Teen commits suicide by jumping in front of a bus after being bullied.

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Local Happenings: Candlelight Gathering

To anyone living in Michigan: I urge you to join us on Tuesday the 20th for a Candlelight Gathering to help support those battling with depression and suicidal thoughts. It's being organized by a good friend of mine, who happens to be gay. 

It will be at the St. Joseph's of Orion parking lot at 5:30. Once the sun has gone down completely (5:45-6ish), we will start the candle lighting. After a few reflective moments of silence we will open the microphone to anyone who would like to speak. Although many of us have been effected by suicide, we ask that this not be a memorial. This is a chance to show the youth of our community that they have a massive support system that cares deeply for them. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

This is an issue that's been hitting the youth of the nation hard, especially GLBT youth. Pleas,e share this with anyone who lives in Michigan.  Thank you.

In my own Back Yard.

In a little over a month, there have been 4 suicides in Lake Orion schools, and over 11 in all.  The last one was a sixth grader at the middle school (I have no information on identity at this time).  There was another in Waterford during the weekend, WHERE I LIVE.  A close friend is trying to put together a candle light vigil to show support.  I'll keep you posted on where/when/what goes down.

In the meantime, please take a moment to sign this petition asking Lake Orion Community Schools to have a Mandatory Seminar for all students on Suicide Prevention.  Any action helps.

Jacob Rogers Commits Suicide After Years Of Anti-Gay Bullying

And on and on and on...
Why is this still happening?

International Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20th

The 13th annual International Transgender Day of Remembrance is tomorrow. It's a day to remember those who's lives were tragically cut short because of anti-transgender hatred and prejudice. The event is held in November to honor Rita Hester, who was murdered in November of 1998. It's observed in over 20 countries. This is a list of those killed in the past year. Please, if you're religious, take time to remember these people and their families in your prayers.

Transgender Teen Found Burned to Death on Detroit Highway

The sixth GLBT person to be burned alive in as many weeks was found, I'm incredibly ashamed and saddened to say, in my home state, close to where I live and work.  Shelley 'Treasure' Hilliard, born Henry Hilliard jr. was found, burned and discarded on the side of a busy highway. She was only 19 years old. 

Brandon Washington and David Blair doused a sleeping gay 'Friend' with alcohol and set him on fire. Steven Iorio, the 'Friend' in question, survived, but as of now, the two have not been arrested.  They will be getting a summons in the mail, though. 

Stuart Walker, a gay man in Scotland, was burned to death and left on the side of the road. Before he was burned, he was beaten, and possibly sodomized. He was 28 years old, and a barman.  More than 1000 people came to his funeral to morn the loss.  This man was loved. Ryan Esquierdo, 18, has been charged with Stuart's murder.  

Two more men were set on fire AT A GAY BAR in England. Both men survived, but police don't think it's a hate crime. 

What the hell is happening in the world?!  I am TERRIFIED for my GLBT friends now more than ever.  We're supposed to be moving forwards. DADT is gone!  NY legalized gay marriage!  Movements are mobilizing all over the country to give GLBT citizens the rights they deserve.


I've heard it said that burning is becoming the GLBT equivalent of lynching.  I pray to God this trend stops immediately.  Please, if you know anyone who is homophobic, talk to them.  The hate needs to end.


Right now, all I want to do is go hug my future brother-in-law and his boyfriend, both of whom are close friends, and family no matter what the laws in Michigan say.




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