conzyricamora:

The whole point of me telling this story is that I know that there’s always cameras everywhere now and I know this story will probably get out - but I want to tell any kid that is not living in New York City, that is not living in a diverse community, that’s maybe out in a small town somewhere that feels ashamed of the shape of their eyes or the color of their skin or who they feel attracted to naturally, that you are loved, that you have a group of people, that you have a community, even if it’s people that are out here in this room. And me speaking personally, that you are loved, and that there’s nothing wrong with you, and that it does get better, and to just hang in there. I know how hard it is to feel less than, but it does get better.