The guilt is on the rocks, I’m washing up to shore, so sure the impact will crush my bones and I’ll be asleep once more. …
Jasmine Warga: A Remarkable New Voice in YA Fiction
Released for the world to read on February 10th, debut novel My Heart and Other Black Holes has captivated the hearts of many. Even before …
The Power to Influence: Oscar Speeches
If you have read my previous article, I talked about J. K. Simmons’ amazing Oscar win for Whiplash, but I only knew about the whole …
How to Stop a Bully
If it hasn’t happened to you, then you know someone who has dealt with it. Whether you are gay, fat, religious, a woman, a minority, have …
Fame and Mental Health: The Faceless Sia Interview
If you’ve paid any attention in the past couple of years, you’ve heard of Sia; and, if you haven’t heard of her, you’ve definitely heard her. With …
To Write Love On Her Arms
“To Write Love On Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and …
Day 254 2014
Today marks the middle of National Suicide Prevention Week. The American Association of Suicidology says it best: “Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Business“ Check out the …
The Effects of Suicide on Those Left Behind
In honor of today being World Suicide Prevention Day, we here at Germ wanted to do our part to raise awareness about this issue and to …
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 …