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Teens share words of thanks

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Since my first year of writing Ask Mary Jo, I’ve dedicated the Thanksgiving column to teens’ words. These expressions of gratitude are from teens at our Common Ground Teen Center. I wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday!

Aujalae 17: I am thankful for many things, but one thing mostly is my puppy. I love my puppy! I am also thankful for the Center, the people in my life; Mary Jo, Landan, Maggie, and Brianna!

Ele, 15: This Thanksgiving I am thankful for God bringing my family back together after the hard times throughout what has happened throughout the year.

Irre, 16: I am thankful for my friends, family, pets, and the Center.

Isabella, 15: I am thankful for the opportunities I have been presented in life and the achievements I have made. I am thankful for my mother – she made me the person I am today, and I am grateful for all she does for me. I am grateful for the people I have met and the lessons I have learned. I am grateful for my friends, and I’m grateful for the people I no longer speak to. I am thankful for the roof over my head and the clothes on my back. I am thankful of the experiences I’ve had. I’m grateful to be alive.

Isaiah, 14: I am thankful for D&D at the Teen Center.

Logan, 16: I am thankful for the opportunity to meet and hang out with other teens.

Mason, 12: I am thankful for my education.

Michael, 15: I am thankful for my mother.

Myla, 12: I’m thankful for my family, my friends, school and the Teen Center.

Robbie, 15: I’m thankful for being able to do D&D at the Teen Center.

16 years old: I am thankful for the lovely community I am a part of aka the Common Ground Teen Center.

12-year-old: I am thankful for my girlfriend, my family and my friends.

13-year-old: I am thankful for my homeboy, my siblings, and my friends.

14-year-old: I am grateful for my baby sister.

17-year-old: I’m grateful to be a senior. I’ve liked high school, but I feel as if I’m ready to move on. I’m also grateful to be accepted at the college of my choice.

17-year-old: I am grateful my parents let me come to the Teen Center as much as I want. I’m really grateful to be able to drive!

Have a question? Send it to Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski’s email podmj@healthyteens.com.

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