Teens love reading about these challenges either to support themselves or to learn more about what their friends might be experiencing The stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul Teens Talk Tough Times offer support and encouragement to any teenBeing a teenager is difficult even under idyllic circumstances But when bad things happen the challenges of being a teenager can be overwhelming leading to selfdestructive behavior eating disorders substance abuse and other challenges In addition many teens are faced with illness car accidents loss of loved ones divorces or other upheavals These 101 stories from Chicken Soup for the Souls library describe the toughest teenage challenges and how to overcome them