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Ellen Page, Laverne Cox, & More Mourn Gay 9-Year-Old Who Took His Life

Ellen Page, Laverne Cox, & More Mourn Gay 9-Year-Old Who Took His Life

Ellen Page, Laverne Cox, & More Mourn Gay 9-Year-Old Who Took His Life

"This has to stop happening."

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Earlier this week, a Colorado mother shared the story of her son, 9-year-old Jamel Myles, who committed suicide after being bullied for coming out as gay. 

His mom, Leia Pierce, shared the story with Denver's Fox affiliate. Jamal came out to her this summer, saying that he was gay and that he wanted to dress more femininely. While Pearce was loving and supportive, his fourth-grade class was not. Less than a week after he'd been back in school, she came home to find her son dead.

"Four days is all it took at school," said Pierce. "I could just imagine what they said to him. My son told my oldest daughter the kids at school told him to kill himself. I'm just sad he didn't come to me. ... I'm so upset that he thought that was his option."

The tragic story received national attention and went viral, so much so that even celebrities are mourning for Jamal Myles: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are a trans or gender-nonconforming person considering suicide, Trans Lifeline can be reached at (877) 565-8860. LGBTQ youth (ages 24 and younger) can reach the Trevor Project Lifeline at (866) 488-7386. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 can also be reached 24 hours a day by people of all ages and identities.

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Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one! 

Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one! 

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