Having been subjected to bullying during my entire junior high and high school career, (for being fat and smart, not for being gay) I can empathize with the teens who are constantly being bullied, threatened and humiliated.
That is why I am delighted Dan Savage has created this project (from Shelf Awareness):
The It Gets Better Project
http://news.shelf-awareness.com/ct.jsp?uz3642037Biz10148639, a
viral video campaign intended to speak directly to gay youths who are
subjected to bullying and homophobia, will be adapted as a book and
published by Dutton. The New York Times
http://news.shelf-awareness.com/ct.jsp?uz3642037Biz10148640
reported that the book, a "collection of essays from celebrities and
ordinary people who want to share their stories," is scheduled for
publication next March. Dan Savage, who started the project, said he
will contribute proceeds from the book to organizations supporting gay
youth.
Go Dan!
