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Exploring My Teen Angst Using Overused Music Stock Photos
When I graduated from fifth form, my school organized a dance for everyone in my year to celebrate the momentous occasion. The idea of this event terrified me because my name and 'dancing' really shouldn't be anywhere near each other, but I went anyway for fear of missing out on "the time of my life." Awkwardly wobbling about in 6-inch heels, I made my way to the Hilton hotel, clad in a bedazzled peach gown that I most definitely didn't have the chest for. I prepared myself to have a glorious night, or at the very least, pretend that I did. However, when I arrived, I spent the evening subjected to death glares from another girl in my year, someone I had spoken to maybe once or twice in the five years that I had attended secondary school. Coincidentally, we had worn the same dress: mine in brilliant peach and hers in an illustrious grey. Different colours, but still self-evidently the same dress.
By Laquesha Bailey5 years ago in Beat
The Judged Whirlwind of Adolescence
I have been working with children for over two years now and the patience I take pride in is fading like Elliot on the operating table after the government separated, he and E.T. The age group I work with is mostly pre-teens and teens. My job offers a lot of unhelpful trainings. They got one right with the “What’s Up With Teens? Understanding Typical Adolescent Development” training through Vibrant Emotional Health. It made me realize that I never fully comprehended the extent and severity of the chaos of the teenage mind, especially when I was submerged under that chaos. You are lacking so much and gaining so much all at once that your mind and body is on overload.
By Jada Ferguson5 years ago in Beat
Just keep breathing
I've discussed this band previously in one of my very first articles. We Came as Romans is still one of my all time favorite bands. I remember someone asking me once if there was any like; positive/happy post-hardcore bands. I immediately thought of "We Came as Romans". This band truly helped me through some very rough times in my life, especially as an angsty teenager. So hopefully if you're going through that phase right now while reading this article, they may be able to help you the same way they helped me. This is one band I truly regret never seeing live. Hopefully I'll have the opportunity to eventually even though it won't be 100% the same after Kyle's passing. RIP brother.
By Dyllon Rodillon5 years ago in Beat
Preteen angst Playlist
As the oldest kid in a working family, I spent my middle school years alone. My brother was in school an hour later than me, leaving the house to myself. I was relatively friendless and quite frankly; I was a ball of unharnessed preteen angst and anxiety. The solution? Music.
By Emilia the Bat5 years ago in Beat
Bigger Than These Bones
As a teenager, I couldn’t stand silence. I lived for music. I saturated every moment of my week with songs that put my feelings into words, a habit that persists to this day. Music is unique in that it can appeal to millions of people and still feel deeply personal, and its way of both inducing and relieving pain is fascinating in and of itself. For teenagers, who straddle the line between childhood and adulthood, who crave love but need space, music is especially appealing. I slept with earbuds plugged in, left my playlist on while I showered, and spent every car ride caught up in bopping melodies. In honor of my teenage self, who found validation and acceptance in music, I’m happy to share my playlist of adolescent angst.
By Lia Mercado5 years ago in Beat
A twenty four hours interlude
Twenty Four Hours, twice, and I would be home. From the moment I pressed play as I stood up on the bus to the moment the key lodged itself in the front door of the suburban house I lived in with my family, I had Twenty Four Hours by Joy Division, twice. It made sense, I told myself, to go around the clock twice, if only to appreciate the song's fast changing pace and time my footsteps to its powerful drums.
By Alexia Depinal5 years ago in Beat
Crazy Teen Heart
Kelly Clarksons album “Breakaway” is the playlist that I love to listen to whenever I am feeling nostalgic. This album can relate to a lot of feelings I had growing up, and that I’m sure many teens can relate to. Maybe even some young adults. The songs helped me get through some tough times. My feelings, at that time in my life, were the lyrics. It’s what made this album so great for me, and I’ll explain why.
By Jessica Karris5 years ago in Beat
Music Would Listen to Me
Ah, the teenage years. I’m only 19 and still listen to these songs very regularly. Music was always my self-soothe and my way of coping with my trauma. From religious, physical, sexual, mental, and emotional trauma, music was always my cure. I still use music as my self-soothe to this day.
By Abigail Sulfridge5 years ago in Beat
