You are so beautiful and brave, and an incredible friend. I'm so sorry for your loss and hope that time has eased a little of your pain. If everyone in this world was as kind and genuine as you it would be a very different place.
He's fucking sexy o.o he didn't deserve to die at all! Why will a transsexual person that is good looking dies? Just because transsexual? That the most stupidess shit bullies are doing. Its like its so important to their life. Get a fucking as life you pathetic bullies!
@WXNXFofficial According to what you wrote, it would not matter that he killed himself if he wasn't good looking. I hope it is not what you meant, otherwise your are extremely shallow.
Fuck. High. School. Never believed for a moment what everyone said about it being so awesome. Try being the minority. It's bullshit. I dropped out, and now I'm in college, and I've already come out to a lot of people as questioning transgender. The thing is, it doesn't feel like coming out at all, because the only people I even need to come out to are people who accept me. Fuck high school. Just wait it out. If I hadn't dropped out, I might not be here right now, and that's not even related to
My brother was one of Aiden's friends... and he cries for him almost every day. It's so heartbreaking to see what the loss of one can do to so, so many. Your video moved me to tears... and I realise what a loss of life this was. And how this could have been my brother- easily. That part scares me the most.
I agree with my boyfriend xxlostxxsoulxx. If teachers saw they should have stopped the kids or do something. I'm really sorry about your lose. I hate seeing others bully people just because their not like them. It's completely wrong of those bullies. Again I'm really sorry for the loss of your friend *hugs*
thats why i never came out in high school, but he had the balls to do that, to come out in high school that is.. i just wonder didnt any teachers see? cuz thats bull shit... no no WAY beyond bull shit i deeply am sorry for ur loss and for the loss of another brother and it pisses me off that people are like that if i were there i would have done something to help
I think this project is so nice :). I saw it on a commercial for google (the web is what you make of it). I have a lot of gay friends that are so depressed all the time because their parents and family resent their preference but I'm going to send all of them the links. Im sorry for your friend.
I'm so sorry your friend had to go through that. One of my closest friends is transgender, and I know I would be so heartbroken if something happened to him. I know your pain, I lost a friend to gay-related bullying. But your video is so inspiring. God bless you, and stay strong. <3 (P.S. I don't know what kind of comments have been left here but as a Christian, can I just remind everyone that God LOVES everyone?)
Your video brought me to tears. My best friend is gay and thank god he isn't harassed or bullied. If he ever hurt himself like that i don't even know what I'd do. My heart pours out to you. And anyone who dares be disrespectful about her friends memory shame on you. When did it ever become okay to judge someone for things thay can't control about themselves. You should be disgusted with yourselves. I know I am.
PEOPLE!!!!!!! Ok guys people think that gay is a choice and its not if gays are going to hell then why would god make us where not different where the same as the next guy now people plz stop ive put up with it my whole life! and over those years i learned that people are just stupid
Hey has a great friend someone who dosent care what was on the outside or what fender he was but loved him for who he was and will allways be I thatnk u for beleving in him you give hope to this world.
I was reading the book, "It Gets Better" when I came across this story. After finishing it, I immediately got up and put the book down. I knew then that I needed to find your video. It's so sad. I'm sorry that you have to bear this burden, too. I wish there was something more I could do for you than just saying thank you for speaking up. Though your story is listed more than halfway through the book., it's the first one I just had to look up. Thank you.
Your video, along with all of the other tribute videos for suicide (often times dealing with Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and transgender cases) areabsolutely heartbreaking. I am sixteen and bisexual myself, and have found high school to be terrible. I have been bullied just for my sexuality and am aware of the pain that these innocent people have gone through. Thank you for another insight into how terrible youths can be because they are ignorant of what they do not understand. Rest in piece Aiden.
Your video, along with all of the other tribute videos for suicide (often times dealing with Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and transgender cases) areabsolutely heartbreaking. I am sixteen and bisexual myself, and have found high school to be terrible. I have been bullied just for my sexuality and am aware of the pain that these innocent people have gone through. Thank you for another insight into how terrible youths can be because they are ignorant of what they do not understand. Rest in piece Aiden.
yeah this made me cry too.. this project is so very important and should be compulsory viewing for all young lgbt people. every single homophobic person should be ashamed of the culture of hate they helped to create.
This video was heartbreaking, the LGBT society here in DCU(Ireland) are going to be doing an it gets better video next semester. I'm going to try and get it dedicated to Aiden's memory, people should know that this bullying affects more people than just the five names we keep hearing
i got chills watching this. i knew aiden since i was 3 (long before he transitioned, when he was kaitlyn and he was 6). he always seemed so angry when he was a girl and we didnt exactly get along. we later lost contact but i saw him again in february (after he transitioned). he just...seemed so happy. it seemed like he had finally found himself and he just seemed so loving. i never knew that when i said goodbye to him that day, it would be the last words we ever said to each other. RIP aiden <3
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm very sorry for your loss. He was such a beautiful boy. I want you to know that, as a fellow transgendered person, I'm outraged just like you are. But I know we will keep fighting the good fight until we have some justice in this world.
@smilewild I am also very sorry for your lost. Our society is still very primitive, as this story shows us. The bulling is the worst way to handle people - worst in all meanings. The hate is silliness. I hope all the bullies will open their eyes one day and see how miserable they were all the times. If they won't - they will spend all their life in everlasting stupidity...
What an incredible, genuine video. This is nothing short of amazing. Your friend was just adorable. Please continue to do whatever you do to make sure that his death wasn't for nothing.
hiya!. chrisitan here, born and raised, but i GAVE IT UP bc i CANNOT believe the shit other people are saying as fucking "messengers of god". bullSHIT! aiden was GORGEOUS and im heartbroken that he had to deal w haters like those who bullied him & ignorant zealots. fuck. it OUTRAGES me that people can be so stupid. & for all those like aiden: I LOVE YOU. PLS LIVE. for all those bible-thumping idiots: FUCK YOU TOO.
YOU ARE AMAZING EVA! i feel for ur loss!! no one's alone in this fight <3
Thank you SO much, Eva, for making such a heartfelt video as a tribute to Aiden. He sounds like he was a truly special person with a HUGE heart who was blessed to have someone as caring as u for a friend. The number of young people who are being bullied & the resulting tragedies is heartbreaking. Those who are as compassionate as u must continue to speak out in honor of the victims. Thanks for making such an inspirational video & letting everyone know how beautiful Aiden was!
@BibleGeek: I'm afraid you are wrong about homosexuality, transgender not being genetic. You're right that there isn't a "gay gene" but genes don't work like that. They are in tandem, and hundreds of genes go into developing the human brain, and not one per part. And that's just some of what develops the human reproductive system. Basically, the factors for brain development are quite expansive, so just because there isn't a "gay gene" doesn't mean it isn't genetic or biologically based.
What a beautiful young lady. What a wonderful friend. If only there were more like you! Thank you for sharing this, and thank you for caring about Aiden and others who may be 'different.'
I never comment on vids, but for a couple reasons, I'll make a special occassion.
First of all, I am so sorry for Aiden - he never deserved this. I am sorry that he didn't know that there are people out there for him, who would love him no matter what.
