"You don't have to break yourself into a million pieces to fit into someone's definition of love. You can shape love so that it fits you." 💜 Summer Reading Challenge author L.V. Peñalba talks inspo behind her aroace pop star romance, why aro/ace rep matters, & shares THEIR 3 LGBTQ+ book reccs:

Meet L.V. Peñalba, Author of “Shapes of Love”

Learn more about the Summer Reading Challenge and click here to learn more about this year's featured books. What happens when fans of a 19-year-old pop star are obsessed with discovering who inspired...

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so happy for you, OP! goes to show the importance of meeting real people and sharing our real stories and experiences - like this one. 💜 #itgetsbetter

NEW blog! For Minority Mental Health Month, Youth Voices alum Andrew gets real & talks about his experience with disordered eating, why teens' mental health isn't always taken seriously, & how culture shapes how we see ourselves: itgetsbetter.org/for-my-mental-health-better-than-before-wasnt-enough

"This one is for all the queer Black boys who just wanted to BE but were told they couldn't." 💜 NEW on the blog: Summer Reading Challenge author Jumata Emill talks inspo, writing for LGBTQ+ youth, & shares HIS 3 LGBTQ+ book reccs! 🔗 itgetsbetter.org/meet-jumata-emill-author-of-i-dont-wish-you-well

banned books? not in this house! here's how you can join our summer reading challenge by accessing queer lit for FREE! see our recommended reads list and start reading here: https://itgetsbetter.org/it-gets-betters-2026-summer-reading-challenge/#summer-books-list

Shoutout to all the lesbian aunts!

Why Lesbian Aunts Are the Backbone of Every Family

We may not always do the heavy lifting at the family gathering, but we make it fun.

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A queer journalist hosting a true-crime podcast about a cold case from his hometown. A trans teen uncovering a family secret that changes everything. A pop star in a fake PR relationship. That’s only part of this year’s It Gets Better Summer Reading Challenge. itgetsbetter.org/it-gets-bett...

It Gets Better’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge

Our summer reading list should come with a warning: Read at your own risk. You might get under the skin of people trying to silence queer voices. You might wind up celebrating LGBTQ+ people living ful...

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Some conversations could happen anywhere. This one belonged at Stonewall. Youth Voices alum Marlin Xie joined SAGE’s Bill Gross and trans elder and TV personality Soraya Sobreidad for a Pride-themed ABC News conversation across three generations. Watch here.

Video Three Generations of the LGBTQ community discuss why Pride is still so important 2026

Three generations of LGBTQ people, the Stonewall Era, Gen x and Gen Z come together to discuss their personal struggles and hopes for the future.

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📚 Our Summer Reading Challenge starts NOW! Read LGBTQ+ books by LGBTQ+ authors, then donate after every book (or chapter!) to help more queer young people find stories that reflect their own experiences. 💜 learn more and get started: itgetsbetter.org/it-gets-betters-2026-summer-reading-challenge

MAKING HISTORY - Bravo Karla Mosley on this amazing honor. First time in the 53-year history of the Daytime Emmys two Black actresses are nominated in the same lead performer category. Watch Karla's It Gets Better story here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fAL... #beyondthegates #itgetsbetter

us waking up from queer week of rest ready to provide you with more QUEER CONTENT hope y'all got to take some time to recharge in your own way :)

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pride asks a lot of queer people. that's why we're taking our annual Queer Week of Rest. 💜 rest isn't stepping away from the work. it's how we recharge to support LGBTQ+ through the rest of the year. however you rest this week, we hope you make some time for you. see you back here on july 13th!

pride asks a lot of queer people. that's why we're taking our annual Queer Week of Rest. 💜 rest isn't stepping away from the work. it's how we recharge to support LGBTQ+ through the rest of the year. however you rest this week, we hope you make some time for you. see you back here on july 13th!

A BIG GAY THANK-YOU is in order! 🌈 150+ creators streamed for more than 40+ hours to help us raise over $43,000 for our LGBTQ+ youth programs during Digital Pride this year! 💜 thank you to every creator, mod, donor & viewer who showed up for queer and trans youth. ....same time next year? 👀

What Becky's mom has to say about the Supreme Court ruling: "I always knew that no matter what the court decided, Becky would be a winner because she has shown all of us how to love, accept and be ourselves no matter the outcome." 🥹

Supreme Court ruling on trans athletes can't change my daughter | Opinion

My trans daughter, Becky Pepper-Jackson, wanted to play the sport she loves. That simple wish took her all the way to the Supreme Court.

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So happy to see this 🥹 Carmel Pride, one of our previous Changemakers grantees, is still going strong as a youth-led Pride festival in Indiana and one of the largest in the state! Learn more about it here:

Carmel Pride 2026: Youth-led festival brings acceptance and celebration to Carter Green

Carmel Pride Festival celebrates love, acceptance, and inclusivity with local businesses, musicians, and performers. Join the vibrant LGBTQ+ community!

