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City: LOS ANGELES
State: California
Country: US
Signup Date: 6/11/2004
September 12, 2009 - Saturday 
Singer and activist Otep Shamaya shares her feelings about meeting the Youth of Hetrick-Martin ...


"I remember sitting with the young people of Hetrick-Martin, listening to their questions, answering the best I could, and seeing my own reflection in their eyes, in their fears, their frustrations, in their anger, and in their hope.

There are many moments knotted on the thread of life, but this is one that I will remember forever."


Some of you don't care, and that's fine, but some of you do.

And for those that do, please visit their website to learn more:

http://www.hmi.org/otep


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Sara Ervin
Sara Ervin

 
I am apart of there volunteer's the place is soo amazing! I'm happy that the kid's and young adult's that need encouragement or just some understanding have it at Hendrick Martin.

 
Posted by Sara Ervin on September 12, 2009 - Saturday - 9:18 PM
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I [fucking]LOVE you.
Fharren Adriànnà

 
THANK YOU OTEP!!!
 
Posted by I [fucking]LOVE you. on September 12, 2009 - Saturday - 9:18 PM
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Miss London Mykels
London Mykels

 
Wish there was a place like that when I was growing up. Glad there can be one now!
XXOO LM

 
Posted by Miss London Mykels on September 12, 2009 - Saturday - 9:31 PM
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Low-B 5-String

 
Word.
 
Posted by Low-B 5-String on September 12, 2009 - Saturday - 9:42 PM
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*~*GoldiecockS*~* (twitter.com/NorallecoN)
Ron Damian

 
Youre an inspiration. Thank you.

 
Posted by *~*GoldiecockS*~* (twitter.com/NorallecoN) on September 12, 2009 - Saturday - 10:03 PM
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DR GREENTHUMB
Jason Hellion

 
Hey how do u feel about obama and health care?
 
Posted by DR GREENTHUMB on September 13, 2009 - Sunday - 1:25 AM
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Richard Meeker
Richard Meeker

 
I took the time to view & learn about this.  I respect the hell out of it.  We should all learn more.
 
Posted by Richard Meeker on September 13, 2009 - Sunday - 1:25 AM
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Loud, Crazy (but Gentle) Giant
Matt Albers

 
Fuckin cool.  You go Otep!  You go HMI!  ..mm/
 
Posted by Loud, Crazy (but Gentle) Giant on September 13, 2009 - Sunday - 3:17 AM
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★BunnieHunnie420★
Marla Singer

 
Thank You Otep.

 
Posted by ★BunnieHunnie420★ on September 13, 2009 - Sunday - 4:01 AM
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~† Bückstabü †~
Ephemera Alice Isobella Engeline

 
Danke Otep!
 
Posted by ~† Bückstabü †~ on September 13, 2009 - Sunday - 5:34 AM
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MzMaggie *Crucifix Mafia* ~WTOTFW~

 
I think thats wonderful. Thanks for letting us know Otep.
 
Posted by MzMaggie *Crucifix Mafia* ~WTOTFW~ on September 13, 2009 - Sunday - 7:19 PM
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SS4L

 
I wish I could go there.
 
Posted by SS4L on September 13, 2009 - Sunday - 7:20 PM
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Tim No 37
Tim Martinez

 
I personally appreciate the work that they do immensly (you know that personally when it comes to me) and I cannot express the gratitude that I feel for your support and activity with HMI....awesome grrrl!!!!

 
Posted by Tim No 37 on September 13, 2009 - Sunday - 7:20 PM
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~★Ash★~
Pagan Princess

 
I love that you give back and for that reason you are differant than most. I really related to what you said about loneliness crushibng the fire within a person.. it can tear you apart until you are unrecognizable for sure!
 
Posted by ~★Ash★~ on September 14, 2009 - Monday - 3:02 AM
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Michael Denning (Soul Revolution-Heart of Chaos)
Michael Denning

 
You are a  visionary poet, an amazing performance artist, and a godsend when it comes to helping others to deal with their issues, find themselves, find healing, teaching truth...AN ABSOLUTE GODSEND!

 
Posted by Michael Denning (Soul Revolution-Heart of Chaos) on September 14, 2009 - Monday - 6:41 AM
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Ari-Face

 
wow that's really amazing
 
Posted by Ari-Face on September 14, 2009 - Monday - 7:44 AM
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shh

 
thats awesome of you too be behind.     freedom of choice.   freedom to freaking be who we are and join together.  im not bi or gay but i completely respect all those ways.      sexuality and relationships is so apart of everything and so thats why we're fighting to make it safe.                 if people who are gay haters ect just TOOK THE TIME to even think about it or look at it clearly then they would probably see how pathetic and horrible it is too discriminate based on sexual orientations.     so people like you spreading the word about mutual human respect are helping people take the time too look under the rug where its all swept away hidden from society.                         i hope hella wealthy people donate to places like that cuz that is a perfect example of a cuase thats just 100% GOOD.     
that cause can only be good.         
fuck titheing to churches, give that cash too this awesome generation thats actually trying to live on earth without expecting to be zapped into the rapture any second..


much respect           art saves,               humanist 

 

 
Posted by shh on September 14, 2009 - Monday - 3:36 PM
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LeeNoox

 
thank..s, Pray, Worship, n.. Cheer
P.S: missing a link again? X-PP

 
Posted by LeeNoox on September 14, 2009 - Monday - 10:07 PM
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The Anxiety Reclusion Memorial

 
It's a really good cause. I know a lot happens out there and some people have no way to go except to make their own way, at any age.
 
Posted by The Anxiety Reclusion Memorial on September 14, 2009 - Monday - 11:34 PM
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Nat-Sack

 
you just do so many wonderful things! i wish they had a place like this where i live.

 
Posted by Nat-Sack on September 16, 2009 - Wednesday - 5:34 PM
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Crickett
Jennifer Lindsey

 
You have a huge heart, great soul, and amazing talent for being able to touch peoples lives and change the world!! YOU ARE THE SHIT OTEP!! thats why we love you!! Thank you so much for caring....a trait missing in so many these days.

 
Posted by Crickett on September 17, 2009 - Thursday - 12:01 AM
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Kitty O'Shea--SS4L--
Laura Langdon

 

I LOVE that you are supporting such a wonderful organization. As head mentor for a GLBTQ organization, I can tell you that support like this, is needed to the highest degree, especially in small towns where funds and other forms of support are insufficient. 

It's hard to advertise because of hostile threats, toward the youth and it's difficult to elicit funds from other organizations/donors because they might view this "life-style choice" as wrong or dirty.  I believe education and acceptance is the key.

I wish there were more people out there like you; kind-hearted and outspoken, who could see what you see....a need for compassion, charity and healing.

 

Thank you!


 
Posted by Kitty O'Shea--SS4L-- on September 24, 2009 - Thursday - 8:06 PM
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I'll Give my Heart & Soul to See you Free Agai

 
I wish I had something like that at our school in Hermiston. I remember being lonely in high school my senior year I was pregant with my Friend Stephaine, we were a month apart and we just had each other. nobody wanted us around because they thought it was bad for their image.
Were are thoses places when we needed them.
sucks to be in a small town, you don't get that kind of things for you here, which I think Hermiston needs one, it would be good here for the teens that need the love and support.
 
Posted by I'll Give my Heart & Soul to See you Free Agai on September 30, 2009 - Wednesday - 4:57 AM
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