I Care For You By Dolama Rey
illustration by Adam J Kurtz
With September on the way, schools, colleges, and universities are opening again for yet another new beginning for each student. With the start of a new year, many face the dread task of having to walk by their peers and do the work that will lie ahead. Despite how many people label the actions as the laziness of the student, the reason for the reluctance to start another year is as simple as it is complex for each individual. Mental disorders are still being labeled and viewed as made up excuses to seek attention, and those who claim to have 10 no CRIMAZINE it have legitimate proof of
it. Dear reader, throw everything you hear that’s negative about you down the river and let’s start fresh. Here are some steps to take as a guide for whenever you’re feeling out of the norm – meaning no disrespect or harm, but trying to put it down easy and carefully for everyone to enjoy while reading. Walking down the corridors can be scary, seeing new faces, seeing many of your fellow colleagues looking a little older, younger, slimmer, thicker, don’t mind any of that my dear reader, remember to always never compare yourself with anyone as to
put yourself down. So you’ve gained a little weight, what’s the harm in that? You’re okay and right here existing aren’t you my dear? Then don’t worry at all, whatever it is you gained can be lost just as much, don’t compare yourself with the skinniest person in class, you are you, and be proud of you and your body. There’s no other body like you, there’s no another person that holds that little dimple where the eyes can’t see, or the small scar of suffering that you survived through, no one else is like you, you’re special, you’re unique and so is your body. Your body is your territory, remember