->>>> from my early age, I just didnt know how to put it in a sentence with certain words. I did what you did with facebook. Yes they are losers. And they deserve is AS YOU SO RIGHT EXPRESSED: we need the assholes and the bullies so WE CAN SHINE.
Thank you for this video, it's a great example that yes: it gets better.
I ve been bullied because I am diffirent in many ways. Kids at school would love me or hate me and the haters were always more. I am a lesbian, I am a goth, I am a crossdresser, I am DIFFIRENT and that hurt them so much so they thought that I am the sheep that needs guidance to get back in the crowd, because I was TOO outside of this crowd for them to handle. After 10 years and more (I am now almost 27), I see that I was the leader, a threat for their miserable lives and I knew who I was, ->>>
i'm not gay. however i am bullied. i am a very creative person and a bit of a nerd. the things i am most proud of about myself are my uniqueness and my acceptance of people who are different. ironically, these are the things that i, and many other teens are condemned for. it is the tragic stories of people lost to this bullying that keep me strong. i am determined not to make the mistake they did. R.I.P.
i guess most of the time these type of homophobic behaviours stem off people that are unsure of their own sexuality. Great video!! I will be showing my students this if I catch any homophobic bullies!
That's right. And nobody's born gay either. Just so we're clear on that.
A lot of straight kids are bullied too. In fact, you're bullying all those old schoolmates in this video who for all your know have been trying to live fully and happy lives since their youth. Bullies? Haters? Look in the mirror. Or watch this video. (You know you love to look at yourself.) Hypocrite.
if your gay, your oging to get picked on, if your fat your going to get picked on, if your different in any way you are going to get picked on its just the way it is. This guy totally contradicts himself! 1) calling the bullies that bullied you fucking loosers, thats bullying, 2) if no one is born homophobic then how can you use the excuse "i was born gay" Im not gay, Im not homophobic if u want to be gay be gay, but you have to expect to be bullied!
Im not gay lesbian or bi but i totaly agree with you because even if im not any of this, they're still ppl that love to make fun of you because u look a surtain way, and thery are just so stupid for doing that. I agree with you that they're not going to do anything with there lives. I know im young still but ive had bullies and they dnt go to school anymore cuz they're drop outs. They're losers.
I agree 100% I may not be fully gay but I am bi.. In school ppl r so mean but it's so funny to look back now and see those ppl who were evil to u and look how miserable their lives r lol I know my life may not be the best one but I will never change it!!
Oh man, you are the cutest. Your video is definitely one of my favorites of the It Gets Better videos. Since I first watched your video several months ago, I have kept that idea of the bullies being failures in my head and it has made my life slightly better and the bullies pretty amusing. I am straight and bullied because I am a very active LGBT ally. People like you make my life as an ally so much brighter. Thank you for being adorable and lovely!
a new study here in Mass (a very liberal state) was done on bullying. turns out abused kids are 5 times more likely to be bullys. & substantially more likely to attempt suicide. They are more like us than we know. too bad they cant find us as friends to weather the storm with, they surely would be better off.
I love your video, and I agree 100%. I found the people who bullied me even back in elementary school, and several of them are young parents with no way to get ahead, and still living in our backwards home town. The ones that aren't teen moms (and some who are) are going to the local college (what a great education), while I'm in a different province learning how to be a photographer and becoming a better, more confident person on the way.
You are so right! In middle there was a girl who didn't like me, I guess because I am smarter. She told all kinds of nasty lies about me to the other girls in class, and all those girls ignored me for about a year. I thought no one would ever like me and everyone would hate me forever. But, I met my boyfriend, who loves mathematics just like me and he got picked on just like me. We gave eachother confidence, and now, almost 3 years later, nobody is picking on us anymore. Things will get better!
I just wanted to say that this helped me a lot. I'm not gay but I've always been fairly obese. And as most people know it's been the cause of many a joke and that kind of stuff. I know it's really not the same thing but this really helped me as a person. I am just coming out of my high school life and I'm starting to realize that it does get better somewhat. Again I know this whole thing is about being openly gay, but... It helped a fat man in a depressed time. Just thought you should know. :]
I have never been bullied, but I have a friend who is. Basically the same things that happened to you happen to him. He gets treated like dirt but it only makes him project himself more. High school sucks, yeah, but it's a necessary life lesson we all need. My friend went from taking anti-depressants to being nice to the people that push him around, just because it makes them mad.
I was bullied in middle school and it was shit. getting you stuff thrown out of windows, getting spat at, pushed around and just generally alienated really hurt bad, and everyone always said that it would be okay , that they would grow out of it and I should ignore it. If I think back now I really wished someone had just given me a talk to say what you did in this video, I would have had the courage to stand up for myself, and I might had felt better about myself because of it :)
@NamelessPencil Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment.
Yeah - i kinda wish someone put things a little more into perspective back when i was younger too cause it would have helped.... So now, as an adult, it is our responsibility to say what we wish was said back then. :)
I was bullied REALLY bad in middle school (I'm in high school now.) and I even though of suicide and such things, I'm SO glad I kept pushing through now. I'm in high school, so I'm not living out my dreams and I'm stuck living in my town, but I have strong hopes and dreams for the future. Everything you said in this video is true. It does get better, and you are SO, SO much better than the bullies--they're just insecure! Honestly!
@awesomestar51x School is full of assholes who will never go anywhere, and it sucks that we have to spend those few years ion their company, but soon enough, we are free of them... But they are stuck with themselves forever.
Thanks so much for watching and leaving this great comment... sorry for the late reply. :)
To everyone who thinks this video is overly harsh, think of it like the Ghost of Christmas Future - he is saying what the bullies' lives will be like IF they do not change. Someone who is bullying can have a good life, but only if they face their own issues and problems directly instead of continually pushing them onto someone else. To the bullies, focus on changing your OWN life not ruining someone else's and only then will you have a chance to succeed.
Love your vid! Enough with the politically-correct-non-effective ways of solving serious issues like bullying. By exposing what bullies are actually made of (sheer caca), you may have just well shed a little light on some kid out there who's desperate and doesn't know just what to do to stop a bully.
Yes, we can sit around and try and internalize our anger.. but sometimes that just won't do.. Sometimes we want to stand on a roof top and scream FUCK YOU at the assholes trying to bring us down.
It's a shame that you interpreted my video as 'Aggressive' & 'Threatening' .. That is not how it was intended.
The point is, we can pussy-foot around our feelings all we like, but sometimes we just need to stop being a victim and say a good "Fuck You" to the assholes going out of their way to make our lives hell.
I stand by what i said.. Sometimes we just need to say what's really on our mind.
It's my opinion that people who liked this vid really need to reevaluate their approach to this project. Hate and condemnation aren't likely to build any bridges, and aggressive, threatening videos don't represent a favor to teens in the position of being bullied.
