Writing As An Outlet
Writing is an outlet to another world, where my thoughts and I can be alone before facing reality. I’ve noticed…
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Gaming Obsession
The Rockstar game, Grand Theft Auto V, can both tame you and entertain you. I can’t even go on Facebook…
Rediscovering Religion
It wasn’t until I reached my teens that I began to appreciate all the things I inherited from my mother—my…
More Than Just a Bus Ride Home
When I get on the bus my face says it all: Don’t talk to me, and ew, everybody is gross.…
Getting Permission To Get Lost
My mother has always been overprotective of me. I’m not even allowed to explore my own neighborhood. When I ask…
Independence Doesn’t Mean Going It Alone
It turns out, growing up isn’t something you can always do alone.
Being In Foster Care Made Me Stronger
All I hear is how the foster care system isn’t a safe place and that foster parents only take on kids for the money. But that’s not always the case.
Understanding My Body Language
When you are texting, you can roll your eyes and have all the attitude you want, because no one can see you. But what happens when you’re not behind a screen?
Redefining The Word Friendship
Now that I have been through many friendships with the same ending, I don’t even want new friends anymore.