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NEW video: what LGBTQ+ youth wish teachers and adults knew about bullying! Our Youth Voices ambassador Nashan is on a mission to stop bullying at school, so she chatted with Angelo and Elliot about their own experiences. Watch it here to see their advice for fellow LGBTQ+ youth:

Getting bullied at school? LGBTQ+ youth share their experiences + what you can do to help!

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It's Pride Month! 💖 This June, we're teaming up with @itgetsbetter.bsky.social to empower LGBTQ+ youth. Every Choice subscription sends 5% to support their mission for equality & a brighter future! https://bit.ly/4o1kvMd Make a difference with us. 🌈✨ #PrideMonth #ItGetsBetter #HumbleForGood

This week is a big week! We will be streaming the Great Palia Charity Hunt, hosted by twitch.tv/behind_the_l... this Saturday at 4PM - and we will be supporting an amazing group for #Pride this month - @itgetsbetter.bsky.social! I hope you all take a minute to stop by. <3

We hare now halfway through the work week and PUMPED about today's line up of performers ready to support Second Pride and our work to support @itgetsbetter.bsky.social! More info: second-pride.com

pride doesn't just disappear on july 1. 🌈 this year, public support for LGBTQ+ youth can't be taken for granted. thank you to the brands showing up year-round with real support that funds our LGBTQ+ youth programs! learn more: itgetsbetter.org/the-brands-that-are-standing-by-lgbtq-youth-in-2026

We're playing games from @humblebundle.com's Humble Choice bundle, benefitting LGBTQ+ youth! 🟣 6/20 at 6pm ET: Life is Strange w/ @kaethefaee.bsky.social 🟣 6/23 and Tues 6/30 at 5pm ET: Riftbreaker & Construction Sim w/ @turttay.bsky.social 🟣 6/26 at 9pm ET: Hellclock w/ @smoldrgn.bsky.social

wlw love for pride? Girls Like Girls is in theaters TODAY! we chatted with writer & director Hayley Kiyoko, plus stars Maya Da Costa & Myra Molloy, about how important it was to represent this type of love on screen, and what they hope LGBTQ+ youth take away from it. 💜 ▶️ watch the full interview:

You've seen them show off some games from @humblebundle.com's Humble Choice bundle. Now, join JunosRainbow as he raises funds for LGBTQ+ youth all June long! Join in at 9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT on: 🟣 Jun 20 - 25 🟣 And again Jun 28-30! Pop in and make a donation to support: twitch.tv/junosrainbow

Playthrough of Monster Prom...voice-acted by queer streamers...supporting LGBTQ+ youth?! Watch 6/18 at 3pm ET/12pm PT w/ @jenisonline.bsky.social, @datadave.bsky.social, @mrfoxwell.bsky.social, and @itsianwatson.bsky.social as they charity stream to support It Gets Better! twitch.tv/itgetsbetter

Today's THE DAY! 🤩 So excited to be part of the Kelly Clarkson Show with our Youth Voices alum Eli and Board Member Tracy Gilchrist (plus Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang!!), discussing the importance of our work to support LGBTQ+ youth. 💜 Find when/where to watch at kellyclarksonshow.com/wheretowatch!

support for LGBTQ+ youth shouldn't end when Pride month does! we set a goal of 200 new recurring donors by the end of june. right now, we're at 194. become a recurring donor starting at just $10, & YOU could be one of the six to help us hit our goal of year-round support: itgetsbetter.org/donate

Time change! 🟣 Weds 6/17 at 5:30pm ET/2:30pm PT: twitch.tv/justablu

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This week, we're playing games from @humblebundle.com's Humble Choice bundle for June, which benefits It Gets Better & LGBTQ+ youth! 🟣 6/15 & 6/16 at 2pm ET/11am PT: twitch.tv/junosrainbow 🟣 6/15 at at 6pm ET/3pm PT: twitch.tv/justablu 🟣 6/16 at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT: twitch.tv/nerapi

This week, we're playing games from @humblebundle.com's Humble Choice bundle for June, which benefits It Gets Better & LGBTQ+ youth! 🟣 6/15 & 6/16 at 2pm ET/11am PT: twitch.tv/junosrainbow 🟣 6/15 at at 6pm ET/3pm PT: twitch.tv/justablu 🟣 6/16 at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT: twitch.tv/nerapi

🌈 Youth Voices apps are OPEN for 1 more week! If you're 14–18 in the U.S. like Bekah, apply to join our leadership program to can connect with other LGBTQ+ peers & mentors, create real impact, & build your storytelling, advocacy, & leadership skills. Apply by June 21: itgetsbetter.org/YouthVoices

Join heyykrista for a Life is Strange MARATHON while raising funds for LGBTQ+ youth! 📆 7pm ET/4pm PT on June 15-19 & Jun 22-26: twitch.tv/heyykrista Want to play, too? Life is Strange Double Exposure is in @humblebundle.com's Humble Choice bundle for June which benefits It Gets Better this month!