Then 6th grade, now 52. Everyone goes through that awkward stage. We are all caterpillars that that turn into butterflies. Kids don’t realize that & only look at today….NOW. All kids from the beginning of time. Some are insecure & need to take the negative attention off themselves. Some just need to seem more cool […]
You define who you will become. NOT your past. NOT your mistakes. NOT your awkwardness. YOU. @JoshShipp
When I was 12 I had crazy curly hair, was a bit overweight and very pale (not in a cool vampire way). At this age I suffered from severe anemia and doctors told me I should avoid getting tired and I was excused from gym classes. This was what got my overweight and extremely pale […]
My story of my awkward years: Today, if you asked me if I was the subject of bullying in the 10th grade I would say no. God made me sturdy in confidence and oblivious to my peers social cues. 15 years of not knowing how to eat well made me stand at 5’5″ and weigh […]
I was bullied when I first moved to Florida, called white trash, called me names because my favorite thing to where was soccer shorts and soccer shirts. Coming from up north and switching schools was hard, but I made it through and stand up for anyone who is bullied, I know how it feels.
I just wanted to give a piece advice to all the kids that feel like they will never make it to the next day. You will! Stay strong and be positive, and always remember that high school is just a small Insignificant part of your life. Never let anyone bring you down or tell you […]
I was a quiet kid growing up who kept to myself for the most part. My mother had me involved in piano lesson and scouts. Although these were great programs that brought structure to my life, they were nothing I wanted to brag about in Jr. High. The thought of being rejected or made fun […]
This picture was taken when I was in the 5th grade. I was always the new kid, we moved a lot—I went to 5 different schools for elementary school alone. 5th grade through junior high was the hardest, I had a retainer and my teeth were a mess, in 6th grade I had a terrible […]