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=========Story of Your Name: In groups of three, you will share with each other the story of your name. You can share your full name, part of your name, a nickname. You can share the history of your name or feelings you have towards your name. Then switch.========

Great convos!! <3

Great conversations!!

Sahar and Diego, it was nice meeting and talking with you! :-)

Close to the heart

Very nice time sharing in the icebreaker. Thanks.

=========Please write how the experience of this activity was for you. How did it make you feel?=========

Awesome icebreaker

I loved learning about my teams ethnicity through their names

I love the history behind everyone’s name

Loved learning about stories of names that were similar to my own story.

It’s always wonderful to meet someone new

That was really fun. Got to meet someone and learn so much just through their names.

^^ what Angela said, one of the best icebreakers ever :0)

Loved getting a chance to hear the commonalities and differences in how we all were named

We connected and saw what we had in common.

i loved learning about the strong maternal grandmother connection i have with a colleague!

It was enjoyable tp know more stories behind different names

It was nice getting to know the two ladies names and the story behind the names

Our group had very diverse backgrounds from which most names were selected.

This is a fun icebreaker! It definitely broke the ice for us @Aanya and we started chatting about our travels and background

This first exchange brought us as strangers together quickly.

Loved hearing about Angela and Alejandra's names and their families!

I was surprised that such a simple activity could create connection in a meaningful way

It was a nice ice breaker

Great question to get to know people at a deeper level in just a couple of minutes! Also quickly found connections within our group.

I was really entertained. Great stories behind my group mate’s name.

Love this activity, I knew the story behind my name later in life and it was quite interesting. Even though I have a common name.

it was lovely learning how people felt and interpreted their names

I love hearing about people's names!

This is a different ice breaker I have never done before and I enjoyed it :)

It was so nice to hear the personal stories and how much meaning a name can have!

It was a great icebreaker. I really felt as if I got to know Ashley, Jasmin and Maria.

My partner's story related to her mom and aunt's childhood and I loved that she would always have that sense of connection with them.

we have time for two more hands

the stories are so heart warming!!

It was a great ice breaker. It was fun to learn about the history about their names. It was really interesting.

I loved it! A really nice connector 🙂

Loved hearing each person's story even if it wasn't the story of their name.

Sharing the gifts our families gave us at a special time in our lives

thank you for creating the space for this! I may steal this icebreaker !!

It was awesome Esthers story was very inspiring when she finally embrassed herself

I met Rebecca (not Becky!). We talked about how with our names even we make inferences about identity.

It was really interesting hearing the story of their names and seeing important our names can be by itself

Awesome story

Whew

Nicely said.

One of our partners actually got to learn about their name -- they engaged their father to learn about the origins! So all 3 of us got to learn together.

Not weird at all!

Yeah it’s nice!

I'm Bolivian and I have a Tia Barbara!

Storytelling through our names! How awesome~

This is so true!!!

Thank you Esther for sharing!

i relate i have anxiety and depression and parents just dont understand

Thank you for your vulnerability, Esther!

Ebony, you are AMAZING!!

So very powerful! Thank you, Ebony!

Beautifully said Ebony! Thank you for sharing

Great job Ebony!

Ebony, I love your passion around this topic. So proud of your voice!

Thank you all!

Esther and Ebony, powerful!

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May Sabrina's memory be a blessing. Such a powerful story. <3

thank you

Mental Heatlhcare as a luxury - not essential... wow!

Thank Jimmie for lifting this and thank you for honoring Sabrina in this way by sharing the need for awareness and systematic change. Access, we all need access!! So powerful!

thank you so much !

Alana, hat was a Word regarding the struggle of even recognizing our our trauma. Powerful wisdom.

Powerful!!!

Wish I had people like you guys growing up; Or have known! What you guys are doing and starting to talk more about is much needed and so important! Thank you all for sharing

Yes, Alana! Mental health is *essential* for physical health and overall wellbeing.

These are our future advocates, leaders, Presidents!! So profound , not surprised at all!

Esther, Ebony, Jimmie and Alana thank you so much for opening up with us! Your words are very powerful!

thank you all for sharing!

Thank you, Esther, Ebony, Jimmie, and Alana. Rooting you on always.

We are working to engage young people in improving our programming - through Participatory Action Research (PAR).

