Wesley Spencer.  Hi my name is Wesley. I have learned in the past few years that it is okay to share what you have on the inside, like your emotions. I used to try to keep them to myself, but it was not my best choice. It made me turn in so many different emotional knots. It made me feel like a problem to others when I shared. Everyone would stop and check on me.  Finally, I learned to share my emotions and that made a difference in my life. I learned that it helped me to learn and understand almost every emotion that I have. I can help myself but also my family and friends.

I used to be quiet most of the time, which I learned helped me concentrate on what I was doing and improve my grades if I was like that at school. One thing I was always told by my parents was how good I was. I used to think that I was no use to anybody, that I lived and had fun with others just to entertain. I also used to take compliments and good things said to me and then forget them like trash. I have learned to live with them and build joy out of them. I started being happier and forgetting about everything that is happening, including COVID-19.

I learned to flaunt my emotions by talking to others when they needed to talk. I help everyone out with what they are going through. When I saw what I was doing, I learned to take my differences and make it good. I am very different from other people. I changed everything about myself in a new way—a way where I can live like myself, be myself, and love myself.  I need everyone to know that you are all that matters. Enjoy the little things and be you!