Waiting

By: Dyamond Robinson 30 Minutes The Anticipation is eating me alive, Trembling at the thought of something growing inside my 16 year old body, I’m terrified, what am I going to do? 20 minutes “Oh God what am I going to do? I’m too young to raise someone else, I can barely raise myself! ” … Continued

Bully Me Why?

By: Kiavonni Monger, Jennings Senior High (Edited by Expressions Challenge) Bully, why can’t you see the pain at home already makes me cry? I come to school to get away but you hurt me worse with the words you say. Following me up and down the halls, laughing at the names I’m being called. You … Continued

Enough

By Christa Zhang, University City High School (Edited by Expressions Challenge) What is beauty when we don’t even see beauty in ourselves? What is talent when we are all convinced that we aren’t good at anything? And more importantly, who are we, when we aren’t even aware of our self-worth? 90% of girls want to change … Continued

A Walk in Stangers’ Shoes

By Tiffany Watkins, Carnahan High School of the Future (Edited by Expressions Challenge) Express yourself because no one can do it better Don’t listen to the negativity just keep climbing the ladder Regardless of what happens be happy that you’re around To watch others cheer up that used to be down Stop telling yourself what you … Continued

Connecting with Your Teens

CONNECTING WITH YOUR TEENS Being a parent is not an easy task. It’s a 24/7 job that sometimes comes with little to no appreciation for the hard work you do. As your child grows up the level of dependency starts to decrease. You remember when your child would come home from school and talk non-stop … Continued

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