It Gets Better (Fallout): Anti-gay Sermons from Mom

[tvbop]

You ever wonder why Jesus never married?

[Nils3878]

Dr. Graham,

I am a resident of Dallas. My parents have been the lucky recipients of pastoral care from some of your staff. An inflamatory message like the one you delivered, in my opinion, is not helpful. I agree w/Hank in the attached video. Per the other Dr. Graham (Billy), - God's cause grows and expands faster when love and acceptance are emphasized. Less judgement and more acceptance accomplishs alot more than stating a hard and fast rule with no safety net. I'd reconsider your approach.

[corathus59]

I came from the same background as you. Super fundamentalist. Raised a child minister in the pulpit. When I finally came out I was in the military, and my parents outed me, and had my church 'withdraw fellowship". I too got all the hate letters, and recorded sermons.

By some powerful grace I was always able to see the difference between Christianity and the violent twisted souls who do hate in it's name. I came along before stonewall. It was faith that saw me through. The best revenge!

[kristina5789]

Mr. Graham

Your welcome! I am a 22 year old lesbian in the active duty air force. I have many friends (some gay) that have deployed and were not sure if they were coming back. I myself was really close to being deployed to Qatar. So instead of crtisizing my lifestyle and the lifestyles of the best people that I have met (the LGBTQ community) you should be thanking me so that you have the freedom of speach and where I dont have the same freedoms as the ones I fight for so you can enjoy your life

[carlstopher]

That CD snapped like a twig!

[LynnellM]

Hi Hank:

I'm a 1979 graduate of Wheaton College, married, three kids, GLBT ally, signed the One Wheaton letter. I LOVE your videos. Love them. Love them. Love them. God bless. Lynnell Mickelsen

[sh19ful]

1:58 he sounds like Ryan Higa o.O

[PinaColada4645]

Wow you are awesome. 

[darrenholcomb42]

"The god of the old testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all of fiction: jealous and proud of it. a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak. a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser. a mysogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal, pestilential, megalomaniacal, sadomasochistic, capriciously malevolent bully." Why would ANYBODY pray to and worship such an entity?

[sialelole11]

There is no way gay people are going to change for who they are cause of ignorant people like you, so quit wasting you time on them when you should focus on your life & let em be! I swear ignorant people now & days will ever learn & will never know the meaning of ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE! SMH shameful people that we live in this county are just a fkn disgrace!

[sialelole11]

Loving this video! I swear to god some people on here are just too fkn ignorant with their stupidity of not knowing when to just leave the gay people alone, I'm catholic & I'm not going to sit there & judge everyone of who they are & what they do why?? Cause I'm not god that's not my job thats only his job! Truthfully we are all fkn sinners, the people who are saying shit out their ass on here are probably as more sinful & fkd up then he is, so do every1 else a favor & GTFO it & move the fk on

[EternalLizdom]

Don't give Billy Graham credit unless you can cite a source... his website and speeches still speak strongly in a "love the sinner, hate the sin" mindframe. 

[agoraemily]

My mother and I have been having this same argument for years. She believes that gays are vile and evil and until we perform obeisance to the gold calf of Christian power and hegemony, we are going to Hell. When I was a teen, my parents committed me to an extreme fundamentalist Christian ex-gay facility. I was tortured for three months, strapped to a gurney, electroshocked and force-fed caustic chemicals It does not get better--just bitter. Beware! I hope things turn out better for you.

[eaboerik]

Graham is most likely a homo too! MAJOR closet case.

[eaboerik]

You are awesome! Thanks for posting this!

[zylstl1]

This guy is awesome.



[ArtBook1000]

The Romans fed the Christians to the lions. Poor lions . . . .

[Wanderslayer]

christians . . .

[redbonesmkia]

I think your mom is awesome, because she loved you enough to tell you the truth. Jesus is the way the truth & the light. He never taught us to hate or slander anyone. To the contrary He taught us to love and pray even for our enemies. For those who go to hell for eternity, This life is the best it's ever gonna get And for those who go to Heaven, this life is the worst it's ever gonna be. The bible says ALL liars go to hell as well. We ALL need Jesus to escape Hell & feel real joy in this life.

