For Every Teenager

  Dear teenage girls,  I know you spend hours a day critiquing your body in the mirror.  I know you feel overwhelmed by all the schoolwork and grades that you cry in your bed every night. I know you are facing problems with your friends, your parents, and your teachers. I know you may trust the wrong person, hurt the people that you didn't mean to, and be through toxic relationships. However, you're not alone; everyone has been through this process, and here's my story. I hope it can inspire you and motivate you. About a year ago, I moved to Canada to study with my family, and that was the biggest challenge I have ever faced. New language, new environment, different people, and different culture. It felt really exciting in the beginning, but soon I realized that the challenge was way bigger than I thought. Since I went to the same middle school with most of my elementary friends, I haven't faced the problem of making friends for years. However, in this new Canadian high