Dear John —

As an organization that was born online, we appreciate the incredible capacity social media provides It Gets Better to reach and connect with thousands of LGBTQ+ young people every year.

Yet, despite its proven effectiveness in community building and identity exploration, social media also brings with it the increased likelihood of cyberbullying and a glut of misinformation. At It Gets Better, we believe that the benefits of social media outweigh its darker realities – but it is never a bad idea to take a break.

Last year, we launched our digital respite immediately following Pride season to give our fabulous staff an opportunity to rest and enjoy the summer before jumping into back-to-school season, and it proved so effective that we’re doing it again this year!

From July 1 through July 7, It Gets Better will be offline, recharging for what promises to be a dynamic, and historic, second half of the year. There is much work to be done, as we continue to push against anti-LGBTQ+ actors, misinformation, and the growing mental health issues threatening the well-being of all queer youth.

Consider joining us by pausing the endless scrolling. We need you at your best, as we press forward to create a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally, connect with their community, and know their power as individuals. We will be back July 8, ready to uplift, empower, and connect the next generation of LGBTQ+ leaders -- helping them navigate a future with limitless possibilities!

In the meantime, if you need an infusion of hope, visit ItGetsBetter.org [[link removed]] for our life-affirming resources, including a near-endless library of inspiring stories from the LGBTQ+ community and its allies – the irrefutable proof that life can and WILL get better for LGBTQ+ young people.

We love you – and we’ll be right back!

Brian Wenke (he/him)

Executive Director

It Gets Better

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