I AM WHO I AM

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My topic has become a big part in the United States today. The gay rights topic has made many head-linning news stories in the past few years. The bullying and suicides in the Anoka, Minnesota school district has made an impact on so many peoples lives and made them think about their decisions. The Anoka-Hennepin school district serves the areas of Anoka, Champlin, Coon Rapids, and parts of Andover, Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Dayton, Fridley, Ham Lake, Nowthen, Oak Grove and Ramsey. A story that really stood out to me was the story of Justin Aaberg. He was just going to start school at Anoka High School when his mother asked "So are you sure you are gay?" Justin first replied with a soft voice "I'm pretty sure I'm gay," but then quickly corrected himself and answered abruptly "I'm positive I'm gay." Justin was ready to start new especially after ending his middle school years the way he did. Justin came out to a few friends at the end of his eighth grade year but that's when everything started going downhill. At the beginning of ninth grade year when justin thought t...

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