The attention being paid to the recent ant-gay bullying suicides of young boys is remarkable. Yesterday, Sirdeaner Walker, the mother of Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover. appeared on Ellen to talk about the suicide of her son.
Her appearance on Ellen so soon after the death of the son is incredible, and her commitment to drawing more attention to this and similar tragedies is, honestly, stunning. Her immediate sense advocacy reminds me of Judy Shepard.
If you need more information, About.com’s Gay Life How To Help a Suicidal Friend is a good place to start.
Watch Sirdeaner Walker’s powerful appearance on Ellen, after the jump.
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