Valerie Peterson is a Poet from Portland Oregon and she has been telling stories, from a woman's point of view over 25 years, to help bring awareness to issues surrounding divorce, incarceration, and Mental illness. Dr. Melinda Silva is running a competition from July 1- July 31st. She will give out a $250 award to the winner to the poem. Aliana, Dr. Melinda's daughter, is also doing the contest for Teens who want to express their feelings because she has seen the serious increase of depression in her School District. If you want to share your poem, please connect with Dr. Melinda or Aliana at
IG: @TeamSilvaMD
IG: @alianasilvaa
https://drmelindasilva.com
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