Dear Diary,
  Today was the worst day of my life.
My bullying has taken a turn for the worst, and so has my emotions. When Mom left to take Maddie to school and I got on the bus, somebody poured hot coffee on me. I held back the tears as much as I could, but I couldn't help but shed a few. Once I walked in the school, I headed straight for the bathroom. But Maddie and her devilish friends, Kendall and Kalani, stopped me. Maddie slapped me. Hard. It left a mark, along with a few red burn spots from the coffee. Kalani called me a slut, and Kendall hit me with her purse. Everyday I think to myself, "Why? Why do I let them do this to me? Why doesn't mom believe that Maddie bullies me... why does she favor her?" I walked to the bathroom and showered in the handicap shower. The warm water made my fresh bruises sting, but I knew they'd feel better afterwards so I continued.
Once I got home I lifted my mattress and grabbed my box with my razors. I grabbed the sharpest one and carved the word "slut" onto my wrist. Just like Kalani said. I got into my dance clothes and but a sweat band on my wrist to hide all my cuts. When I walked out my mom called me ugly and untalented. I rolled my eyes and got into the car.
Why I haven't ended my life yet? I don't know.
The only person keeping my sane is my best friend Brooke. Brooke Kosinski. She's always there for me and I love her for that. I wish I could repay her...

Sincerely,
Mackenzie F. Ziegler