The Unheard Cry Of An Adolescent

Table of Contents

Title

Copyright

Introduction

Preface

Glossary

Parenting and Early Adolescence

The Voice of an Adolescent

The Absence of a Parent

Do You Have Time?

Selfish Parents

Favoritism

Secondary Parenting

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Child Abuse

Sexual Abuse

Be Careful What You Say

Mid-Adolescence and School

Miseducation

Seeking Acceptance

Getting Bullied

The Disadvantages of a Disability

Peer Pressure

Fake Friends

Experiments

Misguiding Music

Intoxicating Media

Yearning For Fame

Life-Threatening Experiences

Delinquents

Early Parenting

Discouraging Judgment

Avoiding Confrontation

Immense Expectations

Late Adolescence

Late Adolescence

Three Tips for Transitioning into Adulthood

Who Am I?

Finding a Career

Addiction and Depression

Modern Slavery and Global Alterations

Lying for a Living

Annihilated Athletic Dreams

Living in the Moment

Beyond the Appearance

Love of Talents

Silent Suffering

Unmasking Myself

Can I Redeem Myself?

Growing a Garden of Accomplishments

The Silent Suffering of Black People

Blinded by Ignorance

Common Poverty

One Less Opportunity

Tempting Traps in Poor Communities

Bad Food

Intentional Incarceration

Neophobia

Demoting Discussions

Renewal

Healing

Welcoming God into Your Life

Forgiveness

Repentance

Trials

Encouragement

One of My Testimonies

Conclusion

Acknowledgment

About the Author

The Unheard Cry Of An Adolescent

Briyanna Dorminvil

ISBN 979-8-88644-109-3 (Paperback)

ISBN 979-8-88851-045-2 (Hardcover)

ISBN 979-8-88644-110-9 (Digital)

Copyright © 2023 Briyanna Dorminvil

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Introduction

Children and late adolescents experience trials and tribulations that are often unnoticed. The early stages of a person's life are the foundation of their life. Their interests, hobbies, beliefs, and dreams are essential parts of adolescence. There are several things that young people battle with daily, such as confidence, discovering who they are, and finding their purpose. The treatment that they receive from adults is vital. Certain things can affect or help a young person.

This book will share the hidden challenges and sufferings young people endure in silence. I will share these challenges through poetry and reflections based on my conversations with young people as a mentor and my experiences. This book is not a parenting guide or a way to discourage or disrespect people. I am not blaming parents or adults for young people's mistakes because people will make mistakes regardless.

The information, encouragement, and wisdom will provide clarity and awareness. I wrote this book to raise awareness about the hidden problems of young adults and adolescents for others to stop ignoring them. I will reveal how to overcome the past, move forward, and start anew. Also, I want to encourage people to be more considerate to others and help them in times of affliction. As adults, we must become better parents and teachers by adequately assisting the young people in this generation and the generations to come. It is time to start making positive changes to help the youth because they are the leaders of tomorrow.

Preface

As a mentor, several people have opened up to me about their problems to receive help. I have always had a passion for teaching, uplifting, and sharing words of wisdom. In this book, I want to bring awareness to the constant obstacles young people endure to stop going unnoticed. This book is a voice for those who suffer in silence. Through my passion for mentoring and poetry, I will speak up for young people and encourage them. We must alter how we treat young people and stop disregarding their problems because the youth are the leaders of tomorrow.

Glossary

Abandon—(verb) To leave without returning or to completely give up on something. Synonyms: Desert, strand, disown

Abide—(verb) Accept and agree with a suggestion, command, rule, or choice without disapproval. Synonyms: Obey, uphold, respect

Abnormal—(adjective) Different or departing from usual.

Synonyms: irregular, atypical, anomalous

Abound—(verb) Existing in a large amount.

Synonyms: Ample, Plentiful, Copious

Abusive—(Adjective) To be Offensive and disrespectful or badly mistreat someone. Synonyms: Rude, Cruel, Insulting

Acceptance—(noun) The act of accepting or receiving something offered or approving of something or someone. Synonyms: Receive, embrace, welcome

Accountability—(noun) Accepting and taking full responsibility for your actions. Synonyms: Liability, responsibility

Accusation—(noun) A charge that someone did something wrong or illegal. Synonyms: Claim, blame, plaint

Accumulate—(verb) Collect an increasing amount of something.

Synonyms: multiply, gather, amass

Achieve—(verb) Successfully end something.

Synonyms: Accomplish, earn, execute

Acknowledge—(verb) Recognize and admit the truth.

Synonyms: Concede, confess, grant

Acquire—(verb) To obtain for yourself.