This was so helpful to hear. Thank you!

Awww Jimmie! Love you too, you are an amazing addition to our READ family! So happy to be able to support you

It’s so powerful and amazing that you were able to recognize that for yourself, Jimmie, and take action on it! I don’t know if I would have been able to do that when I was your age.

I totally agree!!!

thank you Rossy!

This is amazing! Readers Alliance is super helpful when it comes to prioritizing mental health.

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So important, Jimmie! Thank you for bravely modeling and uplifting what it means to support ourselves and our colleagues as we offer support to others.

I agree Rabia

I agree with Jimmie. READ Alliance has been so supportive from the start when I joined as a freshman. They make sure to prioritize mental health and give students numerous opportunities. I’m extremely grateful for their understanding when I wasn’t in the best place and continuing guidance.

It's okay, Esther!!!

Your story is powerful.

Take your time.*

Send her so love!

You got this!

Esther you are so brave!

Uplifting you, Esther. <3

Its so hard!

Take your time Esther!

Esther, sending you love.

We are here!

Take your time Esther. Thank you for your willingness to share and be vulnerable.

You got it Esther! Take your time!

IT's a brave space & a safe space!

You got this Esther!

You got this !

Sending you much love, Esther. Take your time.

That’s real. You are so courageous!

You rock Esther!!!

You got this!!!

Take your time! We're here for you

We can hold space for you

You’re not alone Esther!

Deep, courageous heartfelt work. We are here for your Esther.

thank you for your courage, Esther!

We are holding space for your voice

You are incredibly strong

Sending you love Esther!!

Your honesty and vulnerability is so admirable

Esther sending you support.

youre so brave Esther....we are here for you

Esther you are amazing and brave!

you got this!! Thank you for your courage!!

Thank you for your willingness to share your story with us Esther, take your time <3

Esther you are so brave. Your honestly is an inspiration

🌼🌼Thank you for sharing your story🌼🌼

I know it's hard to share your story especially when you look back and see all that you have accomplished along the way. Esther I don't know you personally but I can tell your a very strong young women. You got this!!!

Thank you for your strength and courage, Esther. Your story is so powerful

❤️

I appreciate you Esther

beautiful

Thank you Esther!

Esther you are loved, you are strong, and a brilliant leader! 💛

Your coruage and bravery to share your story is such an inspiration

So brave!

❤️❤️

Thank you Esther! <3

Powerful vulnerability Esther ❤️❤️

Thank you so, so, SO much, Esther. You are brave and tenacious and wonderful; please know that. <3

Thx 🙏🏾

Thank you for sharing Esther!

Esther, thank you so much for sharing - you are a powerful and brave person. What a privilege it is to hear you speak!

Esther your story is inspiring! You are courageous and loved by Opening Act!

Also, Shoto Todoroki is proud of you! My favorite person from My Hero. :0)

...and to why this work is SOOOO important. Your story is IMPORTANT Esther. Thank you THANK YOU for sharing your experience and being vulnerable with us all. <3

You are more than a statistic.

Removing yourself is so brave too!

Way to go Ebony! So important to hear!

Thank you for sharing that!

We need to hear that, Ebony! So proud of you.

Thank you all for your radical vulnerability and fierce love for one another and community.

Ebony speak truth to power!

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Yes, agreed

thank YOU, Ebony for your vulnerability and honesty. your perspective is so important for all of us to hear and heed. speak truth to power.

Yes Ebony, I wrote that down, thank you

come on Jimmie!!!!!!!!! ☑️

Love that Jimmie!

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such an important lesson, Jimmie! thank YOU

Great reminder Jimmie!

Thank you Jimmie.. You can never know someone else lived experience. No matter the age.

I appreciate you sharing Ebony and Jimmie.

Come on Esther!!!!!!!!☑️

POWERFUL

Esther is preaching tonight!

Well said! Thank you for trusting us. I'm am an adult that wants to listen and make mental health a priority.

Agreed! Powerful!

Beautiful!! Validate any person's feelings regardless of age.

I need a Podcast Jimmie, Esther, Alana, and Ebony!!!!!!

YES!

Yers, Krystal!

@Krystal I'll produce it!

