Lillian Myers
Bio
I am a high school student who has a passion for politics, human rights, and true crime. I am on varsity speech and debate and I have won various awards for my speeches.
Stories (2/0)
Leaving Myself Behind
I am not the same person I used to be. I had to leave myself behind. This was different than just growing as a person; it was artificial, and it was intentional. It was the most challenging thing I have ever done. I don’t think I could have survived without it. It was for the best.
By Lillian Myers5 years ago in Psyche
The Horrifying Reality of Child Marriage in the United States
A small, 11 year old girl, Sherry Johnson became pregnant. She was raped by a 20-year-old from her church. Instead of dealing with the police, her family and church decided it would be best for the 11 year old to marry her rapist. Her parents drove her to the next county over, which had a judge likely to give them a marriage license. Sherry had no choice in marrying her 20 year old rapist. Shortly after she married, she stopped going to elementary school. Surprisingly, this is much more common than you would think. When you think of child brides, the US doesn’t necessarily come to mind. The sad truth is that child marriage is legal in nearly every state.
By Lillian Myers5 years ago in The Swamp
