Des Moines Derby Dames: It Gets Better Video

The Des Moines Derby Dames have produced what is no doubt the most important video that any Iowa Roller Derby Team has put out so far.

By joining the "It Gets Better" movement that has gained momentum in the wake of the recent suicides of gay teenagers, most notably Rutgers University student Tyler Clement, D3 may have saved someones life.

If you are reading this and you are in a situation where people are bullying you because of your sexual orientation, or the fact that people just see you as different, and you are contemplating suicide, take a step back, sit down and watch this video. Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline immediately if you feel like hurting yourself. If you are a teenager and are Gay or questioning and you are also losing the will to live and are thinking about harming yourself, you can also contact The Trevor Project.

As D3 said, it gets better. You can make it through this time and then you don't have to deal with the people who torment you anymore if you don't want to. In the meantime, the resources are out there to help you. The love of many people, like D3 and myself, goes out to you. Every person in the world has an inherent dignity and value. You are no different. You have something to offer in this rich tapestry of life.

Hang on. It gets better.