An Apology To Myself
Age 13, USA This is a letter to myself. The first time I hurt you was when I was 13 years old. I scratched my arm until it was raw because I liked the way it looked. I liked that I was hurt on [...]
How to Destroy a Friendship
Age 15, USA I hope you forgive me. I was jealous. I was angry. I felt worthless. I know you didn’t mean to make me feel left out. I know sometimes I’ve been an overdramatic bitch [...]
Final Good-bye
Age 14, Florida, USA I didn’t understand you were dying. For whatever reason, the truth of it was buried deep in my head. Maybe that’s why it was even harder to accept. I was used to [...]
I Pulled Your Heartstrings
Age 16, Wisconsin, USA The day I saw you I couldn’t help but notice how you smiled at me every time you looked my way. I didn’t know you, but my dad was helping your family out. I [...]
Dad’s Broken Promises
Age 13, Boston, MA, USA I had always dreamed of the day when my family would be reunited. I was five years old when I left them all standing by the gate, waving goodbye as my grandmother and I [...]
Bad Timing: We should just be friends…
Age 18, USA All through high school, we were friends. I had a crush on you, but I was too shy to let you know I was interested in more than friendship. Somehow, you found out. I was so happy that [...]
I’ll See You In My Dreams
Age 17, New York, USA Bella and I were the best of friends since the first grade. We hung out everyday after school and never had a dull moment between us. You could say we made other girls [...]