Synonyms: get, receive, attain

Addict—(noun) A person that becomes addicted or dependent on a drug or alcohol. Synonym: Fanatic, Junkie, user

Addiction—(noun) The state of being addicted to a drug, hobby, or object. Synonyms: dependence, weakness, habit

Adequately—(adverb) Sufficient or appropriate extent.

Synonyms: Decently, acceptably, satisfactorily

Adjunct—(noun) To combine a nonessential thing with something else. Synonyms: attachment, additive, supplement

Administration—(noun) The management of an office, institution, business, or organization Synonyms: Authority, Control, Agency

Admire—(verb) To view or think of with pleasure or approval.

Synonyms: Applaud, honor, respect

Adolescence—(noun) The term after puberty when a young person transitions from a child to an adult. Synonyms: Teenage years, young adult, juvenility

Adolescent—(adjective) A young person that is growing into adulthood. Synonyms: teenager, minor, youngster

Adversary—(noun) An enemy

Synonyms: foe, an opponent, attacker

Affect—(verb) To create an effect or change in something.

Synonyms: Alter, influence, modify

Afflict—(verb) Pain, trouble, or suffering caused by an illness or problem. Synonyms: torment, distress, vex

Affluent—(adjective) A person or group with a large amount of money. Synonyms: rich, wealthy, opulent

Agony—(noun) Intense physical or mental suffering and extended pain. Synonyms: Anguish, torture, misery

Algorithm—(noun) A method used to solve a problem or a math problem

Synonyms: procedure, process, result

Align—(verb) To place in a straight line.

Synonyms: Straighten, adjust, arrange

Allegation—(noun) Firmly claiming something without proof.

Synonyms: Accusation, plea, charge

Alleviate—(verb) To make it easier to experience.

Synonyms: relieve, lighten, lessen

Alter—(verb) Change.

Synonyms: Adjust, revise, shift

Altercation—(noun) A severe argument or fight.

Synonyms: clash, quarrel, disagreement

Ammunition—(noun) 1. Any material used in weapons such as bombs, bullets, missiles, rockets, and shells. 2. Information used to defend an argument or claim. Synonyms: ammo, torpedo, chemicals, considerations, facts, input

Analysis—(noun) A thorough review of the aspects or form of a thing

Synonyms: Study, examination, inquiry

Annihilate—(verb) To destroy thoroughly.

Synonyms: Decimate, demolish, negate

Anxiety—(noun) A feeling of uneasiness from the fear of danger or uncertainty

Synonyms: concern, doubt, worry

Anxiously—(adverb) A worried demeanor.

Synonyms: carefully, discreetly, correctly

Appall—(verb) To fill with extreme feelings of anger, anxiety, or fear caused by something unexpected. Synonyms: Alarm, dismay, outrage

Apathetic—(adjective) Showing or having little or no emotion, interest, or care.

Synonyms: uninterested, indifferent, passive

Apathy—(noun) Lack of emotion, interest, or excitement.

Synonyms: unconcern, indifference, insensitivity

Appointee—(noun) A person assigned to a position, job, or role.

Synonyms: representative, nominee, deputy

Arise—(verb) To emerge clearly or get up.

Synonyms: happen, begin, derive

Aspect—(noun) A specific part of something

Synonyms: feature, detail, facet

Astray—(adverb) 1. To get off of the right path or route. 2. Into mistakes and misbehavior. Synonyms: awry, adrift, off—course

Asunder—(adverb) To separate or split up.

Synonyms: Divided, apart, disconnect

Assumption—(noun) Something that someone believes is true without evidence. Synonyms: theory, presumption, supposition

Atonement—(noun) To make amends for a mistake, injury, or misdeed.

Synonyms: reparation, penance, redemption

Attentive—(Adjective) Closely paying attention to something.

Synonyms: alert, vigilant, aware

Attractive—(noun) Delightful or appealing in demeanor or presentation. Synonyms: Beautiful, glamorous, stunning

Authentic—(noun) Real.

Synonyms: Genuine, correct, original

Avenge—(verb) To get revenge

Synonyms: vengeance, repay, vindicate

Authority—(noun) The right to give commands, solve problems and make choices. Synonyms: power, control, force

Awareness—(noun) Being aware and having wisdom.

Synonyms: alertness, consciousness, realization.

Baggage—(noun) 1. Items and belongings used in traveling, such as suitcases and trunks. 2. Things or past experiences that hinder progression.

Synonyms: luggage, gear, burden

Battle—(noun) 1. An adverse confrontation between armed forces. 2. (verb) To fight, strive, or struggle to accomplish or resist something.

