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10 Pieces of Advice for Teenage Me
It’s no secret that my teenage years were rough. Yours probably were too. Working with high school students, I see the struggles they deal with and I’m reminded of my own struggles from…
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The Things That Stay
I rolled over and tapped “snooze” on my phone, successfully silencing my alarm and guaranteeing myself at least five more minutes in bed. I pulled the covers up to my chin and lay…
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It’s Been A While…
I haven’t posted in quite a bit. I feel guilty and ashamed, like I let myself down. But unfortunately, life has gotten in the way and I’ve been feeling a bit stuck. I’ve…
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Loving Someone With a Mental Illness
When you have a mental illness, it becomes a part of you. It affects you and eventually, it can affect your loved ones. Sometimes, it can affect your partner just as much as…
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Be Careful What You Wish For
Growing up, I had my fantasy life all planned out. Didn’t we all? I was going to go to college, get a degree in education, become a teacher, get married to a rich…
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Motivation
Growing up, I was never into sports or any sort of athletic activity. Instead of running the mile in my high school physical education class, I ran away from it. I was infamous for…
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I Ghosted My Best Friend
In high school, having a best friend is crucial. A best friend is the one accessory you cannot be without. If you didn’t have one, life was miserable. Lucky for me, I had…
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Consumed
Anger. It’s the all consuming feeling of rage, distaste, and frustration all rolled into one. It’s so vile a feeling that it can literally leave a bitter taste in your mouth. Or maybe…
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When You Don’t Want Kids
Growing up, I was obsessed with Barbie dolls. Not baby dolls or stuffed animals, but only Barbie dolls. Our home’s playroom was painted pink with a pink carpet to match. The room was…
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Mental Health in Teens
I was lucky to enough to write a guest post for Sarah on www.lifeitornot.com! Check it out here: https://lifeitornot.com/2019/01/03/mental-illness-teens/
