Author: Aud Traher

United We stand

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I was inspired by Leelahs story and signed the petition @ change.org. unfortunately GLBT youth in our country are unfairly treated and face higher rates of drug use, suicide, child abuse, childhood sexual abuse, isolation and marginalization.

Where I’m from, New York, we are currently fighting to have Erin’s Law passed. Erin’s laws are legislated at the state level and create programs and educational protocols for K-12 public school student to teach them about how to prevent, report and understand what sexual abuse is in order to reduce the growing rate of abuse cases nationwide.

I have created a petition on change.org to support Erin Merryn and her tireless work to pass Erin’s laws nationwide by starting here in New York and I hope to join her in her advocacy campaign soon. If you would like to help please sign the petition. the link is below:

https://www.change.org/p/sheldon-silver-tell-the-ny-state-assembly-s-committee-on-education-to-pass-erin-merryn-s-law

For Leelah

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I’m straight and have a lot of gay friends here in my life. I really wish I can be there for Leelah and give her my comfort hugs. And wish she still alive. I’m still angry toward her parents. I want to give my comfort hugs to Leelah’s friends, I know it’s very hard to accept her suicide. Now she’s your guardian angel. Try to make picture of her (I love the picture of her with an angel wings- very beautiful) and put it in the photo frame. Put it aside on the night stand. And small photo in your billions or purse. To keep memories alive in your heart. I love you all of Leelah’s friends.

Actually I’m female. Tomboy all my life at school, play sports. Now I’m 53 years old, still dressed tomboy style. I don’t care if people look at me. F**k them. By the way I have many many friends. Mostly hearing people. I’m deaf and hated deaf people, they cause drama against me. Long story to say.

Hope one day I will meet Leelah in heaven. Can’t wait.

R.I.P. Leelah. <3