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Dear John

We talk a lot about Pride 365 at It Gets Better — that while Pride Month is widely recognized 365 days a year, we want to celebrate queer joy in all of its forms year-round.

This is one of the reasons we are so excited to highlight an original essay for AANHPI Heritage Month from queer, South Asian artist Jayan Singh. [[link removed]] Jayan writes of growing up surrounded by people who looked like him, but in high school, struggling to find another “queer brown friend.” That is — until he formed his school’s first Asian Student Union and found family, friends, and a place to thrive. [[link removed]]

May is also Mental Health Awareness Month. Be sure to check out our mental health playlist on TikTok [[link removed]], filled with tips, observations, and humor from LGBTQ+ young people. Plus, spend some time with imi, our digital mental health resource [[link removed]] created by LGBTQ+ youth, for LGBTQ+ youth.

And finally, don’t forget — this month only, donate $15 or more to It Gets Better [[link removed]] and receive our custom, limited edition AANHPI sticker set from artist Clae. We don’t have many left, and it’s seriously one of the cutest things you’ll ever see.

YES, I'LL DONATE $15 OR MORE TO IT GETS BETTER! [[link removed]] I WANT TO BECOME A RECURRING DONOR [[link removed]]

Get Your Copy of Queerbook

A book created, curated and edited ENTIRELY by LGBTQ+ youth? That's a pretty amazing accomplishment. Folks are raving about Queerbook, so don't miss out on this limited run book. Order your copy today!

YES, I WANT QUEERBOOK! [[link removed]]

Collab With Queer Chameleon

Did you know it used to be GLBT? And not all that long ago either. Check out the first of what we hope will be many collaborations with Queer Chameleon on Instagram and TikTok and learn a bit more about our history

WATCH HERE! [[link removed]]

Apply for Youth Voices

Calling all LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18. Do you want to be a part of out next class of youth ambassadors? If you're an LGBTQ+ teen activist, educator, content creator, artist, writer, or performer, we want to hear from you!

APPLY HERE! [[link removed]]

It Gets Better Russia

It Gets Better Russia was forced to go dark in 2022 as the country grappled with the Ukraine conflict and a crackdown on LGBTQ+ non-profit's social media use. But its back, capturing the stories of Russian refugees in Spain.

READ THE STORY! [[link removed]]

Follow It Gets Better Español

The uplifting content you've come to love from It Gets Better is now available in Spanish. Follow us for upcoming campaigns, including the launch of our ambassador program, featuring creators from Colombia, Mexico and Spain.

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