It Gets Better!

This message goes out to all our LGBTQ Youth out there. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

In fact there are a WHOLE BUNCH OF US out here!

I wanted to take this time to introduce myself for those of you who already don't know me. My Name is Francisco A. Gutierrez, I'm 21 years old and gay. Ever since I can remember I was teased and bullied for being different in school. Now as a child, I wasn't aware of the whole sexuality thing but I had always known I was attracted more to the "boys" in my class. So I always hung out with the girls, and for that I was picked on. I was an outcast. Untouchable.

But I never stopped being who I was, never once caved to the demands of the bullies who picked on me telling me I had to be a man and I couldn't be a sissy. Taunts came and went and as the years went on, sadly they started to work on me as well. In 8th grade, Will C Wood Middle school I thought about committing suicide. And had it not been for the support of some of my close friends [STRAIGHT ALLIES] I probably would not be here writing you this letter.

I came out to myself and to everyone else 10th grade in High School and co-founded the first Gay Straight Alliance on my High School campus, all this while still haven't come out to my parents. My High School career ended by a strong leadership role in the Student Government and Technology House in the school and by being the first Openly gay "Wing Commander" for the Air Force Junior ROTC program. With full support from my advisor Chief Sanborn. Thank you Chief, I could not have done alot of things witout your support.

What I'm trying to say is that mo matter how hard it is now. I PROMISE, WE PROMISE! IT WILL GET BETTER!

Much Love, stay safe!

For those of you who feel like you dont have anyone, or if you need a hand. Check out The Trevor Project. Anytime DAY OR NIGHT! TRUST US IT GETS SO MUCH BETTER!