For 13 Houck middle schoolers, going to the reflection room is a common occurrence. But with the help of the room’s supervisor, these teens learned to channel their emotions through writing.
In March, the group released “The Voice in Us,” a collection of poetry and short stories written by the students about their own lives. Due to the nature of the stories — including details of abuse, drug addiction and gang activity — each piece is anonymous.
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Natalie Pate 