Avoid My Mistakes
Age 17, San Diego, California, USA To My 17-Year-Old Self: I was supposed to protect you. We didn’t have a lot of reliable people around and it was my job to protect you. When I opened your [...]
I’m Ready
Age 16, Wisconsin, USA I was molested from age 4 to 12 years old by a family member. My parents are alcoholics and the only vice I had was my boyfriend, who happened to be my best friend, too. He [...]
I Should Have Been Safe With You
Age 17, USA For All Girls & The Guys Who Force Themselves On Us, I met “Rick” at a weekend State competition. He seemed wonderful, interesting to talk to, and fun to be with. [...]
Much More Than A Body To Love
Age 16, Tennessee, USA I thought I was in love. Almost every sixteen year old swears they know what love is, and that they’ll spend their life with the person they find interesting in that [...]
Smashed Heart/Smashed Watch
Age 19, USA You were a jerk, prick, asshole—pick one or pick them all, but that’s what you were. We dated for a year, the year your ex-girlfriend was out of the country. Not only did I [...]
Betrayal
Age 13, USA I was a freshman in high school. You were a junior. Your bedroom door was closed, and I don’t know why I didn’t knock, but I didn’t. I walked in on you and your [...]