It Gets Better: Feeling Alone

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Often times people go through very difficult situations in life. Gay and lesbian people especially have many difficult challenges that we face. When I was in high school I was very much alone. I used to skip lunch because I didn't have anyone to eat lunch with. I was often nervous and shy. Things definately were difficult. However, things have gotten better for me. It is very much the case that things do get better for people, including yourself!


I know what it is like to feel lonely and what it is like to keep your feelings all to yourself. If you ever need anyone to talk with certainly I am here, feel free to send me a message anytime.

Also, the following people are great role models and people who I think would be willing to talk with you or give you some advice:

www.youtube.com/itgetsbetterproject
www.youtube.com/depfox
www.youtube.com/ExplorationB
www.youtube.com/big93scott
www.youtube.com/DrunkenLullaby52
www.youtube.com/nikdynamic
http://www.youtube.com/RolyunGashaa
www.youtube.com/xypowerpop

www.itgetsbetterproject.com

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[pvampire]

Your story is one of the most inpsriational stories I've heard on youtube and I think your quite an amazing person! You have so much self confidence in spite of your hardships, or maybe because of them. Either way I look up to you big time! :)

[StraightActingGayGuy]

@pvampire Thank you so much! =)

[MyNameNoLongerExists]

I am feeling more and more confident that things definitely do get better! I sit alone at lunch too, but everyone in my school has lunch at the same time. My couple of friends don't really care to talk to me though. I also do get bullied sometimes, but I was a little too embarrassed to admit it and I thought being negative in my writing would make it worse. But this video fit me really well more than I thought it would. Thank you so much!

[StraightActingGayGuy]

@MyNameNoLongerExists You are a good person and I am happy you found my videos and it has been a pleasure talking with you.

[sumkindawunnerful]

thank you for sharing your thoughts. you're a wonderful guy.

[StraightActingGayGuy]

@sumkindawunnerful Thank you

[Kororocks12]

Ever since I started High School and left behind my very painful past, I'm feeling more comfortable with myself and free to do as I please. I attended my first GSA meeting today, and loved it! I feel so empowered now - and with my new resolution to not be afraid of doing what I want to do, I'm determined to get myself a boyfriend and ride out my High School Career on flying colors! So it does get better...at the end of the day, you yourself are the only who matters - not anyone else! :D

[depfox]

Love this video thanks for attaching it to my video

[manoftheprairie]

Thanks for posting this. It touched my heart as I saw and heard my own story as you spoke. It does get even better after age 50. I am happier and more confident and able to face life's challenges. Please keep sharing your story. Namaste

[joedawggg08]

How is it possible that an amazing person such as yourself is alone. When i was growing up i prayed for somebody like you. I know you are lifting people up by expressing so many powerful emotional things. There are still days when im that kid on the outside with no way in

[mclar050]

Don't ever change your awesome outlook on life, personality, and your inspirational and beautiful on the inside and out. You have no idea how much in common you have other people, including myself with some of these events you talked about. If I knew you in high school I would have definately been friends wih you. Please don't stop posting videos, they do help and are great to watch.

[incongruous2000]

You're intelligent, articulate, inspirational and... very beautiful. I mean, physically beautiful. Sure, you have a very sweet demeanor and you're probably wonderful on the inside. But in case no one else ever says it, you're also very beautiful. I love your videos. Keep posting them.

[MemoryInTime]

I wish there were a lot more guys like you around where I live... Maybe it's time to immigrate to the good ol' USA. lol

Anyways, take care and love your videos always.

[ExplorationB]

Awesome story. I also used to sit alone at lunch for the first 6 years of my school life. Tough tough tough. THanks for the shout out too :-)

[dougiefresh135]

very nicely done, erik. young people who think that their situation is hopeless will take heart from your video. your sincerity comes through loud and clear. i hope you have a wonderful christmas and a great 2010, and thank you for doing this video.