I think it was terrible that thoses kids Dharum Ravi and Molly Wei should be ashamed of there self and they will have this sad devasted traged that happen to the student Tyler and i very sorry for his mom have to go throught is and live this nightmare for rest of her life. I think they were dumb and didn't think before they did it.
The letter was very heartfelt and deep. It just kind of shows how even when you think you're alone in the world, you really aren't. There's always someone you can lean on and someone who can help you get through the rough times. It basically sends a message to everyone in saying that your life is an ongoing trip with a few bumps in the ride, but you'll always get through if you never give up! :) -veronica k
This letter encouraged me a lot. Life is filled with many obstacles and troubles. And though in the midst of it it seems like it is drowning us and conquering our lives.. but we are reminded that nothing and no one in this world can ruin our lives forever. The things that we go through..the things that make life hard...will eventually pass. We can persevere through the things that life throws at us with the confidence in knowing that things aren't permanent..it will be the past..we just need to look towards the future and what's instore.
I totally agree with the letter's content: there's no such thing that we cannot overcome. I cannot count in my fingers how many times I've passed through though situations, but everything went alright at the end. You have to be thankful everyday about your life. You have to know that you are valuable to your friends and family and also loved by them. As that aphorism says: "Nobody said that it'd be easy; they just said it'd be worth it."
The letter really hit me. There are some situations that are rough and it may feel like you will never get throught them, but no one is ever alone. Things just need time and eventually it will get better.
The letter really touched me and every single person including me can relate to this letter. When we did something embarrassing we think everyone will remember it the rest of the life and make fun you. thats wrong and it happened to me you wont remember it happened and no one will either. I like what the mom said "nothing ruins your life forever. NOTHING." When something really bad happens to me I will definitely think of this letter and remember this line, for me its saying everything will get better and nothing ruins your life.
there was a lot of emphasis on "NOTHING", as in, nothing can ruin your life, and nothing can make us stop loving you. i liked the part where she mentioned the guy who actually put the tape on youtube. he's in jail or w/e, but she said that his family is going to accept him eventually too. i think this is really true, and we've all had times in our lives where suicide seems like an easy option, but it's the worst option. we should all take something from this letter, because there is always something better waiting for us even when we think that we're at the bottom. there will always be someone in a worse position than us, andeverything bad will eventually fade away. i'm not sure how it relates to gym class...but it helps with real life sittuations
The letter really touched me. I believe we all go through rough times in our lives that will really test us. I agree with the letter about how nothing ruins your life forever, and people will get over it and move on. I think you gave us this letter maybe to learn the skill of supporting one another no matter the situation.
This letter deeply touched me. I think we can all learn from this that nothing ruins your life forever. Nothing at all, indeed. There is always a solution to something and we mustn't give up. There is always a way, a choice you have. It is never "the end."_ Brenda^.^~
The letter was very easy to understand and take in. It was exactly like something a mother would say to their child. I liked how she made it seem like her daughter wasn't even having much trouble with things, and that she just wanted to let her know she's always going to be there for her.
The letter said many things but the most important one was that "NOTHING ruins your life forever NOTHING" and that's very true. My thoughts about this letter is that don't let other people get to you or others, always remember that your family and closest friends will always be there for you. What those kids did waesnt even close as funny it was terrible and plain stupid. -Maddy R
I thought this letter was so heartfelt and well-written, and that everyone, but especially kids our age can learn from it. I liked that she said that at our age, things that won't matter in the long run seem like they will ruin our lives, but they won't and there is always a solution, even if it's just time.
I would guess that the kid who commit suicide had some serious self esteem issues prior to the video. None the less it is a terrible tragedy when things like this happen. I thought the mothers wisdom and advice was sound; had the kid been more patient the storm would have blown over and he could have continued with his life.
What really hit home for me was when the letter said, "Nothing in the world can ruin your life forever, nothing." It made me realize that ever the worst mistakes can be forgiven and forgotten. Im really happy this was read to the class because it made a lot of us realize what a tragedy losing a loved one is, especially to suicide. I thought this letter was very touching and made me connect back to my life and how even though life can get rough, i'll have people there to guide me thought it.
I think the letter can teach us all something about having respect for others. We have to be careful with what we say about others. It was sad how the kids treated the boy who was gay. To publicly humilate him was a curel thing to do. I was very shocked that kids would do such a thing for entertainment. It is a sad thing to hear about and I hope it never happens again to anybody. I hope that people learn from this and never want to treat someone like that ever. thats my response to this letter.
I thought the letter was encouraging and has a really good message. If something bad happens, no matter what it is, it will get better in time. Like the mom said, nothing will ruin your life forever.
This letter reminds us that no matter how embarassed something will make us feel or how bad someone discourages you, it will never last forever (unless we let it). It also reminds us to respect other's especially with how we treat them. It was very heart to heart and a reminder to many that even if you feel so far under, and so far down, and you think it is the end to things, in really isn't. These things never last forever and if you press on and forget about the embarassments and discouragements, things will be better again.
