Ryan's Story...

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This is the story of Ryan, a young gay man from Utah that made a very special wish.

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[jordanlewisw]

This truly saved my life, just moments before I watched this I was about to take a handful of pills and I decided to just get on facebook real quick and saw this and decided to watch it. Thank you

[jorgebasaure22]

Wait, who disliked the video, West Burough Baptist Church?! ...fuckers.

[enjoythetunes]

@jordanlewisw Hey buddy, I know I'm not in any position to say anything, as I am a stranger and am not in this video, but thank you for not taking your own life. You're a beautiful human being, regardless of who you are right now. You serve a purpose in this life, whatever purpose you want that to be. Stay strong, and rejoice in the fact you have your whole life to love yourself! I bet you're smart, funny, and have incredible attributes; you could do so much. Also, I do care. <3

[thomp777]

I wish that nobody ever has to feel that alone due to what this process is like because of culture, family, and religion. I wish that nobody has to lose their friend, confidant, and soul mate because of others. I wish that children like R (protected for his family) and I would never be raised hating and fearing what and who they were. I wish I still had R to go through this with me. I wish I had a friend that understood and loved me again.

[thomp777]

I am so sorry that this happened in Ryan's and his family's lives. About one year ago my best friend and I were working through the concept of being gay and becoming okay with it. Unfortunately my friend couldn't do it and hung himself in his dorm room and I wasn't quick enough to catch it or fully even realize that we were journeying together through this process. He was my only friend and continuing on has seemed almost impossible.

[skipskops]

@LetsStartOverNow Some people, such as myself, don't want to be gay. I've came to terms with the fact that I am, and that the chances of that changing are so very low. I seriously don't know what to look forward to in life. I can't see myself with a partner, and some people aren't as lucky as davey, to be fit and healthy, and amazingly good looking. Sometimes taking your life seems to be an easier way out. Life can be so cruel

[deimos540]

@jordanlewisw That's too close for comfort, sir. Please know that there are many people out here who will listen to you and respect you. Please give us the chance to help you if you need it. Also please repeat same to any you might know in a similar situation. You're never really alone....

[bonezillion]

@LetsStartOverNow My point is, that it depends on the environment these people are in. If they are accepted because people are more cultured, then I'm sure they are less likely to end their own lives. But in more close knit, bible belt towns, they are more than likely going to get bullied because there is a stereotype of what they should be. Some people just can't take it. Imagine being bullied day after day with no end. It would get old after a while.

[bonezillion]

@LetsStartOverNow Well, in my old town (in a more urban area) LGBT people are more accepted. They're actually really popular.

But when I moved to a more rural area it was VERY different. There are so many closeted kids. And I don't blame them. The kids at my school are ruthless. They will be nice to your face and turn around and call people things like "nigger" and "fag". There is only one guy that I know who is open about it and he gets picked on even if he just says one thing. I don't get it.

[JordmanKNOWS]

@LetsStartOverNow Some people are in worse situations than others. Some people cannot handle the fact that it's not a walk in the park at times to be different. For some, it is nearly impossible to see past the bad in their lives. It's not always their fault. We have to be careful when we question people's motives.

[ShinigamiRukia17]

@JordmanKNOWS I know that now. I was in a car accident and it made me see how much I want to live.