Tag Archives: Bullying

EQUALATHON: Flaws.

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

“How could anyone ever tell you, You were anything less than beautiful?”  Hi, my name is Rita, and I’m a deeply flawed person. I’m fat, I’m clumsy, and I have huge eyes. I’m a little whiney, and overly dramatic. I’m … Continue reading →

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Homophobia claimed my brother’s life

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

To anyone reading this, I’m not looking for sympathy or “likes” I just wanted to get this off my chest. Few years ago I have met a guy that was like my little brother, even though he was younger I … Continue reading →

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Ignorance & Stubborrnness

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

Ignorance. The fact that hate is part of our education, the fact that we are not aware of decisions taken in 1973, the fact that we do not want to know. Stubbornness. The fact that what our parents tell us … Continue reading →

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Immorality and Homosexuality

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

I was raised in a conservative family, not the kind to go to church every day or pray day and night but the kind that didn’t approve of nudity or homosexuality. Up until my father’s death I was so protected … Continue reading →

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Alone by Homophobia

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

You laughed at him, taunted him, and threw stuff at him in class. You ganged up on him and made him tear up. You threatened him and never made him feel safe, even online. You followed him to the bathroom … Continue reading →

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A glimpse of my first day in a new school.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

“Do you have a boyfriend?” I wondered why she was asking me such a personal question, after all, it was my first day in this school. I smoothly replied with “No.” She said “lesbian” in between her coughs. What are you suppose … Continue reading →

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