In case you missed it here is YEM’s twitter thread from young adult author Steve Simpson who took it over for a few hours. Enjoy!
Check out my #TwitterTakeover of @YoungEntmag today from 5-7pm EST
— Steve Simpson (@powerpublishing) June 22, 2017
Hi I'm young adult author Steve Simpson @powerpublishing I write exciting fiction & life saving nonfiction. I write about what I survived!
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
The Teenage and Young Adult Survival Handbook covers #suicide #childabuse #bullying #ChildrenOfAlcoholics #selfesteem & is in my 4 books
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
Suicide is the number 1 killer of teens/young adults. A totally avoidable death! 1 out of 5 is a child of an alcoholic. You are not alone.
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
My father was an abusive alcoholic. I was suicidal when I was 11 & was put in foster care. Went from a "Z" student to an "A" student
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
Does anybody feel like they are stupid or you dont even try because you think you will fail anyway?
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
I used to think I was worthless bc my alcoholic father told me so. I realized all the things he said were false. His opinion is not me.
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
You might have traits or bad habits you think are just you & are stuck with but it can just be the results of your childhood. You can fix it
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
I thought of suicide bc I thought the problems & pain would never go away. I didnt want anymore drama. Things always get better!
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
100% of the people I've known who were suicidal & didnt die were glad they lived.Things always get better, they just needed direction & hope
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
absolutely.
— heidi r. kling🌸 (@HeidiRKling) June 22, 2017
As a former victim of child abuse I can tell you that nobody causes their own abuse. It has nothing to do w/ the victim. Its not their fault
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
You could be the worst student, no matter what you do or say YOU ARE NOT the cause of your abuse. It's the abusers sickness or addictions.
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
You can never make an alcoholic drink. My alcoholic father used to blame me, used my faults as excuses.Alcoholics drink bc theyre alcoholics
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
You could be the best student or the worst, even if you do things any parent would be upset about if they drink over it, its not your fault
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
I discovered that if someone else was my fathers son he would have said and done the same things to them- drinking, abuse, verbal abuse.
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
If a teacher asked "does anybody want a book on suicide, abuse, bullying or children of alcoholics/addicts?" I would never have asked for it
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
I wrote "The Teenage and Young Adult Survival Handbook" It's included free in all of my 4 novels. Its written from my experience of survival pic.twitter.com/n6JZXihZHE
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
Because "The Teenage and Young Adult Survival Handbook" is included in my fiction novels young readers wont be embarrassed asking for it
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
Handbook covers #suicide #abuse #bullying #childrenofalcoholics #selfesteem #survivingschool & #holidays #positivechange & how to get help
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
The Teenage and Young Adult Survival Handbook has resources of where to get help. It has different places for issues a young person may have
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
Bc The Teenage and Young Adult Survival Handbook is in my fiction novels it wont draw attention getting it or giving it to a friend in need
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
The fiction parts of the books are action packed w/ cool young romances, lots of humor. The characters are totally relatable to young people pic.twitter.com/Ng2TVteq22
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
Runaways, revenge, constant action, fun romance, humor, surprises, secret subculture!You will change your mind who the hero is at least once pic.twitter.com/xNWTHEHWmG
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
Reality is messed up. Nobody is who they are supposed to be. They want to fix it and someone is stopping them. It's the world against them. pic.twitter.com/WUlAqVeYVf
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
Several runaways, an impossible adventure, dangerous journey, conspiracies, betrayals, sword fights, advanced worlds, hope, a better future pic.twitter.com/VdjrPRI2uJ
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
Foster child Theresa battles memories of her abusive childhood, hitmen, aliens, with her love for her boyfriend, incredible action chases! pic.twitter.com/UYihyFPfj0
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
If you have a friend thats always sensitive to being teased it could be bc they are getting verbally abused at home.Give compliments instead
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
Summer is here. Try not to call ex bfs/gfs or unhealthy friends out of boredom. Boredom goes away. Their damage can stay for a while.
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
If you're having self destructive thoughts get involved in self help/12 step groups, volunteer somewhere. It's amazing for your self worth!
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
Nobody is inferior to anybody else. If a bf/gf or friend makes you feel that way they are not a friend. They should make you feel happy!
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
Some of my book ideas Ive had since childhood. Now 4 are in print. Glad I never gave up my dream of being a writer. Dont you ever give up!
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
I went to the library to escape my dysfunctional home. Community centers, churches,synagogues are some healthy escapes.What are some others?
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
To check out my books & The Teenage and Young Adult Survival Handbook and see some videos on these topics go to https://t.co/ALbxa9nNNF
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
You can forgive someone but still not accept abuse or unacceptable behavior!
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
Remember you're always worthy and can always get better!
— Young Entertainment (@YoungEntmag) June 22, 2017
Thank you to @YoungEntmag for letting me do a Twitter Takeover. I Pray that I have helped some of their followers.
— Steve Simpson (@powerpublishing) June 22, 2017