I am so grateful to you for making this video - I hope you can help encourage others. Thank you so much! Your bravery, I know, has helped someone out there. Again, thank you! I will do my best to remember Aiden.
Thanks for the beautiful message, and this awesome project. It does get better, and making the choice to sit it out and believe in yourself and that things will get better for you is worth it in the long run, even if you can't see it right now.
This was a beautiful message. The world is a better place because there are people like you in it. You give me hope that my children will grow up and live in a better world than we know today.
Aiden was lucky to have such a wonderful person as you for a friend! I believe that in Heaven you are loved for who you are, God loves everyone "as is", he has no conditions to his love! I am so sorry for what happened, it's something that never should have happened, but at least Aiden had you while he blessed the earth with his presence. Earth lost a wonderful person, but Heaven gained one awesome Angel! Sending you my love and Hugs!
You're right - I live in Arlington and I never heard about this. It wasn't covered by the media - You would think in a town where a former crackhead DC Council Member gets a news story when he sneezes would at least mention something like this in brief.
Your love for your friend is so apparent and honestly, if you take something away from this tragedy, at least know that your love for him was pure and unconditional.
Hey all, don't mark a comment as spam, if you disagree with it. As ignorant as @BibleGeeek is, it's important that we all can see what kind of messages are out there, y'know? It reaffirms the need for change.
I have faith that the God I <3 would never judge a pained soul. Including @BibleGeeek's, cuz obviously they have issues too.
This saddens me. But it also gives me hope. The world can't ignore that which is real.
Love prevails. Big ole hugs to all those who know the pain of loss....
I knew someone who committed suicide in high school too. I didn't realize he was gay too until several years after graduating though, which just made me sad because I know we could have helped each other through 4 years of hell.
So sorry to hear about Aiden. He was a gorgeous babe, and don't worry. The world will get so much better for people like Aiden. I hope that gay youth realize their lives are worth so much more when they endure all the hatred, pain, loneliness and ignorance. Thank you <3
That's just so sad, why are some people so awful? it was a beautiful tribute to your pal. As for the religious a*holes - piss off, you're not welcome.
By the way, I'd class myself as Christian, but I'm not like Biblegeek. Not all that many are. Sadly Biblegeek's kind are more vocal.
First and foremost, I want to tell you that I feel bad for the pain you've been going through with losing a friend. I am sorry that he did not receive some of the news coverage others have recently, but I am starting to feel like it's not even helping at all. Anyway, for the main point I wanted to make: I am appalled by all of the Christians on here saying rude things. Who are they to judge people? Please don't let their judgement get to you. If God is there, he will embrace Aiden warmly.
Awww... This was so sad. This was such a beautiful way to honor his memory. If they weren't outraged then I can make up for their anger. Pushing someone to the brink of death is absolutely sickening!
I think you're the best friend anyone can wish for, I'm so so sorry for your loss. I actually cried watching your video, which I've never done before... Take care x
This is a great great thing you've done for your friend. You're a good, smart person. And very sweet to share this, with people who deserve it and people who don't. We should all have friends like you!
Ava, thank you for this. I too am transgendered (FTM) and my name is also Ayden. I was so sad to hear about this, and even worse to know that his death never made it on to the news or on our radar out here in San Francisco. Your words were beautiful, though. Aiden was lucky to have such a supportive friend and ally. We truly need more people like you. Hang in there.
Ava, thank you for this. I too am transgendered (FTM) and my name is also Ayden. I was so sad to hear about this, and even worse to know that his death never made it on to the news or on our radar out here in San Francisco. Your words were beautiful, though. Aiden was lucky to have such a supportive friend and ally. We truly need more people like you. Hang in there.
This is one of the most moving videos for the project I've seen yet, and I've been watching them for about three hours now :P Just wanted to say thanks for being brave and sharing, and I can tell you have such a good heart. You were clearly such a good friend to Aiden, and continue to be so good to his memory.
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Your video was heartfelt and heartbreaking. I'm so happy that Aiden had such a good friend as you and it is a crime that bullying is allowed to go on. The schools have got to step in and take a stand against it. Bullying destroys lives and must not be tolerated anymore.
You are such a wonderful person for making this beautiful video for Aiden and because of you his memory will live on!
Your video was beautiful. I am so sorry about your friend. What a terrible loss. Your video was powerful and I am amazed by your courage and strength in making it. I don't think I will ever know the pain that you or Aiden went through, so I can't say I understand. But I do hope you know the good that you are doing for others by sharing his story. Rest in peace, Aiden.
Of all the suicides I've heard of recently, this one has stuck out to me the most and I'm not sure why. So I really want to comment, but every time I go to I never know what to say. I know that nothing I will say will make your pain go away nor will it make Aiden come back to life. I can only imagine what he went through and it shatters my heart. So I'm just going to say I'm sorry for your loss and I'm sorry that Aiden went through so much pain and took his life before he it could get better.
Beautiful and poignant vid. For every one insensitive, immature comment that's posted here, there're a thousand viewers who are moved and motivated to work harder for equality. This project is so important, thank you so much for sharing your story.
I'm sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how you are feeling. I can't even imagine losing anybody I'm close with let alone a best friend. And you shouldn't listen to Biblegeek because he is acting very inappropriately.
I'm sorry for your loss. But by speaking out through this project, you are one of the many voices who are being heard. As others have said before me, as long as you carry Aiden's memory in your heart, he'll always be there in spirit smiling as you fight on.
This brought tears to my eyes, not much does. Thank you for being such a sweet and loving friend. You give hope, please continue to keep his memory alive in your heart.
I....feel his pain,even though Im not transgendered,the bullying and harassment just gets worse at one point I wanted to commit sucide but then I thought about my happy memories with my friends,and they saved me.Every teen that commits sucide I cry for then because it seems I lost a brother or sister when I dont know them.I cry for the people that think their not loved but they are.I love everyone,Aidan,you,and every one out there who feel ashamed and afraid of the world.Everything gets better.
Im so sorry for your loss however i commend your level of maturity. Keep fighting the good fight and speaking out on behalf of your friend. Im sure he would be proud.
Watching this makes me smile. Seeing someone who is so sincerely compassionate is such a rare and awesome thing. I'm sorry for the loss of Aiden; for you and his family, for all his friends, and for everyone who will never have the chance to know him.
The best - and hardest - way to contend against the hate by which we are surrounded, is to emphasize and acknowledge the bravery of love. Ava, you are a shining beacon of love and bravery, and for that the world is a better place.
Well, even though the media didn't report this, I'm outraged about what I'm hearing. Poor guy, and I'm so sorry for the friends he left behind. I hope you are doing alright yourself. Hopefully one day American society will advanced past this stage in our development. Sadly, looking at the behavior of certain countries in the Middle East, Africa, and even South America, that day looks far away. We should look to West Europe as our model. Anyway, your tolerance is honerable, and keep speakin out.
