The life that lies ahead is so much greater than the difficulties that lie behind you. It will get better," said Vice President Biden in a video message, joining thousands of Americans that have come together to share their messages of hope and encouragement for LGBT youth who are struggling as part of the It Gets Better Project.
Vice President Biden wanted to share his message of support following the the tragic suicides of so many young people due to bullying and taunting. Like President Obama, he wanted to speak directly to youth out there that are experiencing incredible pain and feelings of isolation because they may be or are perceived to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
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If you are a young person who's been bullied or harassed by your peers, or you're a parent or teacher who knows a young person being bullied or harassed, here are a few resources that can help:
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LBGTQ youth by
providing resources and a nationwide, 24 hour hotline. If you are
considering suicide or need help, call: 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386).
BullyingInfo.org
BullyingInfo.org is a project of the Interagency Working Group on Youth
Programs (IWGYP) focused on providing tools and resources for youth,
parents, teachers and mental health providers to prevent and address
bullying.
It Gets
Better Project
Vice President Biden's video is just one of thousands of videos
submitted by people across the country to inspire and encourage LGBT
youth who are struggling. You can watch more videos at ItGetsBetterProject.com.
