THE LANTERN COLLECTIVE
Age (at time of submission)
15
"Don't be afraid to put yourself out there."
"I was at my happiest between 10- 13 when I moved and started at my new school."
"I feel loved by my friends, family, and parents especially."
"My biggest regret is passing up on opportunities just because I was anxious about putting myself out there."
"I was going through a lot of academic pressure, which impacted my emotional wellbeing in a permanent way."
"I first felt grief at 11-12 with my papa passing away."
"My closest relationship began when we were babies. We shared the same Nanny and often hung out."
"My past and how it has affected me now makes me unique."
"I am happy because I have so much to look forward to in the future."
"I'm biracial (black and white) and I've had experiences where I'm told I'm not "black enough."
"My pet-sitting business is my biggest success."