Often the most vociferous haters end up being closeted homosexuals, and the fact that the speaker laughs off his own youthful issues before condemning others with them for life is just sad.
@Sinenox Really because I watched a video that actually shed light on why bullies are how they are and what big insecure losers they really are and grow up to be; which is the truth. What video did you watch?! Were you a bully as a child and this struck a cord for you? This video is not as you described at all.
@Sinenox Yes, you're right. I need to reevaluate my appoach to this project. You made it quite easy for me to realize that bullies are not the only problem in bullying. People like you are a big part of the problem as well.
Great! Let's not judge and condemn our beloved drug dealers, our child molesters, our corrupt officials, our kind thugs, juveniles and terrorists, but rather shower them with love and understanding, after all we're not vociferous haters or closeted homos for that matter.
It is true that the bullies are the ones that are insecure, and yes, as you pointed out, they do suffer for their actions. Sounds to me that bullies are actually the ones that are in more need of earlier intervention and help than gays. I understand how difficult it is to feel sorry for them after they cause so much grief, but perhaps that is what we need more of ... understanding ... for these obviously damaged and unhappy people. I do hope they are encouraged to seek out help too. :o)
It's great that So many folks are talking about Hope, Hanging on and Self-Worth and all.. but these haters (Bullies, Homophobes, Losers, et al) are taking out their issues and ignorance (learned or whatever) on others that have Nothing to do with their baggage.
So, Thank You for holding up the mirror to the haters and reminding them that all their hate will ever do is to bring them Down.
I am bi though I never experienced bullying because of my sexuality. I have been bullied for other things. I think that it gets better should be for anyone bullied.
My bullies all have had their third divorse, their fathers companies which they took over went bankrupt and so on. But...most of all, we who have been bullied, need this way of thinking to keep ourselves sane. It's another version of god's revenge. What happens when you believe your bullies are quite happy now? Is that impossible to live with? Has our misery been for nothing? Btw, you are too cute ;-)
There are some people who always WILL be "losers" but I don't think it's ok to call them that. But still I liked your video. glad you were able to make it through highschool and turn into such a handsome guy :)
oh MAN!! i wanted to quote parts that were my favourite, but DAMN, everything, EVERYthing u said was just PERFECT!!!! <3<3<3 all my love! it gets better! and to haters: FUCK YOU TOO!!
@FistickArospa LOOOL!! best response to being called fag EVER!
Good on you for making this video, I was one of the lucky ones to escape bullying at school despite being bisexual, but the years I pretended to be straight were a huge emotional challenge (considering I went to an all girl's school most of my life) because I felt different and sensed that others noticed. My message to all gays, lesbians and bisexuals is that you have no reason to feel out of place. There are a lot of idiots in the world; be strong and do not listen to them: be yourself. :)
I love your video. Sad that more of the bullies can't hear your words. I encountered bullies growing up. Just a straight girl - average. But they were around - just being obnoxious to everyone in their path. And , if my path crossed theirs, I always fought back. Thus, I had more than my share of black and blue marks, but I fought back, hard. Thus, they backed off of me after it got physical. Those bullies I knew are losers today as well...I am so happy that you are happy now.
It's good to hear someone tell it like it is to the bullies. It's good to "love and forgive" when someone is contrite but not when they are actively hurting others. The only thing bullies understand is getting what they give out. Bravo.
loved this vid, im one of the lucky gays that didnt get bullied much at school, but there are so many lgbts that watch this and get like renewd hope that their gonna have a great life and those bullies will drown... :)
@tabloidjunk I have to agree that saying FUCK YOU is incredible at times. For me my biggest FUCK YOU came when I turned to a man who was issuing an onslaught of insults at me and retorted with, "You are calling me a fag? Well lets look at this, fag is British slang for cigarette...so your telling me you want to light one end of me on fire and suck on the other...I am flamer so you're really just telling me you wanna suck me off!" And all he could do was stare at me in amazement and walk off LoL
@darwincity LoL I got so sick of being angry at all the insults so I changed my tune. ow instead of letting them piss me off I just retort with something that makes them see the stupidity in their comments. I actually met a good friend of mine because he called me a 'cocksucking motherfucker' at a bar one night and all I could say was, 'nope I am a cocksucking father fucker, get it right'...we have been friends for 5 years now LoL
@blainebill39 I'm sorry to hear about your loss, but if there is a light in that darkness, it would be that Bobby did not die in vein. His death brought the reality of what life can be like for LGBT youth to peoples consciousness, and would surely have opened peoples minds and hearts as well.
Well said, and thanks. Although I'm gay, I was bullied as a teen not for my sexual orientation, but for my Jewish ethnicity. On one occasion I was kidney punched, and called a "Christ-killer" by my attacker. Ironically, a few months later, I saw my bully at a bus stop, and he actually came up to me and apologised. Go figure...
@evan1276 It sucks that you were bullied too.. It shows that the bullies will just torment someone for any reason they can find that they are a little 'different' to the majority.
TJ - I love you. To have you as a good mate in life is such a blessing. To have you share this video with the world, with your wisdom, is such a great thing for EVERYONE. What you say is true, and as usual, so perfectly said. Thank you for this. xxxx
Some of those bullies are also victims of homophobia and may be in the closet and use bullying to cope. Don't hate the hater. Check out my "It Gets Better" vid!
I think most of us are guilty for being mean to another person at some point in our lives. Most of us grow out of that and probably wish we hadn't done it. When I was a little girl, I used to make fun of people, and to this day I don't know the exact reason why I did. I think I was insecure, lonely, and probably wanted attention. I know that every mean comment I got back, I deserved.
Just saying, It's likely that some bullies regret their actions in their school years.
I love the ending! Everyones always saying how what the bullies are doing now doesn't matter. It's not like that for me, I needed someone to say there life is wastful and that they are losers. I was starting to feel alone in my anger. I thought I had it bad when I was fourteen, graffeti? My heart bleeds for you.
@ImDiffrentSoWhat Yeah i mean, life does go on, but sometimes you just have to say "Fuck You" haha.
As for the graffiti thing.. yeah, at 15, that really cut like a knife.. I wish nothing but the worst for the assholes that did it.. But hey.. IT GETS BETTER.. life is GREAT now!
Amazing....I'm straight but, I was bullied just for being a push over. I finally learned the words screw you and straight uphill from there. Awesome Video!
Shit that was great! And spot on. Man, if we looked up our bullies we will see the exact thing that you had described. In my case, my bullies are mostly dead because they thought crime was cool. I am str8/asexual and was bullied because people thought I was gay. I am so fucking glad that I did not kill myself as I had tried. I might not be rich, but I am here. Oh yeah, some of those guys who bullied me were the same guys who tried to get me to do stuff on the DL.
