That could have been me

This is my first post in awhile I am feeling inspired again. After watching Oprah's Next Chapter with Lady Gaga I had to write something. I was one of the millions that was bullied as a kid. It was so bad for me I had to leave school. I thought watching Gaga talk about it and the kids on her show talking about it. Being called Gay or whatever else they have to say about you. I did finish my schooling if you are wondering just not in that bubble. They make all these vicious lies saying you are having sex with this and that person. I wasn't even sexual at all back in school and didn't know much about sex. But I just remembered a rumor that was spread about me back in junior high.. I was in an alley having sex with whoever they made it out to be. I have to laugh about it now but it was serious back then. Kids need to know that school is a bubble. From grade school up to high school its just a bubble. For gay youth we start our real growth after school. In our twenties is when we find out who we are. I was talking to my mother and I told her that I would not be here now if I were not a strong person. I have never cared what people say about me but it can be damaging when its lies. Like many I did have a hard childhood but I don't hold on to any of that now.  Life is what you make of it and you can't hold on to things. Live your life for you and by your own terms not for anyone else. I have always moved to the beat of my own drum. I don't follow what the in crowd is doing. I have always done my own thing. New laws need to be passed for bullying. Kids are cruel and they tease you for things you have no control over. Like how much money your parents make or your looks.The most disrespectful is teasing you about your last name. Not only are they disrespecting you they are disrespecting your whole family. I hear people say oh toughen up you can take it. But if you are being viciously attacked and made to look bad then its a problem. Most kids in school are not even sexual but they are called sluts and whores. The hate is passed on to kids abusing gay youth or people they think are gay. No one breathing on this planet can tell you what is in store for you. Only God has that job and people need to learn to let people live their lives. I am thankful that I am a strong person but it could have easily been me. A cousin of mine did take is life and I wish he was here today. He could not take all the hate and ignorance that was thrown his way..