To the brave, smart, articulate students who shared their stories in “Why can't we be part of the normal”
I was awed when I read this article last week and saw how authentically and honestly teens today can stand in their truth. It felt like such a great step forward.
There is something about standing out there willing to say, "this is who I am" that we can all learn a lesson from. The more each of us can stand up for our own unique differences the more we will notice that in reality we are all the same.
So, while I did not sit down to write a letter to the newspaper last week to tell you that, today, when I opened the paper and read what one person did write, I felt compelled to tell you that I feel differently than that one person.
I wholeheartedly want to tell you that I applaud you. I would like nothing more than to see you fearlessly take on this life and teach us all, while we watch you change our world.
Despite what anyone says.
Jill Novak
