Be Heard

My name is Megan Besler , and this is my story. Ever since I was very young, I have wanted to be a singer. It's always been a life-long dream of mine. But growing up wasn't easy for me. I had a rough past dealing with family issues, personal issues, etc. I grew up being made fun of because I was too skinny, wasn't pretty enough, wasn't anywhere near talented enough to be

It is my aim to see an end to discrimination and bullying, both overt and subversive, based on sexual orientation in my lifetime . I’m pretty sure I’ve made this clear to anyone who will listen, but what I don’t think I have made clear is why I care so much. I started collecting gays before I even knew that I knew gay people. I have pictures from a junior high dance

It only takes one voice to start a movement. Knowing that I became part of this amazing organization to show that NOH 8 is possible, I feel honored. Growing up in a town where being "different" wasn't discussed, it was difficult to be myself. I knew in my heart I wasn't living how I saw happiness and was looking for a way out. I joined the military in a time where it would

My support for the LGBT community as an ally started in 2003 . I first learned about homosexuality when I was 17. For a little while, I thought it sounded weird and wrong. A few months later, I started to feel cool about it because I learned that people can't help who they fall in love with. I have a relative who is bisexual, and several friends who are gay - some from high

When I first heard that the photoshoot was in town, it was 30 minutes before the shoot was about to end. I took my hungover, made up face from the night before over to the W because I just had to do it. I cared less how I looked or felt at that moment, but rather the statement I would make . Whenever I saw a NOH 8 photo I got these amazing vibes and I just felt LOVE . Love shouldn't