A poem on the contradiction between the present cultural push to 'dream big' and the starker mundaneness of what reality often turns out to be.
Tag: social pressure
‘You Are Not Alone’: Letter to My 10-Year-Old Self
I know how tough it is to be the only dark-skinned girl in class.
How Being Called an Introvert Made Me One
Why would someone, who used to love dancing so much, shy away from the same?
Lies: They Come in All Sizes
'folded and tucked in friendly offerings'
Why Teens Feel Better When They Help Others
Psychology researchers found that daily acts of kindness were linked to increases in positive mood – especially for teens who felt depressed.