April 2024 Winners

I wanted to inform people about the importance of choosing to forgive yourself for past mistakes. These mistakes do not define you, and letting go of the resentment that you have for your past self ultimately allows for healing. But of course you cannot forgive on command, I just want people to know that whenever you...

My submission is a poem focused on hope and its impact on the soul, or mental health. It has the purpose of spreading why hope is important and why others should have hope to hold onto.

I struggle with anxiety almost everyday and its changes my life style and how I view other people and myself.I always had anxiety since I was young and it effects my life. I wrote this poem to show a lttle bit of what my brain look like everyday!!

Content Warning: This piece includes references to neglect and abuse of animals. I wrote a poem about hope.

Content Warning: This artwork contains potentially triggering images that may evoke strong emotional responses or discomfort. "Little Things is meant to be a visceral representation of one's darkest moment contradicted by the love poured into them by the people surrounding them. The title is in reference to the little things that can drive one to suicide,...

This piece is about the importance of self reflection, and how it can even be therapeutic at times. Whenever I am braving a difficult time it can be really refreshing to just sit down and process it. It's really just talking to yourself and showing yourself compassion like you would any other person going through difficult...

This piece serves as a visual reminder inspiring viewers to find hope even in the darkest moments and encouraging them to reflect on their experiences. It invites them to embrace resilience, believe in their own strength, and hold onto the unwavering light of hope.

I wrote a poem about Hope.

My poem paints a picture of finding refuge in nature's embrace, seeking solace beneath the starry sky, losing oneself in the world of literature, and finding comfort in the arms of loved ones. It illustrates the interconnectedness of human experience with the natural world and the power of relationships in providing support and encouragement.

I wrote a poem about feeling isolated but remaining hopeful.

We want viewers to be able to relate to the film, but our true goal was to share and express the feeling of overcoming a hard time in life and to share hope through a personal story. We just have to keep that hope alive no matter what.

The drawing is about how I cope with stress and life’s dilemmas – by listening to music, drawing, and seeing the beauty of nature. With all of these combined, the world seems to be more colorful. Without them, my world always seems to be in black and white.

It helps students reach out to other students or someone they trust to be able to talk about their feelings or something there struggling with so they don't have to bottle it up.

Anchors come in different shapes and sizes. Your anchor might not be the same as someone else's, but that doesn’t matter – if it makes you happy, it’s for you. Taking care of yourself is important, so don’t change your anchor to fit in. I think it’s important for people to understand their anchors or things...

My entry has to do which what gives me hope in life, so I did a poem on how playing softball and being with friends and family help me when im overwhelmed.

My piece is about James finding a place were he can express himself and feel safe and comfortable.

This entry is an essay about someone who helps me come back to earth when I am upset. Writing this was a way to express gratitude for my best friend.