Name: 良くなってきた米国大使館マニラ (It Gets Better: U.S. Embassy Manila)
Uploaded: 2021-01-14T04:54:47.000Z
Duration: 6 min 58 s
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Mabuhay, I'm Harry K. Thomas, the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines.

Hi, I'm Boy Abunda and our message goes out to the LGBT community

現在進行形

or  anyone who is being bullied or experiencing discrimination.

When I was still in school, you know Ambassador,

I was part of an organization, I would receive a note every week

from someone I didn't know. I have no idea who he was.

that contained nasty comments about me being gay.

have you also have you also gone through discrimination? Have you been bullied in your life?

When I was still in school, I was bullied both verbally and physically.

Every day I took two trains and a bus to school.

During those rides I was abused so much that I had to alter my route

No one should have to alter their lifestyle

While those memories vividly remain, I can attest that it does get better.

have said things or done things that affected others in a negative way-

So while we stand up for those being bullied

we must also look inside ourselves to stop those actions that make others

Together, we want you to know that you are not alone.

Hindi kayo nag-iisa. (You are not alone.)

Our personal differences should not be cause

Instead they are a source of strength and pride.

That's right, whenever you feel like the world is against you,

There are people who love and support you. You have friends,

family, co-workers, and partners who stand with you in the fight against

In fact, you have a unique opportunity to stand up for LGBT rights.

Now's the time to take a stand against all forms of discrimination.

The United States of America was founded on the belief that we were all created equal-

a belief that I know Americans and Filipinos share.

Embrace your individuality and stand up for equality everywhere.

So let's continue to stand up against discrimination and life will get better.

It seems like in high school, everyone is trying to be someone that they aren't

but if you know who you are you can weather the storms of life

Bullying the community gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender

understanding oneself speak is becoming easier.

You are special just like everybody else.

Fight for your freedom and happiness. Don't worry,

In middle school, there was a huge bully who terrorized

the playground, on the hallways, the classrooms

and over the course of middle school, I saw so many kids getting hurt, myself

by this terrible, terrible energy that these people were bringing into the space.

But as middle school went on, we kept our heads up, we stuck through it.

despite the mean and hurtful things people might say to you

your differences are what make you beautiful

we are all human and we shall support each other

know that there are people out there that care about you.

Having been bullied most of my high school experience

once the bullies are just a memory, you'll find a bar, you'll find a group of friends

you will find that perfect pair of jeans, you will find somebody

who crazy about you and eventually it does get better.

What I remember most about high school is being relieve when

Now, I'm a mom with three teenage children

and they tell me how brutal high school can be.

I promise you, it gets better. When I was younger we moved around quite a bit

when i needed the most it was hard to find people who are loving and supportive.

Someone once said that when people hurt you over and over,