Chris Colfer for The Trevor Project - It Gets Better

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Glee's Chris Colfer shares a very personal message for LGBTQ youth: "I know what it's like to be bullied and teased every single day and I know that it may seem like there is no chance of happiness left. But I promise you, there is a world full of acceptance and love just waiting for you to find it. So please before you take a drastic action that could be your last, call The Trevor Project."
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[@eisleyeidsness4387]

I went into his high school the year after he graduated and he's basically my hero and the school is still horrible but they have a little shrine of him in the library like saying "Hey we had a famous person!" and i know they don't truly care. I left the school (Buchanan high school, clovis ca) my sophomore year because of the bullying that i faced there. I really wish i could have met you Chris, I really do.

[@DC-MarvelGirl1997]

Yeah they actually mentioned Buchanan High School on Dr Phil when glee actor Max Adler was on there talking about bullying and the show glee. There was apparently a kid on the school wrestling team that was getting harassed by a classmate who did a wrestling move on him called the butt drag, and thank God that kid got expelled from school because what he did was considered sexual harassment in the eyes of the school board.

[@tikilocklin]

You were so close 😢 I would be devastated if I was THAT close to meeting him but I didn't get to so props to you for taking it well bc I wouldn't have Also sorry about the bullying it's so sad that people are just mean sometimes

[@DedricSilva]

I'm a straight man and a Christian and i like to help those that are LGBT get through the struggles from bullying and i'm one of those heterosexuals that cares for everyone especially those that are LGBT.

[@SuperPeglegs]

Im 36 and iv only just come out myself and the support iv had the last 24hours i never expected i feel like its the calm before the storm to the point i dont feel i can even leave the house, its scarey

[@emst9967]

I cannot express in words the way this video helps me. I'm a huge fan of Chris, he really inspires me. I've dealt with depression and self harm for almost two years and whenever I feel like ending it all the only things that help me are either watching this video or reading TLOS.

[@dontmindme.imjustafraidofe9327]

Emily Tmz That’s my favorite series, too!

[@tikilocklin]

YEEEES those books are AMAZING and I don't even like reading

[@daniellelibonati1591]

I hysterically cried after watching this video two years ago. U have no idea how much I needed to hear those kind words. Since then, Chris Colfer has become such a role model to me. Thank u Chris!

[@user-ey2hf4bg1n]

I'm not gay myself but he's such an inspiration:) I love people for who they are. I actually have LGBT friends. I'm totally okay with them being together with the person who they love. Everybody deserves that. We have no rights to judge them for who they are. They are the same people as we are. The title "LGBT" isn't their name. It's just a small part of their life. They can be represented by so many other ways. Anyways, there are so many people who loves you, and accepts you for who you are. It WILL get so much better just as Chris told you.

[@Bejikaka13]

I love this vid, You can really see the hurt and compassion in his eyes! I love Chris Colfer so much! I love his voice!

[@vanillatwilight089]

Chris. Omg. He is such an angel.

[@brilovesblainebrionesbrion5856]

Im a girl, I'm Bisexual, and I'm super obsessed with Chris colfer, like In love obsessed

[@shynessangel85]

It's like, he is straight talking to me! I'm crying right now! Yes, it will get so much better, because of you, Chris!! Thank you so much!

[@user-gq3sr4or2l]

Chris Colfer is the most inspirational person I have ever heard of. One day, I hope so much that I will meet him. That's literally my dream. And I will keep trying, because he taught me that every dream is achievable. I'm going into high school next year, which means there will be a lot of bullies. But I know Chris' videos, and books will help me get through. I absolutely can't wait until it is safe to be who you are without being bullied, or judged. But until then, we can deal with the homophobes, and try to EMBRACE OUR TRUE SELF. After all, prejudice is just ignorance. LGBT pride!!! The person I aspire to be said it best:"I promise. it gets so much better" Thank you to all of the gays, lesbians, transgenders, and straights who are fighting for equality❤💙❤

[@e2sguy]

Raven Rayes Chris won't be there on judgment day when God sees the real you

[@bellena8883]

@@e2sguy Chris colfer is better than God

[@e2sguy]

@@bellena8883 I bet you won’t say that on judgment day

[@Bejikaka13]

I really wish I knew about Chris 4 years when I was very suicidal he could have changed my life then! He's such An inspiration! I Love him So much!

[@anangel705]

I came out to my therapist hoping she could help me discover what i am,as well as come out when i discover what i am. I feel she had instead shoved me back into the closet as opposed to being any help whatsoever. if someone reads this and has any advice i would really appreciate it.

