Talena Brown
I’m sixteen year-old Talena Brown. Having my mom be a high school English teacher for much of my life, I naturally took to writing. Then, freshman and sophomore year I got the chance to be on my high school paper. After my first article was published it was off to the races for me. I loved seeing my name in print and I loved getting to inform people about what was going on in their community. After I heard about VOICES through my school I could not help but interview. Through VOICES I plan to inform people in the community who are struggling with drug addiction about a different way of life involving recovery and 12-step programs.
May 17th, 2009 at 12:05 am
Hey Sweetie!
I just wanted you to know that I’m so very proud of you & so are your Grandparents, especially G-ma Nancy. She’s so proud of your 1st article, that she took a copy to work & hung it up for everyone to see. I guess her bosses nephew works there too.
PLEASE be sure to let us (me especially) know when things are going to be happening cuz I would’ve LOVED to be there when you read your article.
I know you’ve been through alot but I am so very proud of you for turning everything around. Your such an inspiration to me & G-ma. I wish I had half your strength, courage, & determination. Keep up the great work & I LOVE YOU! Let’s see if we can find & go to a concert for our birthdays!!!
I LOVE YOU!!!
Love Ya,
Auntie Di