As August ends, going back to school looms over us. While some get excited for the first day of school, for others,  the first day back is the scariest day of all. Some of us see empty hallways echoing with footsteps that aren’t yours. Lockers slam when no one’s near. Friends smile, but you don’t know why. So welcome back, and try to survive another year!

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