If you work around at-risk teen students, actually tell them you love them and have faith in their success. No one tells them that. No one.

If you work around at-risk teen students, actually tell them you love them and have faith in their success. No one tells them that. No one.

Sometimes, all it takes is your smile (even if forced) & a domino effect of smiles happen ... infectious.

When you get some free time, write. When you get some lazy time, plan. When you get down time, world build. When your time comes, shine!

Sometimes healing comes after helping someone that is going through the same trauma you went through. Help yourself by helping others.

We can not escape tragic roads. It is like grasping at the sun & trying to catch air. We must take one step at-a-time. Keep going.

When teachers doubt your potential, show them how wrong they truly are.