Humans of Kennedy

By Lola Soto, Staff Reporter

“A philosophy that I resonate with is ‘bad company corrupts good morals’ because it reminds me to be cautious about those that I hold dear in life. It helps me to realize sometimes that if someone in my life has toxic tendencies, those tendencies may begin to brush off on me.”

- I.B.

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“I believe God doesn’t put us through things we can’t handle and overcome. I resonate with this because I’ve had lots of trials and temptations in my life and I’ve always felt like there was never going to be a light at the end of the tunnel, but these situations only made me stronger and cherish life more.” - I.R.

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“I’m very passionate about music. I enjoy listening to music because it helps me cope with the things I go through.” - M.M.

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“I would say my passion for art and all things include creativity in what I do. I find inspiration through decorating my room and creating a space I want to spend immense amounts of time in. I love to decorate any surface I own and make it my own. There’s nothing I have that isn’t decorated with stickers, pictures, or art of some kind. I also enjoy planning outfits, even if I’m not going to wear them. I tend to go for more unique articles; stuff I’ve never seen before. This doesn’t mean, however, that I haven’t bought something because I saw someone

else wearing it.” - D.M.

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“I have found a great love for my friends and family, but only once I learned to love myself. I had a large portion of my life running away from things that I either was too afraid or did not want to acknowledge within myself. The summer of 2016 was an incredibly important part of my life, where I was no longer afraid of who I was. I wasn’t scared of what I used to repress. Now, I am able to express myself in the truest form possible, and I have grown to further show my affection not only towards others but towards myself as well (sic).” - T.C.

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“I think I’ve had several moments where I go through an epiphany after a hurricane. It’s the chaotic, and uncomfortable experiences that make me change. For me personally, I found that my mom’s passing was a dramatic turning point for me. Other than the grief, I learned my codependent tendencies were really present at that time. It took me a long time to feel myself after her passing. I felt like a part of my identity was in her, and I couldn’t seem to understand my purpose anymore. Her passing is teaching me to find my own calling and to feel independent in my being. It made me realize how dependent I can be, and that leads to really intense feelings. I am now learning to detach myself from situations before I get into that mindset.” - J.V.

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