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I AM EQUAL :: PHOTOSTORY

My Photo Story: Nick W.

CATEGORY: Bullying, LGBT Rights, Suicide
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PUBLISHED: October 14, 2010 by jasonbeckett

I had no idea why people kept calling me a fag. I honestly didn’t even know what that meant, I just knew that I felt different than the other kids. Continue reading →

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My Photo Story: Ryan F.

CATEGORY: LGBT Rights, Suicide
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PUBLISHED: September 2, 2010 by jasonbeckett

I know that all men are NOT equal, but one day with my help we will be. I have seen firsthand how the negative attitudes, intolerance, and neglect towards homosexuals damage and destroy people’s lives – and it needs to stop. I ask you to fight with me, not only for Gay Rights and freedoms, but for equality; For kindness and love towards those who are different than yourself, acceptance and caring for those who are struggling in their lives. Continue reading →

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My Photo Story: Blake H.

CATEGORY: LGBT Rights, Personal Power & Worth, Suicide
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PUBLISHED: August 30, 2010 by jasonbeckett

I grew up within a very religious family in an incredibly religious community and by the time I was 14 I felt death would be better than becoming Gay!!! Suicide developed into my only option. This way no one would ever have to know how I truly felt inside, an attraction toward other boys was revolting! Continue reading →

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TBA CHARLESTON, WV
TBA ATLANTA, GA
TBA RICHMOND, VA
I live with my parents and I’m 29 years old. Salt lake city is my hometown and I have three pugs.

I have downs syndrome. Sometimes people been teasing me cause I look different. I went to many schools. I was vulnerable and it would make people want to tease me when I was in school. One time a boy spitted on me on my glasses. Another time a girl pinched me hard on the shoulder and it hurt. And other students would call me slow. And when people do these things it kind of makes me a little sad and hurt.

I love my family and they are precious to me. I like to go to the movies with my brothers and listen to my favorite singer Taylor Hicks. I’m happy...  » READ MORE «