Speak Bravely

Video Podcasts

Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Neglect - An Interview with High School Senior Ivy Bain

Surviving the Paradise Camp Fire - High School Student Kaylee Kriebel Shares Her Story

Written Poetry

Dear Dad
How does a young boy cope with growing up without a father in his life? After years of being let down...
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"It's Only One" by Pricilla Santana
In this heartbreaking but empowering poem, Pricilla Santana shares the pain of growing up with an alcoholic...
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"I've Known Paradise" by Kaylee Kriebel
In this beautifully written, heart-breaking poem, Kaylee shares the devastating loss of Paradise as she...
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"Dear Mom and Dad" by Keyla Andrade
Like so many children of immigrants, Keyla struggled with her parents' decision to move from one side...
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"Moving On" by Lily Carter
Lily's poem captures the struggle of so many adolescent girls who are searching for genuine friendships....
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"Hate" by Emorry Long
In this painful but empowering poem, Emorry makes a life-saving choice to not let her bully destroy her....
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"Strands of Memory" by Natalia Rodriguez
In this beautiful tribute, Natalia shares her love for - and tragic loss of - her older sister, who taught...
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"In the Silence" by Ariana Naranjo
In this brave, powerful poem, Ariana Naranjo shares her battle with depression and thoughts of suicide...
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"Anxiety" by Jerry Rodriguez Martinez
Anyone struggling with anxiety will relate to this poem, written by high school junior Jerry Rodriguez....
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"Danaus Plexippus"
Perhaps the most important survival question we should be asking right now is - How can we ensure the...
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Spoken Word