Well, even though the media didn't report this, I'm outraged about what I'm hearing. Poor guy, and I'm so sorry for the friends he left behind. I hope you are doing alright yourself. Hopefully one day American society will advanced past this stage in our development. Sadly, looking at the behavior of certain countries in the Middle East, Africa, and even South America, that day looks far away. We should look to West Europe as our model. Anyway, your tolerance is honerable, and keep speakin out
1Cor 6:9-11 9Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10nor covetous, nor thieves, nor drunkards, nor abusive people, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11And such were some of you! But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. EMTV
@BibleGeeek Dude seriously? what if you were to turn out gay would you ask everyday to be tormented until you couldnt bear to live...do you think god would have created gay people if he thought it was immoral? fuck the bible its all made by biased men who like vagina to damn much a word to you go get fucked up the ass and like it.
nobody "turns out gay".,... it's a choice. God created us male and female with a choice to sin or not to sin. He didn't create some sodomites and other not. He didn't create some to be child molesters and other not. He didn't create some to bestiality and other not. He created male and female... period. By the way... if you don't like what God has to say about homosex, take it up with Him. I'm just the messenger... I didn't create the message.
@BibleGeeek you may not have created the messages but dumb asses like you certainly did. Do you see the comments on your page , no one agrees with you. Maybe you need to take a look at how you are living life and quit passing judgement so easily. You and bullies are the ones driving people to commit suicide so you are no better than what you see as blasphemous.
@BibleGeeek You fucking idiot -- of course it's not a choice! Did any heterosexual person CHOOSE to be straight at birth -- of course not!! SO why should it be any different for homosexuals? And for the record, if there is a god, he does not share your disgusting philosophy -- hell, none of us do.
@BibleGeeek Eating shellfish is a sin. Wearing cloths of mixed fibres is a sin. Getting married when a woman isn't a virgin is a sin. Divorce is a sin.
Lots of sins are clearly bullshit and clearly man-made.
@BibleGeeek Well, he must really hate you for judging someone. =) Let's face it - you don't know a single thing about 'god' - your opinions are based on a book called bible and that was written by men, so please just shut up.
Your ignorance blows my mind. It is truly incredible that you cannot realize that people like you are the source of situations like these. Your shallow minded perspectives and inability to accept things that are different from you only perpetuate hatred and prejudice. Who do u think you are? If your are the "messenger of God" the only msg your sending if one of hatred, not to mention forcing your religion into the equation is completely ignorant of you, not everyone subscribes to
a religion. Or maybe not yours. WHO says yours is right? and your'e not right on forcing it onto others. Gay people do not deserve to be judged based onancient religious text or any other matter, how would you feel if all of the sudden the table were turned and you were chastised for supporting what you believe and do constantly on a daily basis. Get off your high horse, your perspective is one of many, it doesn't mean it's right.
Why don't u be more tolerant? All I get is chastisement for what I believe. I won't kill myself (due to all the stress of the haters out there) because that would be murder and would buy me a one way ticket to hell.
@BibleGeeek your fairytales have you so twisted it's saddening. if only you would read that book you hold so dear and open your eyes to the fact that you are more moral than the god that you worship. it's all fiction. it's not real. it's ok to be afraid. everyone is. but focus on this life. show compassion, show caring, spread love not hate. be better than the ancient texts that are holding you back from being a progressive addition to the human race. lose the BS and live free.
I used the word hate because you literally said "god hates all sinners" so yes.
Yes your saying there is a way "out" but that speculates that it's improper to be "in." gay people shouldn't have to feel the need to get out of their situation, they should embrace it and celebrate. I am tolerant. The fact that you choose to subscribe to your religion is just fine...however, i completely disagree with you FORCING it upon others and considering it as the only right way to live.
Hate? I've been quoting scripture. Is that hate? I've been sharing that there is a way out and its thru Christ. Nobody is born a homo. It's been genetically proven that there is no "gay" gene. It is a choice. Yes, everyone is tempted differently, ill give u that. But nobody is born a homo any more than someone is born a child molester or a bestiality freak. Don't be deceived.
Homosexuality is not a lifestyle choice. Anyone who has ever grown up in a household with a gay sibling can attest to that absolute truth. I'm not going to even begin to argue with you about how ignorant and uneducated you sound by making those kind of comments. Again, there is no choice. You think gays around the world wake up one day and say "I'm going to decide to be gay so that I can be ostracized, persecuted, and harassed for the rest of my life"? Use your common sense.
@BibleGeeek actually the "gay" gene has been genetically proven, so you're only making yourself sound like a total asshole and you're giving Christianity a bad reputation to these people here. i suggest you shut up because you're obviously more of a cynic than a good person
@BibleGeeek This is a video for a friend that killed himself six months ago. I don't care if you agree with his life style or not, but at least have the decency to keep it to yourself and kindly go away or I'll just start deleting all your comments. Thanks.
@smilewild Well said Ava. It's people like this who keep the prejudice going with their badly timed and ignorant messages. Aiden knew who he was and that in itself should be all that matters. You are a wonderful courageous girl and a true friend to Aiden, i only wish that many of the so called adults on this planet could have half the wisdon and understanding you've shown here. Your message is a beacon of light to help those still finding the way. It does get better xXx
Hey, I'm all for spreading God's word and all, but this is seriously not the way to do it. What your doing is not wrong, but there is a time and place for everything. And spreading the word of God by telling people who have lost a loved one that their loved one was a sinner is seriously a bad way to be spreading the word of God. And if you know the scripture so well you should know that you shouldn't be judging anybody. What you SHOULD be doing is praying for her friend and her.
@BibleGeeek loving another human-being whether male or female is not the same as molesting a child hun you should feel ashamed of classifying them together
@BibleGeeek Yeah, BibleGeeek, scripture *is* hate. Your Bible is overflowing with hate, murder, rape, slavery, and subjugation of women. Your god is a paranoid, hateful asshole.
@BibleGeeek Meaningless. There is no race gene either, but people are still persecuted for being black or Chinese or whatever.
What consenting adults do sexually is none of your business. Using scripture as a bludgeon to perpetuate bigotry is the ultimate perversion of God's love.
Even if you think it's a choice -- so what? Other people don't need your approval to live their lives how they want.
Your ignorance blows my mind. It is truly incredible that you cannot realize that people like you are the source of situations like these. Your shallow minded perspectives and inability to accept things that are different from you only perpetuate hatred and prejudice. Who do u think you are? If your are the "messenger of God" the only msg your sending if one of hatred, not to mention forcing your religion into the equation is completely ignorant of you, not everyone subscribes to a
@BibleGeeek Yeah sure dude. Your specific fundie version of christianity is right and everyone else on earth is wrong. You're just the messenger. And your opinion about what causes homosexuality is right, and all the scientists are wrong. Everybody's wrong but you and Fred Phelps. Hallelujah.
what is wrong with you? people don't choose to be gay or straight or whatever, it's just how we're born.
it's all well and good preaching all of the negative homophobic parts of the bible but what you're failing to mention is that god is supposed to love everyone, despite their differences (or imperfections as you haters may choose to call it)
you call yourself a messenger but the way i see it, chinese whispers fucked it all up before it got to you.
