SOME GREAT FEEL GOOD VIDEOS – IT IS GETTING BETTER.

We continue to hear so many horror stories about bullying and attacks on the LGBT (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender) community. Stories like the recent suicide of Jadin Bell, who hung himself at Central Elementary School in La Grande, Oregon and The attack by a security guard on 2 gay males as they snuck a kiss in a grocery store aisle in Dublin, Ireland and finally, Cissy Houston’s comment that should would not support her daughter (Whitney Houston), had she been gay on Oprah Winfrey’s – The Next Chapter.  Intolerance and hate – allows people to hide behind their religious beliefs in order to justify that intolerance.  So many young people are struggling to be their authentic selves and do not need to be shamed because of how they were born.  We need to nurture their uniqueness and allow them to become the great politicians, poets, artists, entertainers, scientists, philosophers, activists and leaders of tomorrow.

Instead of focusing on the current tragedies that the LGBT community faces…..let’s take a look at some heart-felt videos and some inspiring moments that will inspire all of us.

THE PLACE YOUTH GROUP – LGBT/Straight Alliance 

A Tumblr user (ellende-generes) took a photo and wrote “left this for my parents”:

The user later than posted about his parents reaction:

“My mom saw it and cried of happiness. We hugged and cried together. Then, we all ate the cake and talked. I am very luck to have such supporting parents and to have so much support from you guys. Thanks everyone! Have a gay day!”

PRESIDENT OBAMA’S IMMIGRATIONS SPEECH and SAME-SEX COUPLES

 

 

JACOB RUDOLPH comes out to his entire class at an awards ceremony in New Jersey and then meets his idol GEORGE TAKEI

 

 

 

I am grateful for these inspirational videos.  On a personal note – My ‘coming out’ story was not a tragic one but one filled with support, love and understanding from so many friends and family.  I hope there is a day that no LGBT person has to ‘come out’ because they really shouldn’t be hiding behind any labels due to someone else’s bigotry and hate.

 

Together we can make the world a more positive one.