It Gets Better

I spotted this yesterday and I loved it. I watched it twice. I felt compelled to share, and hope you’ll pass it on too. It’s about when life seems horrible {the video is specifically gay & lesbians that struggled, but it’s relevant to everyone, I think} , and as a teen it did feel like that for me, it does get better.

I got goosebumps when one of the men says, “The bullies seem like the powerful people and the successful people, and the secret of the real world is they’re at the peak of their power at 15 and 16, and there will come a time when the bullies are not successful, and the people that were bullied are. You just need to out-survive them.”

A little bit of time does change things. One day things can seem so dim & dark, and the next… there’s hope.

I can’t imagine ever missing out on all this good stuff, or someone else missing out on this good stuff. Like rainbows, sunrises, sand between my toes, the sound of the ocean, the taste of too-hot chocolate pudding straight out of the oven, gardenias, hugs, kisses, love, little people laughing, laughing so much I fall to the ground, Sunday morning sleep-ins, capturing the perfect light in a photo, reading a good book in one sitting, family, making a new friend, catching up with old friends…

There is so much good stuff in life. I’m so glad I’m here to enjoy it all. This video just made me realise how blessed I am.

What’s the good stuff in your life? Why are you glad to be here?

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13 thoughts on “It Gets Better”

  1. Thank you for re-posting this. I've been going through a tough time, without my friends, and without my family… “And in that toughest, darkest moment, if we rely on ourselves, that's more than we will ever need to face the world”. Just what I needed to hear.

  2. my eyes went a bit shiney, i did enjoy this post…..
    i have so much to be blessed for also and love being alive…..thanks chantelle lisa xx

  3. I loved this. LOVED. I don't know whether to cry or laugh or just jump up and down and scream. I think I'll do all three.

    And every time I feel that little spark, I feel very glad I'm here. x

  4. WOW. That was amazing. Meant so much to me at a time when I'm feeling like I'm in a hole. Perspective is the most magical thing. Thanks SO much for posting it x

  5. Wow, this is amazing it brought more than a tear to my eye. I can so relate for myself and for friends that have struggled with acceptance because of their sexuality.
    Wish the whole world could watch it

    Even on bad days, I have to many things that make me glad to be here. The hugs and kisses and being told “Mummy I missed you” after not being home for a couple of hours, peony scented candles, pumpkin, sunny autumn days and being able to read wonderful blogs like this and that's just the start of it.
    Thankyou for this beautiful post, I'll definitely be sharing this xx

  6. great clip! oh I think high school is so tough fullstop but to be gay would be so much harder! I hope everyone gets to watch it!thanks for sharing.

    corrie:)

  7. I just saw the google version of this for the first time and remembered i had seen it here first. such a powerful and inspirational movement.
    Do you mind if i repost similar to my blog?

    x

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