Fitting In
Self-esteem is a huge thing for teenagers, and sometimes we do things to fit in. Walking through the doors of your high school and being open to the eyes of…
High School: It’s Not Like in the Movies
The first day of high school is disappointing. It’s the day you realize the movie cliches are just that: cliches. I have never seen a movie or TV show that…
Yes I spend a lot of time online, and I’m proud of that
The average teen spends 7 ½ hours a day consuming media. That’s 7 ½ hours on your phone or on your laptop or on your old iPod. Our generation takes…
One of my friends has spread a rumour about me.
What do I do? Feeling betrayed by a friend is an awful situation to be in. You feel hurt and upset that someone you care about is talking about you…
5 lessons I’ve learned volunteering on a teen crisis line
Author: Tigger McFree I’ve been volunteering with ConnecTeen for almost two years, and what keeps me dedicated to volunteering is that there are always ways to grow and things to…
I’ve spent hundreds of hours putting on makeup… and I wouldn’t change it
I’m 17 right now, but almost 18. I think I’ve been wearing makeup since I was 14. It’s been 3 years of getting up early in the morning, scrubbing my…
When your friend tells you “I’m depressed”
We've all been through it. Even if you yourself have never been suicidal, or felt the urge to self harm, chances are you know someone who has. For me, helping…
