It Gets Better...Or I Wouldn't Be Here

Dan Savage's Movement: It Gets Better Project. It really does get better, and you can hold me to that.

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[abikerr96]

I really appriciated this video. I'm 15 and bisexual.. I know that for me the hardest thing I've ever done was tell my mom about my sexuality. I thought things wouldn't be the same with her, but suprisingly they are. For any one out there that feels alone or lost.. Jus know that theres soo many people out there that have felt that way too. Your never alone :) much love

Abi

[SpillCity]

@abikerr96 Thanks, Abi! It's great for someone like me to say it gets better, but support from peers is so much better! Spread the word :)

[Katlinxownsxyou]

my dear, you're inspirational. You're so fucking cute, it's unreal. I know you probably don't read these comments, but hey. It's worth a shot.

[SpillCity]

@Katlinxownsxyou thank you!

[josie1839]

A lot of teenagers "decide that they're bi" all of a sudden to be attractive/interesting because they're attention whores. That's what my mom thinks, anyway. I know she would still love me if she knew I'm /actually/ bi, but when other people asked, she'd laugh and pat my head and say that I "decided" I'm bi now, and if I ever got in a fight with someone over it or anything, she'd yell for not knowing when to just shut up and make life easier for myself. How will I get her to take me seriously?

[SpillCity]

@josie1839 My mom was the same way...even now that I'm 25 and out as FTM, she still thinks I might "meet the right guy," haha. Just live your life. That's the best proof.

[SpillCity]

@BrandiNicolee1997 i know things seem really crappy, but i want you to know that you can send me private messages if you're having a bad time and want to talk. i can promise you...i am a decade ahead of you in age and there is NOTHING worth leaving this world over, though it really might feel like it at the time.

write me if you want to talk about stuff, and if you're ever feeling like you can't handle it and you need to talk right away, call the Trevor Lifeline...866-488-7386. much love.

[MattiAndSelen]

Hey girl, my name is Matthew and I clicked on this video because I thought you were a hot boy... well, you're a hot girl. ;] Then I watched the video and I think you're beautiful from the inside out =]]]]]]]

[ShesMynn]

first of all your words inspired me to help others in my place overcome their difficutlties.

second of all... ;] YOUR SEXXY AF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Katlinxownsxyou]

@SpillCity

No problem. It needed to be said.

[SpillCity]

@elliepaige03 Danielle, if you feel that coming out could jeopardize your ability to live at home, I would consider reaching out to a local LGBTQ resource centre for help. Sometimes it's not as simple as...I'm gay, I'll come out. I understand how scary it is when coming out could mean getting kicked out, or worse. Is there a gay-straight alliance or any LGBTQ focused groups at school? Maybe a counsellor or teacher you can trust? Talk to them. They're there to help.

[SpillCity]

@wellzenn I promise you, things will change. It's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but if you can just take baby steps...finding a trusted friend or adult to talk to, asking to see a counsellor or going to a local LGBTQ resource centre, online forum, etc, things will slowly get better. Before you know it, you'll be out of school and your parents' house and free to live how YOU want to. Don't give up.

[wellzenn]

It's so hard for me just to make it through a day at school. I get bullied constantly, called a faggot and I was even beat up last year for being gay. Not only that, but my parents hate me and are ashamed to admit that I'm their son, and they tried to kick me out of the house when I first came out. I just hate every single day of my life and don't want to live anymore. And the worst part of it all is that I used to want to live. Then I took an arrow to the knee.