Cruel Blog

3rd Printing Now In Bookstores!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
I am so happy to report that both the first and second printings of Hello, Cruel World completely sold out. I’m getting lots of positive and constructive feedback about the book. I’m hearing that it’s helping people to do something other than killing themselves. That makes my heart feel HUGE.

I owe a debt of gratitude to the netizens, bloggers, podcasters, video podcasters, zine makers, and underground network of subversive artists and outlaws of all ages. There has still been no real
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Cruel Blog: Conversations for people like us.
I think the world needs more kind people in it, no matter who or what they are, or do. We’re healthier because of our outsiders and outlaws and freaks and queers and sinners. I fall neatly into all of those categories, so it’s no big deal to me if you do, or don’t. I’ve had a lot of reasons to kill myself, and a lot of time to do it in, and I stayed alive by doing things that many consider to be immoral or illegal. I’m glad I did it, because I’ve really enjoyed writing this book. This may be a scary time for you, and if that’s so, I hope I can help you find your courage again. If we meet some day, let me know what worked.
—from Hello, Cruel World by Kate Bornstein

101 Alternatives to Suicide for Teens, Freaks, and Other Outlaws
by Kate Bornstein
with a foreword by Sara Quin of the band, TEGAN AND SARA

Omigod, what a great book.
I must order a copy right this minute!

Hello, Cruel World

Hey! Are you thinking about killing yourself right this minute?
For any reason at all? Please don’t. Please do whatever you have to do in order to stay alive... anything at all. There’s only one rule you’ll need to follow in order to make that work: Don’t be mean.
If you’re not being mean to anyone then you can do anything you want to do in this world in order to make life worth living for yourself. You can love who and how you want to love. And you can be whatever the fuck you want to be. You can even say fuck. Anywhere. As long as you’re not being mean when you say it. So, please stay alive... give the book a and this evolving website a try.
In the meantime, check out this beautiful remembrance website: rememberchelsea.com/  And please do try talking to someone right now, maybe someone at SUICIDEHOTLINES.COM.

Question: So why isn’t this website updated more frequently?
Answer: Because this website is all about the book, Hello, Cruel World. I’ve got a blog where I’m posting more topical stuff, and you can get there by clicking here:  Kate Bornstein’s Blog for Teens, Freaks, & Other Outlaws.