In it, she writes that the death of Tyrone Unsworth“hit too close to home,” and that the homophobic bullying he endured happened “at a school that I grew up 2 minutes from.”
“Kids, like Tyrone are bullied & and made to feel like outcasts for their sexual or gender diversity and interests.
“Bullied to a point that he felt his only option was to leave this life.
“My heart breaks to know my best friends growing up were exactly like Tyrone, but that I couldn’t help him.”
She describes meeting Unsworth’s grandmother, who can be seen embracing Origliasso in the photo, and that “she told me he was a fan of my music.
“I, like many others, wish I could have known Tyrone, and done anything to make sure he was still here today.”
Her answer to what could be to done to prevent similar tragedies is, quite rightly, the widespread adoption and support of the Safe Schools program.
“Please Australia, it’s time to do more.
“Tyrone should still be here with us today.
“If only we had schools and legal rights that show all LGBTIQA+ youths, and bullies that the LGBTQIA+ community, and their diversity is as normal as a diverse choice in music.”
Truth.
Read Origliasso’s full statement below, and our take on adopting the Safe Schools program right here.