Purple Plush Tee (Talbots Kids), Purple Jeans (Wetseal), Combat Boots (Mudd), White Wool Jacket (made by mom), Gold Necklace (DIY), Silver Belt (sis'), Black Bag (Nine West)
A week ago, I recieved a facebook event invite about October 20th, where we wear purple to support and remember the LGBT community who have been bullied, abused, depressed, or suicidal. As a huge believer of equality for these wonderful people, I initally clicked "Yes, I will attend".
Then on October 19th, someone changed my mind. I decided I will not wear purple for the LGBTs.
This facebook status update is what caused this radical decision:
“I’m not wearing purple today b/c I'm gay & I’m showing support to
those who were bullied & committed suicide for being gay.I’m wearing
purple to show support to EVERYONE who has been bullied & committed
suicide b/c they were “too” fat,skinny,wear
glasses,braces,race,gender,religion,etc. things they can’t help in life.Why should 1 group to have spotlight on them & others go unrecognized & left unknown. We are only human."--Anonymous friend.
Now this was updated by a "just recently out-of-the-closet" homosexual friend. He used to be so self-conscious about his sexaulity and the perceptives of what others thought of him, he was a bit emotionally unstable. I, being not quite emotionally stable myself (not exactly for the same reasons as his), knew about how immediatlely destructive you can become when you lie to yourself.
Everyone has different issues. I can assure you that all the other person want is to be listened to. Honest to god, I am very UNsympathetic. (Trust me, I was pretty harsh with my friend when he started getting irrational.) However, ALWAYS be compasssionate.
I still have my own issues to sort out and turmoils that can send me pulling my hair out at seemingly random times. Nevertheless, like what my friend said,"We are only human."
