Most recent public comments by Jennifer Tyler https://nowcomment.com/users/34831 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899415 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899415 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 11:48:28 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899408 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899408 This is significant in that it's great for people to have ideas about healthy ways to deal with stress. It connects to my life as I like to walk for exercise and stress relief, everyone should have healthy coping strategies. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 11:40:31 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899378 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899378 This is significant because no one wants to think that they're alone. Having a friend to try to help means so much! It's significant in any of life's situations. I can relate because I have a friend that would stand beside me in any situation I might find myself in. She stood with me at the front of the church during my brother's funeral when I made a speech about him. I don't remember what I said, but I do remember her hand on my back. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 10:51:02 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899363 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899363 I find this significant because, as I stated, there are probably a lot of people who have faced similar scenes. Watching it play out in the media might be helpful to kids who have gone through it-for them to see that it isn't unusual for this to happen and you can get through it. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 10:43:41 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899361 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899361 This is significant because it's so important that all people know that there are places they can be accepted for who they are. There's a lonely desperation that I can empathize with when you think that you're the only one in the world that feels a certain way. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 10:38:10 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899358 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899358 This is significant because most everyone, especially young and insecure people, need positive role models. They need to see people doing what they want to do and that it's possible. Television isn't necessarily the greatest place to get the inspiration to move forward, but seeing it in the mainstream normalizes it for them. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 11:50:55 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899356 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899356 This is significant because her story can inspire other people in her position to stand up to their oppressive parents. I can't relate to this story as I'm straight and if I was gay my parents would still support me, they're supportive of any productive things that I choose to be or do. But I know of lots of kids whose parents have turned them away and they've been devastated, so I hope this story reaches some of them. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 10:29:29 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899351 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899351 This is so significant because otherwise where could she have gone? She may have been forced to stay at home and live a lie. I've read several sad stories about how LGBTQ people feel like they have nowhere to turn so they choose suicide. So awful. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 10:23:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899316 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899316 Following your instincts is always significant. There have been many times in my life when I did follow them and was rewarded and other times when I didn't and ended up regretting it. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 11:49:50 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899312 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899312 This is significant because if you can succeed at the thing that you want most than you can certainly succeed at coming out and being loved. It connects with many stories that I've read about people coming out and being accepted. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 11:48:28 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899307 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899307 Being able to share your feelings with other people that understand is so important. If you can't share than eventually those thoughts and feelings will start to eat you up inside. I've been there too. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 11:44:53 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899306 https://nowcomment.com/documents/90333?scroll_to=899306 This is significant because it kept her alive! I have been in a place more than once where I thought about taking my life. My passions gave me the strength to keep going. Wed, 06 Dec 2017 11:46:05 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/81105?scroll_to=839765 https://nowcomment.com/documents/81105?scroll_to=839765 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 14:42:15 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/81105?scroll_to=839763 https://nowcomment.com/documents/81105?scroll_to=839763 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 14:37:09 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/81105?scroll_to=839761 https://nowcomment.com/documents/81105?scroll_to=839761 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 14:31:13 -0400