It Gets Better: Simon Curtis

Author of BOY ROBOT, Simon Curtis, shares his It Gets Better story.
"As a young person growing up in Oklahoma, I was surrounded by a message always of, being told that what I was inside was wrong, and was not acceptable, and not accepted in the world," shares Simon with the It Gets Better Project.
Simon overcame leukemia at a young age, but his struggles didn't end there. Outed before he was ready to come out as gay, Simon endured initial yet intense rejection from his family, even from his mother who grew dangerously ill. And yet, Simon reminds us that it does get better. Eventually, he reconciled with his family, and today Simon enjoys immense success here in LA as a singer, producer, and author.
Of Simon Curtis's novel BOY ROBOT (2016), bestselling author of READY PLAYER ONE Ernest Cline says it is "infused with intelligence and empathy."
Though his coming out was fraught with obstacles, Simon's experience demonstrates that life's wildest dreams come into fruition by living in truth.

[@lordcasinator]

Simon is too precious for this world, he needs to be protected.

[@liraiXfox]

This hit me so hard...I really respect Simon, his talent and the music he makes, but I didn't know he had such a past and now I feel like my respect for him grew. He is a strong, beautiful person and I hope he will have the amazing future he deserves.

[@DavidwR3]

I literally started crying when he mentioned the way his family reacted to him being gay. He has so much strength and love in his heart to be able to make amends with his family after that, my family accepted me being gay and supported me but had they reacted like that, I wouldnt be able to forgive them the way Simon did with his family.

[@themangekyosharingan4090]

Simon is the definition of pure love🥲❤️

[@anthonycoward1]

What a beautiful man, thank you Simon for sharing your story. It does get better and your smile today is a testament of that...

[@kitdragon8239]

When humans realize that you love the soul, not the body, the sex, the faith, but the soul, then they will begin to grow as a species. I am glad you have found hope Simon, keep teaching because some of us still have no hope, but by reaching out, as you did, maybe others will find what the human species needs...Hope.

[@springtrapprime3805]

Simon is one of my favorite singers. So glad he could pull through such hardships. :')

[@espe7378]

I'm crying, Simon thank you for this video.

[@multi-fandom-trillionaire4708]

MY BABY DESERVES THE WORLD. GIVE IT TO HIM. GIVE IT TO HIIIIIMMMMM.

[@BradWoodburn]

Oh... my... God. Simon, this got me in tears and you know us Pisceans are very emotional and sensative. I'm so sorry how things went down with your family but I'm very proud it worked out and applaud you for having the career and fans with you. Wonderful message overall. The world is so corrupt and judgemental but looking back 20 years ago, it def has gotten better for the community but will still be a struggle from time to time. Keep in mind everyone.. that you are not alone. Much love.

[@nightnanaedits6684]

I love Simon Curtis and for that i'm a girl I live you so much I care about you and your songs always make me happy. ❤💚💛

[@danamichelle3484]

NightNana Edits Simón curtis love you

[@shabitaparvin7696]

What a big hearted person Simon Curtis is! 😢😢😢😢 I am very sorry about him. I am crying. He is amazing.

[@anaccounti_guess6706]

Simon i love your songs please make more!!

[@mollysministuff]

I'm crying my eyes out. I love Simon so much. He's beautiful in so many ways. I love all of his songs and I am currently reading his book.

[@enterusername7412]

A great singer and a great person.

[@songofsunrise]

how does he forgive his family?

[@rosalieivy21]

I love you Simon!

[@LaylaTheLoofa]

This video took my heart and smashed it into a million pieces. I honestly think the parents were terrible people. Wishing death on your own child because of their feelings is wrong and cruel. I'm so happy he lived through everything that happened to him and is here today to tell this story and that people around the world can appreciate him too. I'm happy Simon exists in this world to share his amazing works with people around the globe 💕

[@lazyjax2065]

Thank you Simon!! I started to cry when he started to tell how his life was, being rejected and all. He is really an amazing person to admire. My parents don't want me to achieve my dream because they think I may not have a possibility to do it. That really hurts me, but as Simon said, we have to have hope so that we can be happy and prove to others that it really gets better at the end.

[@petgirlbabi]

Omg.. his parents are horrible. What a beautiful kind man. Simon, dont ever let someone bring u down. I know ur strong. I love you man! Be strong. God is with you.

[@Single_Flower]

This is why i love simon even in the songs he put himself anf i love it so much thank you so much for this

[@animexderp5398]

Hope is what keeps you going

[@emmabohme9301]

I want to open my heart, I will, thank you for sharing this. I admire you a lot.💚

[@sheridanyunker3859]

And this is why Simon Curtis is a perfect man

[@neillee590]

I love you. I hope to listen your song again.

[@sambas9674]

Those five people who disliked it ain’t thinking properly.

[@danamichelle3484]

Simon baby love you

[@Moonphase40]

I want to read his book so bad.. I love Simon so much.. 💕 Thank god you survived we all have grown to love you with all our hearts. I'm happy for him that he's being himself no matter what!

[@lord_chaos_gremlin]

Thank you

[@rfmspawnkiller603]

Dude we never taught you were wrong.I love your songs and you are very nice at all. I am still a big fan :)

[@lisaelaine6143]

such a strong human & you're such a great & beautiful human and I hope you know that your fans love you!💜

[@sarahtheshooky8714]

im crying

[@DAGZ_OG]

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[@eggboi4193]

FireZek Thank you

[@blackbeast8571]

Lmao

[@Cookieznothere]

OMG SIMON!!!!!

[@Masahiro-Masaki]

Thank you so much you have made my day i thought there wouldn't be a day that came where i felt happy thank you so much for saveing ppl that need saved

[@Hiding_204]

This impacts so much after listening to Simon’s newest album especially after his song “rainbow” (which is so beautiful and everyone reading this should go listen to it)

[@sachiichu387]

the book that simon curtis wrote is almost same like his life story. I love that book so much

[@juliodavidac5415]

fuerza amigo, estamos contigo

[@khulan622]

i'm crying.i love u simon.

[@micheldanacayetanorojas8590]

oooh simon me enmoras con tus recuerdos

[@hmadahmed8367]

I live in algeria and I love you su much and ilove the song super hero

[@lilylinda7437]

Hmad Ahmed You're gay?!

[@feryelfifi6966]

Always you are a best man ilove you su muche simon not trying agin

[@littlekitty1820]

Oh my goodness 😲 😭😭😭i didn't know you had to go through this 😭you are a very strong person. I respect you 🤧 i wish you always be happy 😊 we love you! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 😭

[@drag.ul.a]

On Christmas of 2019, his mom did the exact same shit. He ran to his "other mother" 's house. So, she always considered him "the source of everything good and wonderful". That was put on a t-shirt for him.

[@arelysaraiolveracamacho6171]

Go Simón Go!

[@wyattcurtis1812]

fuck this hit me like a bullet.

[@justarandomfan2421]

Hi!

[@love23music1]

Cool

[@BASUNDHARACHAUDHURI]

Yes

[@AimiSayo]

Simon ابو دميعة

[@miawozniak1525]

Yo necesito subtitulos... :'v

[@hmadahmed8367]

Why you are cry

[@askjevilandseam2860]

i-im not crying you are

[@rh-loser]

Who says I'm crying?

[@love23music1]

I didn't know he was gay

[@YOUBROUGHTYOURDOG.]

**taking notes** mmhm, yeah, and how do I come out as bi to my homophobic parents? By the way everyone is different, no one is the same