On this page I will list resources as I come across them, remember them, am referred to them, etc. This will be a general list with several categories. It's small right now but I expect to add new things very often.
Resources for Gay Teens
itgetsbetter.org - The website www.itgetsbetter.org is a place where young people who are lesbian, gay, bi, or trans can see how love and happiness can be a reality in their future. It’s a place where our straight allies can visit and support their friends and family members. It’s a place where people can share their stories, take the It Gets Better Project pledge, watch videos of love and support, and seek help through the Trevor Project and GLSEN.
trevorproject.org - The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone. If you are considering suicide or need help, call the Trevor Project now: 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386).
GLSEN - GLSEN (The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network), a benefactor of the It Gets Better Project, is a national education organization working to ensure safe schools for ALL students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. GLSEN works to convince education leaders and policymakers of the urgent need to address anti-LGBT behavior and bias in our schools; protect students by advancing comprehensive and effective safe schools law and policies; empower principals to make their schools safe places to learn; and build the skills of educators to teach respect for all people.
The ACLU LGBT Project - The ACLU LGBT Project is an organization that works to create an America free from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender expression, or HIV status through impact litigation, public education, and advocacy. The Project’s programs on behalf of LGBTQ youth include helping students stand up to discrimination, harassment, and censorship. The Project provides an individualized response to every youth who reaches out to us for legal help. http://www.aclu.org/safeschools
Resources for Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses
Freeminds.org - This website saved my life! It is a great resource for anyone who has left the Witnesses, or is thinking about leaving. It's also a very accurate and instructional place for non-Witnesses to learn about the organization, for example, someone with a JW co-worker or someone with a family member who has suddenly become a JW. Here you can learn about how to approach Witnesses about their beliefs, and how to judge whether or not you even should. The life stories (under "People") are very helpful to ex-JWs, and the "Articles" section is good, too. There is also an LGBT section, though I do not think it is as widely developed as can be hoped. It's a relatively new feature of the site though, so they are still working on it.
Jehovahs-Witness.net - A discussion forum for ex-Witnesses. Pretty much free from trolls.
Crisis of Conscience - This book, by Ray Franz, a former member of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses, has changed many lives. Ray brings compassion and love to this subject that most people have a hard time addressing without a certain amount of bitterness. Long, but completely worth the read.
