Comments on: It Gets Better: From Perry, IA

By: Joe_S

Joe_S — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:50:37 +0000

Fantasist?

There is a distinct vocal pattern to true stories.

As others have pointed out – his Dad and “physical therapists” should, at the very least, be reported/investigated.

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 04:17:42 +0000

Thanks for the link and info for the “I’m from Driftwood” site…what a great project and site! I’m recommending it to friends, and enjoying the diverse and fascinating stories from all over the country. Some are video, like Matt’s story, and some are written. All are wonderful.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:25:43 +0000

I agree with Brad. Sam is describing some very serious crimes here. Dad should be in prison.

By: Candace

Candace — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:41:46 +0000

Out of my 3 daughters, I got one butch dyke and two femme bisexuals– and I couldn’t have been more proud or accepting of them, no matter what thier orientation is. I truly don’t understand a “parent” who would reject their kid because of what sex they’re attracted to.

By: Brad

Brad — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:01:08 +0000

As a former Criminal Prosecutor, it occurs to me that this is a child abuse / domestic violence trial waiting to happen.

I suspect Samuel is not the only one physically assaulted by Dear Ol’ Dad.

If there are minor children still in the home or other family members who continue to “fall,” I would get local law enforcement on it NOW.

At some point, understanding of bullies, regardless of our relationship to them, must give way to the basic letter of the law.

Put Dad away.

Brad

By: Ben in Oakland

Ben in Oakland — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:22:05 +0000

One of many sad things in this story– he sounds like a courageous, honest, and compassonate young man. they should be proud that they have rasied such a fine youngster.

I wish him luck,. I tried the same approach with my parents, and eventually realized the problem wasn’t my being gay, it was our whole relationship.

I eventually gave up. Their loss.

By: tristram

tristram — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:04:04 +0000

Sam is not just hawt, a quick google check indicates that that he’s doing great things as a student and activist.

By: Candace

Candace — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 07:15:49 +0000

Sam is hawt. And one day he’ll find a wonderful man and start a family of his own. I wish him the best in life.

By: Tone

Tone — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 02:09:27 +0000

Disown your son. Pretty messed up family values right there. Acceptance in his family appears to be on a cash and carry basis.

He’s a courageous kid I’m thankful that he has documented his story and given it to us.