Name: Sierra Age: 18 Living in: Nebraska What fictional place or world would you most want to visit and why? I would love to visit Hogwarts because I loved the books and think it would be an awesome adventure! Name: Alyssa Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Age: 19 Living in: Connecticut What fictional place or world would you most want to […]
It’s that time of year again, folks! We’re looking for bloggers to join the 2020 Summer You Matter Blogger Council. The deadline to apply has been extended! The new deadline is Tuesday, May 26th, 2020. You Matter has always been a space for youth, by youth, to share stories and make your voices heard. If you’re […]
Name: David Age: 15 Living in: New Jersey If I could instantly become an expert in something, it would be… psychology. Name: Irina Age: 18 Living in: Ohio If I could instantly become an expert in something, it would be… knowing people’s opinions and problems and how to solve them. Name: Grace Age: 24 Living in: Ohio If I could instantly become an […]
It’s that time of year again, folks! We’re looking for bloggers to join the 2019 Fall/Winter You Matter Blogger Council. The deadline has been extended! The deadline to apply is now Friday, August 30th, 2019. You Matter has always been a space for youth, by youth, to share stories and make your voices heard. If you’re […]
Name: Laurie Age: 25 Living in: Boston If you could see one movie again (or read one book again) for the first time, which one would it be and why? Harry Potter! This will forever be my favorite book series and it would be amazing to relive the magic with fresh eyes! Name: Irina Age: 18 Living […]
Suicide Prevention Month stirs up a lot of different emotions for different people. While some people use this time to show that they are here to help those who are struggling, other people feel a sense of sadness, hopelessness, or despair. The topic of suicide isn’t an easy one to talk about… as I write […]
It’s that time of year again, folks! We’re looking for bloggers to join the 2018 Fall/Winter You Matter Blogger Council. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 8th, 2018. You Matter has always been a space for youth, by youth, to share stories and make your voices heard. If you’re between 13-25 and are passionate about suicide […]
When someone is struggling, they oftentimes don’t know exactly what they are feeling. In other words, they know they aren’t feeling good, but “it” can’t be described. I, too, have had these feelings. My friends and family would ask me what was wrong, and I would say, “I don’t know. I just don’t feel right. […]
When I finally came forward to my parents about my struggles, I realized I wasn’t alone. I finally began to start my journey in realizing and coping with the fact that I was one of the 18% of the population who struggles with some form of anxiety and/or depressive disorders.
The Spring/Summer 2018 You Matter Bloggers will be sharing their personal stories in effort to let everyone know that they matter.