Archive for the ‘The school years’ Category
Social discrimination
Years ago, while still living at home and attending high school, there was a person who lived a few blocks down the street from my parents’ house. Back then, anything different or out of the ordinary was scrutinized, not only by children and youths, but by the adults of the community as well.
The individual [...]
Faking confidence
When I started high school, I decided that I would become someone different. After all, no one knew me – our family just moved into the area – it was like wiping the slate clean and starting from scratch. I practiced all summer – things like positive self-talk, smiling, and acting more confident. I thought [...]