Anonymous Intern Blogs
True stories from college students about anxiety, loneliness, therapy, drugs, and friendship, written so the next student feels less alone.
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Fentanyl and Toxic Friendships in College
One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned is that not everyone is meant to have a place in your life. Looking back, I’ve realized that protecting my peace...
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Dream school, nightmare reaction.
My response to their anger pushed me to tell them I had already accepted Stanford University. Unfortunately, this was the way I shared with my parents, the biggest decision...
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Road to Recovery
**To respect my friend’s privacy, I will be using “Jane” as a fake name** At 17 years old, I confronted the force of drug addiction, but it...
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Feeling Comfortable in Unfamiliar Places
Join me as I share my transformative journey of overcoming social anxiety through studying abroad. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and life lessons that shaped my experience in a...
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My Teacher’s Compassion Changed my Outlook on Life
Join this heartfelt reflection on the experience of loss and the power of presence in supporting others. Through the author's personal story, explore the challenges of grief and...
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Stuck in a Dream?
Explore the complex world of depersonalization and derealization, often overlooked symptoms of anxiety and dissociation. Follow the author's personal experiences and discover practical tips to manage dissociative episodes....
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“That little voice in your head isn’t you.”
Uncover the transformative journey from self-criticism to self-love in this inspiring narrative. Explore how silencing the internal critic and embracing positive self-talk can empower you to celebrate your...
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Want the whole playbook?
Surviving College by David Bradley is written for teens and college students. School, stress, friendships, and mental health, in the same honest voice as the stories on this page.
Questions about the blog
What is the Anonymous Intern Blog?
It is a collection of true, first person stories written by college students who intern with Big Head Bob. Each writer shares one real experience with mental health, school, family, friendship, or growing up, and stays anonymous so they can tell the whole truth.
Who writes these stories?
College students from universities across the United States and abroad. Writers have come from NYU, UCLA, Berkeley, USC, Brown, Stanford, UVA, the University of Georgia, UNLV, and more. Every post is written by the student who lived it.
Are the stories real?
Yes. Every post is a true account of something that happened to the writer. Names, schools, and details that could identify another person are changed or left out.
Why are the writers anonymous?
Anonymity lets students write honestly about therapy, drugs, family conflict, abortion, and other topics they would never put under their own name while applying for jobs or sitting in class. Without it, the stories would not be this honest.
Are these posts appropriate for my class or my kid?
The blog is written for readers 16 and older. Topics include anxiety, drugs, loneliness, abortion, and trauma. Teachers and parents should read a post all the way through before sharing it with a student or a class.
What if I am struggling right now?
You are not alone, and it is okay to ask for help. In the United States, call or text 988 any time to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Talking to a counselor, a teacher, or someone you trust is a good next step too.
Take a deep breath
If a story hit close to home, that is a sign to talk to someone. A counselor, a friend, a parent, or 988 any time.