Help us reach even more youth through It Gets Better Español.

Hola Amigues,

I am a recent addition to the It Gets Better Project, and these past months have been transformative. I want to share a little about my journey so you’ll better understand the impact your support has in reaching English- and Spanish-speaking LGBTQ+ youth.

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My family moved to the U.S. from Mexico when I was 13, and I grew up thinking that without a degree, my career choices were limited to farm work or fast food. After learning English, I gained a reputation as a "troublemaker" for standing up to bullies (I like to think I was an advocate in the making). I discovered a deep connection with my mom's trans best friend, a fearless woman who ignited my passion for advocating for Brown and Black trans individuals.

At 16, I became a legal and medical interpreter. My career always embraced intersectionality as it evolved through casework management, legal advocacy and policy change for LGBTQ+ and Spanish-speaking communities. Working in these roles at a young age taught me that I could forge my own path — that a college degree isn't the sole path to a successful and stable life.

The opportunity to work at the It Gets Better Project and connect with both English- and Spanish-speaking queer youth has been an honor I didn’t know was attainable. [[link removed]]

With your help [[link removed]], we can continue to share resources and support through It Gets Better Español and empower even more LGBTQ+ youth around the globe!

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There are countless reasons why I cherish my work at It Gets Better — but if I could convey one essential message, it would be that we are here to provide LGBTQ+ youth with the resources and support they rightfully deserve to lead incredible lives. And we need your support to do that [[link removed]].

Saludos,

Yarit Rodriguez (Elle/they)

Communications Coordinator

It Gets Better Project

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