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Recently, I made a big transition in my life. I entered my freshman year of high school this past fall, and as winter approaches, I’ve started to settle into a rhythm. But high school is challenging, especially for this generation. A disruption to your routine can be difficult – I’ve certainly found it to be! […]
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CW: Alcoholism/Abuse A year ago, my life felt harder than it ever had before. Having a therapist at the time to talk it over with made it easier for me to recognize what I needed. I was taking on too many responsibilities while running on empty. I was always “mature for my age”, but I […]
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Name: Alessandra Age: 19 Pronouns: She/her/hers Where I live: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin If you were an animal, what kind of animal would you be and why? If I was an animal, I would love to be a Sloth! Sloths are my favorite animal, I think they are so so cute, and their fun, sleepy and slow lifestyle […]
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It’s that time of year again, folks! We’re looking for bloggers to join the 2022 Fall/Winter You Matter Blogger Council. The deadline to apply is November 1st, 2022. 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 […]
Noa
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I’ve always been told that finding the right therapist can feel like online dating. Recently, I found this to be true. For the past three months, I’ve been using Talkspace to find a therapist to help guide and support me through life’s hardships, whether they be from the past or the present. I’ll be honest, […]
Savannah
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CW: Eating Disorders The days are long, the air is warm, and the height of summer has arrived. While I am more than relieved to be relaxing in the summer sun, part of me is slightly less stoked. Sure, no school, no homework, and time for myself takes a lot of weight off of my […]
Noa
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As I sit here in a quiet coffee shop, reminiscing over this past year, my mind quickly turns to the myriad of ways both my spirit and mental health have been uprooted out of a safe space, and into a place of unease and worry. This is normal, they say. We’re two years into a […]
Yerika
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Imagine you’re on a road trip and you end up on a different side of town. Nothing looks familiar. You’re feeling lost, because you’re not quite sure which exit to take on the highway. It’s getting really late, and the thing you want the most is to get home safely. Thankfully, you manage to get […]
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Name: Hayden Pronouns: She/her/hers Age: 22 Where I live: North Carolina (but moving to Florida in July) If you could choose any person from history to be your imaginary friend, who would it be and why? I would choose Amelia Earhart to be my imaginary friend, because I find her to be one of the […]
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It’s that time of year again, folks! We’re looking for bloggers to join the 2022 Spring/Summer You Matter Blogger Council. The deadline to apply has been extended! The new deadline is Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022. You Matter has always been a space for youth, by youth, to share stories and make your voices heard. If you’re […]