Magazine Topic
self‑esteem
Stories:
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Being Single
Good things come to those who wait. At least, that’s what I’ve been told. But I’ve been waiting a long time. I don’t know when, or even if, I’ll find love. That’s the hardest part of being single.
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Bullying
I learned the language of silence. Keep your head down. Don’t say a word. Try to be invisible. Maybe if they forget you’re here it will stop. It didn’t stop.
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Chronic Pain
I never know when it will hit me, nor why. Some days, I can do everything I have planned. I can even enjoy biking, hiking, or snowshoeing. But then, it hits me yet again.
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Concussions
I’ve always been ambitious, motivated, and focused on success. Because of multiple head injuries I spent three years in bed.
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Dating the Wrong Guy
I felt truly pretty for the first time in my life. Sunshine covered my world. Being with him made me feel great. But then things changed.