Hi guys, Hybrid here to inform you about a topic that's very special to me.
The Day of Silence
The Day of Silence was started in honour and memory of those in the LGBTQ(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual, Genderqueer etc...) community that have commited suicide, been bullied, harassed or tormented for their sexuality. The Day of Silence (DOS) is on April 19th and is supported in many, many ways. One common way is wearing a mask over your mouth with an X on it to show your silence, and of course then not talking all day or very limited talking for that day. Other ways are simply wearing a rainbow item, like a pin, bracelet, necklace etc...since the pride flag is rainbow it shows that you support them. A very simple way is merely let those who participate, participate around you without bother.
Even if you don't agree with the lifestyle that the people in the LGBTQ community live, you don't have to rant and tell them they're wrong. Let them live their lives and let them show their support and pride on the Day of Silence. Saying that, let them be who they are every day.
I decided to make this club/army to see how many supporters of the DOS I can find here on CS. This day is very special to me, I make it a point to be there for anyone in the LGBT community because I myself am part of that community, and it hurts me to see so many people mentally and even physically harmed for their choices.
Here are some statistics of just how many people think of suicide in the LGBTQ community a year:
Scary right? That's one of the main reasons the Day of Silence was started. Just like we mourn for our fallen soldiers we mourn for our fallen friends.
So, if you'd like to join me in supporting or participating in the DOS all you have to do is fill out this simple form below and if you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to PM me, I'll always answer!
Example form:
Username: Hybrid
Participating or Supporting?: Both
Are you part of the LGBT community?: Yes (Bi *putting your sexualtiy is optional of course*)
Why would you like to participate/support this cause?: I have had many a friend who has had trouble or been scared of revealing that they're part of the LGBT community and it breaks my heart even when I don't know the person and I see it in the news, on the street or anywhere truly. I want people to know that there are people like you, they've been through it to and know and want to help you. This is my message to them and I hope they can hear it.
Codeword: The more who go silent for a day, the more people will hear forever. (This is purely to get this slogan across)
The Day of Silence
The Day of Silence was started in honour and memory of those in the LGBTQ(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual, Genderqueer etc...) community that have commited suicide, been bullied, harassed or tormented for their sexuality. The Day of Silence (DOS) is on April 19th and is supported in many, many ways. One common way is wearing a mask over your mouth with an X on it to show your silence, and of course then not talking all day or very limited talking for that day. Other ways are simply wearing a rainbow item, like a pin, bracelet, necklace etc...since the pride flag is rainbow it shows that you support them. A very simple way is merely let those who participate, participate around you without bother.
Even if you don't agree with the lifestyle that the people in the LGBTQ community live, you don't have to rant and tell them they're wrong. Let them live their lives and let them show their support and pride on the Day of Silence. Saying that, let them be who they are every day.
I decided to make this club/army to see how many supporters of the DOS I can find here on CS. This day is very special to me, I make it a point to be there for anyone in the LGBT community because I myself am part of that community, and it hurts me to see so many people mentally and even physically harmed for their choices.
Here are some statistics of just how many people think of suicide in the LGBTQ community a year:
Paul Gibson L.C.S.W wrote:"There is a high rate of suicidality among lesbians and gay men. Jay and Young found that 40 percent of gay males and 39 percent of lesbians surveyed had either attempted or seriously contemplated suicide (1). Bell and Weinberg similarly found that 35 percent of gay males and 38 percent of lesbians in their study had either seriously considered or attempted suicide (2). Homosexuals are far more likely to attempt suicide than are heterosexuals. A majority of these attempts take place in their youth. Bell and Weinberg found that 25 percent of lesbians and 20 percent of gay men had actually attempted suicide. Gay males were 6 times more likely to make an attempt then heterosexual males. Lesbians were more than twice as likely to try committing suicide than the heterosexual women in the study. A majority of the suicide attempts by homosexuals took place at age 20 or younger with nearly one-third occurring before age 17."
Scary right? That's one of the main reasons the Day of Silence was started. Just like we mourn for our fallen soldiers we mourn for our fallen friends.
So, if you'd like to join me in supporting or participating in the DOS all you have to do is fill out this simple form below and if you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to PM me, I'll always answer!
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[b]Username:[/b]
[b]Participating or Supporting?:[/b]
[b]Are you part of the LGBT community?:[/b]
[b]Why would you like to participate/support this cause?:[/b]
[b]Codeword:[/b] (Look on Hybrid's example form)
Example form:
Username: Hybrid
Participating or Supporting?: Both
Are you part of the LGBT community?: Yes (Bi *putting your sexualtiy is optional of course*)
Why would you like to participate/support this cause?: I have had many a friend who has had trouble or been scared of revealing that they're part of the LGBT community and it breaks my heart even when I don't know the person and I see it in the news, on the street or anywhere truly. I want people to know that there are people like you, they've been through it to and know and want to help you. This is my message to them and I hope they can hear it.
Codeword: The more who go silent for a day, the more people will hear forever. (This is purely to get this slogan across)
Thank you to all who support and participate in the DOS. It means a lot. So thank you all! -Hybrid
2012: We had 24 people support and 22 participate in DOS! Thank you so much guys!
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If you'd like to have your cause here, please PM me and we can discuss it.
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