Thank you for these beautiful and brilliant reminders about how to be better - adults, parents, youth advocates. We appreciate your honesty and vulnerability.

ready when you are @ paul

Same here !

Yes, all of what Rehana said! Thank you so much.

normalizing mental health and check-ins!!!

Yes Alana!! Normalize mental health, support, and grace!!!!!!☑️

Thank you Alana!! Great insights!

Such powerful wisdom from these young leaders!! Knowledge and wisdom beyond their years, that all of us adults can learn and grow from. Thank you al for being so courageous and thank you to the organizations for facilitating such a timely and relevant discussion

Such an important reminder, Ebony. Thank YOU!

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oof this is the truth!

So true!

Also many of us do not have the tools to have these conversations!

Deep breath, y’all

Wow.

So wise Jimmie!

Thank you Jimmie for sharing your insight.

Being fearless is the one. you nailed it Jimmie!

Yess very well said!

This is where your generation will lead, Jimmie. You are WAY ahead of adults on this topic. You will make us better. Thank YOU!

Putting our "fears" aside and CARE!

Thank you all for being so vulnerable and sharing! This was fantastic

Powerful wisdom from everyone. So grateful for all the young people sharing with us tonight!

AMAZING!!!!

thank you all so much

Thank you all so much for sharing part of yourselves with us tonight. Truly appreciate you all!

Powerful, compelling change agents!

Thank you SO much, Jimmie, Esther, Alana, and Ebony. I hope you recognize the beauty of your hearts, and I am uplifting that and hearing that and seeing that.

Thank you all for being fearless!

Thank you so much for sharing!!! Mental health is a lifelong journey and you all are so amazing

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This meeting has helped in so many ways right now and i would like to say thank you for showing me im not alone.

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That is wisdom, Jimmie. Speak on it!

Sometimes it's harder to figure out when to forgive yourself

=============What is your call to action? How would you like to make change?=============

These are words to live by beyond youth programs, but for life and work. THANK YOU for your brilliant insights, concern for our community and leadership for our shared future!

Cultivating the room to always be open to have young folks express whatever they are feeling at any given point.

have a social worker on call

What Rehana said.

Yes, Alesha!!

Constant check-ins that center youth voice and choice.

Electronic survey - this is something we have done in past but it has been a while. Thank you for mentioning this as a useful option.

Always give young people grace, remind them that we see them and are here for them, and most importantly making them feel safe.

Thank you all so much!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH. <3

Thank you all so so much!

this is awesome!

Thank you to the panel for sharing your stories and your strength!

Thank you all for this wonderful event and all your great insight

Youth are the truth. They are leading US.

ALWAYS lead with LOVE and KINDNESS. You neve know what folx are going through, especially in these times.

Thank you all!

Amazing!! Thank you so much for this!! Lots of takeaway

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Thank you so much! This was so powerful

I will share this screen with our team at our organization. Also would love to see if recording is available.

Thank you! That was incredible

You are all soooo amazing! Thank you!!!

Thank you!

Thank you all!

Normalize having conversations centered on mental health and a great resource for SEL curriculum https://ruler.online/login?next=/curricula/high-school/emotions-matter-for-my-high-school-experience

So so grateful for this time, thank you all for your vulnerability, knowledge and perspectives!! You are amazing <3

Thank you all so very much!! You are inspiring

Thank you! I learned so much. I look forward to being a part of community growth.

Thank you all for sharing your voices and providing this space

Thank you! You all rock! So heavy but so important

Thank you everyone for sharing your stories!

Thank you!!! So much this was 😊

Thank you SOOOOO Much. Also so well organized to hold and convey this information. Music and visuals held us in times when we needed other forms of processing.

I feel so hopeful knowing you exist! Thank you, panelists!

Thank you all! You've really blessed us with new insights as well as a lot to think about.

Thank you all. Each of you are so inspiring. Your leadership will make a difference.

Would love to see the full group on zoom

Thank you, I will be incorporating your words and guidance into my work with young people.

Thank you!! You are all amazing!!

Thank you! I am so amazed by your courage, your insights, your leadership in this session! We are changed.

Byee

Can’t wait until that podcast comes out!! :0)

Thank you!

bye thank you guys!!

Alana, you are so engaging. Thank you.

Thank you all!!!!

Bye!

Thank you again!

Bye thank you!