The fact that I'm on CNN today is something I never would have guessed as a 13-year-old - or any other age, for that matter. Joel Burns agecnnfact Change image and share on social
My Methodist upbringing was very formative in my politics. I was born in 1969, and there was all this ecumenical 'we're in this together' sensitivity that was part of the United Methodist Church in the 1970s. Joel Burns 1970sbearchurch share on social
It is never acceptable for us to be the cause of any child to feel unloved or worthless. Joel Burns acceptablechildfeel Change image and share on social
Coming out was painful, but life got so much better for me. Joel Burns comelifepainful Change image and share on social
My parents are apolitical - no bumper stickers, no yard signs. They don't talk about politics. Joel Burns apoliticalbumperparent Change image and share on social
There are so many happy memories that will be made. You just have to live long enough to get to them. Joel Burns happylivelong Change image and share on social
Give yourself a chance to see how much better life will get. And it will get better. Joel Burns chancegivelife Change image and share on social
