After an elementary school teacher came out to his class, he got this handwritten letter from a nine-year-old student. It reads:
Dear Mr R,
Even though you’re gay, I will always treat you the same way as I do now. I still think about you the same way as I used to. You’re a great teacher and these are just some of the words that I would describe you as: great, amazing, fantastic, brilliant, awesome and brave.
The reason why I say brave is because you shared a personal secret which was very brave. You don’t have to feel scared because I know that everyone in the class feels the same way as I do.
From A.
PS Mr R we are proud of you.
Everyone deserves safe and affirming schools – and that includes teachers. This warms our hearts.
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