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The Greatest Thing I Ever Learned
A resident at the nursing home where I volunteered taught me that love can quiet self-doubt.
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Hellfire and Homophobia
I felt a lot of pressure not to come out as gay, but I’m glad I did.
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Accepting That I’m Autistic
I’m making peace with my new diagnosis, but I’m not ready to tell everyone.
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My Competitive High School Wasn’t for Me
By listening to my heart instead of others’ expectations, I knew to transfer.
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Finding the Right Flow
Tutoring taught me to meet students where they are.
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Finding and Telling the Truth
After years of putting others’ feelings first, I spoke up for mine.
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Winter 2025 Contest Winners
Read the winning entries on school cell phone bans.
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What Family Means to Me
I found community as a foster care youth advocate.
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Community in the Darkness
Bullies tried to ruin my 13th birthday, but my friends were there for me.
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Fall 2024 Contest Winners
Read the winning entries from teens across the country.
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My Health Is Not Up For Debate
When my migraine symptoms became debilitating, I realized I had to slow down and listen to myself.
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