Hey Eva. I am so sorry that have lost someone as special as Aiden. I feel so bad with everyone who lose loved ones to immoral bullying jerks, and just know that you and Aiden, and everyone else who is grieving, and just anyone in general, in my heart. Be strong, and hope for the best for everyone. Love strong, and make it known that you will not tolerate the bullying that plagues this. Live strong, girl, and keep Aiden Rivera-Schaeff's memory alive...always! With all my heart, girl! Tito
No thank you for making this video. I am not gay but I know the issues bullying can cause. Never told anyone about the issues I went through in school. I honestly came close to taking my frustrations out on the whole school and this was back in the 6th grade. And I had the means to do it. Although I did shock my bully to the point where he didn't harass me anymore. But I am living proof it does get better. And I thank the friend that told me that way back in 1986
I just watched this on Yahoo News. As a fellow former victim of bullying for being gay in high school, I understand...of course, I cannot say that my issues completely compare....because people are not interchangeable. But I feel. Aiden is finally getting his recognition. :)
thank you so much for sharing this story with us... I just saw this now on Yahoo! News.... i'm so sorry for your loss.. nobody should have to go through that...
And people wonder why that father was pissed off because some kids are messing with his daughter because she had a learning disability. That poor father went to jail for stopping kids from messing with his daughter and that kids who was messing with his daughter thinks he did nothing wrong. It's a crazy world we live in. I am sorry for your loss. He looked like a great guy!
Thank you on the behalf of everyone different! I was picked on so bad I had to change schools 6 times and finally by high school, I had enough and quit. Im in college now.
But if I would have had friends like you it would have made it so much less painful. Its so hard to be picked on for something you cant change its who you are.
May the ALL gods smile on you!!!! Your a light in such cruel times!!!!
This brought a tear to my eye. I have hope that the world can change, because of people who see beauty in people who are different, rather than tormenting them. It takes a lot of courage to simply BE someone like Aiden. I'm sorry there's one less person like that in the world, but may be this will inspire others. Be the change you want to see in the world.
sorry to hear about your loss. every life is precious. channel your feelings into good work for others in gay commnunity, it helps, i know.
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sleekcartim 3 days ago
You are so beautiful and brave, and an incredible friend. I'm so sorry for your loss and hope that time has eased a little of your pain. If everyone in this world was as kind and genuine as you it would be a very different place.
rosettastone1d 1 month ago
Thank you so much.
cameronphillipsTOK71 4 months ago
Rest in Peace, Aiden. <3
ColeyyyRiceee 4 months ago
Sorry for your loss
killer2718 5 months ago
I think your message was beautiful and it must be so hard to lose a close friend this way.
cboncklis 5 months ago
Btw Idc if its a boy or girl! Still looks sexy in any gender xD js :3
WXNXFofficial 5 months ago
He's fucking sexy o.o he didn't deserve to die at all! Why will a transsexual person that is good looking dies? Just because transsexual? That the most stupidess shit bullies are doing. Its like its so important to their life. Get a fucking as life you pathetic bullies!
WXNXFofficial 5 months ago
@WXNXFofficial According to what you wrote, it would not matter that he killed himself if he wasn't good looking. I hope it is not what you meant, otherwise your are extremely shallow.
cboncklis 5 months ago
Fuck. High. School. Never believed for a moment what everyone said about it being so awesome. Try being the minority. It's bullshit. I dropped out, and now I'm in college, and I've already come out to a lot of people as questioning transgender. The thing is, it doesn't feel like coming out at all, because the only people I even need to come out to are people who accept me. Fuck high school. Just wait it out. If I hadn't dropped out, I might not be here right now, and that's not even related to
KDong3 5 months ago
My brother was one of Aiden's friends... and he cries for him almost every day. It's so heartbreaking to see what the loss of one can do to so, so many. Your video moved me to tears... and I realise what a loss of life this was. And how this could have been my brother- easily. That part scares me the most.
youdorkus 6 months ago
wow what a shame he could have done something with his life.... thanks bitches
dontberidicules 6 months ago
I agree with my boyfriend xxlostxxsoulxx. If teachers saw they should have stopped the kids or do something. I'm really sorry about your lose. I hate seeing others bully people just because their not like them. It's completely wrong of those bullies. Again I'm really sorry for the loss of your friend *hugs*
EmoVampMirrors 7 months ago
thats why i never came out in high school, but he had the balls to do that, to come out in high school that is.. i just wonder didnt any teachers see? cuz thats bull shit... no no WAY beyond bull shit i deeply am sorry for ur loss and for the loss of another brother and it pisses me off that people are like that if i were there i would have done something to help
xxlostxxxsoulxx 7 months ago
It Does Get Better.. <3
jgrl979 7 months ago
I think this project is so nice :). I saw it on a commercial for google (the web is what you make of it). I have a lot of gay friends that are so depressed all the time because their parents and family resent their preference but I'm going to send all of them the links. Im sorry for your friend.
alexmattgeorge 8 months ago
I'm so sorry your friend had to go through that. One of my closest friends is transgender, and I know I would be so heartbroken if something happened to him. I know your pain, I lost a friend to gay-related bullying. But your video is so inspiring. God bless you, and stay strong. <3 (P.S. I don't know what kind of comments have been left here but as a Christian, can I just remind everyone that God LOVES everyone?)
BlazeFireKitty 8 months ago
i Love your video Girll keep ur head up
MsTaynesis 9 months ago
Your video brought me to tears. My best friend is gay and thank god he isn't harassed or bullied. If he ever hurt himself like that i don't even know what I'd do. My heart pours out to you. And anyone who dares be disrespectful about her friends memory shame on you. When did it ever become okay to judge someone for things thay can't control about themselves. You should be disgusted with yourselves. I know I am.
kissthegirl5311 9 months ago 3
PEOPLE!!!!!!! Ok guys people think that gay is a choice and its not if gays are going to hell then why would god make us where not different where the same as the next guy now people plz stop ive put up with it my whole life! and over those years i learned that people are just stupid
xtcxtwo1 9 months ago
Sending love and encouragement your way,dearie. Thank YOU for doing such an amazing thing for your friend. <3
SennaAnodyneRaylie47 10 months ago 3
Hey has a great friend someone who dosent care what was on the outside or what fender he was but loved him for who he was and will allways be I thatnk u for beleving in him you give hope to this world.
goobergirl121 11 months ago 2
I was reading the book, "It Gets Better" when I came across this story. After finishing it, I immediately got up and put the book down. I knew then that I needed to find your video. It's so sad. I'm sorry that you have to bear this burden, too. I wish there was something more I could do for you than just saying thank you for speaking up. Though your story is listed more than halfway through the book., it's the first one I just had to look up. Thank you.
lexmarkblackink 11 months ago
I cried when I watched this. I wish he was still here, so I could hug him, and tell him how amazing he is. :-(
awkwardanniness 11 months ago 6
I am so sorry for your loss....
deathconcore 1 year ago
This is amazing. You're an incredible friend. Made me cry...