I have just read the students reactions and comments to my letter, and I want to say that I am deeply moved by their honesty and heartfelt expressions. I think it takes strength and courage to grow, and to grow up, and I am so very glad that the thoughts in my letter can be of some help in their journey. I am thrilled that you have shared this with them- and I believe that as a result these young people will also be a support to others their age. Truly, we live in an awesome world. Thank you so much.
I volunteer at a rehab and there are alot of kids that commit suicide or have suicidal thoughts. So what the volunteers and I tell them is killing yourself is a long term solution to a short term problem. Any struggle you have in life you can overcome. Killing yourslef is not the solution. It really concerns me that people can be so influenced by others that it drives them to end their life. Hopefully this most recent suicide story will open peoples eyes real wide. All we can do after the fact is pray for their family and friends.
I think a lot of people can relate to the letter, not only high schoolers but adults. We forget that nothing can ruin your life forever and get caught up in our lives. It was really encouraging listening to this letter and I completely agreed with it.
The letter made things clear. It really made me think, and realize that all the things I am doing in life are only small things. And if i make small mistakes, it's not that big of a deal. I really like the line "Nothing ruins your life", because it's true. If you have the will, you can find your way back from anything. I thought this was a really good letter to read, and I really liked it.
I thought that was a great letter. It really showed the value of life and how it is so important. Most young people who face their fist major tragedy suggest committing suicide, but I think it is nothing more than an act of vanity, selfishness, weakness, and stupidity. Life takes people through many difficult moments; people must accept that. I really like how she said, "Nothing ruins your life forever. NOTHING." I'll go by that from now on.
I thought it was a very motherly letter. The care and concern that the mother has for her daughter shines through the letter. I think there is great advice in the letter, but I also think that it is a little unrealistic. There are things that can ruin your life forever, but those things are hard to find. However, the emphasis of "NOTHING" is too extreme. I think that the person who committed suicide shouldn't be condemned as being "selfish" or "stupid". Maybe this person didn't have the support of family and friends that we do.
It Really feels like something a mother would tell there son or daughter. It makes you think how someone could be pushed to the edge were all they feel they can do is kill there self. Maybe they didn't have the support of there family or maybe there family didn't like there choices. But If they would have let things settle they would have been able to move on with there lives.
I feel that after hearing and reading this story, one must come to terms with how cruel society can be. We poke fun at others just to make ourselves feel better or because somethings amusing. Though some can argue that this boy should have just waited it out before killing himself, no one can really understand what truly was going through the mind of this individual. Embarrassment and fear rule the minds of many young adults these days and the harrassment and bullying of others do not make this much easier. However, I do acknowldege the mother's valid point that things DO get easier. Not everything is forever so try and work through it as best as you know how. Also, it's good to have a support system and know that people will love you no matter what you do. This piece truly did strike a cord in my heart and I'm glad it was read. -Sarah Bogaert-
I think this letter is very touching. The things that these people do to their classmate is very wrong, they should feel ashamed of theirselves. I think the letter is something really powerful to the reader because like she says nothing can ruin your life forever. As a mother I think she is really supportive and it's good to know you have people to rely on when things go bad. Also like things happen and just because of something like that, or any situatuion, you shouldn't feel like your life is over. I really think parents love their children no matter what they do because at the end well, we're still their children. -Magaly H.
I thought the letter was really well written and had a great message. It was really heartfelt and encouraging and she wrote it really well. I really like the message that even when there is tough times, life will go on if you give it time. I think that was such a true statement and is often forgot especially in high school. I think that this letter was really relevant to all teens and I thought it really had a strong message. I thought it was a great letter. -Samantha Noga
i loved the letter because most people dont realize the consequences on things that they do in order as "just a joke" and the victium doesnt always think through about how there are other ways in dealing with situation. i feel like more poeple have to recognize the fact that people do get pushed around so much things like this happens and its even harder to face that those people thought of themselves so badly that they had to take their own lives. i feel like people deal with insaults and critisium everyday. i feel like i try and be positive and not leading people with negative thoughts, and i feel that more people should standup for another and not just sitting back and watching things happen because you never know when its too late.
I thought this letter had a very important message:"NOTHING ruins your life". Sometimes we have a rough time in life, but people should move on and think positively that it will get better. I won't forget this letter, nothing will ruin my life. -Yurika Shimizu
I think it was terrible that thoses kids Dharum Ravi and Molly Wei should be ashamed of there self and they will have this sad devasted traged that happen to the student Tyler and i very sorry for his mom have to go throught is and live this nightmare for rest of her life. I think they were dumb and didn't think before they did it.
