| Message | Travis talked to our Collective Behavior/Social Movement sociology class yesterday about Bryce's story and how it all began. I think he is an absolutely amazing man for starting this - even if he didn't intend for the cause to get as large as it is today. He has a lot of courage and determination and I am in awe of him. I hope Bryce comes out of "conversion therapy" still knowing who he is and I really hope he realizes the tons of support he has -- even from those who don't personally know him. I highly doubt Bryce will reenter society as a heterosexual since conversion practices are a PROVEN FAILURE and do nothing but cause psychological (and sometimes physical) harm. A person's sexual orientation CANNOT be changed as if it is a disease. I don't understand how people, especially your own family, could turn their backs on you for something you cannot control, but I hope your parents and family will one day become accepting - or at least tolerant - of your sexual orientation. When and if you read this: STAY STRONG, BRYCE. LOVE WHO YOU ARE AS YOU ARE LOVED. YOU HAVE SO MANY PEOPLE BEHIND YOU AND WHO BELIEVE IN YOU. LASTLY - AND MOST IMPORTANTLY - FIND HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF, NOT TO PLEASE OTHERS, no matter how hard it may be. |