Shell

By Brendon Wade (edited by Expressions Challenge)   Peer pressure is just a line which divides strong from weak. Don’t be impacted and fall in the deep where you do not speak. Becoming a empty shell on the ocean floor any crab can grab you, then throw you back down but believe me, you are … 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

Get Informed on Mental Illness

Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 5th –October 11th. It is important to be informed on how mental illness affects our youth, not just this week but year round. One in five teens suffers from a mental illness. Having a mental illness should not be any different than experiencing a physical illness. Now let’s learn … Continued

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