Fasting From Social Media
My peers are addicted to social media. But for me, sites like Facebook became distracting and depressing. That’s why I…
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Coming To Terms With Autism
I was 16 years old when I found out that I had been diagnosed with high-functioning autism. Immediately, my heart…
What Happened To “A” For Effort?
It’s not easy receiving a bad grade when you know you tried. Most of my peers didn’t know the answers…
The Hidden Lesson Behind Disorganization
In high school, disorganization became my lifestyle. My freshman year, I was a master at being late for things, coming…
Ambassador of Blackness
Before moving to Oakland, I never really thought about being black. Growing up in Atlanta, my whole world was black. Black history was taught frequently in school– before and beyond the month of February.
Finding Therapy On Facebook
It’s been reported that since 2011, over 11 million teens have left Facebook for other networking sites and apps. I,…
Demoted To Third Wheel
We might be friends, but if I introduce you to a good-looking acquaintance of mine and you start making goo…
Questioning My Inside Jokes
“K.M.S.” I say it all the time. It stands for kill myself. But it’s just an inside joke with my friends. Right?
Feeling Like A Foreigner in Class
Most of the kids at my school don’t look like me, don’t dress like me, and most certainly don’t talk…