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Your video, along with all of the other tribute videos for suicide (often times dealing with Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and transgender cases) areabsolutely heartbreaking. I am sixteen and bisexual myself, and have found high school to be terrible. I have been bullied just for my sexuality and am aware of the pain that these innocent people have gone through. Thank you for another insight into how terrible youths can be because they are ignorant of what they do not understand. Rest in piece Aiden.
valeriedarling 1 year ago
Your video, along with all of the other tribute videos for suicide (often times dealing with Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and transgender cases) areabsolutely heartbreaking. I am sixteen and bisexual myself, and have found high school to be terrible. I have been bullied just for my sexuality and am aware of the pain that these innocent people have gone through. Thank you for another insight into how terrible youths can be because they are ignorant of what they do not understand. Rest in piece Aiden.
valeriedarling 1 year ago
yeah this made me cry too.. this project is so very important and should be compulsory viewing for all young lgbt people. every single homophobic person should be ashamed of the culture of hate they helped to create.
corduroycowboy 1 year ago
I'm crying right now. This is so heartbreaking :(
awkwardannieness 1 year ago
This video was heartbreaking, the LGBT society here in DCU(Ireland) are going to be doing an it gets better video next semester. I'm going to try and get it dedicated to Aiden's memory, people should know that this bullying affects more people than just the five names we keep hearing
Kadaerc 1 year ago
I miss him so much...
ackrauss 1 year ago
i got chills watching this. i knew aiden since i was 3 (long before he transitioned, when he was kaitlyn and he was 6). he always seemed so angry when he was a girl and we didnt exactly get along. we later lost contact but i saw him again in february (after he transitioned). he just...seemed so happy. it seemed like he had finally found himself and he just seemed so loving. i never knew that when i said goodbye to him that day, it would be the last words we ever said to each other. RIP aiden <3
e5f2k9 1 year ago
Thank you for this.
squireallworthy 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm very sorry for your loss. He was such a beautiful boy. I want you to know that, as a fellow transgendered person, I'm outraged just like you are. But I know we will keep fighting the good fight until we have some justice in this world.
JosiePosiePoodles 1 year ago
Thank you, Ava. You and Aiden are very beautiful.
daltoyd 1 year ago
@smilewild I am also very sorry for your lost. Our society is still very primitive, as this story shows us. The bulling is the worst way to handle people - worst in all meanings. The hate is silliness. I hope all the bullies will open their eyes one day and see how miserable they were all the times. If they won't - they will spend all their life in everlasting stupidity...
Merzmensch 1 year ago
What an incredible, genuine video. This is nothing short of amazing. Your friend was just adorable. Please continue to do whatever you do to make sure that his death wasn't for nothing.
HunsV 1 year ago
hiya!. chrisitan here, born and raised, but i GAVE IT UP bc i CANNOT believe the shit other people are saying as fucking "messengers of god". bullSHIT! aiden was GORGEOUS and im heartbroken that he had to deal w haters like those who bullied him & ignorant zealots. fuck. it OUTRAGES me that people can be so stupid. & for all those like aiden: I LOVE YOU. PLS LIVE. for all those bible-thumping idiots: FUCK YOU TOO.
YOU ARE AMAZING EVA! i feel for ur loss!! no one's alone in this fight <3
ampeddy 1 year ago
Thank you SO much, Eva, for making such a heartfelt video as a tribute to Aiden. He sounds like he was a truly special person with a HUGE heart who was blessed to have someone as caring as u for a friend. The number of young people who are being bullied & the resulting tragedies is heartbreaking. Those who are as compassionate as u must continue to speak out in honor of the victims. Thanks for making such an inspirational video & letting everyone know how beautiful Aiden was!
Gamec0ckGrad 1 year ago
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Gamec0ckGrad 1 year ago
@BibleGeek: I'm afraid you are wrong about homosexuality, transgender not being genetic. You're right that there isn't a "gay gene" but genes don't work like that. They are in tandem, and hundreds of genes go into developing the human brain, and not one per part. And that's just some of what develops the human reproductive system. Basically, the factors for brain development are quite expansive, so just because there isn't a "gay gene" doesn't mean it isn't genetic or biologically based.
veggieish 1 year ago
What a beautiful young lady. What a wonderful friend. If only there were more like you! Thank you for sharing this, and thank you for caring about Aiden and others who may be 'different.'
YouSPI 1 year ago 2
I never comment on vids, but for a couple reasons, I'll make a special occassion.
First of all, I am so sorry for Aiden - he never deserved this. I am sorry that he didn't know that there are people out there for him, who would love him no matter what.
I am so grateful to you for making this video - I hope you can help encourage others. Thank you so much! Your bravery, I know, has helped someone out there. Again, thank you! I will do my best to remember Aiden.
veggieish 1 year ago
Thank you for your brave message. I'm sorry for your loss. May Aiden's memory be for a blessing.
ThePogobryan 1 year ago
Thanks for the beautiful message, and this awesome project. It does get better, and making the choice to sit it out and believe in yourself and that things will get better for you is worth it in the long run, even if you can't see it right now.
redlollyfrogs 1 year ago
This was a beautiful message. The world is a better place because there are people like you in it. You give me hope that my children will grow up and live in a better world than we know today.
Rainy243 1 year ago
Aiden was lucky to have such a wonderful person as you for a friend! I believe that in Heaven you are loved for who you are, God loves everyone "as is", he has no conditions to his love! I am so sorry for what happened, it's something that never should have happened, but at least Aiden had you while he blessed the earth with his presence. Earth lost a wonderful person, but Heaven gained one awesome Angel! Sending you my love and Hugs!
bumblejumble04 1 year ago
You're right - I live in Arlington and I never heard about this. It wasn't covered by the media - You would think in a town where a former crackhead DC Council Member gets a news story when he sneezes would at least mention something like this in brief.
Your love for your friend is so apparent and honestly, if you take something away from this tragedy, at least know that your love for him was pure and unconditional.
demonfafa 1 year ago
You are wonderful and so is this vid. <3
BasilStar 1 year ago
Hey all, don't mark a comment as spam, if you disagree with it. As ignorant as @BibleGeeek is, it's important that we all can see what kind of messages are out there, y'know? It reaffirms the need for change.
I have faith that the God I <3 would never judge a pained soul. Including @BibleGeeek's, cuz obviously they have issues too.
This saddens me. But it also gives me hope. The world can't ignore that which is real.
Love prevails. Big ole hugs to all those who know the pain of loss....
mickjen 1 year ago
your smile alone will give so many people hope. be well. <3
notcalebkruzel 1 year ago
Thank you for your bravery, smilewild. Thank you for your maturity and your huge heart. I hope it gets better for you, too, as you heal.
ElfPuddle 1 year ago
A wonderful tribute. Thank you for sharing. <3
jknoll81 1 year ago
I knew someone who committed suicide in high school too. I didn't realize he was gay too until several years after graduating though, which just made me sad because I know we could have helped each other through 4 years of hell.
So sorry to hear about Aiden. He was a gorgeous babe, and don't worry. The world will get so much better for people like Aiden. I hope that gay youth realize their lives are worth so much more when they endure all the hatred, pain, loneliness and ignorance. Thank you <3
HenhousetheRed 1 year ago
You did a beautiful job. Aiden was so handsome. Rest in peace, Aiden. We won't forget you.
ewgwf 1 year ago
LOVE! This video is beautiful. I wish all of my friends were as thoughtful and caring as you.
mary86 1 year ago
That's just so sad, why are some people so awful? it was a beautiful tribute to your pal. As for the religious a*holes - piss off, you're not welcome.
By the way, I'd class myself as Christian, but I'm not like Biblegeek. Not all that many are. Sadly Biblegeek's kind are more vocal.
hippiegirl1968 1 year ago
First and foremost, I want to tell you that I feel bad for the pain you've been going through with losing a friend. I am sorry that he did not receive some of the news coverage others have recently, but I am starting to feel like it's not even helping at all. Anyway, for the main point I wanted to make: I am appalled by all of the Christians on here saying rude things. Who are they to judge people? Please don't let their judgement get to you. If God is there, he will embrace Aiden warmly.
thisisnotalaska 1 year ago
You are an amazing person.
