Wonder Day 6.23.15

I suppose I would just like to be a wiser, kinder, better person. I can't say I'm entirely content with who I am. I want to become my friend's strength, but I don't know how. I want to be less selfish and I want to understand things. Being who I am, I am constantly relying on others and I hate that. I want to become a reliable person who can house other people's emotions and foster good relationships. I'm scared because I feel like I may perpetually be this small, dependent person, completely ignorant of the world. And I'm scared I will never be able to help my friend who I care for so much.  - high school student, Florida

Wonder Day 6.10.15

A personal change I would like to make in my life is: I would like to get better grades. I think I would achieve this by trying harder to focus when I study and plan things ahead of time. I would also like to be more reliable as a person and a friend. I would like to have a better relationship with my family. I would also like to be happy with the person I am and recognize my strong suits. I could achieve this by being more confident in myself and my decisions and try to communicate with my friends and family. By making these changes, I can live a happier life and be more confident in myself. I would also like to not rely on other people and be more independent. - high school student, Florida

Wonder Day 4.28.15

A positive change I have made in my life is meeting someone new. This person completely changed my life. Without them I wouldn't have the kind of experiences I have had. I'm sure the other person feels the same way. It's nice to have someone that cares about you no matter what. The funny thing about meeting someone amazing is you never expect for that person to become important to you when you meet them. Of course we have disagreements, but only the best relationships do. - middle school student, NC

Wonder Day 3.30.15

All my life people tell me that I am too weird. Later on people stopped being my friend and went to find others. Though this was difficult for me, I still had myself, even though I was weird. I started developing my art skills when I was alone. This attracted friends because they thought I was a good artist. Then I discovered that they were only using me for my good skills to get good grades on posters, power points, and anything that involved art. In the ned of 5th grade and throughout middle school, I gained friends. I didn't change my "weirdness" or "craziness." I accepted friends and if they left, I knew that it wasn't my fault and that I wasn't going to change for the people that didn't care. Now I have increased my "weirdness" and expressed myself in every way! - middle school student, NC

Wonder Day 3.23.15

Since I was 9, my mom wasn't ever the same. She used drugs and men over me and my brother. But we still love her because she's my mom. She abandoned me for hours, sometimes days. And we still stayed and suffered in silence until my father heard my screams and call for help. But I didn't have to say anything. He saw the pain in my eyes. I was 11 when my dad saved me and it took a long time. Just think 2 years of getting beaten, neglected, lied to, and just forgotten. Two years I stayed that way and I was patient waiting for someone to save me and they did. - middle school student TX

Wonder Day 3.18.15

I wish my dad was better and didn't do the things that he does. He's probably back out on the streets. If he wasn't the way he was then I'll still be living with him. he told me things I didn't like. The thing I have to do is just walk away. - middle school student, TX

Wonder Day 2.12.15

I wish that my cousin and I got along better. I can try to be nice to her and when we start arguing I can try to change the subject. - middle school student