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The letter was very heartfelt and deep. It just kind of shows how even when you think you're alone in the world, you really aren't. There's always someone you can lean on and someone who can help you get through the rough times. It basically sends a message to everyone in saying that your life is an ongoing trip with a few bumps in the ride, but you'll always get through if you never give up! :)
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This letter encouraged me a lot. Life is filled with many obstacles and troubles. And though in the midst of it it seems like it is drowning us and conquering our lives.. but we are reminded that nothing and no one in this world can ruin our lives forever. The things that we go through..the things that make life hard...will eventually pass.
ReplyDeleteWe can persevere through the things that life throws at us with the confidence in knowing that things aren't permanent..it will be the past..we just need to look towards the future and what's instore.
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-Tiffani Chang
I totally agree with the letter's content: there's no such thing that we cannot overcome. I cannot count in my fingers how many times I've passed through though situations, but everything went alright at the end. You have to be thankful everyday about your life. You have to know that you are valuable to your friends and family and also loved by them. As that aphorism says: "Nobody said that it'd be easy; they just said it'd be worth it."
ReplyDeleteMarina Ramos da Silva
The letter really hit me. There are some situations that are rough and it may feel like you will never get throught them, but no one is ever alone. Things just need time and eventually it will get better.
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The letter really touched me and every single person including me can relate to this letter. When we did something embarrassing we think everyone will remember it the rest of the life and make fun you. thats wrong and it happened to me you wont remember it happened and no one will either. I like what the mom said "nothing ruins your life forever. NOTHING." When something really bad happens to me I will definitely think of this letter and remember this line, for me its saying everything will get better and nothing ruins your life.
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there was a lot of emphasis on "NOTHING", as in, nothing can ruin your life, and nothing can make us stop loving you. i liked the part where she mentioned the guy who actually put the tape on youtube. he's in jail or w/e, but she said that his family is going to accept him eventually too. i think this is really true, and we've all had times in our lives where suicide seems like an easy option, but it's the worst option. we should all take something from this letter, because there is always something better waiting for us even when we think that we're at the bottom. there will always be someone in a worse position than us, andeverything bad will eventually fade away. i'm not sure how it relates to gym class...but it helps with real life sittuations
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The letter really touched me. I believe we all go through rough times in our lives that will really test us. I agree with the letter about how nothing ruins your life forever, and people will get over it and move on. I think you gave us this letter maybe to learn the skill of supporting one another no matter the situation.
ReplyDeleteChristine Byrne
This letter deeply touched me. I think we can all learn from this that nothing ruins your life forever. Nothing at all, indeed. There is always a solution to something and we mustn't give up. There is always a way, a choice you have. It is never "the end."_ Brenda^.^~
ReplyDeleteThe letter was very easy to understand and take in. It was exactly like something a mother would say to their child. I liked how she made it seem like her daughter wasn't even having much trouble with things, and that she just wanted to let her know she's always going to be there for her.
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The letter said many things but the most important one was that "NOTHING ruins your life forever NOTHING" and that's very true. My thoughts about this letter is that don't let other people get to you or others, always remember that your family and closest friends will always be there for you. What those kids did waesnt even close as funny it was terrible and plain stupid.
ReplyDelete-Maddy R
I thought this letter was so heartfelt and well-written, and that everyone, but especially kids our age can learn from it. I liked that she said that at our age, things that won't matter in the long run seem like they will ruin our lives, but they won't and there is always a solution, even if it's just time.
ReplyDeleteJessica Omark
I would guess that the kid who commit suicide had some serious self esteem issues prior to the video. None the less it is a terrible tragedy when things like this happen. I thought the mothers wisdom and advice was sound; had the kid been more patient the storm would have blown over and he could have continued with his life.
ReplyDeleteWhat really hit home for me was when the letter said, "Nothing in the world can ruin your life forever, nothing." It made me realize that ever the worst mistakes can be forgiven and forgotten. Im really happy this was read to the class because it made a lot of us realize what a tragedy losing a loved one is, especially to suicide. I thought this letter was very touching and made me connect back to my life and how even though life can get rough, i'll have people there to guide me thought it.
ReplyDelete-Jessi Jorgensen
I think the letter can teach us all something about having respect for others. We have to be careful with what we say about others. It was sad how the kids treated the boy who was gay. To publicly humilate him was a curel thing to do. I was very shocked that kids would do such a thing for entertainment. It is a sad thing to hear about and I hope it never happens again to anybody. I hope that people learn from this and never want to treat someone like that ever. thats my response to this letter.
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I thought the letter was encouraging and has a really good message. If something bad happens, no matter what it is, it will get better in time. Like the mom said, nothing will ruin your life forever.
