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Posted on Sep 28, 2023 by: Ilana Gunson

Finding your space as a sophomore in college

In the words of Taylor Swift, “the scary thing is, you’re on your own now. But the cool thing is, you’re on your own now!” 

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Posted on Jul 5, 2023Aug 16, 2023 by: Jordan O'Halloran

Songs That Improve My Mental Health

Some days are easier than others as we all know. In my years of bad days and experiences, I have come up with numerous coping strategies…

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Posted on Jul 5, 2023Aug 16, 2023 by: Jordan O'Halloran

Writing to Heal

I have wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I had a vivid imagination and loved visiting the library…

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Posted on May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 by: Luisa D'Araujo

We Are All Trying

Nowadays, I see the importance of talking about mental health. Before I understood what I had, I never spoke to anyone because I was afraid they wouldn’t understand…

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Posted on May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 by: Ilana Gunson

Echo

Whenever I move, there’s an echo. One version of me following another, until the sound of her is completely gone…

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Posted on Apr 28, 2023Apr 28, 2023 by: Mihara Minsadi

Younger Self

Somewhere beneath the depths of who I am now 
Is who I once used to be…

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Posted on Apr 28, 2023Apr 28, 2023 by: Sophia Dublin

The August Odes

I wrote these last Summer in the final days of being a teenager…

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Posted on Apr 18, 2023 by: Luisa D'Araujo

Learn to be kind to yourself

One of the hardest lessons we need to accept is who we are…

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Posted on Apr 15, 2023Apr 20, 2023 by: Grace Korynta

“Your Dad Took His Own Life This Morning”

“Your dad took his own life this morning”
Words I never thought I would hear coming out of my mom’s mouth …

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