IslanderView Digital Magazine January 2018 | Page 29

fessional help if you feel de-
pressed and it worsens. End the
cycle of violence and end the igno-
rance regarding mental health. It’s
a new world and shame should not
ever be the reason you lose self
confidence in yourself. Also give
yourself a break and lose anyone
who brings negativity into your life.
Report bullying and if it’s your
child doing it, own up to your role
as a parent and correct your child.
There is a difference in standing
up for yourself and picking on
someone.
And if you aren’t sports scholarship
talented Seriously think about FAFSA
for college. MAKE THE TIME TO AP-
PLY FOR ALL THE UNUSED SCHOL-
ARSHIPS available and stay away
from Student Loans. I’m in debt for
life now!!!!
IV: More words of wisdom...
OC: People, put down your technolo-
gy and make some one’s day.
Send a handwritten letter. Make a
phone call, send a homemade
greeting card. If you can, spend a
whole day with a loved one, do it.
These selfless actions could save
a life.
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