Quote by Jodi Picoult

Gay teenagers are four times as likely to attempt suicide as straight ones. I wish they knew that there's nothing wrong with them; that they are just a different shade of normal.

Gay teenagers are four times as likely to attempt suicide as

Summary

This quote highlights the alarming statistic of the increased risk of suicide among gay teenagers compared to their straight counterparts. The speaker expresses a heartfelt desire for these individuals to understand that their sexual orientation is not a flaw or abnormality but simply a variation within the spectrum of what is considered normal. By emphasizing acceptance and breaking down societal prejudices, the quote emphasizes the importance of combating the stigma that leads to such distressing statistics.

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