[cherrydog9]

@redbonesmkia when are you going to wake up and realize that if you worship a supposedly infinitely loving god who would sentence a human being to eternal torture, you're actually worshipping a sadistic demon of unfathomable proportions.

come to the light

[xephyr1000]

Christians are full of shit and preach fear, hatred and practice a death cult.

[Kelkjo25]

I think church corrupts the vision of god that I have. Fuck church, fuck religion, and fuck people. If you really believe god really hates gays, then let god sort them out himself!! If you believe god hates gays, then why do you think your better than god himself and can decide if they are good people or not? America has never ever been truly free, and I don't think anyone ever will be. I am straight, and every gay guy I have ever met has just been a accepting, kind person.

[dakdandill]

dear mr graham, i was a seventh day adventist, emphsis on WAS and the reason i decided to become a non practicing christian, is because of the severe bias on same sex realationships, NOWHERE in the bible does it go against same sex relationships,the thing about SDA's are that they mainly follow the readings of E.G. white and a few others,but my point is that these people should smarten up and just live with it, its a part of society,i am a bi-sexual non practicing christian man and proud 2 be :D

[Page5081]

Great video! "What? Oh, no, no, no, no." I hope your Mom comes to realize the truth. I wonder where this Mr Graham falls on the Kinsey scale.

[shadwolfthefurry]

lol that is why christians are stupid ignorant close minded idoits

[lemonbery]

it gets worse fag jump in front of train like your fag friend did

[ando1135]

@lemonbery you should practice what you preach.

[Kelkjo25]

@lemonbery I am happy with your comment, your comment gives me much joy!

[ithacasteveo]

It will result in a MASSIVE, I mean MASSIVE, erection!

[thatpartykid97]

what a jerk that grahm guy is, God is about love and peace and family, not hate. so sick of these hateful people.

[tookuhenigashite]

Mr. Graham,

I'm 25, a lesbian, and about to marry the love of my life. You know when our relationship started to really work? When we started praying together. We are both Christians. When I was a college kid, coming to terms with my identity, I realized two things. I was unable to stop being gay, and I knew Jesus was king. If both were true, and assuming God is love, I realized, He made me as I am. And I am so blessed by His love, and the love of my soon to be wife. Don't preach hate.

[sillykatz]

By the way, my family gives me crap for being gay too, they say I'm going against the bible. I just got out of my counseling group for LGBT, sadly I'm the only one, and we were talking about how it's my familys problem, not mine, I am who I am and I was born this way!

[sillykatz]

I'm gay christian and from Dallas Texas, this shit goes down ALL THE TIME!!! I love Texas, it's my home. Also, I love Billy Graham more than anything, he is the only one preacher who does preach love from what I've heard he is amazing! I use to be super religious when I was 15 b/c it was a good cover. I was taught to hate myself & others like me making me want to kill myself. At the time I wouldn't open up to why this was, I now know it's because I hated who I was & others like me. So sad! :(

[LuvZippy]

L Christians. You can't condemn a whole religion just because of a few idiots. We share the same text as Judaism and Islam. Those rules are old. They are for a Time when people didn't know how to act and they needed to be told exactly what to do in order to survive. We know now. Please people the hate goes both ways so spreads the love, not the hate. ^_^ -3

[rfw1503]

A great response to that hideous cd. The only down side of breaking it, is that you had to sweep up the mess from your floor. More power to you young gay men, who are 'out' and proud! Good luck to you. I'm subscribing to your channel. Incidentally, I found you through watching Jay Wong's channel.

[jennyshim0503]

dear Mr. Graham, does your anti-gay beliefs come from the Christian religion? If so, may I just inform you that I turned agnostic/athiest because of Christianity's homophobic tendencies.

[BobbyBrady2000]

Love your channel! Great Video! Stay strong!! :)

[FancyBastard]

So you had me almost crying I was laughing so hard, then you had me almost crying from the sheer power you posses. To come at this with a smile and the ability to joke about it is so moving and, I'll say it again, powerful I'm godsmacked. Surely a hero to me.

[rasputinsloved1]

My bff slapped the shit out of a non-denominational minister who was protesting the local gay pride parade. The minister started mouthing off and damning people to hell. Travis got wicked pissed and slapped the shit out of him. I don't condone violence but secretly I was so, so proud of him.

