2010.10.19

[dmx1138]

Alot of nice sentiments making the rounds these days, but the truth is (dare I say it?): It doesn't necessarily "get better" for everyone. And even if it does it doesn't necessarily stay that way. There are a lot of very unhappy, lonely, hopeless adult gay men around. People who can't say with honesty that "it got better". That's what crosses my

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[viperine]

i have to agree that it is irresponsible to say if you hang on you'll find a life partner. i think this is true for all people. there is more to life than being in love. and i mean that sincerely. it took me way too many years to realize i put too much of my power (to be happy) in the weight of some ideal that doesn't exist. (thanks Disney!)

i do think the "it gets better" movement is an awesome start. but i think people tend to forget that teens often have suicidal thoughts b/c of pressures having nothing to do with sexual identity (although those struggles make things more difficult for sure). i know i did. and i also know i was told it would get better. and i didn't believe it. one thing about being that young and struggling with new adult feelings/issues, is that one tends to live more in the moment. at times it feels like it will always be that moment.