Friends
Everything happens for a reason. That’s something I try to tell myself often, even when it gets tough. However, it’s hard to think so when it comes to the questions that I ask myself; such as: “Why do I have… Continue Reading
Middle School Graduation
I never quite felt like part of my friend group. It really is ironic, because we are all really great friends. We’ve all shared personal experiences, had deep conversations, slept over, made ridiculous nicknames for each other, revealed our sexuality and current… Continue Reading
Teen Arts
Today was a great day. I have been feeling so down lately, but today was a great day. Our school has a special day called Teen Arts once a year. We submit artworks, writings, and listen to people play music.… Continue Reading
Our differences make us who we are
While growing up in two different places, I never really stood out in the crowd. I was just normal, in a good way I suppose, and I didn’t think much of it. Although I feared new environments due to my shyness,… Continue Reading
2017 NJCTS Youth Scholarship Award Essay: “That’s Life”
This is the essay I submitted to the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) for their 2017 Youth Scholarship Award contest. When I was twelve years old, I was sitting in the lunch room, and in an… Continue Reading
2017 NJCTS Youth Scholarship Award Essay: “Tourette Syndrome will always be a part of me”
This is the essay I submitted to the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) for their 2017 Youth Scholarship Award contest. At ten years old, I was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome and it has had an impact… Continue Reading
2017 NJCTS Youth Scholarship Award Essay: “The Same Kind of Different as Normal”
This is the essay I submitted to the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) for their 2017 Youth Scholarship Award contest. “All the world is full of suffering. It is all so full of overcoming.” – Helen… Continue Reading
2017 NJCTS Youth Scholarship Award Essay: “Growth Through Opportunity”
This is the essay I submitted to the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) for their 2017 Youth Scholarship Award contest. Even though many people in the outside world regard Tourette syndrome as a disability and hindrance… Continue Reading
2017 NJCTS Youth Scholarship Award Essay: “Tourette Syndrome and its Lasting Impact on Me”
This is the essay I submitted to the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) for their 2017 Youth Scholarship Award contest. I was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 6 years old. I was very scared when I… Continue Reading
2017 NJCTS Youth Scholarship Award Essay: “How Tourette Syndrome has Played a Part in My Life”
This is the essay I submitted to the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) for their 2017 Youth Scholarship Award contest. When I was in kindergarten, my home was full of stress. I don’t remember actually knowing why,… Continue Reading