In my life, I am in general, a sheep. I do not like to stick out, and my favorite place to be is standing away from the crowds with my best friend. Because of that, it was very difficult when I found out there was one issue I disagreed with all my friends about. Abortion.
For starters, I am only 14 but if I was 18, I would rushing my butt to the voting booths to vote for Obama. I honestly don’t know much about the economy, so I’m not going to act like I am. I do, however, have very

With each breath I take,
The walls close in.
With each step I take,
The lights grow dim.
A deep breath in,
As I pierce through skin.
The blood brings release,
To the demons within.
I begin to panic,
My breath gets caught.
The blood begins to slow,
And the demons start to laugh.
I soon realize I've fallen,
Into their trap.
But I guess it's,
Just another relapse...

Letter to Mom: The Fighter

My mom can’t be replaced or switched out. She is her amazing self, with a personality that makes you feel happy. My mom is a fighter, and she will win everyday. My mom had breast cancer in 2009, which was the lowest point of our lives. She had no strength or hope. She just was hoping to get home in time every night to see us and help us with our homework. She wanted to be the one there to sign our best and worst test grades, even though she was at the hos

Throughout life, many people come and go leaving behind many precious memories. Luckily, both of my parents are still here, making memories with me every step of the way. My mother, Lisa, has imprinted many lasting memories in my memory so far. Whether it be an experience at a water park, or grocery shopping, or even a dramatic experience; she is still there for me. My mother was even there for me throughout the diagnosis of my IBS, which is a memory that will most certainly last forever in st

Dear Mom,
I would like you to know the burdens buried deep inside. I’m not pouring this out from my heart it’s coming from my soul. I’ve never been able to do this in my life, but now is the time. Ever since I can remember, we have never been able to get along. We could never laugh and joke, nor could we share our deepest secrets. I could never tell you about the crush I had on the boy from my fifth period class, nor could I cry on your shoulder when my first love broke my heart. I could n

How many girls want to look like bathing suit models? How many boys want to be fully flexed 6’4 bad boys. Well a lot of teens girls are becoming emaciated, due to the extraordinary emphasis on thinness we praise in society. This all being announced, there seems but little hope for the changes in magazine covers. But there may be some hope.
H&M was reportedly praised for their plus-sized model showcasing the seasons swimwear. Earlier in Britain, some stores were making their manikins larg

As North Korea increases its hostility, a fog of uneasiness has been spreading throughout the United States. Throughout the years, Americans have been charged for illegal entry and sentenced to excessive years of labor. They’ve arrested tourists and journalists for alleged illegal entry and “hostile acts.” It took no less than former presidents to coax North Korea into letting go of their hostages.
It’s this air of mystery that is so intimidating. No one knows the real conditions in Nor

[quote]“We turn skeletons into goddesses and look to them as if they might teach us how not to need.”
- Marya Hornbacher[/quote]
Eating Disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness …does that sound like “just a phase” to you?

What is fear? Fear, defined by a dictionary, is known as an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous; likely to cause pain or a threat. Fear fills our world. It is someth

No Means No


Ever since I walked among the shiny wood floors of Valleybrook Preschool at the age of three, I've been told by varying adults, "no means no." Ever since I walked among the white glossed-over floors of Timber Lane Elementary School at the age of five, I've been told that any variation of kicking or screaming or punching means no. Ever since I walked by the overcrowded rows of lockers at Luther Jackson Middle School at the age of twelve, I knew that when someo

Obamacare is a policy that affects everyone in the nation, no matter how young or old. Although it affects the entire United States of America, the teens and young adults of today will be directly affected and responsible for the consequences of this policy. For this reason it is imperative that they understand this topic in its entirety.