Jamie Blunt was only 15 years old and had his entire life in front of him, but he was robbed of it by bullies. Not everyone has a tough skin and those mean harsh words said to them do hurt. Jamie committed suicide because he couldn’t take the bullying anymore for being gay. I read his blog, and you can tell that all he wanted was to be happy and excepted by his peers. But all he got was bullies teasing him, calling him names and even shoving batteries down his throat. What are we teaching kids this days? Where is all this hate and discrimination coming from?

Jamey Rodemeyer was only 14 years old when he committed suicide. His sister found him, hanging from the swing set his parents built for them. He was also teased and harassed by other kids, told him he was better off dead and called him a faggot, and a queer. He had made a “It gets better” YouTube video, telling other kids that it does get better, but it didn’t for him. His blogs and even his video blogs were infested with harsh words or threats. His last words were for his idol Lady Gaga who he adored and how he missed his grandmother and would see her again.

What is this world coming to where we can’t be safe any where we go. Growing up I struggled to realize and overcome my sexuality. I was harassed and bullied during school, mostly because I was short and skinny. I’ve had more then one incident were I was stabbed with a pencil or a pen. I didn’t report any of this, because I figured all it would do was cause more drama. I don’t really recall ever thinking about committing suicide, but again I was never teased or harassed as they were.

No a days it doesn’t matter if you are gay, straight, black, white, Mexican or even disabled bullies don’t care who you are or what you have. They will tear you apart just for their amusement. And we are all guilty of making fun of someone or joining in a racial joke, I know I am. Something has to give, when do we say enough is enough and make people pay for there actions.

In some states cyber-bullying is illegal, I think it should be every where. With the technology we have we should be able to keep kids safe.

I’m glad that I grew up with a mother and sibling that accepted me, even though it was hard at first. I know its not always easy coming out, my experience wasn’t a joyce one but I had to do it for me. I didn’t want my family and friends finding out by someone else, but through me. And yes it’s not going to be easy and you will have to stand up for yourself cuz in till you do you’ll never be truly happy. I don’t know who all in my family knows that I am gay, and it’s not because I’m hiding who I am, I just don’t talk to my dads side of the family (but that’s another issue). My moms side for the most part know. The people that know are the people I care and love for and that’s all that matters. I have one live to live and I’m going to live it the way I know best.

To all thoughts who this approve of me or you tell them to fuck off this is your life and your life only. You have to make yourself happy because no one is going to do it for you.

To all who have lost there lives because of bullying may they Rest in Peace!