Maaarybethhh

Hey everybody!

About Me:

I'm a high school student from southern California. I've grown up with tons of people trying to tell me who to be, how to act, and what to do. I suffered prejudice, stereotyping, and all types of bullying pertaining to my height, weight, race, actions, etc. I've recently overcome struggles with bulimia and depression, and currently trying to conquer my battle with anorexia. I want this to stop not only in my community, but in the world. Many people struggle like I did, and most of the time their struggles lead to suicide, drug usage, alcoholism, and violence. This is an issue that needs to be addressed.

My Mission:

I'm trying to begin a small nonprofit organization that will help young adults and children with issues pertaining to insecurity, self confidence, bullying, etc. Children and teenagers try to create a persona that they believe will make them accepted into their communities, but this isn't what they should be doing. I want kids to learn that it's okay if you're not popular, if you're from a different cultural background, if you have a different financial situation, if you're not the ideal person everybody wants you to be. These things can't be taught over night, and without a support system. My goal is to create a community of people dealing with the same types of things I did, and letting them communicate with one another in order to overcome the "reputation" and become who they want to be. Eventually I would like to have call centers, where teens can talk to other teens about their situations and not be judged; local support groups that meet on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis; conferences in major cities all over the country teaching teens that they are perfect how they are and shouldn't care about what others think; and a worldwide system of support for everybody.

How you can help:

I need ideas for a name of the organization. Words I think that would fit well include hope, strength, prevail, dream, grow, live, etc. Once the website is up and running, I'll post the link and everything, so feel free to share with any and everyone

THANKS!

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