It Gets Better BYU - Heather

Students from Brigham Young University share a personal message for the It Gets Better Project.
USGA (Understanding Same-Gender Attraction) is an unofficial group of Brigham Young University students, faculty, and friends who wish to strengthen families and the BYU community by providing a place for open, respectful discussions on the topic of same-gender attraction. USGA is not an appropriate forum for angry, vulgar, or profane remarks of any kind, nor for expressions of antagonism against any person or organization. In order to foster an environment of respect and understanding, we ask all participants to be respectful of BYU, the Church, and the beliefs and experiences of others.
Find USGA on Facebook at: groups/byuusga
The It Gets Better Project was created to show young LGBT people the levels of happiness, potential, and positivity their lives will reach -- if they can just get through their teen years. The It Gets Better Project wants to remind teenagers in the LGBT community that they are not alone - and it WILL get better.
The website www.itgetsbetter.org is a place where young people who are lesbian, gay, bi, or trans can see how love and happiness can be a reality in their future. It's a place where straight allies can visit and support their friends and family members. It's a place where people can share their stories, take the It Gets Better Project pledge, watch videos of love and support, and seek help.
If you are considering suicide or need help, call the Trevor Project now: 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386).
Take the pledge: ‪www.itgetsbetter.org/pledge‬

[@aardvarkwade]

How on Earth could someone dislike something so truthful and beautiful? Thank you, Heather. You're such a source of help and comfort to so many.

[@taylerlamb]

I was thinking about giving up because I felt like God didn't accept me.But after watching all of these videos of the student at BYU it gave me hope. This woman name Heather gave me the strength to make it past these rough times. Because of her I know...it will get easier. May God bless you all at BYU.

[@9stoelker9]

Absolutely love you Heather! You and your family are some of the best people I know. Your bravery is out of this world. So glad you aren't hiding anymore and you can let your light shine brighter than ever!

[@vanderley3]

Thank you for your courage and understanding, Heather. God bless you in all your endeavors.

[@loraphillippiandreatta2420]

Wow Heather, that is an amazing statement of faith, hope and love that you've put out there with this video. It's been many years since I left the church and school because I came out and things have changed a lot in that time. I'm a 42 year old return missionary who also happens to be gay. It took me a long time to reconcile my feelings of being gay with having grown up mormon and I'm happy to say that it does indeed get better. I wish I could have come out in such a positive atmosphere as

[@BeauregardB]

Great video. This is probably the most important/needed Trevor Project series that I know of. BYU is a bastion of idealogical and emotional repression. Finally there is an outlet for at least one subset of the repressed.

[@CRL73hippo]

The Lord bless you, Heather. I truly wish you nothing but the best throughout your life. May you always find peace and love wherever you go and whatever you do.

[@madelineshaw7214]

Heather, this is beautifully said! Thank you for sharing.

[@MrKhrushchev]

Heather, you are my hero!

[@Shayweasel]

You did a great job speaking!! Awesome!! Go you!!

[@MrMrsFisk]

Thank you Heather!

[@katiewade9470]

Heather, thank you for being so brave. This is an incredible message you have to share.

[@pdxmomazon]

You go girl!

[@elliottmcollins]

Crying? No no, my eyes are just watering with how awesome Heather is

[@Davidmccombs]

Heather, I was in your class the day you spoke of your experience. I didn't mention it then, but thank you for helping me better understanding your world. I remember you said there was a gay person at a parade who told the news that the LDS community was more accepting of him being the gay than the gay community was of accepting him being LDS. It does get better at BYU and that's because of people like you. .

[@lafemmefatalle]

Thank you for sharing your heart and your story with us.

[@vjjinaz]

precious it could not be said better.

[@suspirito2008]

beautiful!!

[@aliwhick]

I love Heather.

[@debigale18]

Thank you for your brave story! xoxo

[@TheActualLiz]

You are so brave Heather. Thank you for making this video!
::hugs::

[@Whateverintheworld]

Thanks for your comment, Debi.

[@LincolnFStern]

Statistically speaking, we probably already have.

[@EnBarcelonaCity]

Hola!, donde podría encontrar la traducción al castellano de todas estas experiencias. Hay gente homosexual SUD que no entiende el ingles y necesita también ayuda de ese tipo. Gracias.

[@Baroque1750]

Who the hell dislikes this?