Saturday, June 4, 2011
What YA means to me and how it saved me
This post is in response to the Wall Street's article, Darkness To Visible.
I didn't include this in the video, because it is hard for me to type. Being told that I will never be normal again was the hardest day for me. I was 15, and had been in the hospital for over two weeks. My doctor came in and practically told me that I would never be able to be outside without a mask, walk without support, and many other things. Reading inspired me to do very painful treatments, get infusion, and do PT almost daily at first, even though there was little chance that I would be "normal" again. Young Adult fiction gave me courage at my darkest time in my life and I am completely grateful for what it has given me. It has also helped me get over the death of my sister, which has haunted me almost my whole life. There aren't enough words for how much YA has saved me.
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*hugs* *double hugs*
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing post.
<3
Thank you so much for sharing. I admire you!!
ReplyDelete<3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteAmazing. Also, I love you *hugs*
Your passion and strength amazes me. Also, I thought as well about how there was no mention of real teens or real YA authors in the article. WSJ FAIL.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all those who commented before me on this post. (Especially including the WSJ Fail). You are so passionate, inspiring, and strong! Thanks for expressing your support of YA books so eloquently!<3:)
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration for anyone who says YA doesn't matter. THIS is exactly why YA lit saves lives, hopes, even sanity. Thank you for sharing your story, Sarah.
ReplyDeleteI'll join in on giving you hugs!
Saw your post on twitter. Thanks for sharing; this is important.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant post. Absolutely inspiring. I agree with all the commenters you are such a strong, beautiful and amazing person.
ReplyDeleteSarah thanks so much for sharing this. You are a beautiful, strong young woman and an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this, Sarah! That article really disgusted me, and your video expresses exactly what is important about YA fiction as well as demonstrating your personal strength and courage. Amazing! <3
ReplyDelete"But I will be is, I will become inspired. I will become passionate about the world."
ReplyDeleteRight on! This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
*But what I will be is... (Sorry for the typo!)
ReplyDeleteSarah, this video and YOU are so so beautiful! This is amazing. Thank you for this video! So many hugs!!!
ReplyDeleteI <3 you, Sarah. I just cried my eyes out... for the first time today I'm not angry at WSJ. If their ignorant article sparked this discussion and drove all of us to open up about our lives and how much we love our community, GREAT.
ReplyDeletehttp://bit.ly/read2live
like everyone else I'm so glad that you shared this. It means so much more when you can tell it comes from the heart. I think your story is really inspiring. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful. You are really beautiful. Thank you for defending the genre. My first book is sad, but very inspiring and positive. I've written other books that are definitely dark, but they are equally powerful if not more so because they show readers they aren't alone in their problems. What a wonderful vid post! I will definitely be following you from now on. Wishing you all the best ~Love
ReplyDelete*HUGS* amazing post. thank you for sharing it <3
ReplyDeletethere needs to be more people like you in the world, you are so strong!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for Sharing,
xx