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Open Adoption: Sophie's Story

By Sadie - It's my senior year of high school and I'm hurrying home from my lunch hour to try and get some one-on-one time with my newbor...

I'm Not My Bipolar Disorder

By Paul - Close your eyes and imagine, if you can, these things: A young boy who has a hard time connecting with his parents, brothers, s...

Never Been Kissed

By Ansleigh - It’s a perfect summer night – warm and quiet. We’re floating in the middle of a secluded pond. There are four of us in the ...

My Fibromyalgia

By Robin - Today hurt- Tomorrow will too. Some days the battle is won because I didn't stay in bed. The simple act of getting out of bed ...

Chasing Happiness: Putting my Mental Health First

By Rachel - In 2015, I graduated from SUU as a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed communication student with my whole life ahead of me, absolut...

The Jock Doesn't Bite

By Aaron - He's a dumb jock. He’s a meathead. All he cares about is sports. He can’t carry a conversation on anything except athletics. H...

To Thine Self Be True

By Amy - There’s a quote from Hamlet my mom says to me every time we talk about my future: “This above all, to thine self be true.” She a...

Not Your Average R.M.

By Kurt - Dear Elder Meacham, you are hereby called to serve as a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. You are ...

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