And aiden was a beautiful, beautiful person.
People like you give me hope about life.
ElizabethRose1121 1 year ago
I think I got some sand into my eyes...
Deathflyer 1 year ago
Awww... This was so sad. This was such a beautiful way to honor his memory. If they weren't outraged then I can make up for their anger. Pushing someone to the brink of death is absolutely sickening!
bookcreator 1 year ago
There are no words to describe the degree of beauty that that video just exhibited. It was so incredibly touching. Wonderful.
HollyJL1992 1 year ago
I think you're the best friend anyone can wish for, I'm so so sorry for your loss. I actually cried watching your video, which I've never done before... Take care x
MissSquirrel1981 1 year ago
This is a great great thing you've done for your friend. You're a good, smart person. And very sweet to share this, with people who deserve it and people who don't. We should all have friends like you!
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Ava, thank you for this. I too am transgendered (FTM) and my name is also Ayden. I was so sad to hear about this, and even worse to know that his death never made it on to the news or on our radar out here in San Francisco. Your words were beautiful, though. Aiden was lucky to have such a supportive friend and ally. We truly need more people like you. Hang in there.
Ayden
AydenAndrew 1 year ago
Ava, thank you for this. I too am transgendered (FTM) and my name is also Ayden. I was so sad to hear about this, and even worse to know that his death never made it on to the news or on our radar out here in San Francisco. Your words were beautiful, though. Aiden was lucky to have such a supportive friend and ally. We truly need more people like you. Hang in there.
Ayden
AydenAndrew 1 year ago 5
I love you. Just wanted to put that out there. I have watched tons of these videos, and yours is my favorite by far.
Nomorebiscuits 1 year ago
This video made me cry. I'm sorry for the lose of your best friend and I want to thank you for making this video. It means alot to me and I love you.
MissBeeOnTime 1 year ago
:'(
6satan6ist6 1 year ago
This is one of the most moving videos for the project I've seen yet, and I've been watching them for about three hours now :P Just wanted to say thanks for being brave and sharing, and I can tell you have such a good heart. You were clearly such a good friend to Aiden, and continue to be so good to his memory.
whichonespink7 1 year ago 3
So. Genuine. You are a wonderful person, and Aiden was lucky to have you in his life.
vinomazzei 1 year ago
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Your video was heartfelt and heartbreaking. I'm so happy that Aiden had such a good friend as you and it is a crime that bullying is allowed to go on. The schools have got to step in and take a stand against it. Bullying destroys lives and must not be tolerated anymore.
You are such a wonderful person for making this beautiful video for Aiden and because of you his memory will live on!
Kdd43 1 year ago
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Kdd43 1 year ago
My heart goes out to you and Aiden's family. Thank you for this loving tribute.
ambiguo42 1 year ago
Your video was beautiful. I am so sorry about your friend. What a terrible loss. Your video was powerful and I am amazed by your courage and strength in making it. I don't think I will ever know the pain that you or Aiden went through, so I can't say I understand. But I do hope you know the good that you are doing for others by sharing his story. Rest in peace, Aiden.
XoXMcCunieXoX 1 year ago
You are amazing, thank you for this, for your bravery, and your strength. There will be a candle lit for you and Aiden on the Day of Remembrance.
ChibiGeeBee 1 year ago
Of all the suicides I've heard of recently, this one has stuck out to me the most and I'm not sure why. So I really want to comment, but every time I go to I never know what to say. I know that nothing I will say will make your pain go away nor will it make Aiden come back to life. I can only imagine what he went through and it shatters my heart. So I'm just going to say I'm sorry for your loss and I'm sorry that Aiden went through so much pain and took his life before he it could get better.
stjesuskat666 1 year ago
Beautiful and poignant vid. For every one insensitive, immature comment that's posted here, there're a thousand viewers who are moved and motivated to work harder for equality. This project is so important, thank you so much for sharing your story.
ExeterL 1 year ago
@TheStein101 I wonder how old you are, where you are from, who raised you and how you came to be so hateful. You are not a decent human being.
ExeterL 1 year ago
I'm sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how you are feeling. I can't even imagine losing anybody I'm close with let alone a best friend. And you shouldn't listen to Biblegeek because he is acting very inappropriately.
poopoo72345 1 year ago
I'm sorry for your loss. But by speaking out through this project, you are one of the many voices who are being heard. As others have said before me, as long as you carry Aiden's memory in your heart, he'll always be there in spirit smiling as you fight on.
Euphoria9630 1 year ago
@Biblegeeek
Preach to someone else, 'cause you're getting yourself nowhere, here.
The worlds changin' my dear!
For the good! Just sit back and relax knowing your religious views won't do anything to change anyone or how things will be.
There are SO many religions out there. So many to decide from...
if any.
heidifeight 1 year ago 4
She's beautiful.
MULESLAX 1 year ago 5
He's beautiful.
BloobxTube 1 year ago 28
This brought tears to my eyes, not much does. Thank you for being such a sweet and loving friend. You give hope, please continue to keep his memory alive in your heart.
xicanaregia 1 year ago 5
Aiden was lucky to have a friend such as yourself, Ava.
xcubsfanx54 1 year ago
Five people could use a beheading.
poispinners 1 year ago 3
Thank You Ava. :)
DamSharks 1 year ago
-A high school student grieves for her dead friend, whom she says was teased for being transgender.-
She's not even grieving...
EternalLies 1 year ago
God Bless you Ava
archer6749 1 year ago
those who made a thumbs down on this video is cruel and insensitive
You are sure a good friend eva, thank you for your this video.
IT GETS BETTER
bonhomie888 1 year ago
I....feel his pain,even though Im not transgendered,the bullying and harassment just gets worse at one point I wanted to commit sucide but then I thought about my happy memories with my friends,and they saved me.Every teen that commits sucide I cry for then because it seems I lost a brother or sister when I dont know them.I cry for the people that think their not loved but they are.I love everyone,Aidan,you,and every one out there who feel ashamed and afraid of the world.Everything gets better.
SebastainsWifey 1 year ago 2
So sorry Ava..
lynndergin 1 year ago
Thank you for this video and for sharing Aidan with us, Eva. He's beautiful. And so are you to be such a good friend.
kris10nabulation 1 year ago
*crys* that's so sad, omg ;A;
Poor thing, he didn't deserve such bullying.
CatgirlKawaii 1 year ago
what a shame, I hope you are doing better eva
calypso 1 year ago
Im so sorry for your loss however i commend your level of maturity. Keep fighting the good fight and speaking out on behalf of your friend. Im sure he would be proud.
cvarmy1 1 year ago 31
Watching this makes me smile. Seeing someone who is so sincerely compassionate is such a rare and awesome thing. I'm sorry for the loss of Aiden; for you and his family, for all his friends, and for everyone who will never have the chance to know him.
The best - and hardest - way to contend against the hate by which we are surrounded, is to emphasize and acknowledge the bravery of love. Ava, you are a shining beacon of love and bravery, and for that the world is a better place.
