It Gets Better Blog

Read more about what's going on in the world and in the minds of LGBTQ+ youth. Plus, want to see your words on our blog?

WATCH: "The Drag Queen's Diaries"

Discrimination, self-discovery and the importance of chosen family! It Gets Better Guatemala presents "The Drag Queen's Diaries."

What We Learned: 2023 Youth Summit

"I have never felt a sense of community or advocacy like I did at the Youth Summit."

Do you believe LGBTQ+ youth deserve better?

Adults... it's time to show LGBTQ+ youth you're in their corner. Support our "Believe in Better" campaign!

Highlights From Our Second Annual Youth Summit

We learned, discussed queer identities and issues, and got to take some time for queer joy.

Honoring Yourself When You Can't Be Out at Home

Queer teacher Sarah Dean offers tips on how to honor the fullness of your identity without compromising your safety.

Dive Into LGBT History Month

Take a journey with us as we uncover some little known facts about LGBTQ history.

Welcome Our Newest Board Member

Moe Ari Brown, LMFT (they/he) is a leading mental health expert in Gender Identity.

Hispanic&...

It's Hispanic Heritage Month and Carmen Carrera, Henry Jimenz and more star in our Hispanic& series.

To Be Jewish and Queer

Ariella Assouline writes that she will always be a Jew first, but the and’s that follow will continue to enrich her life.

Changing Schools, One Student at a Time

We're celebrating our 2022-2023 grantees, whose projects are changing the world for LGBTQ+ students.