Update For My Followers

I thought I'd take a break from activism. Just for a bit. My job wasn't going well, my health sucks, and money was getting more and more scarce. I moved about 30 minutes away and one night a few weeks ago when I was driving home a pick up truck got up behind me. (right behind me) They started flashing their brights at me and I realized I was already going about 5 or 6 over the speed limit. I was about 8 minutes outside of the small town I just moved to last May and it was very dark. They then passed me to which I slowed down a bit and let them pass. After a few seconds the truck started slowing down more and more to about 15-20 MPH. At this point I realized I was potentially going to be gay bashed. I do have a rainbow strip I purchased at Milwaukee Pride and my HRC equal sign on bumper of my car. They sped up again for about two minutes and then did it again. This time we were almost to town but it was still dark with no traffic besides us. When we got to town they turned. By this point I was on the phone with my roommate freaking out. I debated following them but just went home. Before you say anything I couldn't get the plate # or see the color of the truck very well. I also have little faith in the rural cops.

I realize now that no matter what's going in your life you need to fight. Every single gay person, bi person, trans person needs to STAND UP and speak out against this type of bigotry. No excuses. I CAN'T let something like this happen to me and not do anything to stop it from happening to someone else. I now keep a batt in my back seat and I shouldn't have to. Truth is we still have a long way to go. Let's get there!

On coming back:

So I would like to do things a little differently this time around. I want to create a support network to protect LGBT youth from homelessness as well as promote the well being of all LGBT people. Starting in my area first and maybe branching out. (We'll see.) Join me on my quest and follow @LGBTweet! Ideas and suggestions are always welcome and are also very much needed. I don't want recognition. I just like Twitter because I've learned so much from all of you I'd be stupid to quit now. Again thank you all for your support and friendship through the years and its good to be back!

Happy Same Sex Sunday!

-Josh