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Rules: In a text post, list ten books that have stayed with you in some way. Don’t take but a few minutes, and don’t think too hard — they don’t have to be the “right” or “great” works, just the ones that have touched you. Tag [ten] friends, including me, so I’ll see your list. Make sure you let your friends know you’ve tagged them.

The Great Gatsby-F. Scott Fitzgerald My favorite book that I had to read for high school. I loved the poetic language. It's great to read out loud

The Bell Jar-Sylvia Plath I was going through a tough time in my life when I read this, but again, I loved the poetic language and the raw look at mental illness.

I Am Malala-Malala Yousafzai Great non-fiction read for feminists, humanitarians, politicians, really anyone interested in other cultures. I could hardly put it down.

Hyperbole and a Half-Allie Brosh A very different look at mental illness. Lots of humor, kept me giggling throughout!

Perks of Being a Wallflower-Stephen Chbosky Just a fun read about young adult life, open about sexuality, growing up, and all the feelings.

Harry Potter-J.K. Rowling My first series and books that I was really excited and dedicated to, even though I never read the first one. It was my first fandom

Brave New World-Aldous Huxley Another book I really liked during high school. I dig dystopian stuff.

Paper Towns-John Green Really helped me start to move forward with exploring the feelings of my break up, realizing I was in love with the idea of my ex more than what he really was.

An Abundance of Katherines-John Green Second book to help with the break up. Recent read.

I spoke, for the second time, at a Take Back the Night rally.

It was great to see so much support for survivors and hear the stories of other survivors even if it was hard to listen to at times. It's inspiring to see how strong they are, and how much other people want to help.

Afterwards a girl came up to me and asked if she could hug me because she really liked my speech which was about making peace with the fact that I am not a lesser person because of my abuse, just a different one. It was amazing to see how something I said could affect someone else that much.

I got to spend time with Sara and Kevin before I had to go home too which was really nice because it's so easy to feel cut off from everyone when I'm at home sick all the time. I love how easy hanging out with them always feels. Their probably the only two people on the planet I'm never afraid of. Having two people that I trust completely when it comes to touching me is so, so nice. Unfortunately I promised them I'd start eating better and because I do my best to never break my promises to them, it looks like my diet is about to change :p

We are watching a movie called Third Star, most likely on Hoot Day.

It’s fabulous with honey! My favorite is yogurt and honey and strawberries.