This article is written for yooou! by 16-year-old, EJ. I grew up in a very musical household. My dad introduced me to Eric Clapton and musical theater at a really young age and it really inspired me to become a performer. I also loved Taylor Swift and wanted to be just like her! I […]
This article is written for yooou! by 16-year-old, LT. My name is Layla, aka LaylaTheYogi on Youtube. I have been a synchronized swimmer, a kickboxer, a dancer, a soccer player and more but the one thing that remained constant in my life was YOGA. My practice has never failed me and continues to grow on […]
This article was written for yooou! by 18-year-old, AC. Divorce. A separation of two parties in a registered relationship. The d-word. There are a lot of things that could be said about this, but I think we can all agree that it really sucks. Even if it is for the best, it can still have […]
This article was written for yooou! by 13 (almost 14)-year-old, FM. Please note that this story is raw and real. It may trigger strong emotions for you so please talk to a trusted adult before and after reading. Hi! My name is FM (name been taken out for privacy). Since it is Suicide Prevention month […]
Doesn’t it seem like anxiety hits us more at night than any other time? Here are a few steps that we can take to relax and get a good night’s sleep. Tomorrow is a new day. To read more on ways to reduce stress, click here and for more ways to get a better night’s […]
This article was written for yooou! by 17-year-old, AT. I am so excited to share with this awesome community my debut poetry collection, Finding My Light! This book is dedicated to the ones who dream and love unconditionally. I strongly believe that they bring an immeasurable amount of beauty and positive change to this world. […]
This article is written for yooou! by 18-year-old, LD. With the school year approaching I have decided I need to be more intentional about prioritizing my mental health in the time of COVID. Spending hours on end this spring glued to my laptop and stuck in zoom rooms made me realize how important it is […]
This article was written for yooou! by 18-year-old, LD. Journaling has always been something that felt like a burden to me. For years my parents have urged me to jot down summaries of what I do on a day to day basis. “You’ll thank yourself later” they would chime. But, of course, the […]
This article was written for yooou! by 18-year-old, HJ. During quarantine I thought a lot about what I was going to do this summer. It seemed like everyone would be stuck in their houses; no beach, no camps, and no late night ice cream runs. Slowly, businesses began to open and people started to go […]
This article was written for yooou! by 17-year-old TM.On May 26, 2020, protests broke out all over the United States after the death of George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis on May 25. These protesters demanded racial justice and justice for George Floyd. Following these protests, protests began all over […]