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"Just Checking On You"

4/25/2020

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By: Amalya McKelvery, 7th Grade

​There are many people who struggle at home. There are many who are dealing with issues there too afraid to express or they feel like there's no one there to speak to. This leads them to think negative things, things they should not be thinking  -- and this can then lead to depression. So I believe in the power of being there for someone.


Just simply being there for someone can mean a lot. The person may feel trapped and not know what to do, they may not feel as if they can share their thoughts, they'll feel like they're all alone. This is when people can fall into; depression. When they start thinking they don't matter and no one cares for their situation.

So I remember earlier last year, when going to visit the doctor they gave me this test that was on paper. It asked simple questions like “What do you like to do?” and “Do you enjoy going outside?" I put the truth, “I like staying in the house on my phone” and “I like going out sometimes, but not always...," for example.

Later on, after they looked over my answers, they told me I might have ‘depression.' They mentioned that I should maybe start attending therapy in order to find out why I might have ‘depression.'

I honestly thought I might have it too. I often would cry at night or even in the shower?? And I never really knew why. Crying without a reason didn’t seem right at all to me, I always felt like I didn’t have anyone to communicate my problems and I realized...I just wanted people to listen to me. To check on me even when there wasn’t something really wrong, even if I wasn't showing it. Just to be checked on.

Many people need to be checked on. No matter what -- none of us know for sure what another person may be going through.

Once again, I believe in making sure a person is alright. I believe in checking on someone no matter the circumstance because simply saying “I'm here for you” could make a person smile, it could make them feel better about themselves in every way. Just by letting them know someone has their back.
10 Comments
Maryanne Sea
5/1/2020 08:16:49 am

Dear Amalya,

Your essay is beautiful and powerful!

And you are so right.

One smile, one word, one kind gesture can change a life.

I am sure you are going to live a happy life because you have understood, even at your young age, something so important - we all need each other.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful essay with people all over the world ---- I live in Portugal.

Maryanne Sea

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Amalya
5/8/2020 07:33:36 am

Thankyou sm Maryanne ! <3 that means so much to me that you liked my poem, your the sweetest I hope your doing well :) .

Maybe we can chat sometime !

Amalya M.

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Hannah
5/1/2020 06:48:20 pm

Amalya this is incredible. Talking about mental health is so incredibly important and you do it beautifully. Never stop writing, especially for what you care about. Writing is an amazing way to express yourself and connect to others who have maybe felt the same way. Ive felt like this and learned that checking in on others is one of the most important things you can do. Keep writing and caring for yourself and the ones you love! Rooting for you big time!!

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Amalya
5/8/2020 07:41:00 am

Ah, thankyou sm, honestly it was very hard to talk about I’m just so glad you all loved it !! Makes me more confident to write more topics ab awareness towards mental health issues


Amalya m.

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Jake
5/2/2020 10:55:13 am

LOVE your essay, Amalya. This is so well written and genuine. Thanks for being honest and sharing your experience. The "checking in on others" lesson can be applied to anyone, no matter how young or old you are. Great job.

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Amalya.
5/8/2020 07:43:55 am

Thank you so much Jake ! I honestly appreciate it I hope your doing well :) .

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SPF
5/3/2020 10:53:09 am

What a beautiful essay! A powerful explanation and reminder for us all to check on our friends and neighbors.
Keep writing!

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Amalya
5/8/2020 07:45:18 am

Thank you so much I appreciate it.

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Mohammed Shams *5th Grade APMS Boy*
5/6/2020 12:42:48 pm

Nice essay. Very powerful and describe's the topic that you ar describing.

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Amalya.
5/8/2020 07:46:06 am

Thank you :) .




Amalya M.

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