[@Hi-xi4xb]

Hey, i am so sorry you are going through this. It can be hard to find yourself, it may take time and that is ok. Just know that you are loved and you will find people who love and accept you for who you are and that you should never forget that. I hope this somehow help and i wish you the absolute best❤️

[@anangel705]

Thank you @@Hi-xi4xb . Worst part now is my inability to see her again,after that but my dad and stepmom have no idea about any of that. the only "coming out" is gay jokes mostly. I realy don't know what to do. Thank u for your support.

[@anangel705]

@@Hi-xi4xb I really want to meet Chris one day

[@lilysalas544]

I love you Chris Colfer! You are SO inspirational! 😂😂😁😊

[@gleeksunite1996]

You can literally see the tears forming in his gorgeous blue eyes because he is so sincere. I look up to him so much and he is my inspiration. Thankyou for making this Chris -3

[@phoebegisella4706]

Chris, what an incredible and down to earth person! This has been extremely helpful for me, I don't often get acceptance and support regarding my sexuality and especially from my family, which is the hardest part. I'm a huge fan of Chris Colfer's and he is my biggest role model and this video has been more helpful than he could ever know! Bless his golden heart! ❤️🏳️‍🌈

[@anangel705]

I love him too. I want to meet him and tell him that grilled cheesus helped me cope with feelings I have due to realizations,thoughts and feelings due to losing my mother when i was a baby and the episode was like watching what mght of been going on with my sis at the time,helped me realise i don't believe in god,it ended with one of us,my fave christian song,and i wanna hold ur hand was like a vision i had of singing for my mum in church part of a famly reunion on her side. that is just in that episode,sorry i am kinda rambling on but yeah,i really want to meet him bc of that and a LOT of other stuff,but that episode is when he became my idol.

[@anangel705]

I am also trying to figure out my sexuality i think i'm bi or maybe gay idk leaning closer to bi.

[@marlene88782]

he´s such an inspiration (:

[@DC-MarvelGirl1997]

Chris Colfer is such an incredible role model to so many kids that are going through bullying. I remember very clearly back in sixth grade when I was bullied in school. I was the only girl in my special education sixth grade classroom among boys, and in sixth grade, bullying for me got worse. I went from having clear skin to getting acne and eczema, and it seemed as though the only thing that boys could concentrate on or focus on was my outward appearance, calling me 'pimple face' and saying that I had a contagious disease. They would taunt me and say that I looked ugly, that they hoped I would physically get stuffed into a locker on my first day of seventh grade, they would draw large circles on the chalk board with smaller circles for eyes and say that that was me. It was that feeling of me not liking anything about myself, and by the time I got into middle school, I was at my low point because I kept on trying to audition for school musical productions and couldn't even get a minor role. Finally when I was in eighth grade, I stumbled across this video on KZbin and when I heard Chris say "I know what it's like to be bullied and teased every single day," and "There is a world full of acceptance and love just waiting for you to find it," I broke down and I just sobbed because little did I know, but I truly needed a person to tell me, "It's okay, it will get better, you will get through this." Even in my senior year I experienced almost being ostracized by my senior class, because I had spent a good amount of my high school career in special ed due to my ADHD, so I was never able to really bond with anybody because I didn't get too involved in after-school activities and when I was a senior I found myself forming close relationships with teachers and kids that were freshmen. The ostracizing was big for me when I walked into my psychology class at school on the first day and I saw that almost all the girls in my class had a clique and had their own inside jokes, and even though I know they never intentionally wanted to make me feel that way, I was constantly reminded that I didn't have a friendship or a bond with almost anybody in my class and it definitely sucked, especially when we were figuring out roommate situations for our senior class trip to Disney World, I was worried I was going to get stuck in a room with girls that I just did not get along with and that I was going to be the odd one out. I definitely felt a lot like Kurt Hummel from Glee in my senior year because of that and it just hurt. I was so close to sitting by myself during my school's project graduation party, and if it weren't for one of the guys from the basketball team noticing me becoming close to eating dinner alone and offering me to sit with him and his girlfriend and their friends and trying to make me not feel so awkward, I would have most certainly been having dinner by myself that night. In a way, I am glad I am now in my freshman year of college, because that means I get to start over and give myself the experience that I didn't get to have in high school. Whenever I watch this video, I just feel like I am being encouraged to be me and if I hadn't watched this when I was fourteen, who knows how I would be feeling about myself? I also kinda owe it to my drama teacher from when I was a junior, because I had an open relationship with her and she was there to encourage me and say it's okay.

