IT GETS BETTER - singer/songwriter Jake Walden -

First of all, the website is www.thetrevorproject.com

To all the kids who dare to be different simply by being who they are...What I want to say is something so simple yet so true. Be You...To live outside the lines, to paint your life with colors never seen before, to show our faces and reveal our names, to be YOU...this is a life lived in meaning and in truth. This is not always the easiest life, but it is always always worth it. You matter. You, though lonely, though tormented and put down, harassed and misunderstood, YOU are my hero. I am proud of you, proud to know that such strength exists in this world. You are not broken. You will not be remembered for what you said or what you did, but instead for how you made people feel. You may not know it today, in fact, today your life may feel so dark, so hopeless and defeated that your young heart may see no way to freedom...you may think that life is no longer worth it. But it is. You are so important and it is always worth it. Who am I to tell you? Who am I daring to ask you to believe me when I say that I understand? I have been in your dark? I'm just a guy who's been there and made it through. They may have hated me once. They didn't care. They are so afraid of their own mediocrity that they fear who we dare to think we can be...NO, who we are. Don't give up. Stand tall and reach out. There is so much love in this world, so many eyes and ears and voices yearning to know you. Wake up Dreamers, Mothers, Fathers, neighbors and friends, for each of us in our own way is responsible for each other. Make known to all those lost that you care...and listen. Sometimes it's easier to share your deepest secrets, fears, hurts and questions with a stranger. Please take a moment to check out www.thetrevorproject.org I don't have much, but I am pledging to give a portion of every dollar given to support me and my dreams, exactly as I come, to The Trevor Project, because I believe what they do there is important. Please consider supporting The Trevor Project. I want young people to know about it, because even one Dreamer lost is one too many. . The greatest gift in life is hope. Peace, be you, Jake

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[byounghusband]

Oh jake, you are always so sincere. You frequently seem to look like you are on the verge of tears. Does someone need a hug? lol

[kaybee218]

Such a beautiful message!

[starfleetvulcan]

A beautiful soul, gifted, emphatic, and actually I would say that of all the definitions of people saying; "This is a real man!", that you are, thank you Jake, for being you and sharing your music with us.

[GNOSTICDEE]

MAY LOVE AND ALL YOU DESIRE DRENCH YOUR HEART , LOVE YOU JAKE DENISE

[KETTYKISH]

Oh, that was very emotional! Your voice trembled.. You are right! "You are not broken, you are love"!

I'm hoping that the "It gets better" clips reach many many teens and young adults out there! It must! It must change! It must get better!

Thank you Jake! ♥

[chuckfll]

Thanks Jake....Love you and your music...You are truly special....

[NinkaPanda]

Lol i thought you were coming out. ...

[JimHinCO]

Love you Jake!

[kannbrown65]

So many wonderful people contributing to the Trevor Project and offering advice and hope to kids who feel trapped, who feel that it will never end. So that they know that there are people who have been there, and have gotten through it, and it can be gotten through.