I am a straight man. I fully support this project, and you have done something amazing with this video. Subbed and facebooked, and I really hope the message gets out there. I hope this project bears fruit. Not just fruit, but seeds as well.
Wow! I loved this - and it is so true! The "golden" children in high school so often keep trying to relive that "golden" time in adulthood, but everyone else has moved on and left them behind to wallow in their miserable memories of "goldeness"!
Every person, black, white, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, etc. needs to know and experience the love of God for themselves. Hard to believe He loves us despite all our faults, but He does nonetheless.
The problem is, bullies adapt. It's no longer the outright pushing, shoving, name-calling, etc. Now, it's the comments made behind the backs of the victims, mind games and rumors made to just screw with you. I'm not gay (not that being gay is wrong in any way) it's just the way bullying has evolved over the years.
Thank you. This makes that scared 10th grader inside me feel a lot better. I made myself strong. Got a black belt, and now teach self defense. I, too looked up those bullies, and they're all the same losers they were. To the kids that attempted to stone me to death in the 10th grade for being 'different', F^*K you.
Pt III When I have run into those bullies I've not found even 1 that turned out successful or happy. NONE. I have to believe in Karma somewhat. Bullies rarely prosper. THAT ALONE IS WORTH LIVING TO SEE.
Dude, I agree with the first half. I really do. But the second half is just mean-spirited and really dickish. You should be telling the bullies to grow up, not that their life is going to suck. Telling them what you are is making you no better than one of those morons shouting that you'll burn in hell if you're gay.
I was brutally beaten when I was young by bullies that were huge and the site of them terrified me. Then in my teens I became the bully. After 32 years, I apologized to my victim...we may even become friends now.. All bullied kids should know that it is not their fault...you did nothing to deserve it...it's a horrible cycle being bullied then turning into one that needs to be broken...my bullies will never apologize to me, but at least I know I finally did the right thing it does get better
I believe bullying is bad and harmful, but. If you say you pity them, is it real pity or more tolerable spelling of hate? If you convince yourself they're jealous or pathetic, you might develop pride built on nothing, and that's what THEY are. Some of the harm bullies can do is turn sweet people sour.
I believe bullying is bad and harmful, but. If you say you pity them, is it real pity or more tolerable spelling of hate? If you convince yourself they're jealous or pathetic, you might develop pride built on nothing, and that's what THEY are. Some of the harm bullies can do is turn good people sour.
I believe bullying is bad and harmful, but. If you say you pity them, is it real pity or more tolerable spelling of hate? If you convince yourself they're jealous or pathetic, you might develop pride built on nothing, and that's what THEY are. Some of the harm bullies can do is turn sweet people sour.
I believe bullying is bad and harmful, but. If you say you pity them, is it real pity or more tolerable spelling of hate? If you convince yourself they're jealous or pathetic, you might develop pride built on nothing, and that's what THEY are. Some of the harm bullies can do is turn sweet people sour.
I believe bullying is bad and harmful, but. If you say you pity them, is it real pity or more tolerable spelling of hate? If you convince yourself they're jealous or pathetic, you might develop pride built on nothing, and that's what THEY are. Some of the harm bullies can do is turn sweet people sour.
Great video, great vibe, man. I'm all for peace & love & "Let's hold hands & sing Kumbaya & stuff," but sometimes you just gotta say, "Fuck peace & love. And fuck YOU." Ha! I'm glad you said it--there's a time and a place, my friend. I delivered the same message a while back to a couple of harassers in a dumpling shop--then I vlogged on it: "Gay is NOT a Punchline." I'll attach Part 1 for you. (Parts 2, 3 and 4 are fun, too.) Much love and ROCK ON with your great posts! Stevie Jay. ; - )
Really, I'm overwhelmed. Dude, you just stated that no one is born prejudiced. Since being an asshole is not a terminal but a chronic condition that can be treated through information (education, therapy) in some cases... don't you think that the schadenfreude was completely out of place?
The little guy turns into a little bullying prick because he doesn't know better. (some) People can change, don't throw them all in the same sack!
I've lived with bullying my whole life, not so much because I am bisexual. But more so because of my size. I was the only dwarf in my school, and most had never seen yet alone heard of "dwarfs," So I went through hell because of it. And to this day I deal with it. But I would always remind myself "this person is more miserable then me. This person obviously is jealous of something I have...," etc. This video is fantastic, as are you my friend. I'm subscribing
@SynnerDivine Thank you for sharing! It boggles the mind that someone could bully another person because of their size! Still, this guy's video tells it pretty much like it is. See where the people who picked on you are today...
The most lucid & articulate statement I've heard. Growing up, I was taught religiously that homosexuality was sin, etc. As I've lived life, learned to think for myself, and have had gay friends, I've come to understand more about humanity and inhumanity. My views are completely opposite now and I take hope in hearing someone speak with such sanity, clarity and self control.
I would like to live in a world where more people were like the person I see in this video. Thank You. Keep speaking.
The most lucid & articulate statement I've heard. Growing up, I was taught religiously that homosexuality was sin, etc. As I've lived life, learned to think for myself, and have had gay friends, I've come to understand more about humanity and inhumanity. My views are completely opposite now and I take hope in hearing someone speak with such sanity, clarity and self control.
I would like to live in a world where more people were like the person I see in this video. Thank You. Keep speaking
Thank you for telling this like it is! I am glad that you are addressing the bullies on this. I haven't checked on my bullies and I don't care for them. One tried to be my fb friend and I just denied her. I was bullied and I struck out as opposed to just taking it, but it still impacted me. But here I am well adjusted and they're living the shitty lives they were supposed to lead when you treat people that way! Good job! EPIC FAIL FOR BULLIES!
Yes, awesome! Although I was never physically bullied, I was tormented from age 12 to 14 by a group of guys who followed me around and called me queer, fag, etc. I'm 54 now and I've had a pretty good life as an out gay man, but I'm still haunted at times by the memories. Thanks for stating clearly what perhaps should have been obvious at the time -- that the bullies are the ones whose lives ultimately suffer. Living well *is* the best revenge!
@deliciouspear wow u think? i never thought of it like that.. their comments and behavior are still so vivid in my memory, it never occurred to me that they could have forgotten.. thats a whole other video topic right there i think!
I'm going to have to reply in parts, since i don't get enough characters...
@tabloidjunk I think this because I was horrifically bullied in 4th grade (like to the point where I was in the hospital a few times.) It was also a situation where it would often happen in front of teachers or in a way they couldn't ignore it and they did nothing.
->>>> from my early age, I just didnt know how to put it in a sentence with certain words. I did what you did with facebook. Yes they are losers. And they deserve is AS YOU SO RIGHT EXPRESSED: we need the assholes and the bullies so WE CAN SHINE.
