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THE BRITE BLOG

We share the voices, opinions and stories of many Ventura County youth and young adults here. Not all posts reflect the opinion of BRITE or our sponsors. Managed by Ashley Heatherly.

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A young woman of color is looking in the mirror and smiling while touching her face. She is radiating beauty and calm.

A young woman of color is looking in the mirror and smiling while touching her face. She is radiating beauty and calm.

From Disconnected to Finding Inner Beauty

A young adult discusses her experience with self-acceptance and self-love.

Nov 15, 20222 min read

The silhouette of a person is sitting on a long dock that stretches out over a clear lake. The lake is surrounded by big beautiful green and brown mountains. It feels peaceful.

The silhouette of a person is sitting on a long dock that stretches out over a clear lake. The lake is surrounded by big beautiful green and brown mountains. It feels peaceful.

Mountains

A young person discusses their journey with body image, self-esteem, and self-acceptance.

Nov 15, 20222 min read

A gray highway runs into the horizon, framed by green hills and trees. It gives you a sense of momentum and moving forward.

A gray highway runs into the horizon, framed by green hills and trees. It gives you a sense of momentum and moving forward.

On My Side of the Road

A short story about a young adult learning the importance of not focusing on other people and what they think.

Nov 15, 20222 min read

Two people are laying outside in the grass on a sunny autumn day, holding hands.

Two people are laying outside in the grass on a sunny autumn day, holding hands.

Love is in the Air

A college student discusses their experiences with dating and figuring out their sexuality.

Sep 23, 20223 min read

A large white sign is leaning against a brown tree surrounded by green shrubbery. The sign reads, "You are worthy of love."

A large white sign is leaning against a brown tree surrounded by green shrubbery. The sign reads, "You are worthy of love."

I Love Myself

A college student discusses her journey self-esteem and self-love.

Jul 13, 20223 min read

A photograph of a conventionally beautiful young woman wearing heavy makeup, touching her face with her hand, and making a vacuous expression. The left part of the photograph is torn away, revealing a skeleton.

A photograph of a conventionally beautiful young woman wearing heavy makeup, touching her face with her hand, and making a vacuous expression. The left part of the photograph is torn away, revealing a skeleton.

Pale like a Victorian Child

A short story about a young woman who struggles with beauty standards and self-worth.

Apr 21, 20224 min read

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