Trigger Warning: Suicide & Self-Harm - In this week's episode we discuss the life and death of trans youth activist, Blake Brockington.
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255. For LGBTQ+ youth, The Trevor Project Lifeline is (866) 488-7386. You are loved and you are not alone.
SOURCES:
https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/transgender-boy-16-commits-suicide-after-years-bullying020315/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Brockington
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leelah_Alcorn
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/article16655111.html
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article16207409.html
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/health-family/article9252857.html
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
https://www.advocate.com/obituaries/2015/03/24/trans-teen-activist-homecoming-king-dies