[fadederased]

hahaha all your fellow "sinners and deviants" love your videos. and we stand behind you. My mom said i'd burn in hell for being gay... i told her meth whores don't go to Heaven either, so i'd be sure to save her a seat=]

[plankboi]

21 years huh? I spent 32 years fighting it. I finally gave up and instantly I was so happy and the world was lifted off my shoulders. It took me a little longer... the last 6 years to be exact... to get to where I dont let anyone lay their opinions of my life on me. Thats great that they feel the way the do but I dont so go eat a raw egg and listen to mr grahams cd's. haha! My reason for fighting it was the same as yours.. grew up in church and didnt want to be who i truly am. so pointless.

[gaylolful]

@plankboi I know right? My mom always asks me why I don't pray anymore and I'll tell her one day...there are many reasons, but she is part of the reason. She made it seem like gay people shouldn't have anything. It was a terrible environment to live in. I still live at home, but I am more aware and secure with myself than I was a few years ago! XD

[janecool69]

dear mr graham go to hell and go f*ck youself and one thing who the hell are to tell me who to love .

[SpiderDagger]

Hey Mr Graham Bitchface...SHUT THE FUCK UP. Being gay isn't a bad thing. If "god created us" and if he doesn't make mistakes then being gay isn't a big deal.SO worry about your own damn life because you should be nice to people like it says in the bible.

[nomnombunnies]

Someone PLEASE send this to Mr. Asshole J. Graham. My bisexual friend's mom told her, "There's a place in hell for all homosexuals." I say, "There's a place in the Fields of Punishment for all homophobes." (Yeah, I believe in the Greek gods and still celebrate Christmas. Why? FREE STUFF~! :D Kidding.)

[zacefronrocks34]

Dear Dr. Graham, it's people like you that made my best friend self-injure for three years to get away from the pain of being gay in a small town with such heavy religious influences. It's people like you who caused those poor kids to kill themselves last September. How dare you use your position as a minister to spread hate instead of love.

And to Hank and others like him, you are amazing! Keep up the great work! With your help, we can make people forget the hate some bigots preach!

[jackam10]

@jackam10 not think gays were going to hell. Even more shocked when a Christian actually told me in person that God loved me as I was and that I was created in Her image, gay and all. That means you sir have failed as a minister. You have failed as a diciple of Jesus who taught love and compassion.

That is why I am going to say something you can't: Though I have not forgotten the pain, I forgive you and I love you.

[martk7332]

Dr.gram if we should follow the bible like you want that means that we should kill gays (Lev.20.13 Rom 1:26-32) and adulterers (lev:20:10, Deut 22:22) even kids that dont listen (deut 21:20-21, Lev 20:9, Exod 21:15) women who aren't virgins on their wedding night (Deut. 17; 2-7) fuck even non christians have to be killed because your bible says so (luke 19:27). dont forget to kill anyone accused of "wickedness" by at least 2 people (Deut 17 :2-7) who are you to tell us which rules to follow

[martk7332]

Dr.gram if we should follow the bible like you want that means that we should kill gays (Lev.20.13 Rom 1:26-32) and adulterers (lev:20:10, Deut 22:22) fuck even kids that dont listen (deut 21:20-21, Lev 20:9, Exod 21:15) women who aren't virgins on their wedding night (Deut. 17; 2-7) fuck even non christians have to be killed because your bible says so (luke 19:27). dont forget to kill anyone accused of "wickedness" by at least 2 people (Deut 17 :2-7) who are you to tell us which rules to follow

[benjbubble]

I was waiting anxiously to see that CD snapped...Yay!

[HotMissa]

Dr. Graham,

I'm a straight woman who believes you are full of shit. I grew up in a christian home and I still believe today that you are born to love who you love. I have been a strong supporter of the LGBT community for as long as I can remember. I had to watch my best friend fight and lose to AIDS. He was treated like shit, but stayed strong and fought to the end. I also know a kid that at 15 was outed by a teacher and took his life cuz his parents threw him out. What happened to

[HotMissa]

loving your child unconditionally. Isn't that what a real parent does? Stop spreading hate!!

Hank, You are amazing. I'm so happy for you that NYS got a clue and gave the LGBT community marriage equality. Stay sweet <3

[Viphealthh]

If only he was born gay and had to deal with assholes such as him self so he could get a taste of his own madison

[CheshiireKat]

Dr. Graham can suck my dick.

