On May 31, 2014, in a remote part of David’s Park, Wisconsin, three girls met each other. They are no strangers to one another, having been classmates. The girls’ names are Geyser, Weier, and Leutner.

Humans have an innate desire to be liked by peers and to feel a sense of belonging — and nowhere is this more prevalent than social media. The more likes, comments, and shares a post gets, the more ...

Ignorance is bliss so long as you are not the victim. However, we are nearly all casualties when it comes to social validation. While we all seek approval to a certain extent, it is clear that ...