Teen Ink Magazine, October 2004: What Matters Potential by Sarah B., Rock Island, IL    I sit there, silent, in a staring contest with the piece of paper on my desk. Six little crayons protrude from my fist like claws. Continue... Feeling Numb by Karen M., Cockeysville, MD    I hate to cry. No wait, I used to hate to cry. See, I used to believe that crying made me show emotion, therefore making me seem weak and vulnerable. Continue... Memories Burning Bright by Stephanie M., Stafford, VA    When I heard the news that February day, I was devastated and cried harder than ever before. Continue...