Brendan Courtney: To a 14-year-old battling hate — your story will help bring change

'Be angry for now, you will be afraid for a while, but then take that anger and fear and channel it for good, channel it for tolerance, tell your story everywhere and often'

Cork Pride in full flight: Pride sends a message of love, tolerance, and kindness. It has never been more important for people to show their support and join the march. Picture: Cathal Noonan

Dear hero.

Things will get better. Or so they say.