[@GardenWitchStudio]

This message from Chris has always been one of my favorite from the It Gets Better Campaign. Very well spoken and powerful speech fit into just a minute. I always tear up a bit when he says "Just know that you are loved and you are not alone." That part just has a certain poignancy. I'd probably tear up even more if I hadn't just watched the Joel Burns speech. I'm all cried out. I admit I broke down and sobbed.

[@frankenberrry]

I just nearly started crying. Chris is definitely one of my favourite actors plus he's such an inspiring and positive and lovable person. I've had some hard times and still do, but it gets better. And these words were really encouraging. I love Chris.

[@xoOJDxo1994]

it DOES get better! especially after high school! i'm not gay myself, but my depression and self harm addiction has gotten better since graduating high school, it really does get better i promise.

[@breeze3ki]

[@XNancieRoseX]

I've had a horrible night. The sort of night that makes you want to rewind time. But this video is giving me a tiny bit of hope. I'll keep replaying it all night, and hold onto the idea that there are people like Chris in the world and it does get better.

[@saralindskog9165]

I actually started to cry when he talked about him being bullied. I love him so much

[@lindapatterson2275]

I love this video I get pick on all the time I been threw it chris colfer my idol he my hero I always thought I was ugly

[@tikilocklin]

All I have to say is words can't describe how much I love him ❤

[@lisashmo]

legitimately just hugged my computer once this video was over. i love this man so much

[@carlene.simpson1997]

chris colfer actually made me cry when i watched this he is such an insperation

[@oopsies5939]

Yassssss Chris colfer is my Queen he played in "Glee " so fun

[@LittleMissTiny09]

Tear In my eye. He's beautiful. So inspiring. I love him.

[@Pucktopus]

He is most definitely loved.

[@frederick909]

This is so beautiful and emotional it made me cry...and the fact that Chris was almost crying towards the end made me cry even more,what a human being

[@madisonjacobs6746]

Ok I don't care what other people say but I don't believe that god will punish you just because your gay. We are gods children and he loves us so why would he want his children to go to hell for something they have no control over so dont lisen tothe people who say your going to hell don't say you hate them or anything, they just simply don't get it, they are misinformed and don't worry and know that you are loved :)

[@phoebegisella4706]

Thank you for this comment! Even though I'm reading it 5 years late, I'm a christian bisexual who thought I'd have to eventually probably give up my faith or try to subdue my sexuality. Thank you so much! Thank you!

[@stremblay1320]

Hey !! I'm also really late haha but I hope you'll see this, I'm christian and queer too ! Sometimes I struggle too to reconcile both, but there are many of us out there !! So just wanted you to share with you some queer/affirming christian youtubers that are helping me a lot, like God is grey, Kevin Garcia and Angel & Nicole :) hope you have a wonderful day !

[@gatitoarayas]

I love this guy

[@Widwo1324]

He is so amazing as a role model, he is an inspiration to me him being bullied and getting up and saying no is so inspirational

[@everlasting9292]

Okay I've seen sooo many of these videos and I love them all. I usually end up saying "aww" or feeling weak at the knees, or just whatever. But this is one of the few to make me cry.

[@nicholastomovich8768]

I'm only ten i have been bullied since K4. My parents pay no attention to me . My dogs pay more attention to me. Please help me my only emotions are depressed and crying. Help me does it get better?

[@nicholastomovich8768]

I always think about my family without me and they seem pretty happy. It would take them 2 months to notice I was gone.

[@derekperkins2342]

I felt bad for u until u said it would take 2minths for them to notice that u were gone. Ur just trying to get attention. I'm not a bully. And if that is true wat u said then it does get better I was bullied for 5 years and it does get better. I promise

[@PushyVlogger]

I promise you that it WILL get better. No matter what you're going through at the moment it will eventually go away.

[@uqhtea7503]

Yes Chris I love you my dude I'm I look up to you and I wanna be like you due to being bi

[@101animecraze]

Chris Colfer seems to understand. He has explained in countless interviews that he was bullied and teases as a child/ and or teen. I idolize him for that of his understandings and how he can push all of that aside and kept up with his dreams of becoming an actor/singer/writer we all love you Chris....

[@Musicaddict226]

i love him so much and i love how humble and sweet he is he has helped me so much and i just hope he realizes how respected and how important he is to many people

[@jacksonw36]

This video just saved my life, i was considering suicide and this popped up as recommended and so i watched if… chris, you are my hero.

[@nesods810]

Chris, you are perfect. I love you, and everything you stand for.

