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    I am about eleven years old. I walk into my class, pull out my wooden chair, and sit down at my wooden desk. I put my hands into the shelf and pull out my books. I look down and see a cockroach, twirling its nasty antennae at me. I did a half-gasp — you know, the kind where you’re startled for...
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    Last week, a 13 year old girl jumped to her death. The school press release said the girl had good grades, was outgoing and well-liked by teachers and peers, and was a part of the school choir and badminton team. Young people dying from suicide elicits a deep, deep sense of tragedy like no...
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    May 3, 2019 · Journey,Anxiety,Start Here
    I am about eleven years old. I walk into my class, pull out my wooden chair, and sit down at my wooden desk. I put my hands into the shelf and pull out my books. I look down and see a cockroach, twirling its nasty antennae at me. I did a half-gasp — you know, the kind where you’re startled for...
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    April 12, 2019 · Journey
    I’m skeptical. I pride myself in being a logical person. Lately, I’ve been facing a challenge —  one of gratitude. It started with a story. You know, one of those stories where the author starts off with the worst day possible and when things really hit rock bottom, they decided to do the...
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    January 13, 2019 · Depression,Mental Health,Mental Illness,Journey
    There are many stories about depression. The dark times, the empty void, the downward spiral. Yet, many triumphant survivors tell of their success. How they beat depression. How they overcame depression. How they came back out stronger, better, happier and healthier. But what about those...
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