Thread:Wavesplash/@comment-30414522-20161014221350/@comment-30414522-20161017020734

Thank you! In this society, sharing ones opinion is risky business, and some children prefer to do so under the guise of an alias, such as on a blog, enjoying the comfort and acceptance they find there, as well as the differing perspectives they are exposed to. No matter how hard we try to build up a support group, all of us will eventually find ourselves backed in to ba corner, afraid, with no one to tipurn to for hope or support, but that's where many child friendly blogs come in. When reality hits, some children find themselves in need of a laugh, or simply a more lighthearted atmosphere, and are overjoyed when they receive thus exact nourishment from the comforting community of a blog. My dear friend Wavepaw was one of these kids. After the the tragic death of her grandfather, Wavepaw was left alone to her muddled thoughts in the aftermath of his funeral, and began to browse the internet as a distraction. A few clicks and a coincedence later, she found herself on Blogclan. Founded by the author of the world renowned  Warriors book series, Blogclan was created as a place forcat fans to discuss the series, share their opinions, and simply hang out. Intrigued, Wavepaw began to explore this new site, even managing to smile at some of the comments despite her sadness. Everywhere she looked she found incredible kindness and hope, and she despretely wished to become part of this community. A few days later, she commented, the start of an amazing journey not only of hope but of comfort. Despite common misconceptions, many blogs do indeed  grasp the struggles of the modern teen, often dedicating a certain page where kids can share their troubles, expressing feelings that even there closest friends are unaware of. On Blogclan, this page is dubbed the hug page, and Wavepaw first discovered it a week after her first comment. Shy and reserved in real life, Wavepaw  saw the page as the perfect opportunity to express her grief without risk of the taunting or mockery that many teens today are subjected to. As soon as she posted her comment, the epithany of her sorrow, she felt a great weight being lifted off her shoulders. She was the survivor of an emotional earthquake, and the rubble had just now been cleared. To add to her delight, a few days later she was amazed by the outpouring of support from her fellow bloggers. Even though she had only been on the blog for a few weeks, she had received countless replies, each one filled with comfort, encouragement, and advice. It is now almost a year later, and Wavepaw has become a valued member of the community, a respected fan fiction writer, and an active commented on the hug page, providing help to her fellow teens. When Wavepaw alone and afraif, it was not her friends that provided her hope, but a simple blog in which she found the comfort she so desperately needed, proving the benefits of technology in today's teen.