You never know what other people hide
because no one is perfect deep down inside.
Maybe,
just maybe,
to someone else
you are a person
who is amazing ...

Growing up is complicated. No matter how much it seems a Queen Bee or a Homecoming King has everything together in life, they do not. In fact, no one does. The good news is that all of us have the power to work through our emotions to attain confidence, happiness, and fulfillment in life, no matter our age.

In a collection of poems paired with a journal that provides a safe space for words, feelings, and thoughts that lead to a better understanding of self, Blake Rabinowitz, a high school student, shares reflections intended to help other young adults believe that they are important, special, and deserve to be treated well, not just by others but also by themselves. Through her poems and writing prompts, young adults will be inspired to become a better friend, sibling, and person while learning how to believe in and love themselves.

Advice from the Older Sister I Never Had shares poems and journal prompts that provide an inspiring path for young adults to take care of their mental health.