Perhaps the thing I like most about Jaron?s story is how his personality comes through between the lines of his monologue. His positive outlook and compassion allowed him to be forgiving of his parents? reactions when he first told them he was gay, even though he was going through a difficult period himself. To other gay teens experiencing the emotional pain of coming out, he advises that they study the history of gay people in America and take strength from the strides made by those who preceded them. The honesty of his voice translates into eloquence even though Jaron?s writing is inconsistent at times. There are also places where the music drowns what he?s saying; I couldn?t make out several passages even after hearing them three times. This is a piece worth considering even though it isn?t as polished as it might have been.