It Gets Better by OSF actor John Tufts

"It Gets Better," a video by OSF actor John Tufts, created in light of the recent tragedies, including the death of Tyler Clementi. John joins many who have taken it upon themselves to speak up against bullying and homophobia through a series of "It Gets Better" videos. These recent events are not just about anti-gay harassment -- they illuminate the pervasive problem of bullying that is a serious issue for young people. Tyler is just one of many lives cut short due to senseless and unchecked discrimination. John and his team rallied to show OSF's and many individuals' support for those feeling alone and fearful...to let you know, "It gets better."

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[orshakes]

It was columnist Dan Savage.

[orshakes]

Thank you so much for the amazing support and comments everyone. We urge you to continue sharing your stories. Lets stick together and keep spreading the word!

[turtlewalzer]

Thanks OSF for caring enough to share.

[bluetruckredstate]

Great presentation, thanks for doing this guys.

[leadpencil96]

Thank you OSF! Such a heartwarming video :D

[bg1379]

"Why would I worry about the people who hate me when I can spend more time worrying about the people who love me"

Probably the best advice I've heard all day.

[fabjohnhall]

I love these folks!

[hippolyte90]

Who started these It Gets Better-videos?

[mjedge808]

Thanks for this video. I am straight but was bullied constantly for every year in school, and I wish I'd had encouragement like this at the time that it gets better. It's still a comfort to me this far after those years to know that other people went through similar situations.

[MRBBJC]

Very, very nice. Thank you to every single one of you for the message.

[begmickey]

Ah wow... Very nice vidéo!!

[ujof]

Thank you so much for doing this. I'm a long time fan of OSF and a fully realized male-to-female transsexual. Although it certainly doesn't necessarily get easy, and progress is painfully slow, it most certainly does get better.