which advocate for their members but do not engage in collective bargaining. by making sure titular character Alaska Young exists beyond male characters’ desires for her. The limited series tells the story of Miles “Pudge” Halter, who’s just started his first year in boarding school when he falls in love with fellow student Alaska. Soon, a tragedy shakes the entire school to its core, leaving Miles and his closest friends to reflect on everything they’ve been through together.RamyContentView Iframe URLA24 projectRamy Eventually parents and teachers figured it out and she was reprimanded. But even then, she managed to come through with barely a scratch. There were no real repercussions for what she did to me. Most importantly, I have ways I know I can make a difference. No one needs to feel like they’re alone in the world or that no one understands their personal pain. Bullying is going to happen. Pain is going to happen. But it’s up to me to decide what I want to do with my life and how I want to handle things that are tough. I’m still figuring that out. Even though I’m still young, I feel more clear on that whole “empowerment” thing. I know now that although we can't control what life throws at us, we can respond to it with courage, awareness, dignity, and respect. I think some people call itgracePhoto: Annabel MehranMina Sundwall (aka Francesca) shares her story: