It Gets Better: Nicole in Michigan

My story on bullying and sexuality. I was so nervous about making this speech so I will give you a small note on here:

My name's Nicole, I'm 20 years old; I was born with a mild form of cerebral palsy that causes me to have a lot of muscle related issues. I was bullied mercilessly for being like this and for being "ugly", "fat", and "weird". By the time I was 15 I almost ended it all and took my own life; but I stopped to think "who would I hurt?" the first thing that came to mind was my mother and pretty much my whole family so it stopped me from harm. By the time I was 17 I discovered my sexuality as a lesbian... feeling even more scared I decided not to open up about it at all throughout the rest of high school where even there I was bullied.

But it got better, I'm a dean's list student in college and I have finally opened up more about being a lesbian to other people that I know that I can trust; and the best part is, I don't get bullied anymore! So please hear me out and don't hurt yourself because I assure you it gets better.

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