It Gets Better - Cheryl Rainfield, author of Scars, talks to queer youth LGBTQ

[MackenzieRose77]

I'm straight but my BEST FRIEND is a lesbian. and I love her too pieces. I see absolutely nothing wrong with being "a queer" I think it's beautiful. Everyone is beautiful. Your book really helped me, I use to self-harm. I cut, and burn. I use to be bulimic. I've been through plenty in my life. My dad abuses me physically, and I was raped twice as a little girl.

It feels good, and it changes lives to get my story out and to hear other's stories.

You are beautiful, strong, and an inspiration.

[GirlNextDoor1300]

I love you. I wish that I could be more like you.

I loved Scars. Everything was so real. I've been through all of it. It's like you went inside my head and wrote what was in there. By far one of the best books I've ever read. Definitely in my top three. I'm so glad you wrote it, because it really helped me.

And, I'm glad you're still here with us.

~Lissa♥

[raindew001]

@GirlNextDoor1300 Thank you, Lissa! I'm so glad you loved Scars; that felt good to read. I'm glad you told me. And thank you for your kind comments. I'm so sorry you've been through the same kind of stuff; it hurts so much. I hope you've got good people around you now. And I think you just have to be yourself. :) You matter.

Take good care,

Cheryl

[XxLonelyRainnxX]

I just finished reading this book, like two weeks ago. It was amazing. I think it was really great to use your own arm for the front cover. Brings the...realness out.

[raindew001]

@XxLonelyRainnxX So glad you liked Scars! And thank you; I'm glad you think using my arm adds to the realness.

[XxLonelyRainnxX]

@raindew001 You're welcome. :]

[CreateHealExpress]

Cheryl, this video means more to me than any of the others which I have seen previously. Thank you for sharing your story to help us continue to create ours.

[raindew001]

@CreateHealExpress Oh, thank you CreateHealExpress! (beaming) I'm so glad you found my video moving. It's important to me to reach others. Each of us matter, and we deserve to live, to heal, to keep working on making things better for ourselves.

[19jacinta88]

I'm glad you're here with us today, Cheryl.

[raindew001]

@19jacinta88 Thank you, 19jacinta88; I appreciate that. (smiling at you)

[atemakayla]

I read this book and it's by far the best book I've ever read.

I had to return it but I have to do a report on it; can you please give me the description of Kendra? I don't have the book anymore and I really need it.

[TheMangalover1234]

Cheryl, my name is Ashley and I just read your book, Scars, I absolutley loved it! I am an only child, with a past that's very hard to overcome, and I hope things will get better for me. You are an amazing woman!!!!

[raindew001]

@TheMangalover1234 Ashley, I'm so glad you liked Scars; thank you for telling me! (smiling at you) I know it's hard, but please believe me--it can and will get better. I hope you find people you can talk to that you trust. That can help a lot.

[lalino30]

reading the book i cud relate to her it was an amazing powerfull book

[raindew001]

@lalino30 I'm so glad you could relate to Kendra! Thank you for letting me know. (smiling)

[ShuffleswithHearts]

i'M READING YOUR BOOK!

AND I FEEL CONNECTED TO THE CHARECTERS

I LOVE YOU YOU'RE AMAZING

[raindew001]

@ShuffleswithHearts Thank you! I'm glad you're reading Scars and feel connected to Kendra and Meghan. That's lovely to hear!

take good care of you,

Cheryl

[ShuffleswithHearts]

@raindew001 I had an idea for a sequel this is gonna make me sound stupid :P

[belmi2008]

Thank you your making a difference!

[raindew001]

@belmi2008 Thank you! I very much appreciate your saying I'm helping make a difference.

take good care of you,

Cheryl

[AmandaAshby]

Cheryl - I'm in awe - there are good people online and you are one of them. Thank you for being sharing your message. I know it will help people.

[raindew001]

@AmandaAshby Oh, Amanda, *thank you*. Thats' lovely to hear! (hugging you) I think there are many good people--we just have to find them.

[Lynne1784]

Cheryl, a powerful message---thank you from everyone it will help.

[raindew001]

@Lynne1784 Thank you, Lynne! I appreciate that.

[raindew001]

Oh, Wendy, *thank you*! That is SO lovely to hear, so lovely of you to say! (hugging you)

[beautifullife787]

Thank you! You are making a difference!

[raindew001]

@beautifullife787 Thank you! I really appreciate hearing that. That's important to me.

[wendyorr1]

Cheryl, the world is a better place for your being here. Thank you for hanging on, and for sharing your message with everyone.

[raindew001]

Thank you so much, Sarah! (hugging you) I'm so glad I know you, too. And thank you for your lovely, kind words.

[wwGINCHww]

Cheryl, I'm so glad that "it got better" for you ... and that you didn't succeed in your attempt to leave this world too soon. Like the many thousands of people who benefit from your messages, both written and spoken, I feel privileged to know you ... a powerful writer ... a sincere and brilliant woman!

In Hebrew, one would say, "Kol Hakavod!"

[raindew001]

@wwGINCHww oh, thank you! That is such a lovely, kind thing to say; I very much appreciate it! (hugging you) Your comment means a lot to me.

take good care of you,

Cheryl

[raindew001]

Thank you so much, Linda and Jo! (hugging you both). I really appreciate that.

[littlejolit]

A great message from a courageous lady.

[lindasmiley1]

A powerful message from a brave, talented woman. Thanks for sharing this, Cheryl.