Equally Unusual
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Joel Harrison, a fourteen-year-old boy diagnosed with mild schizophrenia is about to enter high school with his best friend, Brandon Harnandez. As most might be, Joel is frightened by the fact that people will make fun of him for his illness. Along the way he meets many friends who deal with problems similar to his. One of these people is Charlotte Emerson, a fellow classmate struggling with depression.
This is a story about realization, mourning, sexualities, mental health awareness and the ever racing minds of teenagers.
Contains mature scenes and languages.
Please enjoy this story I wrote when I was thirteen.
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