April 11, 2009
>Still more stories being shared over at facebook – and I become more and more inspired by all those who are participating and supporting:
I actually did this last year before and it brought back some bad memories. For the simple fact that I wasn’t speaking, people judged me, pushed me around. I didn’t have a single defense for myself. My actions could not help when nobody was looking at me. To quote a book title, “I have no mouth and I must scream.” It was how I felt that day. Now, I must put myself through it again to feel the pain that people go through every single day. I may be straight, but I love all people, no matter their race, gender, or sexuality. It’s so sad that people treat others as if they are nothing. I hope we all can stand up with our arms braced and get through this.
Aaron F.
Martha Langmuir is the Director of Community Initiatives at GLSEN--the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network.
