Growing Up Derry
As teens and young people are still facing the crisis of finding themselves during political and social unrest, Derry Girls proves itself to be more than relatable, but timeless.

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As teens and young people are still facing the crisis of finding themselves during political and social unrest, Derry Girls proves itself to be more than relatable, but timeless.
Skins was revolutionary in its full-steam approach to taboo subjects like sex, teen drug use, and mental illness, but it often failed to avoid glamorizing the topics it attempted to call attention to.
Milkshakes, friends, and a comfort show that is as odd and entertaining as Riverdale is a combo that promises a fun night-in filled with laughter, because of how cuckoo bananas the show is.
“Period pieces are part of finding out about ourselves, not just about others. It’s part of human curiosity to wonder about the past.”
To see that on-screen was a warm affirmation for young girls that we are all confused; both princess and commoner.
This codependency made me think I needed alcohol to have fun, be social, or handle my emotions. I thought without it, I wouldn’t be able to connect with others in college.
As someone who struggles with anxiety and depression, getting a dog was a life-changer. Sol was an actual ray of sun that brightened up my life.
A lot of people would not be alive if it weren’t for someone choosing to give blood to help others. And, right now, we all need to be that someone.
There was this buzz and clamor all throughout the sanctuary as guests eagerly awaited Carter’s arrival, until a little door creaked open and, following two Secret Service agents, out walked President Carter himself.