Interview with Caleb Michael Laieski
Caleb Michael Laieski is an environment and civil rights activist, as well as a Champion to the LGBT rights movement. He was bullied, dropped out of high school and quickly obtained his GED. After being bullied at the age of 16, he became a national advocate for anti-bullying, LGBT rights, and suicide prevention. We have conducted an interview with him. Based on your personal experience, when do you think the victim who had been bullied should stand up? How can he/she do it effectively to overcome the complexities in his/her feelings? I think someone who has been victimized by bullying should talk to a teacher, a mentor, and/or a parent as soon as the bullying begins; delaying only makes the situation worse. I think it is important to always remember that teachers, counselors, etc. are there to help you. What lead you to drop out of high school and obtain your GED? After receiving death threats and being severely bullied for being openly gay in high school, I ended up...