My mother made a slide show for my grandfather’s funeral, and I would stand in silence, observing the process, and she pushed me aside as …
Social Media and the Perception of Suicide
It seems that in our world today, social media affects just about every part of our lives. Whether its 24/7 news, following blogs, or keeping …
Dear High School Me
Dear High School Me, You have it all figured out, don’t you? It’s okay, though. You justify it by knowing that you’re still young, …
Drama Queen by Kirsten Uhde
It wasn’t so long ago that a close friend of mine rolled up my sleeve to count the freckles on my arm, but gave up …
Company by Megan Falley
I don’t tell them about the time you were supposed to pick me up from school or the payphone or the answering machine or how …
Cut it Out
Q: A friend of mine at school has started cutting herself. Should I tell anyone? (I don’t want people to think I’m a rat.)