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Bullying & Resilience Feb 13, 2025

Written by an Ventura County college student

Bullying is a widespread issue that many individuals face during different stages of their lives. It can happen in school, workplaces, online, or even in social settings. Being bullied not only affects one's mental health but can also shape personality, self-perception, and overall development. I will share my experiences discussing how bullying affe...

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The Ending Of Hatred Aug 12, 2024

Written by Lucy, a Ventura County junior in high school.

 

Hatred drives Hatred.

Love drives Love.

 

When a tiger attacks,

The victim strikes

And a fight begins

And never ends

Until one ends. 

The Hatred.

Hatred.

Because Hatred

Makes Hatred

 

When you are broken

Do you smile at the breaker?

No.

You crush the breaker 

Til the breaker crushes you more.

So quench the urge to fight...

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The Types Of People I Met in High School and What They Taught Me Jun 10, 2022

By Olivea Herrera, one of our Young Adult Guest Bloggers

I learned many things throughout high school, and all the way up until graduation. School in itself taught me to keep composure when the system was failing its students. It taught me to be even stronger when they didn’t do anything about things that really upset the students. Yet, that is not the topic. It could be a topic for a different t...

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