I have a friend who is extremely active in the fight for justice for LGBT rights. He is actually gay himself. He participates in several projects and has even had articles in newspapers written about him. After being bullied so much throughout high school that he began to fear for his life, he is now completing the remaining of his school years through a program called “i-school.” There are less in-class requirements, and people are a lot more accepting here, so I hear.
I’m not sure he knows it, but he is one of the most inspirational people that I know. It’s one thing to have to endure the harsh words and prejudices, but it’s another to be able to actually get up and do something about them. To put yourself directly in that light that seems to keep sending so many burns in your direction, and actually face the bullies. I’ve included a picture that he is very well known for. Though it is a few years old, the strength of the message that it delivers has not altered one bit. His name is Alex Fitzgerald, but he now goes by Fitzy.
I wish I had enough courage to take on some of the challenges that he has. I’m just in awe when I think of how much he has accomplished – and he’s only 17. He’s a pretty incredible human being, and I just felt as though he deserved this special entry dedicated to him in my blog.
I met him when he was merely a middle-schooler, trying to figure out who he was. I’ve watched him evolve into a beautiful person, and have seen what people can do when they rise above the hatred and scorn. He doesn’t keep it a secret that he has gone through some pretty rough times—what with alcohol, drugs, cutting, bullies. Being gay is not a joke, no matter the age. It is who you are, and there is not much else that consumes you when figuring this out. He has risen above it though, and that right there is another reason he is such an inspirational person.
. I’m sure Fitzy will continue to stand for what is right for years to come, and he will possibly even go down in history. He’s already gone down in my book as absolutely sensational and fearless.
I’m not sure he knows it, but he is one of the most inspirational people that I know. It’s one thing to have to endure the harsh words and prejudices, but it’s another to be able to actually get up and do something about them. To put yourself directly in that light that seems to keep sending so many burns in your direction, and actually face the bullies. I’ve included a picture that he is very well known for. Though it is a few years old, the strength of the message that it delivers has not altered one bit. His name is Alex Fitzgerald, but he now goes by Fitzy.
I wish I had enough courage to take on some of the challenges that he has. I’m just in awe when I think of how much he has accomplished – and he’s only 17. He’s a pretty incredible human being, and I just felt as though he deserved this special entry dedicated to him in my blog.
I met him when he was merely a middle-schooler, trying to figure out who he was. I’ve watched him evolve into a beautiful person, and have seen what people can do when they rise above the hatred and scorn. He doesn’t keep it a secret that he has gone through some pretty rough times—what with alcohol, drugs, cutting, bullies. Being gay is not a joke, no matter the age. It is who you are, and there is not much else that consumes you when figuring this out. He has risen above it though, and that right there is another reason he is such an inspirational person.
. I’m sure Fitzy will continue to stand for what is right for years to come, and he will possibly even go down in history. He’s already gone down in my book as absolutely sensational and fearless.
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