Thank you for this video, it's a great example that yes: it gets better.
Peace out!
LittleGothick 1 month ago
I ve been bullied because I am diffirent in many ways. Kids at school would love me or hate me and the haters were always more. I am a lesbian, I am a goth, I am a crossdresser, I am DIFFIRENT and that hurt them so much so they thought that I am the sheep that needs guidance to get back in the crowd, because I was TOO outside of this crowd for them to handle. After 10 years and more (I am now almost 27), I see that I was the leader, a threat for their miserable lives and I knew who I was, ->>>
LittleGothick 1 month ago
Dear bullies,
See that boy you made fun of for reading a book? Last night his best friend committed suicide.
See that girl you called fat? She is starving herself.
See that old man you just made fun of cause of the ugly scars? He fought for our country.
See that young boy you made fun of for crying? His mother is dying.
Repost this if you are against bullying. I bet 95% of you won't.
Your life is probably not as harsh as theirs.
If it is... definitely repost :) help them out.
KIAxGamingChannel 3 months ago
i'm not gay. however i am bullied. i am a very creative person and a bit of a nerd. the things i am most proud of about myself are my uniqueness and my acceptance of people who are different. ironically, these are the things that i, and many other teens are condemned for. it is the tragic stories of people lost to this bullying that keep me strong. i am determined not to make the mistake they did. R.I.P.
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TheJwar23 6 months ago
Wow! you always have all the right thing to saay! loove you. :) <3
paaige27 6 months ago
i guess most of the time these type of homophobic behaviours stem off people that are unsure of their own sexuality. Great video!! I will be showing my students this if I catch any homophobic bullies!
blacky70 7 months ago
"Nobody's born homophobic, nobody's born racist."
That's right. And nobody's born gay either. Just so we're clear on that.
A lot of straight kids are bullied too. In fact, you're bullying all those old schoolmates in this video who for all your know have been trying to live fully and happy lives since their youth. Bullies? Haters? Look in the mirror. Or watch this video. (You know you love to look at yourself.) Hypocrite.
kuabci 8 months ago
if your gay, your oging to get picked on, if your fat your going to get picked on, if your different in any way you are going to get picked on its just the way it is. This guy totally contradicts himself! 1) calling the bullies that bullied you fucking loosers, thats bullying, 2) if no one is born homophobic then how can you use the excuse "i was born gay" Im not gay, Im not homophobic if u want to be gay be gay, but you have to expect to be bullied!
greenphys 9 months ago
Couldnt find better words to say to all those loser bullies!
ooberdyke0831 9 months ago
Im not gay lesbian or bi but i totaly agree with you because even if im not any of this, they're still ppl that love to make fun of you because u look a surtain way, and thery are just so stupid for doing that. I agree with you that they're not going to do anything with there lives. I know im young still but ive had bullies and they dnt go to school anymore cuz they're drop outs. They're losers.
alebaby14 9 months ago
I agree 100% I may not be fully gay but I am bi.. In school ppl r so mean but it's so funny to look back now and see those ppl who were evil to u and look how miserable their lives r lol I know my life may not be the best one but I will never change it!!
FirstBabyBump89 9 months ago
Oh man, you are the cutest. Your video is definitely one of my favorites of the It Gets Better videos. Since I first watched your video several months ago, I have kept that idea of the bullies being failures in my head and it has made my life slightly better and the bullies pretty amusing. I am straight and bullied because I am a very active LGBT ally. People like you make my life as an ally so much brighter. Thank you for being adorable and lovely!
wonderland725 10 months ago
OMG best video ever! Favourited. I'm not gay, but I got bullied in High School. And I agree with every word you said
DaytimeOperator 10 months ago
a new study here in Mass (a very liberal state) was done on bullying. turns out abused kids are 5 times more likely to be bullys. & substantially more likely to attempt suicide. They are more like us than we know. too bad they cant find us as friends to weather the storm with, they surely would be better off.
1 LIFE
sleekcartim 10 months ago
I love your video, and I agree 100%. I found the people who bullied me even back in elementary school, and several of them are young parents with no way to get ahead, and still living in our backwards home town. The ones that aren't teen moms (and some who are) are going to the local college (what a great education), while I'm in a different province learning how to be a photographer and becoming a better, more confident person on the way.
shiauko 11 months ago
You are so right! In middle there was a girl who didn't like me, I guess because I am smarter. She told all kinds of nasty lies about me to the other girls in class, and all those girls ignored me for about a year. I thought no one would ever like me and everyone would hate me forever. But, I met my boyfriend, who loves mathematics just like me and he got picked on just like me. We gave eachother confidence, and now, almost 3 years later, nobody is picking on us anymore. Things will get better!
Sichaye 11 months ago 3
@Sichaye That's so fantastic! Thanks so much for telling me your story, you really made my day actually.
It's so nice that you and your boyfriend found each other and reminded each other how great you are. I LOVE love.
Have an awesome day :-)
TJ
TabloidJunk 11 months ago 3
I just wanted to say that this helped me a lot. I'm not gay but I've always been fairly obese. And as most people know it's been the cause of many a joke and that kind of stuff. I know it's really not the same thing but this really helped me as a person. I am just coming out of my high school life and I'm starting to realize that it does get better somewhat. Again I know this whole thing is about being openly gay, but... It helped a fat man in a depressed time. Just thought you should know. :]
FOBsellout 11 months ago 5
I think I just fell in love with you! =) Seriously.. Ur speech blew me away.
brokenharbor 11 months ago
@brokenharbor haha that's awesome. glad you enjoyed :)
Thanks.
TJ
TabloidJunk 11 months ago
I have never been bullied, but I have a friend who is. Basically the same things that happened to you happen to him. He gets treated like dirt but it only makes him project himself more. High school sucks, yeah, but it's a necessary life lesson we all need. My friend went from taking anti-depressants to being nice to the people that push him around, just because it makes them mad.
You sir, are inspirational :)
RaeRaeFlyFish 11 months ago
@RaeRaeFlyFish See bullying effects Everybody..
even though you have not been bullied yourself, you have felt the effects.
Thanks for watching and leaving some thoughts.
TJ
TabloidJunk 11 months ago
This actually made me cry a little bit! I love your outlook on it, I never would have thought of needing bullies to make us shine, I love that idea.
smurfyness 11 months ago
@smurfyness wow, thanks for that great comment.
(sorry i made u cry!)
TabloidJunk 11 months ago
So awesome.<3
I was bullied in middle school and it was shit. getting you stuff thrown out of windows, getting spat at, pushed around and just generally alienated really hurt bad, and everyone always said that it would be okay , that they would grow out of it and I should ignore it. If I think back now I really wished someone had just given me a talk to say what you did in this video, I would have had the courage to stand up for myself, and I might had felt better about myself because of it :)
NamelessPencil 11 months ago
@NamelessPencil Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment.
