Don't Judge

-See that boy doing his homework in home room? He couldn't do it last night because he was busy talking his friend out of suicide.
-See that girl, with her face caked in make-up? She's bullied, she needs to feel beautiful.
-See him, the one who wears long sleeves everyday? He covers his arms to hide the scars.
-See her, with the cheap hand-me-down clothes? Her family can't afford food for half the month, let alone get brand names.
-See that girl who laughs and smiles at every little thing? She cried herself to sleep every night. Wonder why she never lets her friends over to her house? Because she's afraid they'll see her mum passed out drunk on the floor, as always.
-See how that girl cringes at rape jokes? She was raped.
-See the boy who everyone goes to for advice? He wishes somebody would do the same for him.
-See the girl who never brings a lunch? She's disgusted by her body.
-See her, with the little waist? She goes to the bathroom and forces herself to throw up so she can keep her waist that way.
-See the boy over there, with the dark circles under his eyes? He has insomnia, he fears what he'll see in his dreams.
-See that girl over there daydreaming? She has schizophrenia.
-See the boy biting his nails? He has cancer and wonders how much time he has left.
-See your best friend? She's addicted to drugs, but she can't tell you because you won't understand.
-See that boy reading all about 9/11? His parents died on that day.
-See her, with the phone all the time? She's waiting for a call saying her sister was found after a kidnapping 4 years ago.
-See know the girl you just called fat?She overdosed on diet pills.
-See that girl you just called ugly? She spends hours putting on make-up hoping people will like her.
-See that boy you just tripped? He is abused enough at home

Don't Judge.