My Brother’s Autism Changed Me
Having a younger brother with autism has given me a deep sense of responsibility.
growing up
Finally Feeling Confident In My Own Skin
When I was younger, I got picked on for my appearance. And now that I’ve grown out of my awkward phase, i’m getting picked on for something else. Vanity.
Craving Girl Talk In A Guy-Filled Family
Going from being a child to an adolescent is tough. It’s even harder when you’re the only girl in your house.
When My Mom Needed Help Raising My Baby Sister, I Volunteered
Simone is 16 and helps to raise her 6-year-old sister, Savannah. Her story is part of our 3-part series about teens raising siblings.
Race/Related: My First Encounter With Racism
As part of our partnership with the New York Times Race/Related, Youth Radio correspondents from around the country described their lasting memories of a first encounter with racism.
REDEFINED: Growing Up and Changing
I am a freshman in high school and I have noticed that a lot of people have been talking about different they have become over time. I sat down and interviewed a couple of my friends to see what they think.
Growing Up In The Projects: “A Part Of Who I Am”
Like most kids raised in the projects, my goal is to get out. But it’s not that easy.
UNTOLD: A Story of Teenage Fatherhood
She had just come over. We were sitting in the dining room, talking when she told me, straight forward, “I’m pregnant”.
UNTOLD: An Internet Horror Story
This is a story that happened to me a couple years ago, and how I overcame it.