CamJett08 1 year ago
We care.
Even if the media didn't clue in, you made this video... And now it's being broadcast all over the world.
Thank you!
cagnazzo82 1 year ago 3
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Well, even though the media didn't report this, I'm outraged about what I'm hearing. Poor guy, and I'm so sorry for the friends he left behind. I hope you are doing alright yourself. Hopefully one day American society will advanced past this stage in our development. Sadly, looking at the behavior of certain countries in the Middle East, Africa, and even South America, that day looks far away. We should look to West Europe as our model. Anyway, your tolerance is honerable, and keep speakin out.
kickitupify 1 year ago
Well, even though the media didn't report this, I'm outraged about what I'm hearing. Poor guy, and I'm so sorry for the friends he left behind. I hope you are doing alright yourself. Hopefully one day American society will advanced past this stage in our development. Sadly, looking at the behavior of certain countries in the Middle East, Africa, and even South America, that day looks far away. We should look to West Europe as our model. Anyway, your tolerance is honerable, and keep speakin out
kickitupify 1 year ago
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1Cor 6:9-11 9Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10nor covetous, nor thieves, nor drunkards, nor abusive people, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11And such were some of you! But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. EMTV
BibleGeeek 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek Dude seriously? what if you were to turn out gay would you ask everyday to be tormented until you couldnt bear to live...do you think god would have created gay people if he thought it was immoral? fuck the bible its all made by biased men who like vagina to damn much a word to you go get fucked up the ass and like it.
Gellintime 1 year ago
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@Gellintime
nobody "turns out gay".,... it's a choice. God created us male and female with a choice to sin or not to sin. He didn't create some sodomites and other not. He didn't create some to be child molesters and other not. He didn't create some to bestiality and other not. He created male and female... period. By the way... if you don't like what God has to say about homosex, take it up with Him. I'm just the messenger... I didn't create the message.
BibleGeeek 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek you may not have created the messages but dumb asses like you certainly did. Do you see the comments on your page , no one agrees with you. Maybe you need to take a look at how you are living life and quit passing judgement so easily. You and bullies are the ones driving people to commit suicide so you are no better than what you see as blasphemous.
Gellintime 1 year ago 5
@BibleGeeek You fucking idiot -- of course it's not a choice! Did any heterosexual person CHOOSE to be straight at birth -- of course not!! SO why should it be any different for homosexuals? And for the record, if there is a god, he does not share your disgusting philosophy -- hell, none of us do.
AltairCrysis 1 year ago 6
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@AltairCrysis
Just sharing a couple scriptures. If u don't like it, take it up with God. He hates all sin.
BibleGeeek 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek Eating shellfish is a sin. Wearing cloths of mixed fibres is a sin. Getting married when a woman isn't a virgin is a sin. Divorce is a sin.
Lots of sins are clearly bullshit and clearly man-made.
zammmerjammer 1 year ago 8
@BibleGeeek Well, he must really hate you for judging someone. =) Let's face it - you don't know a single thing about 'god' - your opinions are based on a book called bible and that was written by men, so please just shut up.
sokkjasokk 9 months ago
@BibleGeeek
Your ignorance blows my mind. It is truly incredible that you cannot realize that people like you are the source of situations like these. Your shallow minded perspectives and inability to accept things that are different from you only perpetuate hatred and prejudice. Who do u think you are? If your are the "messenger of God" the only msg your sending if one of hatred, not to mention forcing your religion into the equation is completely ignorant of you, not everyone subscribes to
xlovenlies 1 year ago
@biblegeeek
a religion. Or maybe not yours. WHO says yours is right? and your'e not right on forcing it onto others. Gay people do not deserve to be judged based onancient religious text or any other matter, how would you feel if all of the sudden the table were turned and you were chastised for supporting what you believe and do constantly on a daily basis. Get off your high horse, your perspective is one of many, it doesn't mean it's right.
xlovenlies 1 year ago
@xlovenlies
Why don't u be more tolerant? All I get is chastisement for what I believe. I won't kill myself (due to all the stress of the haters out there) because that would be murder and would buy me a one way ticket to hell.
BibleGeeek 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek your fairytales have you so twisted it's saddening. if only you would read that book you hold so dear and open your eyes to the fact that you are more moral than the god that you worship. it's all fiction. it's not real. it's ok to be afraid. everyone is. but focus on this life. show compassion, show caring, spread love not hate. be better than the ancient texts that are holding you back from being a progressive addition to the human race. lose the BS and live free.
rockbass 1 year ago 3
@BibleGeeek
I used the word hate because you literally said "god hates all sinners" so yes.
Yes your saying there is a way "out" but that speculates that it's improper to be "in." gay people shouldn't have to feel the need to get out of their situation, they should embrace it and celebrate. I am tolerant. The fact that you choose to subscribe to your religion is just fine...however, i completely disagree with you FORCING it upon others and considering it as the only right way to live.
xlovenlies 1 year ago
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@xlovenlies
Hate? I've been quoting scripture. Is that hate? I've been sharing that there is a way out and its thru Christ. Nobody is born a homo. It's been genetically proven that there is no "gay" gene. It is a choice. Yes, everyone is tempted differently, ill give u that. But nobody is born a homo any more than someone is born a child molester or a bestiality freak. Don't be deceived.
BibleGeeek 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek
Homosexuality is not a lifestyle choice. Anyone who has ever grown up in a household with a gay sibling can attest to that absolute truth. I'm not going to even begin to argue with you about how ignorant and uneducated you sound by making those kind of comments. Again, there is no choice. You think gays around the world wake up one day and say "I'm going to decide to be gay so that I can be ostracized, persecuted, and harassed for the rest of my life"? Use your common sense.
xcubsfanx54 1 year ago 5
@BibleGeeek actually the "gay" gene has been genetically proven, so you're only making yourself sound like a total asshole and you're giving Christianity a bad reputation to these people here. i suggest you shut up because you're obviously more of a cynic than a good person
Iildimsum7 1 year ago 3
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I agree, get some learning and take a human sexuality course biblegeek
xlovenlies 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek This is a video for a friend that killed himself six months ago. I don't care if you agree with his life style or not, but at least have the decency to keep it to yourself and kindly go away or I'll just start deleting all your comments. Thanks.
smilewild 1 year ago 81
@smilewild Well said Ava. It's people like this who keep the prejudice going with their badly timed and ignorant messages. Aiden knew who he was and that in itself should be all that matters. You are a wonderful courageous girl and a true friend to Aiden, i only wish that many of the so called adults on this planet could have half the wisdon and understanding you've shown here. Your message is a beacon of light to help those still finding the way. It does get better xXx
hippimummy 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek
Hey, I'm all for spreading God's word and all, but this is seriously not the way to do it. What your doing is not wrong, but there is a time and place for everything. And spreading the word of God by telling people who have lost a loved one that their loved one was a sinner is seriously a bad way to be spreading the word of God. And if you know the scripture so well you should know that you shouldn't be judging anybody. What you SHOULD be doing is praying for her friend and her.
poopoo72345 1 year ago 6
@poopoo72345 There isn't a time or a place to tell someone that what they are is evil.
inuyashaxx 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek loving another human-being whether male or female is not the same as molesting a child hun you should feel ashamed of classifying them together
Gellintime 1 year ago 4
@BibleGeeek Yeah, BibleGeeek, scripture *is* hate. Your Bible is overflowing with hate, murder, rape, slavery, and subjugation of women. Your god is a paranoid, hateful asshole.
tualhaz 1 year ago 4
@BibleGeeek whats your point? seriously? ... he's gone... oh and your religion is a fake lol good luck with that
6satan6ist6 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek You're an asshole.
inuyashaxx 1 year ago 4
@BibleGeeek Meaningless. There is no race gene either, but people are still persecuted for being black or Chinese or whatever.
