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Neglect (9 found)

All stories originally appeared in Youth Communication magazines: YCteen, which is written by New York City public high school students, and Represent which is written by and for youth in foster care.

Gone, Daddy, Gone

After her mother's death, the writer is left with her father, an alcoholic who neglects her. She acts out and engages in dangerous behavior. With a helpful therapist, she turns her life around. (full text)

If You Want Me To Listen to You, Listen to Me

Robert's parents neglect and abuse him, and he's sent to a group home. Feeling unheard, he acts out until he receives love and attention from mentors, a therapist, and his grandmother. (full text)

Why I Dropped Out

Desmin explains how a tough, crime-ridden high school and chaotic home life put him on the path to dropping out. (full text)

My Fault?

K.O.'s mother works nights and leaves the writer to take care of her younger siblings at age 11. This leads them into foster care. (full text)

Alone in This World

Kicked out of the house by her mother, the writer goes to live with her father. Although life's not perfect, she realizes she shouldn't blame herself for a situation over which she had no control. (full text)

Your Brain on Pain: How Neglect Can Change Your Brain

Young adults who weren't taught as children how to handle difficult emotions are more likely to develop mental health issues as adults. (full text)

Your Brain on Pain: Healing From a Bad Childhood

Therapy and trusting relationships with people can help teens manage stress and difficult emotions, and recover from childhood trauma. (full text)

Bum-Rushed by the Past

An abusive past has left Natasha with anger and panic attacks. (full text)

You’re on Your Own, Kid

I had to take care of my whole family as a teen, until CPS finally stepped up. (full text)

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