222 1 month ago
thank you lovely
brenthirak 4 months ago
I wasn't gay, just a very weird girl...and it does get so much better. Can hardly remember how devastating high school was, how huge it once felt, all of that betrayal, all of the bullying and derision. Love Mary Gauthier, Cannot imagine life without my family of choice, gay and straight...but not one of them is a homophobe. Hope lots of kids who could use some encouragement hear this, take heart. It does get amazingly better after 20 or so...
Rainesails 5 months ago
All kinds are my kind ! Go Girl !! We should co write oneday! shuvleman007@live.com
shuvleman1 11 months ago
I love it! thank you Mary!!
dw1006 1 year ago
Fantastic rendition! Love the harmonies!
mgragor 1 year ago 2
really hopeful
tonibarbara 1 year ago
Seen Her At The Queens Hall In Edinburgh On The 21st Of November And She Was Brilliant Live Best Concert I Have Been To In Years
Timgreeno1 1 year ago
Mary you're the best, this moved me to tears. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
welovelaurent 1 year ago
Thanks for this, Mary. I also want to say that Mercy Now is one of my favorite albums ever. Should have won lots of Grammys. Love your voice and spirit!
StrizzleBerry 1 year ago
Love it.
fredwil 1 year ago 4
Thank you, Mary.
hollyfigueroaoreilly 1 year ago 5
Dear Mary, Thank you for this. Just beautiful.
denmark722 1 year ago 3
Thanks tduhk for posting this bc I couldn't see it on the IGBP site.
Mary has such an ability to communicate with young people, I can't help but think how even more powerful she might be in person, such as a lecture / performance for young gay people. Bless them both for the lives their work will save.
tippngthevelvet 1 year ago
You know how much I loved this? Enough to actually create an account here to say so. I've watched a lot of these "It Gets Better" videos. But this is the only one that moved me to want to comment to say anything. You ROCK!
TheOnlyLilithcat 1 year ago
Awesome! I belted out every word of that song with her. It's one of my favorites! <3
She's got it right - the outsiders are the movers and shakers of the world.
WhiteTiger333 1 year ago 2
DQIL is such a joy to hear. So lovingly performed here for its young audience, the message really resonates. Wish my son had seen this when he was being thrown in rubbish bins and having his bones broken. He's just turned 23 and he's amazing and happy and kinda resiliant. It get better, and it takes time.
Thank you both so very much, I will share this with my beautiful gay boy.
ednawalling 1 year ago 2
Wonderful rendition of a great song, maybe the best I've heard so far. Thanks for sharing!
Linceo3008 1 year ago 8
This is empowering and positive. Homophobia and teen suicide are terrble problems overseas too. I take calls from isolated children, many bullied and some with gay issues. Some don't have another town for 1000km (600miles), they feel stuck and alone. I will suggest these films to them, to let them know they're not alone, that their lives will get better. This will be seen by children thousands of miles away and help them survive their teen years. Thank you.
wattlesong 1 year ago
. one can only imagine the lifeline being tossed here for somebody...being tossed by a lady whose honesty resides in simplicity, sifted through pain and who with deliberate purpose and candor, invites (not cajoles) others to listen to her story.....All we need to know about Mary Gauthier is what old man Keats shared with us..."Beauty is truth, truth beauty," - that is all Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know."
pluggan1 1 year ago
Beautiful You. I'm 53 and have been out for many years and you made ME feel better tonight - just in general!
melartemis 1 year ago
Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful!!!!!!!! Mary, you can sure tell it like it is.
beebee17522 1 year ago 2
hiv decimated our community, and i'm so reassured that videos such as this will stop another tragedy.
chitchant 1 year ago 9
Perfect words. This video validates the experience of 'yes it is hard, but you will find your tribe (great word, never used it) and get to the other side'. This is the first of the IGBP vids that actually describes the process, that visualises a journey and a light at the end of the tunnel to the other side. There is anend to this crap.
The couplet "sometimes you gotta do..." delivered straight down the camera, was spine tingling.
ParArdua 1 year ago 2
Bravo!!
And thank you both.
SmileFromBehind 1 year ago 3
Tania thanks to ou too. :D
LorrettaW 1 year ago 2
This is wonderful!! Thank you Mary
LorrettaW 1 year ago 2