[@jojogal001]

Thank you for taking the time to do a video for this project. We all know how busy you are, but you are an awesome role model to do this. Love you on Glee.. one of my fave characters. And you are a role model and i think the way they have handled your character in the show also shows it can get better. Take care of yourself.. you have so much to offer/1

[@TobbieGurl385]

This makes me feel better about myself and who I am. It's nice to know people care.

[@BrighidsForge]

Hang in there. It can get better, but only as long as you are here to experience it. So hang in there. CALL TREVOR Live or your local hotline. Ignore the hating hypocrites who have selectively read their own holy books (considering how many contradictions there are in said books, it's not hard to do so.). Somehow, I think your Christianity slipped ("approved:?...and WHO approved you???). "Attend not to the mote in thy neighbor's eye until first thou attendest to the the log in thine own." And Romans 2:1 and "Judge NOT, lest ye be judged." Hypocrite.

[@fc7s843]

It just isn’t natural

[@cupwave2]

Oh wow I remember watching this before I came out in middle school, it does get better!!

[@AnyaAngie]

Simple, to the point, very sweet. Being a writer of a character similar to Kurt, it's so nice to see that this actor has taken such a step to give HOPE to people who lack it, like the late great Harvey Milk.

[@tvtorelover]

I absolutely love Chris Colfer for sending this message, is truly amazing. I also love that in his Golden Globe acceptance speech he said a lot about being bullied - he's a true inspiration.

[@quasimojo8]

I've seen a lot of these "it gets better" videos, but this one is by far the most sincere and sweet :)

[@extrasprinkles]

It is so heartbreaking to know that in this day & age, when we seemingly have come so far, there are so many people that are in such unnecessary pain about their sexuality. The Trevor Project & its spokespeople are truly wonderful to give their time & more importantly, their voice to such a great cause. Please, if you're in pain, call them. There are people out there everywhere that just by watching these vids, are sending love & understanding to you. I'm straight & Christian & YOU ARE LOVED!

[@TheMoonWolf23]

I'm crying..I love Chris so much.

[@filmblooms]

ive never been so inspired by just one human being, he is helping so many people get through their difficulties just by being out and proud. it takes a lot of courage to do that and seeing as he and Darren Criss play such inspirational characters, it just goes to show that people care more than you think.

[@corafoster]

when i was suicidal this brought me to tears it was everything i needed to hear that nobody was there to say chris colfer is my idol i wish i could meet him.

[@losersxrockx44]

Every single one of these videos gives me chills.

[@plasticspand]

You can really hear how these words come from his heart. Chris is amazing

[@julesevnrod]

im 16 and im out to all of my family and all of my closest friends. i have a ton of people supporting me and my journey through life. even with all the help i have been bullied alot to the point where i tried ending it, i may have alot of support, but its videos and people like this who give me true hope of a future without discrimination

[@phaedra666]

In honor of Chris Colfer's birthday, I watched this again. And how in the world can anyone not like the video. It boggles my mind.

[@WeHadItComing]

Srsly ignoring all the hate on this video and instead listening to the beautiful and truthful words of Chris Colfer. I completely adore and respect him. Happy birthday, Chris~!

[@LaurieK9]

he was bullied... hes 20 this year hes only just out of high school... im really happy for him that he can smile again i love Chris Colfer he is awesome and i am against bullying

[@pipermack622]

Happy birthday to an amazing human. Hope your day is fantastic, Chris. You deserve it.

[@darwincity]

Well, hope it gets even better. The fact that you are still here is a great sign. Keep it up!

[@GymnasticsGirl6163]

This brought a tear to my eye. I was also bullied in high school and primary school because of the fact that I was different from everyone else.

[@charlottejets]

Ah this made me cry. Such a good message that we need to hear more often.

[@acceptanceisbliss]

How can you just look at someone's face and know they are an amazing human being? I love Chris Colfer because i feel like you really can tell what an amazing heart he has! What a wonderful project and how great to see all this support!! Here's to wishing for a more accepting and less prejudiced year in 2011!!!

[@MissGreenleaf]

this is so cute from chris. he helps all the people out there who were bullied or something.... we all have to respect other people. it doesn't matter if they are gay or bii. they are just human too.... i love chris. he's just adorable.

[@tarsey1977]

I like the fact that he's supporting a worthwhile cause and his heart is in the right place!! Because he portrays a bullied kid on tv....alot of teenagers and young adults can see themselves in that character!! GOOD ON YOU CHRIS!!

[@fuzzypeach03]

Chris is such an amazing person who can make difference i am not being bullied but i do look up to him greatly

[@123beaky]

It's like he's staring into my soul as he talks!

