“When I was in middle school, I was an immature kid who did stupid stuff and enjoyed it. But then as I entered high school I came down with a horrendous disease that took much of my enjoyment of life away. My family sent me to a treatment center and I made a full recovery. The people at the center told me that I would be able to fit back into life just like everyone else when I got better, but I never have been able to. I think everyone my age isn't worth being friends with and I haven't exactly enjoyed my life since I got out of the center. My sadness this summer has quickly led me to believe that my purpose in life may not be to enjoy, but to help others so they don't struggle through life. I hope to form an anti-bullying organization this coming school year.”
Jake, 16, Pa