In America, high school is a privilege. The youth of today are required by law to attend school until the age of 16. Once you turn 16, you have the choice to continue school, or to drop out. If you talk to most kids in America, they probably don't want to go to school because … Continue reading High School Is a Privilege
Month: January 2016
Dealing With Depression
Depression is a mean monster. It comes and goes in waves like you'd never imagine. One day you're on cloud 9, happy as can be and the next, you're plunging down a black hole of self doubt and sadness. I know this monster all too well. There's such a stigma that comes with being 16 … Continue reading Dealing With Depression
New Year, New Me
As cliche as it sounds, I really want to change a lot this year and while everyone says that it doesn't have to be a new year for you to change, I think it's kind of symbolic, in a way. 2015 was one of the hardest years of my life, and one of the best. … Continue reading New Year, New Me