I grew up in a christian home too, and I was bullied for being gay before I was even out, or was even fully sure about my sexuality.

I know some really awesome christians, but these preachers just annoy me. My favorite thing to say to hateful christians is a verse from their own bible. "Judge not, lest ye be judged." Or "Love thy neighbor as thyself." It usually shuts them up.

[MIOB24]

Haha loved your reaction at 1:55 :)

[LuvZippy]

You should be more famous then you are. :) urrrr fuuunnnyyyyy.

[SeattleRexx]

I'm LOVIN' on you right now!!, you made my day!

[LandenEctomy]

I'm not religious at all.

However, if you are, I'm quoting here and don't know who originally said it. Some politician in Florida.

How many gay people does God have to make to convince you that it's natural?

[collegechiquita102]

I am very proud of my religion, but it makes me so mad when people choose to ingore that ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE US!! None of us are perfect, none of us have any right to hate others for one we decide is "wrong". We have no right to judge love and try to tell others what is wrong

[rustydog1236]

You should not have destroyed the dvd, it should be saved as an example of hatred for future generations. "Where they burn books, they will also ultimately burn people." -- Heinrich Heine (Heinrich=Henry; if you want to adopt a spiritual namesake, you could do worse than Heine)

[dinomanj]

WTF you take it in the ass we get it but do you really have to act like a fucking woman god dammit

[itsdannyftw]

Really now,,

[HistoricWords]

how do these types of people become the leaders of churches? did this guy ever read the book of James? you know, the whole "judge not, lest ye be judge in return" stuff. he himself is not part of "the kingdom of God" because he is passing judgement. God holds all people equal, all sins equal. That guy is going to be punished by God himself for spreading false teachings. There's an entire chapter dedicated to that in Matthew!

[kathis10]

I think Mr. Graham-whatever forgot the "love thy neighbor" part....

[LordMonochromicorn]

Mr. Graham ought to stay away from the giraffes at the Zoo.

[steve4jesuschrist]

hahahah wow lol

[rosienotrose]

Love this video. Amazing! New subscriber right here.

[choongd]

lol "massive destruction of the social order" Canada has had gay marriage for a long time now and yet nothing catastrophic has happened. When are these moronic Christians ever going to realize that their god is fake and all their doing is just pandering to the hatred of bigots?

[applejoker21]

I love you. This message is so needed, and the sassy message gave me the laugh i really needed today 3 woots for this guy :) *subscribe*

[baiyuntao]

i like your sense of humor =)

[Rukawagf]

You are my inspiration. I've posted everywhere and sent it to all my friends <3

[101starwarsfan]

I cant believe your own mother would send you that cd. I am guessing you guys dont have a good relationship. So sad...

[slanderskikio]

The CD is gay-resistent, designed to hurt gay people when they try and snap it, this was also a brilliant plan from jack graham what ever his name is XD XD XD oh and on a serious note, if god hated gays he/she/ it would have destroyed them all within an instant, so really god made us to lead our own lives not by the way other people want our lives to be like. The USA beleives in god too much, they should beleive in them selves more, not putting the USA down or anything :)

[TheKiernandunne1]

dear dr graham

your an ass hole

[winggy]

great vid, hen! (man I'm a couple months behind)

[5hape5ter]

homosexuallity is at the same lvl as thievery?

[denactor]

God DAMN, I love this Hank. I'm so glad people like you exist in this world. People who are strong enough to truly be themselves despite facing rejection.

:D

[rabbitfish63]

"rabbitfish63 and belalaszlo65 wish to invite you to their upcoming nuptials. The service will be followed by a luncheon and massive disruption of the social order. RSVP."

[halfbro]

I sincerely hope that things get better between you and your family. You said in the video that you can handle being ostracized by your family but no one should have to do that :( I know first hand the kind of strain that coming out can put on your relationship with your family. My parents are devout Catholics and I keep hoping that someday they will be able to accept this part of who I am. I hope that someday they will understand and I wish the same for your family. <3

[clay56]

"...i promise lol when i say this but God can change us but as for homosexuality..."

Certainly possible according to Matt. 19:26. Just as possible may be a gay Christian's opponent's coming to realize that since Christ said nothing about homosexuality, it is presuming too much on His part to say He condemned all types of homosexual relationships.