[@EdNortonisMineLol]

Heartfelt - thanks, Chris

[@letranguyenphuc]

Thank you so much!

[@tipiriri]

I cry every time he says things like that.

[@unlimitedfunlol]

I have been bullied in middle school but I didn't get bullied in high school so far, i just got somewhat isolated because i was kind of weird and barely had two friends, but recently, this one girl i've known has been harassing me and i am now afraid of her. I'm not gay but it still hurts to get bullied whatever your circumstances and this makes me feel better. Thank you Chris, and everyone else on this project. and i can see it gets better.

[@chloebryan7037]

It will get better I no how it may not look like it will right now but it will and there are so many people out there that love and understand you

[@x0xbethaNyyx0x]

As weird as this sounds, I feel like I have a connection with him. A connection, like a friend. In high school, at times I had felt extremely isolated and as though I never really fitted in, yet videos like this and Chris Colfer somehow helped to bring out my inner strength. There's just something about his auroa and nature that brings out hope in me. Even though I've never met him, he gave me strength. I hope you see this Chris! You're my hero!

[@frederick909]

Ahh he actually had tears in his eyes while talking...So inspiring!

[@Daisylaable1]

I cried. And I really hope it does get better.

[@rhiannonmurton]

Wow, I actually got teary-eyed.

[@jazzworth]

Happy birthday Chris Colfer !!! You are such a good actor, it's really a treat to watch you play. You are moving, beautiful and funny. I'm looking forward to seeing you in the movie you wrote and many others. You are an inspiration.

[@Walker03894]

Chirs, Thank you for being a leader in this community, and not only providing a voice of empathy and hope, but also advocating for an outlet to use as a resource. Addressing issues is important, but the Trevor Project takes it one step further and offers assistance to those that ask. Thank you for trying to give courage to hose struggle to seek it.

[@ominousblackcat]

Chris Colfer is such an amazing human being.

[@Aphroditeandsheba]

this made me cry because its so touching

[@liddyhigh]

everyone is equal and should be proud no matter who you are , so what if you're gay or not , people should not be feeling sorrow , chris colfer you are an amazing inspiration keep doing what you do because the message that things will get better is finally coming out , i love you

[@laceyd5]

Love Chris Colfer so much. I'm a thirty year old lesbian, and I am here to testify, it gets better. Stick it out kids- we love you and want to see the wonderful lives you make for yourselves!

[@GeorgeHasTalent]

This made me cry... Love you Chris

[@ztramsey93]

I would like to thank you, Chris for all that you have done. You and Darren have actually helped save my life. I may be just a fan to you, but you're more than a superstar to me. You guys have given me the strength to live, day by day. I thank you, my friends and family, and God, for blessing me. You have done great work with your fame, and continue to be yourselves. Don't ever change, please. I guarantee that there will be another person in my place who will need your wisdom. Thank you again.

[@MisterLyricist]

This man is talented and one of the very few celebrities who I believe truly means every word that he says. Things do get better, no matter how far away they may be.

[@ABBA11STAR]

i love his eyes....so much love and care

[@tessinetly]

"If you are true to yourself, no one can ever use you against you."- M. McKoy That is a quote from Chris Colfer's favorite teacher in high school. I wish more teachers would be as accepting as this woman was of Chris, then maybe future generations would learn to love and accept each other instead of spreading the poison of hatred.

[@jbLover9811]

I'm crying. I don't get bullied but I'm crying. It's so sad that so many kids have to go through that :( thanks Chris, i bet you've saved lots of lives because of your character on glee

[@sasunarulab]

Does Chris know that he has TONS of fans? He's the nicest, kindest actor I've ever seen in my life.

[@chriscolferrocks]

I'm not gay but I'm getting bullied in school and chris is such an inspiration I really hope it gets better

[@heartk777]

Chris, you changed my life.

[@Anabana21yeh]

And I thank god you are still with us :) xxxx

[@klainebowsandgavels]

Chris Colfer is amazing, beautiful and inspirational. So is the Trevor Project and what they're trying to do.

[@hottiethemattie]

Chris, you saved my life. Thank you.

[@doctorwhogirl77]

What a wonderful message. He is such an inspiring person.

[@bellena8883]

This video came just at the right time. I love chris colfer soooooo much! He's my hero ❤

[@EmilyH1997]

Because of Chris and his portrayal of Kurt on Glee, my best friend came out of the closet to his parents and closest friends. Chris Colfer actually IS an inspiration for young teens and should be very proud of himself. And it is a great acheivement of what he has accomplished so far, considering he's only just turned 20.

[@welatshaw]

Chris Colfer is a class act, no question. Respect.