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    response to ‘communties overreacting to COVID-19 pandemic’

    Dear Crystal Cox, My name is Claire Pontefract. I am seventeen, and I live in Oak Bay, BC. Your letter to Mayor Tait has been sent my way,… Read more “response to ‘communties overreacting to COVID-19 pandemic’”

    April 11, 2020April 16, 2020 by Claire Pontefract

    the deep pit of pandemic sadness

    I think we can all agree, COVID-19 is an extremely stressful situation that we wish we could wake up from and be glad it was just a… Read more “the deep pit of pandemic sadness”

    March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 by Claire Pontefract

    prison systems and the mentally ill

    Introduction In the United States (US), prison populations house a much higher percentage of mentally-ill people in comparison to the general population. For example, 92% of inmates… Read more “prison systems and the mentally ill”

    February 11, 2020April 16, 2020 by Claire Pontefract

    fantasy world

    I love my school. I’m so grateful to be blessed with the opportunity to get an education, and such a high level of one. There is one… Read more “fantasy world”

    February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 by Claire Pontefract

    turning the tables

    In my Grade 8 year, every morning I would wake up, straighten my hair for thirty minutes, put on makeup for twenty, and barely have enough time… Read more “turning the tables”

    December 11, 2018December 11, 2018 by Claire Pontefract

    in a world of pain

    This Thanksgiving, we went around the table declaring what we are thankful for. There’s the things everyone says; health, family and friends education and everything else in… Read more “in a world of pain”

    October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 by Claire Pontefract

    regret

    My biggest fear is regret. I fear that in ten years or so I will be mad at myself for not taking a chance I could’ve today.… Read more “regret”

    March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 by Claire Pontefract

    You Are Enough

    Dear beautiful, You are enough. You are more than enough. Whether you gain or lose weight I love you for you, not the size clothes you wear.… Read more “You Are Enough”

    August 24, 2017September 12, 2017 by Claire Pontefract

    dodie

    Dodie Clark Musician, poet, author, youtuber. Not an uncommon arrangement of words for young musicians of this generation. However, Dodie is different. She deals on a daily… Read more “dodie”

    July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 by Claire Pontefract

    A Problem Worth Addressing

    Mental Health: a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. Everyone feels sad. Whether it’s provoked by a pet that passed away or a… Read more “A Problem Worth Addressing”

    April 30, 2017April 30, 2017 by Claire Pontefract
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