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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Seeing a Therapist Changed My Life
While this doesn’t negate his behaviors, I recognize that his childhood could not have been easy and trauma had surely been passed down from him due to the...
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Coping with OCD and Anxiety
I was already dealing with unwanted thoughts about self-harm and compulsions. Failing this quiz made me spin out of control.
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The Power of the Breath
Today, I still struggle with anxiety and I may have it for the rest of my life. But I decided to use it as a strength. That anxiety...
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Don’t Minimize Yourself by Focusing on Your Flaws
Follow the author's journey of breaking free from the pressures of perfectionism and anxiety. Learn how to prioritize mental health, embrace self-acceptance, and overcome the fear of failure....
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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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I Expressed My Anger The Only Way I Knew How *Content Warning - Violent Themes That May Be Distressing (Read With Discretion)
Uncover the story of a childhood marked by violence and the profound impact it had on emotional expression. Follow the author's journey of healing, guided by a mother's...
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Perspective on School
Navigating college life can be exhilarating yet stressful, leading to neglect of mental and physical well-being. This personal perspective highlights the importance of finding balance, setting goals, and...
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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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NYU Student Perspective
In this personal narrative, a college student highlights their mental health journey, shedding light on the importance of early intervention. They advocate for children's resources like 'Big Head...
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A look inside Big Head Bob - With David
A character Bradley had been drawing since his youth, the big-headed, translucent-colored Bob is, above all, a tool for children to learn, among other things, calmness, growth, self-empowerment...
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Developing a Growth Mindset for Success
Everyone has something that they feel like they aren’t good at. Maybe you feel like you naturally aren’t good at math or will never get the hang of...
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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.