In September 2010, responding to the staggering number of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) teens who sadly ended their lives because they didn’t think they had any other choice or anywhere to go for help, syndicated columnist and author Dan Savage created a video with his partner to inspire hope in young people facing harassment.

That one video sparked a worldwide movement, inspiring celebrities, politicians, big corporations, activists, organizations, media personalities, and everyone in between to contribute their voice to this message of hope. And today, Yahoos lend their voices to this campaign. With more than 7,500 submissions and well over 15 million page views, the “It Gets Better Project” has become a dynamic place online where LGBT teens can see just how much promise their future holds, giving them instant access to thousands of inspirational stories and putting them in touch with organizations like the Trevor Project and GLSEN – both of which help LGBT teens in crisis cope with the obstacles, challenges, and seemingly endless hurdles of coming out.

So, on December 3, 2010, about 25 Yahoos from Y! Pride – representing our Sunnyvale, Santa Monica, Burbank, and New York offices­ – got together with the folks at Yahoo! Originals to shoot our very own “It Gets Better” video.

This amazing group of Yahoos shared their stories about coming out as gay or lesbian. They talked about how they dealt with harassment, bullying, and even thoughts of suicide when they were growing up. But, most importantly, they sent a clear message to teens all around the world that while being different may be tough, life will get better for them. Their stories were candid, honest, and oftentimes, a bit emotional – which made for an incredibly moving day for everyone involved

Take the pledge today! Learn more about the It Gets Better Project and watch all the video submissions.

Post, tweet, and share Yahoo!’s “It Gets Better” video with your family and friends now!

Y! Pride is an employee resource group that organizes team-building activities, events, volunteer opportunities, and lots of other fun stuff (like the video you see here) for Yahoo!’s LGBT community and its straight allies alike.