“I was never really accepted into groups… I always had to ask to join and I don’t get asked If I’m ever okay. I am sad on the inside, but no one cares! I just want to cry! And my best friend always complains! And I don’t know what to do anymore!” -Girl who gets excluded.
I would like to say thank you so much for sending me your story. First of all, you don’t have to make yourself fit in. Work hard in school and your best friend seems like a really bad friend. Just going to get that out there. If you’ve read my blog, “The Ones Who Care Will Be There”, you’ll get some pretty great advice there. Know that I’m there for you, even if I don’t know you. Also know that you need to stand your ground, that doesn’t mean letting the world know how you feel and being mean or whatever. It means you need to stand tall, hold your chin up, and be kind. If you’re looking for attention. Show them what you got! If you do sports, join in a game. No more sitting out on the sidelines! Raise your hand in class! Let your ‘best friend’ have at it! BE BOLD! BE KIND! JOIN IN! SPREAD THE NEWS! SHOW THE WORLD WHO YOU ARE! But most importantly… be yourself and nothing else…