What is your story?
As hard as it is for me to write this- I have barely had any friends throughout my life who are GENUINE. Friends talk about me behind my back, are jealous of my accomplishments, and use me to further their academic pursuits. So often I have been blinded by the fact that these people are using me solely because I wanted someone to sit with at lunch. In fact, on my birthday this year I got 2 story posts on Instagram. Two. That’s it. I ALWAYS post for people’s birthdays because I have been on the receiving end on feeling alone on a day meant for joy. I vowed to never forget someone’s birthday. Even just a text or balloon can seriously change someone’s day. While on the outside it may seem I have it all together I really don’t. I rely on my faith above anything. Faith in my family. Faith in my community. Faith in my future.
What can you tell others who are going through the similar things?
It’s hard. Simple as that. People will tell you “it get’s better” “we all go through hard times” “you got this” but believe me. in the moment there is nothing worse to hear than that. I would tell you that it is better to sit alone in the library to get your homework done and join clubs and activities that you care about. be at a place where people CELEBRATE your accomplishments are are PROUD of who you’ve become. not people who are jealous because you got a better score than them or mad that you are Ivy Bound. Lastly, have faith. Rely on people you love. Choose people who choose you. Easier said than done, believe me. Sending virtual hugs to anyone who feels alone today XOXO