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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…
Continue ReadingNowadays, 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…
Continue ReadingTrigger Warning: The following stories contain references to hopelessness, self-harm, loss, and suicide. Editor’s Note — Izzy, Aliyah, Anjali, Maryam, and Lorraine submitted stories to our May Writing Challenge. I was impressed by both their writing and the content, and it struck me that together they create a larger story– one of despair that, ultimately, […]
Continue ReadingDemetra Brodsky is the author behind the exciting, dark, and surprisingly funny new thriller Dive Smack, which releases on Tuesday, June 19th. Not only is Brodsky one of the most hilarious and down-to-earth authors I have had the chance of interviewing, but she is also very insightful, having plenty of advice for aspiring writers both young […]
Continue ReadingMost of us do a good job faking false smiles when there are really just frowns underneath. Our social masks pretend that we aren’t offended. We also boast steel hearts, laughing with the group that apparently jokes about us smack dab in our face. A new sunshine and most of us forget yesterday to pursue […]
Continue ReadingKlee’s life is slowly coming undone, ripping at the seams. With his father’s death and his relationship with his mom on edge, not to mention the pressures of being a teenager, everything seems too much, leading to Klee’s temporary placement at an institution known as “the Ape Can.” Gae Polisner’s second novel brings to light […]
Continue ReadingEvery teen who has committed a school shooting has the same basic needs: Food. Water. Shelter. And a friend. Every school kid shares these needs. A new iPhone? Good outfits? PS4 Pro? Nice, but not needed. That one single friend, though—that’s a desperate necessity. When kids feel unconnected and unloved, they’ll do anything to get […]
Continue ReadingSylvia Plath, known for her neurotic nature and dramatic decisions, was a beautiful and independent young woman who influenced a generation. She may have remained unrecognised until death, but her poetry and knack for storytelling eventually made bookshelves worldwide. Author of The Bell Jar and anthologies such as Ariel, her words draw pictures in readers’ […]
Continue ReadingAs we draw towards the closing end of 2017, I’m proud to find our society, in general, becoming less stigmatized towards mental health issues. While we may have a long way to go, it is definitely heartening to see hope for the future. Mental health is a very important subject that is close to my […]
Continue ReadingShe always smiled in her pics She held purses with nothing inside, Wore shiny sunglasses that Covered her eyes. They saw her and they liked her. They called her, they winked at her. She giggled and walked away For she constantly looked ahead. Didn’t see her pulling her sleeves, Hiding her tears, chasing away her […]
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