Reading Is My Positive Substance by Emma (Mililani), age 11 My substance is reading. I like reading because it takes me into another world of imagination. Everyday, I like to read a book, if not more, and almost everything I know comes from reading (and school). When I read, I go on a pretend adventure, and that helps me to calm down and pass the time. Reading is something I like to do for fun,…

Surfing Is My Positive Substance by Noah (Kailua), age 12 My positive substance is surfing. This is my positive substance because it lifts me up and boost my mood. One reason I like surfing is it challenges me physically, such as when I am paddling out to catch a wave. The feeling of riding a wave is unexplainable and exciting. Surfing raises my dopamine, which makes me feel happy and free.…

Singing Is My Positive Substance by Karyzza (Kailua), age 13 My positive substance is singing because even though I may not be the best singer it let’s me express myself freely. Singing also helps me to connect with other people of other races and culture. It keeps me away from negative substances because when I’m singing, my mind clears and I’m just left with my thoughts and when I’m the one…