Yeah - i kinda wish someone put things a little more into perspective back when i was younger too cause it would have helped.... So now, as an adult, it is our responsibility to say what we wish was said back then. :)
TabloidJunk 11 months ago
This was amazing.
I was bullied REALLY bad in middle school (I'm in high school now.) and I even though of suicide and such things, I'm SO glad I kept pushing through now. I'm in high school, so I'm not living out my dreams and I'm stuck living in my town, but I have strong hopes and dreams for the future. Everything you said in this video is true. It does get better, and you are SO, SO much better than the bullies--they're just insecure! Honestly!
Thank you for confronting this issue :)
awesomestar51x 11 months ago
@awesomestar51x School is full of assholes who will never go anywhere, and it sucks that we have to spend those few years ion their company, but soon enough, we are free of them... But they are stuck with themselves forever.
Thanks so much for watching and leaving this great comment... sorry for the late reply. :)
Peace & Love.
TJ
TabloidJunk 11 months ago
To everyone who thinks this video is overly harsh, think of it like the Ghost of Christmas Future - he is saying what the bullies' lives will be like IF they do not change. Someone who is bullying can have a good life, but only if they face their own issues and problems directly instead of continually pushing them onto someone else. To the bullies, focus on changing your OWN life not ruining someone else's and only then will you have a chance to succeed.
squiddy9999 11 months ago
Love your vid! Enough with the politically-correct-non-effective ways of solving serious issues like bullying. By exposing what bullies are actually made of (sheer caca), you may have just well shed a little light on some kid out there who's desperate and doesn't know just what to do to stop a bully.
Greetings form Brazil!
Congrats!
CBJAMPA 1 year ago
@CBJAMPA Thanks so much..
Yes, we can sit around and try and internalize our anger.. but sometimes that just won't do.. Sometimes we want to stand on a roof top and scream FUCK YOU at the assholes trying to bring us down.
Thanks for watching :)
TabloidJunk 11 months ago
I love you!!! <3 I blew a kiss at the screen when you said "Fuck you". <3
LadyArkalya 1 year ago
@LadyArkalya Geez, sorry I just gave you a thumbs down. I was aiming at that twit under yo
ineffablejoy 1 year ago
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@LadyArkalya Geez, sorry I just gave you a thumbs down. I was aiming at that twit under you.
ineffablejoy 1 year ago
Hi thanks for watching.
It's a shame that you interpreted my video as 'Aggressive' & 'Threatening' .. That is not how it was intended.
The point is, we can pussy-foot around our feelings all we like, but sometimes we just need to stop being a victim and say a good "Fuck You" to the assholes going out of their way to make our lives hell.
I stand by what i said.. Sometimes we just need to say what's really on our mind.
I apologize if your feeling were hurt.
Have an awesome day. :):
TJ
TabloidJunk 1 year ago 2
It's my opinion that people who liked this vid really need to reevaluate their approach to this project. Hate and condemnation aren't likely to build any bridges, and aggressive, threatening videos don't represent a favor to teens in the position of being bullied.
Often the most vociferous haters end up being closeted homosexuals, and the fact that the speaker laughs off his own youthful issues before condemning others with them for life is just sad.
None of us live in a meritocracy.
Sinenox 1 year ago
@Sinenox What? A strong voice that is not afraid to defend itself is in fact a favor to bullied teens!
ineffablejoy 1 year ago
@Sinenox Really because I watched a video that actually shed light on why bullies are how they are and what big insecure losers they really are and grow up to be; which is the truth. What video did you watch?! Were you a bully as a child and this struck a cord for you? This video is not as you described at all.
SillyGayBoy 1 year ago
@Sinenox Yes, you're right. I need to reevaluate my appoach to this project. You made it quite easy for me to realize that bullies are not the only problem in bullying. People like you are a big part of the problem as well.
Great! Let's not judge and condemn our beloved drug dealers, our child molesters, our corrupt officials, our kind thugs, juveniles and terrorists, but rather shower them with love and understanding, after all we're not vociferous haters or closeted homos for that matter.
CBJAMPA 11 months ago
<3 <3 <3
well said ~ thank you! ;)
kaetrz 1 year ago
I love yoooooouuuuu!
You going to be in Mardi Gras? HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE TJ!
TheKokokiss 1 year ago
YAY!
TheKokokiss 1 year ago
OMG :D You're awesome!!! Favourited!!! :D
mayamaya 1 year ago
It is true that the bullies are the ones that are insecure, and yes, as you pointed out, they do suffer for their actions. Sounds to me that bullies are actually the ones that are in more need of earlier intervention and help than gays. I understand how difficult it is to feel sorry for them after they cause so much grief, but perhaps that is what we need more of ... understanding ... for these obviously damaged and unhappy people. I do hope they are encouraged to seek out help too. :o)
sprocketrocket07 1 year ago
Brilliant job TJ!
It's great that So many folks are talking about Hope, Hanging on and Self-Worth and all.. but these haters (Bullies, Homophobes, Losers, et al) are taking out their issues and ignorance (learned or whatever) on others that have Nothing to do with their baggage.
So, Thank You for holding up the mirror to the haters and reminding them that all their hate will ever do is to bring them Down.
cheers and best to you,
Charlie
oipistoi2 1 year ago
I am bi though I never experienced bullying because of my sexuality. I have been bullied for other things. I think that it gets better should be for anyone bullied.
lilrmz07 1 year ago
you're awesome. you're like the inner voice for all the gay people in this world. LOVE!
mingeisanut 1 year ago
Nice vid and your cute too ;)
starpi3 1 year ago
You are awesome :D
PaperSteps 1 year ago
@PaperSteps Thank you.. that's so sweet!
xxx
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
What a wonderful clip. You make so much sense. You're a big help to gay kids out there. Thankyou for sharing your story.
I love how you mentioned the bullies look like yobbos now.
As they say, being gay keeps you young and beautiful!
toddles9 1 year ago
@toddles9 Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. :)
Peace & Love.
~TJ.
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
Good one <3
conganh2111 1 year ago
My bullies all have had their third divorse, their fathers companies which they took over went bankrupt and so on. But...most of all, we who have been bullied, need this way of thinking to keep ourselves sane. It's another version of god's revenge. What happens when you believe your bullies are quite happy now? Is that impossible to live with? Has our misery been for nothing? Btw, you are too cute ;-)
bertitolino 1 year ago
BRAVO with a standing ovation!!!
terry46619 1 year ago
There are some people who always WILL be "losers" but I don't think it's ok to call them that. But still I liked your video. glad you were able to make it through highschool and turn into such a handsome guy :)
sprites 1 year ago
You are so right on. I even if one asshole bully sees this and at least thinks about what you are saying, you done a world of good.
