It Gets Better: Etsy Employees

Read the full Etsy blog post: http://etsy.me/eBNMi0

The "It Gets Better Project" (www.itgetsbetter.org), created by sex columnist and activist Dan Savage, is a video campaign response to the rash of gay teen suicides across the country. Comprised of many moving testimonials, the series was initiated as a way to reach out to isolated teens all over the world, spread words of solidarity and support, and pass on the message that life does get better. Etsy Admin, gay and straight, wanted to share stories of their teen years and let anyone who may be struggling with these issues know that you are not alone. We need you to stick around to make the next generation one of tolerance and support.

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• activism
• bullying
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• craftivism
• etsy teams

[aglanceatmyworld]

Wonderful video! I'm not gay myself, but I have a lot of friends who are. It's great to see people being so open and sharing their experiences to reach out to others <3

[emilykbisignano]

Awesome video :D There's always support out there, folks. Suicide is never a way out :)

[BattiManZel]

So profound, I wept a little. This was beautiful.  It's so difficult for individuality and creativity to thrive.

I love this video.

[Stormyfresh]

Thank you so much for this.I'm from Italy and I always was a "different" teenager and picked for this.Now I'm 40yrs old and "different" is a word to be proud of.My 10yrs old has the same problems at school now and I needed this to be stronger.Love you guys,see you in Berlin! (-: (Yeah I'm an Etsy seller too)

[MissLolaRose]

Beautifully done, thank you. <3

[lexiconlover]

I don't understand, are all the Etsy employees gay?

[cr00kshankss]

This video is inspiring. Thanks Etsy!

[owlbee]

Thanks Etsy!

[iamjeffreestar]

aww this was awesome!

[maiatati]

I love selling on Etsy because I can be me! :)

Thanks for this video!