Dear John —

Our world is always changing, but 2020 brought with it an intensity that has shaken our community to the core. Traditional safe spaces where LGBTQ+ people connect are going out of business, and social distancing protocols are separating young queer people from their peers and other forms of support. But, when current events prevented us from connecting in person, the It Gets Better Project didn’t flinch. Our organization was born online, and we have grown up online -- just like the community we serve. 

Young LGBTQ+ people are increasingly turning to the It Gets Better Project to inform their identity development, find validation in the stories we share, and connect with a global support system. LGBTQ+ youth today are being labeled as the most lonely and depressed of our time. It’s unacceptable. The It Gets Better Project aims to counter this by lighting the path to a bright and fulfilling future for them — a future steeped in self-confidence and the understanding that they are never alone.

We have been at this for more than a decade, and we have no intention of slowing down. This year has only strengthened our commitment to connect with LGBTQ+ youth where they live, learn, and socialize.

In the years to come, you will see more It Gets Better stories in the classroom as It Gets Better EDU expands to meet the needs of educators championing inclusive curriculum. The It Gets Better Global Affiliate Network will broaden its reach into Spanish-speaking communities throughout the world. And, the stories we collect and share — stories of people like you — will continue to rally the community around the simple truth that life can and will get better for young LGBTQ+ people no matter what society throws in their path.

We are so much better because of you. Thank you for being part of our journey to bring hope to LGBTQ+ youth everywhere. Cheers to a new year filled with change and promise.

Stay loud and proud!

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