Honey Boo Boo's Gay Uncle Reveals Brutal Physical Bullying

In an effort to help empower gay youth, Honey Boo Boo's uncle Lee Thompson talked about how hard it was growing up as gay in the South. Wearing a purple t-shirt for Spirit Day to voice his support for anti-bullying and LGBT youngsters, he said in a video message, "I was bullied day in and day out." 

Lee said he suffered "broke ribs [and] dislocated jaw" through the years. Haters also vandalized his car, something that he still has to endure up to date. "But I have a family that stands by me, supports me," he said. "I'm wearing purple today to let every youngster and every teen know it is okay to be who you are. Don't let nobody change that."  Read More...

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