Our country is facing an epidemic. Homophobia, bullying, harassment, and violence against gays is increasing in epic proportions. In September alone we have had six gay young men and teens commit suicide because of apparent bullying for being gay. This is a list of the ones that we know of from September and accompanying news links that I borrowed from DailyKOS. Justin Aaberg, 13, Minnesota Seth Walsh, 13, California Asher Brown, 13, Texas Billy Lucas, 15, Indiana Cody J. Barker, 17, Wisconsin Tyler Clementi, 18, New Jersey Raymond Chase, 19, Rhode Island If you or someone you know is considering (more…)
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6th Gay Suicide This Month
Here’s a list of victims from September and accompanying news links that I borrowed from DailyKOS. I don’t have time to write anything meaningful right now (update…I have. Here). Justin Aaberg, 13, Minnesota Seth Walsh, 13, California Asher Brown, 13, Texas Billy Lucas, 15, Indiana Cody J. Barker, 17, Wisconsin Tyler Clementi, 18, New Jersey Raymond Chase, 19, Rhode Island If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please get help and consider contacting The Trevor Project. You do have people that love you. There are people you can go to for a hug or to let you know (more…)
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What Would a Last Post Look Like?
I love books. I didn’t when I was was a teen or young adult. However, as I matured in age I came to realize they were a convenient escape from the harsh reality of this world which often had no just conclusion. In our world, karmic justice is fantasy. Mine enemy is despair, and my hero is hope. Friends, I’m really hurting. Give or take a day or two, it is exactly 13 years since my last suicide attempt. However, that’s not why I’m hurting. Several years ago a psychiatrist that I trust diagnosed me with manic depression (also known (more…)
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