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By Courtney Eckley BRONZE
Coppell, Texas

In America, 1 out of 5 teens commit suicide. Eight out of ten teens who commit suicide try to get help or seek attention from a family member, friend, or even a teacher. Sometimes...
Courtney Eckley BRONZE, Coppell, Texas
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By Shortty1314 GOLD
Fox Lake, Illinois
Shortty1314 GOLD, Fox Lake, Illinois
14 articles 2 photos 34 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;What, do you really think I was<br /> strong enough to handle it?<br /> If you did, then sweetie, you<br /> don&#039;t know me at all.<br /> These &quot;smiles&quot; are fake.<br /> Just another lie people bought.<br /> You will never know the disaster<br /> that&#039;s behind them.&quot; -Anonymous

marissalovessprinkles GOLD, Castro Valley, California
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Jcharh BRONZE, Bridgton, New Hampshire
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By LadyJulia SILVER
Petaluma, California
LadyJulia SILVER, Petaluma, California
8 articles 2 photos 16 comments

Favorite Quote:
It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit. <br /> -Harry S. Truman

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By cathfeng PLATINUM
Starkville, Mississippi
cathfeng PLATINUM, Starkville, Mississippi
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By OrenK PLATINUM
Flushing, New York
OrenK PLATINUM, Flushing, New York
21 articles 0 photos 12 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;My teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I said happy. She said I didn&#039;t understand the assignment. I said she didn&#039;t understand life.&quot;- John Lennon

LeiraCarola BRONZE, San Sebastian, Other
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