Jeepster1959 1 year ago
PREACH!!!
arris1314 1 year ago
@arris1314 get me a podium baby!
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
oh MAN!! i wanted to quote parts that were my favourite, but DAMN, everything, EVERYthing u said was just PERFECT!!!! <3<3<3 all my love! it gets better! and to haters: FUCK YOU TOO!!
@FistickArospa LOOOL!! best response to being called fag EVER!
ampeddy 1 year ago
I love it, thanks!
rullrich100 1 year ago
Good on you for making this video, I was one of the lucky ones to escape bullying at school despite being bisexual, but the years I pretended to be straight were a huge emotional challenge (considering I went to an all girl's school most of my life) because I felt different and sensed that others noticed. My message to all gays, lesbians and bisexuals is that you have no reason to feel out of place. There are a lot of idiots in the world; be strong and do not listen to them: be yourself. :)
margaux1a1 1 year ago
I love your video. Sad that more of the bullies can't hear your words. I encountered bullies growing up. Just a straight girl - average. But they were around - just being obnoxious to everyone in their path. And , if my path crossed theirs, I always fought back. Thus, I had more than my share of black and blue marks, but I fought back, hard. Thus, they backed off of me after it got physical. Those bullies I knew are losers today as well...I am so happy that you are happy now.
girllovestalent 1 year ago
It's good to hear someone tell it like it is to the bullies. It's good to "love and forgive" when someone is contrite but not when they are actively hurting others. The only thing bullies understand is getting what they give out. Bravo.
bewerf 1 year ago
I wanted to cheer when you finished. thank you so much for doing this;
eddyq58 1 year ago
I agree that it's almost funny, you have to become our age to notice that you just have to be confident and don't care what some poopheads say.
i hope though that your videos help some teens to get this point much earlier...
Keep it on!
p.s.: i liked "peace+love ok, bye" better than "f**k you..." ;)
SirJoven89 1 year ago
12,000 views :) WOO!
damienmj 1 year ago
my cousin was bul lied during the 60´s ,he moved out of town when he was 17,now he is a great psychologist and artist :) things will get better :)
tweepixie 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing your story.
robertfrankstrait 1 year ago
Thank you very much!!Its nice to watch a vid not sayin "just ignore them and it will stop"
Hulna 1 year ago
@Hulna Yeah, i didn't want to make a video that was a clone of all the others..
Thanks for watching :)
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
handsome! :D
loved this vid, im one of the lucky gays that didnt get bullied much at school, but there are so many lgbts that watch this and get like renewd hope that their gonna have a great life and those bullies will drown... :)
TSHUKIKO 1 year ago
@TSHUKIKO haha wow that's harsh! - thanks for watching and commenting.. and thanks for the compliment :)
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
@tabloidjunk youre welcome handsome! :D
TSHUKIKO 1 year ago
@taloidjunk
Ciao Bello!
Your "old" at 25, that gave me a bit of a laugh! Also, your rant is rather
charming, and no matter how great our capacity to forgive is, we secretly,
like to think that mean people get their "comeuppancence", as it were!
blainebill39 1 year ago
@blainebill39 yeah i hear you, but this isn't about forgiveness.. sometimes we just need to say FUCK YOU! - it felt good.. you should try it!
TabloidJunk 1 year ago 7
@tabloidjunk I have to agree that saying FUCK YOU is incredible at times. For me my biggest FUCK YOU came when I turned to a man who was issuing an onslaught of insults at me and retorted with, "You are calling me a fag? Well lets look at this, fag is British slang for cigarette...so your telling me you want to light one end of me on fire and suck on the other...I am flamer so you're really just telling me you wanna suck me off!" And all he could do was stare at me in amazement and walk off LoL
FistickArospa 1 year ago
@FistickArospa Blimey, that was a thoughtful response!
darwincity 1 year ago
@darwincity LoL I got so sick of being angry at all the insults so I changed my tune. ow instead of letting them piss me off I just retort with something that makes them see the stupidity in their comments. I actually met a good friend of mine because he called me a 'cocksucking motherfucker' at a bar one night and all I could say was, 'nope I am a cocksucking father fucker, get it right'...we have been friends for 5 years now LoL
FistickArospa 1 year ago
@tabloidjunk
I've been having quite a time responding to posts regarding the Lifetime
movie "Prayers For Bobby"! Bobby Griffith and I dated for a couple of years before
he took his own life. I was completely illequiped, as a 19yr old boy ,to cope with
the unexpected death of one I had cared for deeply!
blainebill39 1 year ago
@blainebill39 I'm sorry to hear about your loss, but if there is a light in that darkness, it would be that Bobby did not die in vein. His death brought the reality of what life can be like for LGBT youth to peoples consciousness, and would surely have opened peoples minds and hearts as well.
Peace & L.O.V.E.
~TJ.
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
@tabloidjunk
Ciao Bello!
Yah, I'm with you on the cathartic value of shouting F.U. once in a while!
I must confess, though it has occured to me, I haven't relished the thought
of Bobby as a sort of sacrificial lamb, but his suicide occured over 27yrs ago,
and I have been for just as long, trying to extract some good out of it! What
you've replied is likely the ticket!
Molto Grazie Bello!
blainebill39 1 year ago
@tabloidjunk I too, feel it incumbent upon
myself, to insist on just how beautiful life can be, and what enriching experiences
can be had!
What's really encouraging my friend, is that many are now denouncing this
horrific phenomenon, not just queer folks like us!
Thank you for speaking up, your voice will be invaluable!
May G-D Bless You!
Grazie Mille Per Tutti Bello!
Blaine
blainebill39 1 year ago
Well said, and thanks. Although I'm gay, I was bullied as a teen not for my sexual orientation, but for my Jewish ethnicity. On one occasion I was kidney punched, and called a "Christ-killer" by my attacker. Ironically, a few months later, I saw my bully at a bus stop, and he actually came up to me and apologised. Go figure...
evan1276 1 year ago
@evan1276 It sucks that you were bullied too.. It shows that the bullies will just torment someone for any reason they can find that they are a little 'different' to the majority.
Glad to hear you got your apology though :)
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
great video. Thanks for posting
Paul4821 1 year ago
TJ - I love you. To have you as a good mate in life is such a blessing. To have you share this video with the world, with your wisdom, is such a great thing for EVERYONE. What you say is true, and as usual, so perfectly said. Thank you for this. xxxx
Q
QPerth 1 year ago
@QPerth Thanks Q, You always make me feel good. Your words always put a smile on my face. I'm a lucky person to have you as a close friend.
~TJ.
