My daughter, Grace passed away in September 2010. There wasn’t an obituary. There wasn’t a funeral. There wasn’t a casket or even a body to put in one. No one sent me sympathy cards. No one brought me casseroles. This wasn’t because no one cared; it was because my child is still alive. When my daughter came out to me ... Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionTransgender Teen’s Suicide Leaves Unanswered Questions
Being Young and Being transgender needs far more care and support than is currently available!!! On November 18, Christopher Brownlee found his 15-year-old sister Teria hanging from the garage, a thick black rope that she used to walk her animals tied around her neck. Christopher and his mother had long since accepted Ben, Christopher’s brother from birth as Tesia Samara—a ... Read More »
Lady Gaga Announces ‘Born This Way Foundation’ to Fight Bullying
Yesterday Lady Gaga announced the establishment of her new foundation aimed at ending teen bullying. The Born This Way Foundation will be a collaboration with The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and is scheduled to go live sometime in 2012. Gaga has been a champion in the fight against teen bullying. Earlier this year she performed a tribute ... Read More »
Glaad
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances ... Read More »
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