ReplyDeleteNicole Janowski
This letter reminds us that no matter how embarassed something will make us feel or how bad someone discourages you, it will never last forever (unless we let it). It also reminds us to respect other's especially with how we treat them. It was very heart to heart and a reminder to many that even if you feel so far under, and so far down, and you think it is the end to things, in really isn't. These things never last forever and if you press on and forget about the embarassments and discouragements, things will be better again.
ReplyDelete-Matthew Bactat
I have just read the students reactions and comments to my letter, and I want to say that I am deeply moved by their honesty and heartfelt expressions. I think it takes strength and courage to grow, and to grow up, and I am so very glad that the thoughts in my letter can be of some help in their journey. I am thrilled that you have shared this with them- and I believe that as a result these young people will also be a support to others their age. Truly, we live in an awesome world. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteI volunteer at a rehab and there are alot of kids that commit suicide or have suicidal thoughts. So what the volunteers and I tell them is killing yourself is a long term solution to a short term problem. Any struggle you have in life you can overcome. Killing yourslef is not the solution. It really concerns me that people can be so influenced by others that it drives them to end their life. Hopefully this most recent suicide story will open peoples eyes real wide. All we can do after the fact is pray for their family and friends.
ReplyDeleteKim Possible
I think a lot of people can relate to the letter, not only high schoolers but adults. We forget that nothing can ruin your life forever and get caught up in our lives. It was really encouraging listening to this letter and I completely agreed with it.
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ReplyDeleteThe letter made things clear. It really made me think, and realize that all the things I am doing in life are only small things. And if i make small mistakes, it's not that big of a deal. I really like the line "Nothing ruins your life", because it's true. If you have the will, you can find your way back from anything. I thought this was a really good letter to read, and I really liked it.
ReplyDeleteI thought that was a great letter. It really showed the value of life and how it is so important. Most young people who face their fist major tragedy suggest committing suicide, but I think it is nothing more than an act of vanity, selfishness, weakness, and stupidity. Life takes people through many difficult moments; people must accept that. I really like how she said, "Nothing ruins your life forever. NOTHING." I'll go by that from now on.
ReplyDelete~Khory Wagner
I thought it was a very motherly letter. The care and concern that the mother has for her daughter shines through the letter. I think there is great advice in the letter, but I also think that it is a little unrealistic. There are things that can ruin your life forever, but those things are hard to find. However, the emphasis of "NOTHING" is too extreme. I think that the person who committed suicide shouldn't be condemned as being "selfish" or "stupid". Maybe this person didn't have the support of family and friends that we do.
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It Really feels like something a mother would tell there son or daughter. It makes you think how someone could be pushed to the edge were all they feel they can do is kill there self. Maybe they didn't have the support of there family or maybe there family didn't like there choices. But If they would have let things settle they would have been able to move on with there lives.
ReplyDelete-Jeff Thilmany
I feel that after hearing and reading this story, one must come to terms with how cruel society can be. We poke fun at others just to make ourselves feel better or because somethings amusing. Though some can argue that this boy should have just waited it out before killing himself, no one can really understand what truly was going through the mind of this individual. Embarrassment and fear rule the minds of many young adults these days and the harrassment and bullying of others do not make this much easier. However, I do acknowldege the mother's valid point that things DO get easier. Not everything is forever so try and work through it as best as you know how. Also, it's good to have a support system and know that people will love you no matter what you do. This piece truly did strike a cord in my heart and I'm glad it was read.
ReplyDelete-Sarah Bogaert-
I think this letter is very touching. The things that these people do to their classmate is very wrong, they should feel ashamed of theirselves. I think the letter is something really powerful to the reader because like she says nothing can ruin your life forever. As a mother I think she is really supportive and it's good to know you have people to rely on when things go bad. Also like things happen and just because of something like that, or any situatuion, you shouldn't feel like your life is over. I really think parents love their children no matter what they do because at the end well, we're still their children.
ReplyDelete-Magaly H.
I thought the letter was really well written and had a great message. It was really heartfelt and encouraging and she wrote it really well. I really like the message that even when there is tough times, life will go on if you give it time. I think that was such a true statement and is often forgot especially in high school. I think that this letter was really relevant to all teens and I thought it really had a strong message. I thought it was a great letter.
ReplyDelete-Samantha Noga
i loved the letter because most people dont realize the consequences on things that they do in order as "just a joke" and the victium doesnt always think through about how there are other ways in dealing with situation. i feel like more poeple have to recognize the fact that people do get pushed around so much things like this happens and its even harder to face that those people thought of themselves so badly that they had to take their own lives. i feel like people deal with insaults and critisium everyday. i feel like i try and be positive and not leading people with negative thoughts, and i feel that more people should standup for another and not just sitting back and watching things happen because you never know when its too late.
ReplyDeleteI thought this letter had a very important message:"NOTHING ruins your life". Sometimes we have a rough time in life, but people should move on and think positively that it will get better. I won't forget this letter, nothing will ruin my life.
ReplyDelete-Yurika Shimizu