To me being healthy means, to walk without running out of breath, eating a salad rather then a cheese burger, being able to play with your children, eating with out a belly ach, and most importantly being around long enough…
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What Being Healthy Means To Me
To me, being healthy means that every part of your body is functioning the way it is supposed to be. In order to do your part in keeping your body as healthy as it can be, you need to treat…
Every Parent is Different
Being a young parent has really empowered me. All of the statistics and stereotypes can really make a person inferior. We don't finish high school or we just live off of government assistance. Going through everyday routines of having people…
A Different Teenage Life
Six months ago, it was April. So much has happened that it becomes overwhelming to write about. I wasn't expecting a whole lot to change in my life but it is definitely full of surprises and that's why now I…
Depression
There are many things in my life I feel I can't control, one being depression. I remember it started when I was 13 years old. About once or twice a year I would get really sad for a few weeks.…
You Cannot Scare Me… I Have a Child
“You cannot scare me…I have a child.” My name is Tarialis Garcia. I am a full time student at UMass Boston, where I am a junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management. I have a two year old daughter…
I Am More Than a Statistic
I am only 20 years old with only a high school diploma, I have nothing else special and no one will take me serious. 6 months ago that is really all I thought about myself. I felt like I was…
Young Parents: You’re Stronger Than You Think!
The last 6 months have been incredible! I've learned so many things about myself, and other people my age who are parents. I feel like I can say in confidence that age doesn't make you a good parent, but love…
Space to Feel Welcome
In the past six months as a young parent ambassador, I have grown as a person. I been able to understand and explain my limits throughout the activities the group has done. I've become more open towards what I am…
All Hail Youth
The young carries the future. I believe that we as young people should have leaders, that share the same age bracket, to stand up for our human rights. As young people we are not always taken seriously. I find it…
Stronger Generations Initiative 