Cody Duty (Western Kentucky University)
Growing Pains
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Domestic Picture Story
Story: Growing Pains
The Markings
Sometimes to take out his frustrations with his life, Jacob will cut his arms. 'Whenever I get mad, I cut,' Jacob said. 'Most people don't like pain, I like it.'
Story: Growing Pains
Fitting In
Row shows his hands after letting a 'friend' write on them. 'I let this girl write on my hands at school today,' Jacob said. 'I didn't care what she wrote, she was hot. She wrote this though.'
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Blocking It Out
Living in his own world, Row plays Guitar Hero as his mom, Elizabeth yells in the background. 'Sometimes I'll play all day without even moving,' Row said.
Story: Growing Pains
Lighting Up
Row nervously lights a cigarette at a friend's house who gets her cigarettes from her dad. Sometimes Row will steal cigarettes from his mom or borrow from his friends. 'I smoke because it helps me with stress too,' Row said.
Story: Growing Pains
Free To Roam
After throwing some small rocks, Row finds one that is big and is stuck in the ground. He grabbed a bat and broke it apart until he was able to throw it while his mom and friend watch in the background.
Story: Growing Pains
Making Fun
'You know he's weird,' Row's classmate, Tess, said. Row's friend not pictured in the image, Luke, defended Row, but Tess argued that Row is weird and he knows it.
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Passing The Time
Passing the time, Row spends his third of what will be four hours playing Guitar Hero. 'People treat me like a dog,' Row said. 'Everyone at home does. This is what I have to do. It's boring. I know.'
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Trying To Figure It All Out
Just thinking, Row ponders about his place in his family and the world. 'I just wonder sometimes,' Row said. 'I get made fun of at school. They make fun of my acne. I don't have anything in common with my family. I don't know.'