Jamey Rodemeyer 1997-2011

I was so sad to hear about the suicide Jamey Rodemeyer, a 14-year-old gay high school student in Buffalo, New York who endured years of bullying. Jamey was a big fan of Lady Gaga, and Gaga honored Jamey by dedicating her song, "Hair" to him at the iHeartRadio music festival (check out the video below). 

For local resources here in the Seattle area related to LGBT bullying and suicide prevention, check out the Youth Suicide Prevention Program. Need help now? Call toll-free nationwide: 1-800-273-TALK. 

Not sure where to start? Call 1-800-273-TALK for resources or reach out to someone you can trust, like a teacher, mentor, or friend. You can also reach out to local agencies, like Lifelong AIDS Alliance or Lambert House for assistance. Looking for more resources? Email jamesw@llaa.org or call 206-957-1665. 

Check out Jamey's It Gets Better project video, and please know that there are people right here in your community who can help. 

I just wanna be myself,
And I want you to love me for who I am
I just wanna be myself,
And I want you to know, I am my Hair

I’ve had enough
This is my prayer
That I’ll die living just as free as my hair

I’ve had enough
This is my prayer
That I’ll die living just as free as my hair

I’ve had enough
I’m not a freak
I must keep fighting to stay cool on the streets

I’ve had enough, enough, enough
And this is my prayer, I swear
I’m as free as my hair. –Hair, Lady Gaga