The one thing I do remember is that as I retraced my steps through all the familiar streets of my life, Inow felt completely lost.

~ Carolyn Mackler

Carolyn Mackler Coming Of Age Life Wisdom

Hey, I wish we hung out more in high school. Why didn’t we?”“I was hiding,” Jake said thoughtfully.“Me too.”“You?”“In my own way.”Hearing that made Jake wonder if they’d all been in hiding, if he hadn’t been the only one who’d felt alone for so much of high school.

~ Carolyn Mackler

Carolyn Mackler Hiding High School Loneliness

Never underestimate yourself

~ Carolyn Mackler

Carolyn Mackler Humor Self Esteem

My own experience being bullied - it made me a more compassionate person. It made me more sympathetic to the adolescent experience.

~ Carolyn Mackler

Carolyn Mackler Experience Me Person