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
Some of those bullies are also victims of homophobia and may be in the closet and use bullying to cope. Don't hate the hater. Check out my "It Gets Better" vid!
blazak 1 year ago
This video sums up my life up to now. Thank you for making the video so I wouldn't have to. Thumbs up. ;)
Skribulous 1 year ago
@Skribulous haha awesome.. my pleasure :)
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
Gah! Why does he have to be gay?! Soooo hot!
SheHasNoFeet1 1 year ago
@SheHasNoFeet1 -- I think what you mean is "Why can't I be a man?" ;)
Nackles 1 year ago
@SheHasNoFeet1 Haha thanks! *blush*
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
love the video awesome job :)
Mushuboo 1 year ago
I think most of us are guilty for being mean to another person at some point in our lives. Most of us grow out of that and probably wish we hadn't done it. When I was a little girl, I used to make fun of people, and to this day I don't know the exact reason why I did. I think I was insecure, lonely, and probably wanted attention. I know that every mean comment I got back, I deserved.
Just saying, It's likely that some bullies regret their actions in their school years.
ImaginarYxGoddesS 1 year ago
Well said.
culinarymajik 1 year ago
I love the ending! Everyones always saying how what the bullies are doing now doesn't matter. It's not like that for me, I needed someone to say there life is wastful and that they are losers. I was starting to feel alone in my anger. I thought I had it bad when I was fourteen, graffeti? My heart bleeds for you.
ImDiffrentSoWhat 1 year ago
@ImDiffrentSoWhat Yeah i mean, life does go on, but sometimes you just have to say "Fuck You" haha.
As for the graffiti thing.. yeah, at 15, that really cut like a knife.. I wish nothing but the worst for the assholes that did it.. But hey.. IT GETS BETTER.. life is GREAT now!
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
Amazing....I'm straight but, I was bullied just for being a push over. I finally learned the words screw you and straight uphill from there. Awesome Video!
mysteryq925 1 year ago
@mysteryq925 Tht's great, thanks for watching and commenting.
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
your accent is really sexy. <3
sarathoughtonnothing 1 year ago 16
@sarathoughtonnothing u think? hehe.. cool thanks, i guess.
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
Shit that was great! And spot on. Man, if we looked up our bullies we will see the exact thing that you had described. In my case, my bullies are mostly dead because they thought crime was cool. I am str8/asexual and was bullied because people thought I was gay. I am so fucking glad that I did not kill myself as I had tried. I might not be rich, but I am here. Oh yeah, some of those guys who bullied me were the same guys who tried to get me to do stuff on the DL.
bibbeny 1 year ago
Please check out my Tribute to It Gets Better on my page. Thank you. Spread the love.
MakeAStand2011 1 year ago
ok.....subscribed!
BadBloodwillout 1 year ago
I am a straight man. I fully support this project, and you have done something amazing with this video. Subbed and facebooked, and I really hope the message gets out there. I hope this project bears fruit. Not just fruit, but seeds as well.
Loffter 1 year ago 2
@Loffter thanks for watching and sharing it around :)
~TJ.
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
Wow! I loved this - and it is so true! The "golden" children in high school so often keep trying to relive that "golden" time in adulthood, but everyone else has moved on and left them behind to wallow in their miserable memories of "goldeness"!
prixator 1 year ago
That's it in a nutshell. Perfect.
XSEVEN 1 year ago
Every person, black, white, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, etc. needs to know and experience the love of God for themselves. Hard to believe He loves us despite all our faults, but He does nonetheless.
STRUTTER777U 1 year ago
made me feel soo much better :)
mte1017 1 year ago
Great angle, great message, great video.
Thank you for being so clear and direct.
desktopmarco 1 year ago
I once saw a picture of a kid who made his own t-shirt. He put a quote on the front that made me fall out of my chair laughing on the floor.
It read-------- I'm not gay as in happy But queer as in FUCK YOU!
Brilliant!
MrYoubrian 1 year ago
Oh my goshh..Agreed! What a great video!!
sf0808 1 year ago
The problem is, bullies adapt. It's no longer the outright pushing, shoving, name-calling, etc. Now, it's the comments made behind the backs of the victims, mind games and rumors made to just screw with you. I'm not gay (not that being gay is wrong in any way) it's just the way bullying has evolved over the years.
pimpsonparade 1 year ago
Well said my friend.
libertyrdeath1 1 year ago
Thank you. This makes that scared 10th grader inside me feel a lot better. I made myself strong. Got a black belt, and now teach self defense. I, too looked up those bullies, and they're all the same losers they were. To the kids that attempted to stone me to death in the 10th grade for being 'different', F^*K you.
morriganswitch 1 year ago 2
@morriganswitch haha yeah, sometimes you just have to stand up and say FUCK YOU!
good on you for standing up for yourself and getting strong.
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
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morriganswitch 1 year ago
This is just the most awesome video.
Thank You
Your description of bullies is smack on. It fits them all.
2unreal2 1 year ago
@2unreal2 haha thanks.. i'm glad so many people are watching and agreeing with my vid.
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
Pt III When I have run into those bullies I've not found even 1 that turned out successful or happy. NONE. I have to believe in Karma somewhat. Bullies rarely prosper. THAT ALONE IS WORTH LIVING TO SEE.
MissMarchHare 1 year ago 2
@MissMarchHare i really like that comment. thanks.
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
Dude, I agree with the first half. I really do. But the second half is just mean-spirited and really dickish. You should be telling the bullies to grow up, not that their life is going to suck. Telling them what you are is making you no better than one of those morons shouting that you'll burn in hell if you're gay.
EnsignEpic 1 year ago
I was brutally beaten when I was young by bullies that were huge and the site of them terrified me. Then in my teens I became the bully. After 32 years, I apologized to my victim...we may even become friends now.. All bullied kids should know that it is not their fault...you did nothing to deserve it...it's a horrible cycle being bullied then turning into one that needs to be broken...my bullies will never apologize to me, but at least I know I finally did the right thing it does get better
rmdalton100 1 year ago
@rmdalton100 Thank you for watching and taking the time to share your story in the comments.
Peace & Love.
~TJ.
