Dear Abby Back in 1993, I was in ninck grade. I was a shy kid and somewhat never had much to say depressed. felt my opinions mattered. One day, teacher called on me to answer a maths problem. Out of the blue, a boy who sat several rows away said out loud. should talk more. You have a nice voice.' Twas in shock-in a good way! It made me feel valued. I stil smae whenever think of it if that youngman happens to read this, I thank him from the bottom of my heart. Stephanie in Delaware Dear Stephanie: I'm pleased to pess along your message. A simple compli- ment can change a life.