[chadmight]

the more christians push the farther others pull away.im sorry to hear about ur family.im straight and my fam is terrible.ive subscribed and glad to watch u.if more christians preached and lived the truth in love they could reach others better like Jesus did.no one wants to hear hey Jesus loves u but youre going to hell and everythind u do pisses him off!

[chadmight]

as a christian i advise other christians to treat gays like Jesus does.to love them no matter what choice they make.no one can tell you who to love,marry,or anything.only God and you can make your life.the bible states that no homosexual can enter into heaven.i wish everyone could.though i love Jesus i dont always agree w/him but i know and he knows that 2 ppl can marry and know how to. i mean hell look at straight couples does the church think they have lesser problems?

[redrusty66]

Funny vid, I listen the same way to those nazi fascist aholes. And yes, cd's really do shatter that way if you break them..LOL

[comiz1390]

he was never a gay so he could not understand how we feel. Being gay is never choice. And I prayed like hell and still i stay da same way. My family is also a very religious ppl also say the same things wad he said. So what? If god din't even change me then who r u to judge me? I'll give u a word. Screw u!

[chadmight]

@comiz1390 im not being mean i promise lol when i say this but God can change us but as for homosexuality it takes time and a strong willingness if you wanna change.its hard to change and walk away from who you are but Christ calls us to be like him.and yes thats the hardest thing to ever do.but as for your family and those who persecute you they are wrong and unkind.dont ever let anyone treat u different b/c of who u are.your fam should support and love u regardless of differences in beliefs.

[nbmp80]

@chadmight i spend it almost 6 years asking him to change my sexual orientation.. still gay, i´m not gonna spend my hall life like that, i want to be happy... i deserve to be with the person that i want, i deserve to fall in love, i don't mean to disrespect God, or be rebellious or be a pervert, to me is injustice that i didn't to choose be gay and i have repent and ask for forgiveness or repress my feelings while other people can be together and have God´s blessings ..

[chadmight]

@nbmp80 oh well yeah i agree you should be happy. your walk with God is your walk and your business.take it a day at a time. all things are permissible but not all things beneficial and i dont mean that arrogant like most church folks do.its your life and its up to you.i could only dream that half of the congregation would be as nice to me as the gays have been:) i agree ive watched many marry and be happy and i was single but i left the church and stayed with God now im dating.

[chadmight]

@nbmp80 but i know the church teaches that gays are perverts however i find more straight men to be perverted then anyone else..but i do asJesus instructs us to do-i walk out my own salvation with fear and trembling. i pray and let it be.my church is whoever is around me that is good to me.yes you do deserve to fall in love and be happy and NO no one has a right to tell u who to love but Jesus said what he said i cant change that nor do i agree with him on that.but again dont let any1 control u

[cireoak]

LOL, MASSIVE DISRUPTION OF THE SOCIAL ORDER?? I laughed.

Dear Dr. Graham, Of course homosexuality isn't natural, that is why it has been observed through out the centuries and even found in other animals like ducks, dogs, and bears. Homosexuality isn't natural, Satan taught all of us how to be gay. Or rather, I willingly enrolled in a class that taught me how to be gay.

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Oh, and sorry to hear that you've been ostracized by your family : (

But hey, it gets better, it definitely does.

[michael1215]

Dear Dr. Graham, you are sooo right about homosexuals, they screw this whole world up, they chose to become deviants. NO YOU ARE WRONG, AS A MATTER OF FACT; FUCK YOU AND YOUR HOMOPHOBIA. Your going to hell, not the gays.

[kuurocks]

Hey I dont know your actual name but you helped me feel so much better about myself. Im still questioning if Im gay or straight as a line. But still it really helped me think about all my friends that are gay and that i support them of their ways. But i already do that since before this program even started. Some of my best friends are gay and if someone like this Dr.Graham comes up and says all that stuff on the video i will slap him. Also to Dr Up yours. by the way im a junior in high school.

[jd637906]

fuck u mr graham!

[Becca35treehugger]

i love the way you get your point across. you are so honest it hurts.. in a good way? <3

and you aren't occasionally funny bru, you always are !

[roblou62]

How can I put into words the smashing, bending and exploding of that CD/DVD? Well that would be my comment. You really said it all.