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
I believe bullying is bad and harmful, but. If you say you pity them, is it real pity or more tolerable spelling of hate? If you convince yourself they're jealous or pathetic, you might develop pride built on nothing, and that's what THEY are. Some of the harm bullies can do is turn sweet people sour.
qwexas 1 year ago
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To everyone, nobody specific
I believe bullying is bad and harmful, but. If you say you pity them, is it real pity or more tolerable spelling of hate? If you convince yourself they're jealous or pathetic, you might develop pride built on nothing, and that's what THEY are. Some of the harm bullies can do is turn good people sour.
qwexas 1 year ago
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I believe bullying is bad and harmful, but. If you say you pity them, is it real pity or more tolerable spelling of hate? If you convince yourself they're jealous or pathetic, you might develop pride built on nothing, and that's what THEY are. Some of the harm bullies can do is turn sweet people sour.
qwexas 1 year ago
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To everyone, nobody specific
I believe bullying is bad and harmful, but. If you say you pity them, is it real pity or more tolerable spelling of hate? If you convince yourself they're jealous or pathetic, you might develop pride built on nothing, and that's what THEY are. Some of the harm bullies can do is turn sweet people sour.
qwexas 1 year ago
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To everyone, nobody specific
I believe bullying is bad and harmful, but. If you say you pity them, is it real pity or more tolerable spelling of hate? If you convince yourself they're jealous or pathetic, you might develop pride built on nothing, and that's what THEY are. Some of the harm bullies can do is turn sweet people sour.
qwexas 1 year ago
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qwexas 1 year ago
"you are a looser and you always will be"
I like it thousands times!!!!
BlackGuillotine 1 year ago
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otterpop1138 1 year ago
Great video, great vibe, man. I'm all for peace & love & "Let's hold hands & sing Kumbaya & stuff," but sometimes you just gotta say, "Fuck peace & love. And fuck YOU." Ha! I'm glad you said it--there's a time and a place, my friend. I delivered the same message a while back to a couple of harassers in a dumpling shop--then I vlogged on it: "Gay is NOT a Punchline." I'll attach Part 1 for you. (Parts 2, 3 and 4 are fun, too.) Much love and ROCK ON with your great posts! Stevie Jay. ; - )
steviejaylifelovesex 1 year ago
I'm officially in love. This is fucking perfection and is now on my Facebook page.
AECarder 1 year ago
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3 people are bullies...
lol.
dag101101 1 year ago
Well done!
colibriverde 1 year ago
you kick ass you may be my new fave youtuber and thats saying alot because i like live on outbe lol
lpb2002 1 year ago
So much for redemption...
Really, I'm overwhelmed. Dude, you just stated that no one is born prejudiced. Since being an asshole is not a terminal but a chronic condition that can be treated through information (education, therapy) in some cases... don't you think that the schadenfreude was completely out of place?
The little guy turns into a little bullying prick because he doesn't know better. (some) People can change, don't throw them all in the same sack!
koshkatoverdrive 1 year ago
To make the rest of us shine!!!!!! Priceless!!!!! &"Fuck Off" Perfection!!!!
Perfect balance here. And to the people we want this to reach......this is spiritual nectar. This is strength.
seandeeify 1 year ago
I've lived with bullying my whole life, not so much because I am bisexual. But more so because of my size. I was the only dwarf in my school, and most had never seen yet alone heard of "dwarfs," So I went through hell because of it. And to this day I deal with it. But I would always remind myself "this person is more miserable then me. This person obviously is jealous of something I have...," etc. This video is fantastic, as are you my friend. I'm subscribing
SynnerDivine 1 year ago 7
@SynnerDivine This is a great comment.. thanks so much for sharing your situation and story.
Peace & Love run marathons.
~TJ.
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
@SynnerDivine Thank you for sharing! It boggles the mind that someone could bully another person because of their size! Still, this guy's video tells it pretty much like it is. See where the people who picked on you are today...
jvinikour 1 year ago
Most awesome. Loved it. Am going to share on FB!
readyagain 1 year ago
@readyagain That's great! - Thanks so much for sharing my video around.
~TJ.
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
you rock. (: <3
Tadpole100197 1 year ago
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The most lucid & articulate statement I've heard. Growing up, I was taught religiously that homosexuality was sin, etc. As I've lived life, learned to think for myself, and have had gay friends, I've come to understand more about humanity and inhumanity. My views are completely opposite now and I take hope in hearing someone speak with such sanity, clarity and self control.
I would like to live in a world where more people were like the person I see in this video. Thank You. Keep speaking.
gtoland 1 year ago
The most lucid & articulate statement I've heard. Growing up, I was taught religiously that homosexuality was sin, etc. As I've lived life, learned to think for myself, and have had gay friends, I've come to understand more about humanity and inhumanity. My views are completely opposite now and I take hope in hearing someone speak with such sanity, clarity and self control.
I would like to live in a world where more people were like the person I see in this video. Thank You. Keep speaking
gtoland 1 year ago
@gtoland Your comment has really made my day. thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave me such a lovely compliment.
Peace & L.O.V.E.
~TJ.
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
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gtoland 1 year ago
Wow. I wish I could figure out a way to make your vid required viewing for all 12-18 year-olds in America. That was amazing. Thanks!
dirk112 1 year ago
Thank you for telling this like it is! I am glad that you are addressing the bullies on this. I haven't checked on my bullies and I don't care for them. One tried to be my fb friend and I just denied her. I was bullied and I struck out as opposed to just taking it, but it still impacted me. But here I am well adjusted and they're living the shitty lives they were supposed to lead when you treat people that way! Good job! EPIC FAIL FOR BULLIES!
vidhead85 1 year ago
Yes, awesome! Although I was never physically bullied, I was tormented from age 12 to 14 by a group of guys who followed me around and called me queer, fag, etc. I'm 54 now and I've had a pretty good life as an out gay man, but I'm still haunted at times by the memories. Thanks for stating clearly what perhaps should have been obvious at the time -- that the bullies are the ones whose lives ultimately suffer. Living well *is* the best revenge!
hgabriel666 1 year ago
@hgabriel666 Thanks for watching and commenting :)
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
LOL; nice vid.
Matthewgreen7779311 1 year ago
thank you for making this vid. Posted it on my FB page. It will outrage some people but it says what needed to be said.
PlakaDelos 1 year ago
@PlakaDelos Good! i'm not afraid of provoking people if it means getting my message across :) - thanks for sharing my vid around.
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
Cheers from Boulder, Colorado mate!
coloradosky70 1 year ago
@coloradosky70 Thanks for watching and saying hello :)
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
You a WONDERFUL!!! Thanks for a well put together segment.
coloradosky70 1 year ago
@coloradosky70 hehe thanks a lot!
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
Awesome video.
What's truely sad is that I will bet cash money that NONE of those bullies even remember doing it.
deliciouspear 1 year ago
@deliciouspear wow u think? i never thought of it like that.. their comments and behavior are still so vivid in my memory, it never occurred to me that they could have forgotten.. thats a whole other video topic right there i think!
thanks for watching and commenting :)
~TJ.
TabloidJunk 1 year ago
I'm going to have to reply in parts, since i don't get enough characters...
@tabloidjunk I think this because I was horrifically bullied in 4th grade (like to the point where I was in the hospital a few times.) It was also a situation where it would often happen in front of teachers or in a way they couldn't ignore it and they did nothing.
deliciouspear 1 year ago