Greetings and salutations! 

Making the journey from lanky teen to full on adult is rough, and there are only so many movies and books out there to help guide floundering teens along this path. From many folks, the Perks of Being of Wallflower speaks to the adolescent experience with an emotionally honesty that has shot this book into infamy, and made it a must read coming of age story for many young adults. This month, Nikki and I take a critical lens to the book and movie to further explore the effect mental health plays in regards to teenagers struggling with their individuality and the social pressures they face.