Missed Moments

Hailey Zuniga and Sidney Tran

12th Grade

Orange County

“Hailey is a teenager who struggles with suicidal thoughts. We are introduced to her with her parents arguing in the background, and later showing signs of isolation and giving away her prized possessions to her friend, Sidney. After a long day, Hailey opens up about her feelings to Sidney when she texts to check up on her. Sidney brings up how she tries to think of things around her or in her future that she’d miss as a way of coping with her daily stresses. After reading the message, Hailey realizes that her friend is right and asks if they could seek help together the next day.”