I was always a little plump. Plump meaning “having a full, rounded shape: slightly fat.” As a child, people referred to it as my cute, …
It’s All in Your Head by Madeline
I used to be a dancer. I spent twelve years of life dedicating my time to the beautiful art. My nights would be spent in …
The Different Types of Depression
Something that is not talked about as often as it should be is the different types of depression people have. The only two mental illnesses …
The Girl with the Red Scarf by Leah Harter
This is one of the February Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. Scarlett was perhaps the most terrifying person …
Sixteen by Caroline Lincoln Catlin
you told me about yellow teeth and a thin reaching fur that grew over skin then glued me to a plastic chair and made me …
Bully by Caroline Lincoln Catlin
your father was an important man. always out on business. big suits. black briefcase. first class. he sent you to boarding school with the rest …
Her Smile by Jana Mommaerts
“Her Smile” is one of the July Writing Challenge entries that was chosen to be a featured story. I felt the hay against my feet …
The Truth About Fighting Depression
The problem with depression is that it is a shapeshifter. It can blend in with the normal patterns of a teenager, young adult, or pretty …
The Truth About Body Dysmorphic Disorder
What is it about our emotional understanding that makes us experience the feeling of not being good enough or not having the shape we feel …