My Safe Space

Grace Cowart, Katie Gushansky, Luke NeSmith, Keira Casey, and Asher Frankel

11th Grade

San Diego County

This film highlights the difficulties of being a neurodivergent and/or queer high school student and how concealing part of yourself is ultimately detrimental to your mental health and self-worth. Fortunately, many communities provide safe spaces (including clubs, classes, and after-school activities) where students are able to take off the mask and be the person they truly are.