Synonyms: war, combat, clash, toil, withhold

Befriend—(verb) To become friends with someone or act as a friend to someone by helping or supporting them. Synonyms: succor, welcome, advise

Belittle—(verb) To view or consider someone or something as unimportant. Synonyms: deride, underestimate, decry

Benefactor—(noun) A person that kindly helps others.

Synonyms: supporter, philanthropist, patron

Bitter—(adjective) 1. A solid unpleasant taste 2. Feelings or behavior of anger, deep hurt, or sorrow from awful past experiences or unfair treatment.

Synonyms: harsh, sour, resentful

Bound—(verb) 1. The past tense of bind (tightly secure something). 2. (adjective) prepared to go to a specific location. 3. Certain to happen or own.

Synonyms: obligated, restrained, guaranteed, destined

Bonafide—(adjective) To be genuine, honest, and trustworthy.

Synonyms: Real, valid, authentic

Brainwash—(verb) Force or pressure someone to believe or do something.

Synonyms: influence, persuade, indoctrinate

Brawl—(verb) A noisy fight.

Synonyms: clash, altercation, uproar

Bribe—(noun) Offer money or something valuable to persuade someone to do something wrong or dishonest. Synonyms: blackmail, hush money, pay off

Brutal—(adjective) Cruel or wickedly violent.

Synonyms: inhuman, ferocious, remorseless

Burden—(noun) 1. A heavy load. 2. (noun) A responsibility that causes problems, stress, or anxiety. Synonyms: freight, cargo, trouble, affliction

Cannabis—(noun) A lanky plant with separate vertical leaves and hairs used to create a drug and hemp fiber. Synonyms: Marijuana, kef, hashish

Canny—(adjective) Clever and having good judgment. 2. Nice.

Synonyms: adroit, wise, sharp

Captivate—(verb) Draw and hold the attention or interest of someone.

Synonyms: delight, charm, fascinate

Cease—(verb) Stop or put an end to something.

Synonyms: Halt, discontinue, refrain

Character—(noun) The combined elements and different qualities that form a person or thing. Synonyms: personality, nature, mentality

Circumstances—(noun) A condition that relates to time, detail, place, demeanor, event, or fact. Synonyms: event, situation, action

Clarity—(noun) Clearness and easy to understand

Synonyms: accuracy, lucidity, certainty

Cleanse—(verb) To wash or clean.

Synonyms: disinfect, sanitize, restore.

Commandments—(noun) A command or strict rule

Synonyms: edict, percept, Instruction

Commit—(verb) To perform a crime, wrongdoing, or mistake.

Synonyms: execute, do, violate

Communication—(noun) Communicating or trading thoughts, ideas, information, or news with someone. Synonyms: contact, connection, conversation

Compact—(adjective) Closely or tightly packed together.

Synonyms: solid, tight, bunched

Companion—(noun) Someone that constantly accompanies or speaks to another. Synonym: buddy, comrade, friend

Competent—(adjective) Having the requirements, ability, intelligence, or skill to do something correctly. Synonyms: Capable, adequate

Complex—(adjective) Form by several connected parts.

Synonyms: complicated, compound, convoluted

Contaminate—(verb) To pollute or dirty something through contact.

Synonyms: spoil, defile, infect

Conceal—(adjective) To hide.

Synonyms: cover, bury, disguise

Concept—(noun) An idea

Synonyms: thought, theory, notion

Concern—(verb) 1. Have interest or importance in something or someone. 2. Worry. Synonyms: care, interest, heed

Condition—(noun) The current status or form of something or someone. Synonyms: situation, quality, position

Conduct—(noun) The way a person behaves.

Synonyms: behavior, performance, demeanor

Confidential—(adjective) To be kept private.

Synonyms: secret, unpublic, privy

Confrontation—(noun) To aggressively face something or someone.

Synonyms: encounter, fight, contest

Congenital disability—A disability that someone has at birth.

Conquer—(verb) 1. To overcome something or someone by force.

Synonyms: beat, annihilate, defeat

Consequently—(adverb) The outcome or result.

Synonyms: therefore, accordingly, hence

Consideration—(noun) 1. Cautious thinking over a period. 2. Thoughtfulness, respect, or sympathy for someone or people. 3. An expense or reward.

Synonyms: review, examination, mindfulness, kindness, cash, award

Consistently—(adjective) Constantly or usually

Synonyms: steadily, frequently, persistently

Consolation—(noun) The act of searching or asking someone for advice or guidance. Synonyms: conference, dialogue, examination

Consume—(verb) 1. To ruin or crush by use. 2. Devour. 3. To purchase.