LGBTQ

    I got to have the experience of being able to listen to four of my classmates talk to us about what it is like to be a part of the gay, lesbian, or transgender community. We were able to listen to their own personal stories, which was very touching, and were truly able to feel the pain that they had experienced during one part or another of their lives. All I wanted to do was be able to help them. To let them know that they are never alone. Most were able to say that they were able to find and have felt acceptance at our high school, and that made me very happy. I have personally always have been more than accepting to the gay community and will always be. One of my closest friends is gay and he is the sweetest guy I have ever met. I wish the world for him and I never want him to be dragged down because of his sexuality. I remember when I was younger, I was the first person he ever came out to about being gay, and that is a moment I will never forget. It made me feel like he could trust me and that he knew I would never judge him and only accept him for being himself, and of course he was right. Because of all this, I am a huge supporter of gay marriage rights and I hope that others hearing the true personal stories from people like these will be able to open up more minds. I know it will be a difficult journey, but the more who are willing to step up and fight for who and what they believe in, I truly believe the faster it can be accomplished. I really love the picture below because I truly believe that this freedom is what America is all about. I am very glad that we were able to hear such speakers and take another step towards making a difference.