Grayson Adams

My school is very special to me. I’m part of something called the Phoenix Program, which gives me the extra support I need to succeed. In this program, we earn “feathers” to show our progress. When we earn enough feathers, we get the chance to return to our mainstream school. Sometimes earning feathers can be […]

A couple of weeks ago, I started at a new school—a Therapeutic Learning Center—and so far, it’s going really well! The smaller class sizes make a big difference for me, my school day is two hours shorter, and both my math and ELA teachers are really nice. Plus, I still get to ride the same

Yesterday wasn’t the best day, but it was still pretty fun. This is the second day of no school because of ice and snow on the roads here in South Carolina. My friends and I made the most of it—we had snowball fights, or should I say ice fights, since there wasn’t much snow. We

My parents and medical team thought it was time to change my meds again. I don’t feel mad or sad as much anymore, and I think the new meds are actually helping. We’ve been adjusting my medications ever since I found out I have bipolar. Sometimes, I wish there was a magical pill that could

Kids living with bipolar disorder is like being on a rollercoaster. Some days are good, some days are bad, but that’s okay. I want to share what it’s like for me and how I handle it. One thing that’s hard is when people say stuff that triggers me. Words like “shut up,” “calm down,” or

School is so much more than just learning math, science, or history for me. It’s also about learning how to navigate life with my bipolar disorder. Some days, my bipolar feels like a superpower—when I can focus, I can accomplish so much. But on other days, it’s a struggle, especially when my mind feels out