Take a break. Take your power back.

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Hey John,

The internet and social media are where so many LGBTQ+ young people find their people. It’s where you discover language and resources to support your journey of self-exploration, where you build community and connect with peers, and where you find tools and information to help advocate for the causes you care about.

But it’s also where a lot of noise lives. The trolls. The headlines. The endless scroll of content that can make it feel like your identity is always up for debate.

Stepping away — for a week, a day, even just an hour — can have a huge impact on your overall mental health. Studies show a short digital detox has real benefits: improved sleep, reduced anxiety and stress, and better emotional well-being. 

That’s why this week, we’re logging off. Not forever. Just long enough to take a beat on the heels of Pride Month. We’d love it if you could join us — maybe for the whole week, maybe for just a day.

We call it the Queer Week of Rest, a digital pause to remind ourselves (and you) that rest is resistance, and boundaries are a gift you give yourself. We’ll be back on July 14, ready to continue our work in support of LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. And of course, while we’re offline, our resources are still here — @itgetsbetter on all social platforms, at itgetsbetter.org, and in our library of videos and stories on YouTube.

And if you need something to ground you while you’re offline, here are just a few ideas that don’t involve doomscrolling:

  • Start a zine, sketchbook, or journal.

  • Write a letter to your younger self (you can burn it, save it, or read it to a friend)

  • Take a walk with no destination.

  • Bake something (bonus points for rainbow sprinkles)

  • Craft, play with legos, build something with your hands. 

  • Read a book by a queer author.

  • Create a playlist filled with queer artists

However you spend this week, know this: You’re not missing out. You’re recharging. And you deserve that.

It Gets Better

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