By Jessica Semins, LI Herald With teens spending more time online amid Covid-19 than ever before, cyberbullying has become an epidemic. With the help, though, of Valley Stream resident and cyberbullying survivor-turned-advocate Lisa-Michelle Kucharz, legislation is in the works to combat this serious problem. The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from … Continue reading Valley Stream Resident Works to Combat Cyberbullying
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A More Beautiful World
I’ve always believed that everyone has at least one talent, and everyone is beautiful in some way. I’m not embarrassed to share that I believe this about myself, even after enduring my ordeal with online abuse. Some days I feel better about the way I look, and some days a little less so. After all, … Continue reading A More Beautiful World
The Best Gift For My Milestone Birthday
Milestone birthdays are extraordinary! They can be a great time to reflect on achievements and goals you still want to accomplish, check off and add some things on your bucket list. Friends and family join you in marveling that you made it to another year around the sun, and they wish you an abundance of … Continue reading The Best Gift For My Milestone Birthday
A Monumental Omission by The Handmaid’s Tale
I’m very honored to have been included in this short film about the representation of women by The Handmaid’s Tale. While only a handful of my words were included, the segment conveys my sentiments that representation matters. Did you know that there are only five statues honoring real women in New York City, with 145 of … Continue reading A Monumental Omission by The Handmaid’s Tale