[Matthewgreen7779311]

Hank, I'm sure Mr. Graham does not want to hear from me. But I think you expressed my sentiments exactly. Thank you! And thanks for your spirit and courage. I wish you much love.

[shamikachronicles]

Hilarious! You are too funny. I'm over dying laughing! LOLOLOL Love it! You could have your own tv show.

[shamikachronicles]

Hilarious! I'm over dying laughing! LOLOLOL Love it!

[Vince6198]

Keep up the good work, Hank. :)

[FunnyChloeMichelle]

I love the cereal pouring and the nail clipping during the hateful speech (? was it a speech?)... You're great man! I'm a fan and a subscriber!

[patnstephen2]

Dr. Graham,

My name is Pat and like the wonderful Hank Chen, my HUSBAND Stephen and I have participated in the IGB campaign, reaching out to disaffected youths (especially those struggling with issues of sexuality) to let them know that they are not alone and need not fear the future. Your messages against our race are the REASON that OUR message are necessary. We are trying to save the lives that you misguidedly destroy. Please wake up! Or at least stop being a douche.

@PatnStephen2

[bobthepeaceful]

Good for you i just subscribed

[JakeyBoii16]

I love this. :)

[dkj63tube]

Hank, that's a powerful video. I didn't know you mom was giving you a hard time. I guess I thought since your sis was cool with you, everyone in your family was. Sorry to hear that's not the case. *HUGS*

[Rosethecomposer]

My dad is a pastor who is completely accepting of LGBTQ people and was very supportive of me when I came out as bi. There is no reason that Christianity has to be intolerant. Wasn't it Obama who said that an obscure verse in Romans should not be more central to Christianity than the Sermon on the Mount?

That's my message to "Christians" like Dr. Graham. Learn how to read. Jesus was about love, not hate, and the Bible makes that clear. Even this agnostic can behind that - why can't you?

[zzzAMBERzzz]

You can add me to the love list :P You are inspirational!

[rightfieldjihad]

I prefer the other Dr. Graham (Billie Graham) Hank, you are so patient and kind with the people around you! Your videos on this topic reveal an incredible dichotomy of love and hate that is so sad. You are amazing and courageous; Love you. -bmw

[juanitarn76]

I love you

[theseorchardwalls]

I have those exact same slate-color ikea bowls! love 'em.

[patnstephen2]

You go Hank! Pat we hear you... we are beautiful just as we are.

[aznfliplgbt]

The Jack Graham CD thingy said "gays are not unworthy of marriage" at 1:51. So, he's saying that were worthy of marriage? :) and and who knew snap crackle pop is not only for cereals? :) Love u n ur vids Hanksterchen! xD

[SodomiteHalDuncan]

Kudos, man. Love the expression(s) as yer listening to the CD.

[mszeee]

love love love love love love you man

[andealvarez]

you i love you dearly! And I'm glad you found a suitable medium for that CDs demise. SNAP CRACKLE POP!!! :)

[thetubelightclicks]

Forget That Douchebag Graham, God will deal with him and set the record straight!! Hang in their Hank, I remember it took my mum a really long time to get around the fact that her son is gay, and that it's okay, and God's okay with it too! You just need to be the stronger person and show your mum this... and lol, i think you should return the favor, send your mum some similar material!!

[jasonchu82]

dear mr. graham, i'm not religious, and you're a really good reason why i'm not.

[U2Bwatcher]

Question: Does it "get better" when the gay community isn't accepting of the atypical gay?

[enterprise1705]

I just want to say that I love you. Not in a creepy way, a I wish I was as strong as you and you don't take no crap kind of way. You are so funny and I love your videos!!

[sheenalyoung]

You know I love and adore you!!!! I am ALWAYS here for you and can't wait for our next dinner night and all of our video collabs. Also...does Wheaton know Billy Graham said that? I wonder if they are going to keep his museum. LOL

[MsRedBettie]

Sorry the struggle continues boo boo. Great vid.

Doctor Graham? Doctor of what? Really... I'd like to know.

[aznfliplgbt]

@MsRedBettie doctor of closeted homophobes specializing in hypocrisy :)

[duarteinacan]

You are an example. Never change.

[duarteinacan]

@duarteinacan Well, actually, wishing for someone to never change is about the worst thing someone can do. So: You're an example to me. Keep growing.