By Liz Roy | Communications and Community Outreach Manager
Dear Supporters,
Over the past few months students taking part in Walking the Path immersed themselves in writing and video-producing to create digital autobiographies. I can not recount every story here, but wanted to share that of one particular student, a 15 year old female ninth-grade student in Brooklyn. Through Walking the Path, she found an eloquent way to express her feelings about her behavior and desire to turn her life around. Below is a short excerpt from her story:
"My life is like a roller coaster but I have learned to accept all obstacles I face. I have problems in school, like every teenager. For me though, its deeper than just acting out. I bring all my anger about my parents' separation with me to school and take it out on my peers and teachers. My mom and I were both angry at my dad for leaving us so unexpectedly. We started fighting a lot because we were both so angry. Instead of yelling at my mom, I came to school and got into fights and got suspended a lot. I am trying to change now. When I feel angry, I write about how I feel. I don't want to get myself in any more trouble. I want to change and be successful."
Thank you all for your continued support!
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