What consenting adults do sexually is none of your business. Using scripture as a bludgeon to perpetuate bigotry is the ultimate perversion of God's love.
Even if you think it's a choice -- so what? Other people don't need your approval to live their lives how they want.
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@BibleGeeek
Your ignorance blows my mind. It is truly incredible that you cannot realize that people like you are the source of situations like these. Your shallow minded perspectives and inability to accept things that are different from you only perpetuate hatred and prejudice. Who do u think you are? If your are the "messenger of God" the only msg your sending if one of hatred, not to mention forcing your religion into the equation is completely ignorant of you, not everyone subscribes to a
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ExeterL 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek Yeah sure dude. Your specific fundie version of christianity is right and everyone else on earth is wrong. You're just the messenger. And your opinion about what causes homosexuality is right, and all the scientists are wrong. Everybody's wrong but you and Fred Phelps. Hallelujah.
tualhaz 1 year ago
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tualhaz 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek You DID create this message. If someone tells a racist joke do you feel totally justified to pass it along?
God is love. You clearly have none in your heart.
zammmerjammer 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek
have you ever heard of hermaphrodites, you complete imbecile?
To add to it, homosexuality is caused by one's emotive sex maligning with one's physical sex, which occurs at birth quite often.
It is a choice to express it, and you know why? because honesty is a choice.
And you know what? when you don't have legs, getting a wheelchair is a choice too.
now f*** off.
(I love you as a fellow person, but toughness is sometimes necessary. Please do not hate so blindly.)
MizuMeijin 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek
what is wrong with you? people don't choose to be gay or straight or whatever, it's just how we're born.
it's all well and good preaching all of the negative homophobic parts of the bible but what you're failing to mention is that god is supposed to love everyone, despite their differences (or imperfections as you haters may choose to call it)
you call yourself a messenger but the way i see it, chinese whispers fucked it all up before it got to you.
have a nice life.
LucyyEllen 8 months ago 3
@BibleGeeek Than god is wrong
stormysolomon 10 months ago
Rom 1:18-28
BibleGeeek 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek John 3:15 & 4:20 -- if you consider yourself a Christian the New Testament trumps the Old.
zammmerjammer 1 year ago
HE WAS SO GORGEOUS!!! Man, these things make me cry. i just wanted to say thank you for supporting your friend, as well as others. -hugs you-
xStevieVentura 1 year ago 2
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@xStevieVentura
You mean "she"... she was born a girl and died a girl and will be judged by God as a girl.
BibleGeeek 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek If "she" transitioned then she was no longer a girl, moron.
zammmerjammer 1 year ago
@BibleGeeek Are you joking? Someone has DIED. Have some respect please, and take your preaching elsewhere.
LittleMissAmbiguous 1 year ago
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God bless you Ava. This is a beautiful tribute to your friend Aiden. I am sorry for your loss.
MrKevinORourke 1 year ago
God bless you Ava. This is a beautiful tribute to your friend Aiden. I am sorry for your loss.
MrKevinORourke 1 year ago
Hey Eva. I am so sorry that have lost someone as special as Aiden. I feel so bad with everyone who lose loved ones to immoral bullying jerks, and just know that you and Aiden, and everyone else who is grieving, and just anyone in general, in my heart. Be strong, and hope for the best for everyone. Love strong, and make it known that you will not tolerate the bullying that plagues this. Live strong, girl, and keep Aiden Rivera-Schaeff's memory alive...always! With all my heart, girl! Tito
blackmage1834 1 year ago
Thank you for this video. I am grateful you were strong enough to make it.
<3
Abby
Angelinaeldiablo 1 year ago
you are very mature in your way of thinking and reaching out for your friend. way to speak up!
alcysivyer 1 year ago
No thank you for making this video. I am not gay but I know the issues bullying can cause. Never told anyone about the issues I went through in school. I honestly came close to taking my frustrations out on the whole school and this was back in the 6th grade. And I had the means to do it. Although I did shock my bully to the point where he didn't harass me anymore. But I am living proof it does get better. And I thank the friend that told me that way back in 1986
thebigjoekrash 1 year ago
Bless you for sharing his story and honoring him.
lauralkrashley 1 year ago
I just watched this on Yahoo News. As a fellow former victim of bullying for being gay in high school, I understand...of course, I cannot say that my issues completely compare....because people are not interchangeable. But I feel. Aiden is finally getting his recognition. :)
scris467 1 year ago
thank you so much for sharing this story with us... I just saw this now on Yahoo! News.... i'm so sorry for your loss.. nobody should have to go through that...
Magneto39 1 year ago
Also truly sorry for your loss. You seem to be such a beautiful and caring person. I hope that your message gets to other young people...
jvinikour 1 year ago
This is a great video. Yahoo! News added it to one of its articles, so that means you've got to be doing something right. :)
zanzalot 1 year ago
this video left me in tears.
you are beautiful person. thank you for making my day.
veggiegirl959 1 year ago
Thank you for your story, I am so sorry for your loss.
xxxooo Wade Lee
p.s. it gets better
thehouseofwadelee 1 year ago
Sorry for your loss... honestly
THEBOSSHILL 1 year ago
And people wonder why that father was pissed off because some kids are messing with his daughter because she had a learning disability. That poor father went to jail for stopping kids from messing with his daughter and that kids who was messing with his daughter thinks he did nothing wrong. It's a crazy world we live in. I am sorry for your loss. He looked like a great guy!
rizvif 1 year ago 2
Thank you on the behalf of everyone different! I was picked on so bad I had to change schools 6 times and finally by high school, I had enough and quit. Im in college now.
But if I would have had friends like you it would have made it so much less painful. Its so hard to be picked on for something you cant change its who you are.
May the ALL gods smile on you!!!! Your a light in such cruel times!!!!
gt2527 1 year ago
So honest and sincere. You're awesome.
Mottaghi 1 year ago
This brought a tear to my eye. I have hope that the world can change, because of people who see beauty in people who are different, rather than tormenting them. It takes a lot of courage to simply BE someone like Aiden. I'm sorry there's one less person like that in the world, but may be this will inspire others. Be the change you want to see in the world.
MrCaptainJamez 1 year ago
Thank you, for caring too and for seeing "how cute he was" and all the beauty in Aiden when others didn't. I'm very sorry for your loss and Aiden's.
TubingTubby 1 year ago
Thank you, for caring too and for seeing "how cute he was" and all the beauty in Aiden when others didn't. I'm very sorry for your loss and Aiden's.
TubingTubby 1 year ago
Ava, you brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for your wonderful and beautiful words.
lainhinata 1 year ago