Towards a more accepting & welcoming community

A collection of videos used during "Remembrance & Support" - October 27, 2011
~ REMEMBER the young people we have lost to suicide in part by bullying, rejection, & isolation as a result from their actual or perceived sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
~ SUPPORT youth who have been targets of bullying & violence in part from the actual or perceived sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
~ SHARE information & resources regarding bullying, suicide, resiliency, esteem/confidence.
~ Take the Prevent Homophobic/Transphobic Bullying PLEDGE

1. Jamie Hubley, openly gay 15 year-old from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada who was bullied and committed suicide Oct. 15, 2011
2. Jamey Rodemeyer openly gay 15 year-old from New York who was bullied and committed suicide.
3. Barbara Coloroso explains why we all need to respond and stop bullying.
4. Alyson Schafer explains what parents should know about bullying.
5. Study shows that more supportive the school/home/workplace/community environment improves lives of glbttq people.
6. "Prayers for Bobby" reminds us that children hear the hateful, harmful, ignorant things adults/parents say.
7. "Dare to Love"
8. Chris' advice is "Come out & Live Out" will reduce bullying and rejection.
9. "Prayers for Bobby" - "Please don't give up hope on life or yourselves. You are very special to me and I am working very hard to make this life a better and safer place for you to live in. "

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• Lethbridge
• Alberta
• bullying
• suicide
• gay
• lesbian
• bisexual
• trans
• two-spirited
• intersex
• queer
• questioning
• Remembrance
• Support
• accepting
• welcoming
• inclusive
• community

[aManOnaJourney]

"Prayers for Bobby" is available for rent online & can be found here on youtube. A super movie to watch.

There is a big difference between these two cases (Jamie Hubley & Jamey Rodemeyer) & Bobby Griffith. Jamie & Jamey's parents fully supported them. Mary Griffith understanding and acceptance came only after Bobby's suicide.

Bobby, Jamie, & Jamey all wanted to share their journey & experience. Bobby used a journal while

Jamie & Jamey used internet

We need to open our eyes/ears/hearts

[816cameron]

A modern day Bobby. EVERYONE should see the movie "Prayers for Bobby" and you will understand.