21.10 / 20:57
Bullying
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Jonathan Bennett details the extreme homophobia that made him develop ulcers
Jonathan Bennett has opened up about growing up in an environment so homophobic he developed stomach ulcers.Bennett, 40, took to Instagram to share the story to coincide with Spirit Day, the annual celebration that encourages people to wear purple as a sign of anti-bullying solidarity with the queer community. The Mean Girls star offered the tale as a means of inspiring other LGBTQ youth experiencing bullying that life can–and does–get better.“I give you a video of a 16-year-old gay boy in Ohio,” Bennett wrote.
