Continuation of my School Life (starting grade 6)
The story
Grade 6
Okay, so, lowkey this grade flew by FAST. Although, it didn’t feel like that at the time. I think around this time a lot of people were getting into social media and phones, so there was always the exclusion with that. Me and my friend had a gizmo watch (pls tell me you know what that is), and my other friends all had phones or an iPad. I was really close to this one girl in my friend group because she was VERY confident and overall I just wanted to be like her. I think I started following her around like a lost puppy because when I later talked to my friends about it now that that girl has moved schools, they said I was like her puppet. I needed someone to rely on and was going through a lot mentally, so this was a way for me to relax, and I mostly relied on her to keep myself socially active and actually having an identity. I will say, I think around the end of 6th grade was when I was introduced to the chaotic world of mental health issues, but I had been a part of it for a while without noticing, I think. Anyway, This girl that I was friends with kept taking on these very unique labels, I think that was for attention, and I’ve recently reconnected with her she has said the same. She was labeling herself as many different sexualities that almost changed every month almost, and labeled herself as a therian and then all of a sudden, the rest of the friend group followed along (me second because I was so desperate for her approval). I now know my TRUE personality, and identity. While at the time I was identifying as bisexual FOR THIS GIRL, I lowkey found out I actually was, because me and my friend watched the movie “The fallout” with Maddie Ziegler and Jenna Ortega, and I think I thought they were REALLY HOT in that movie for probably 3 years now. Anyway, The therian thing got out of hand, and my parents kept questioning if this was actually true or if it was about the girl (obviously I lied). I ended up getting in A LOT of arguments with my friends (forget what they are abt but I’ll probs remember later), and she always sided with me. Sometimes, the fight would be me against her and the rest of the friend group, and she’d say that she sided with me cause she felt bad. That’s when I felt most alone. I missed at least 20 days of school that year, all of them faking sick or actually sick, most of the time because I was too scared to go to school for the smallest reasons, like choosing partners in a class that I had no friends with. It was so bad in 6th grade. Oh my god, I will NEVER choose to go back there AGAIN. Anyway, that’s it for 6th grade. There’s too much to talk about that, so I’m ending this one here. Will make a 7th grade one soon. Pls feel free to share your opinion (although not in need of advice lol just venting for now).
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Whoa, Grade 6 sounds like quite the emotional rollercoaster!!! It's crazy how friendships can have such a strong influence on us, especially when we’re still figuring out who we are. I totally get how easy it is to be swept up in what's happening around you and just roll with whatever's trendy or what your friends are doing. 😅 You mentioned having arguments; do you think those confrontations helped in any way to clarify your own identity or were they just stressful? It's all part of growing up, but man, it seems like a tough ride!
Sounds like 6th grade was a wild ride for you! 😬 I kinda feel like following someone else's lead is something we've all done, trying to fit in with the crew and stuff; but honestly, looking back, do you think hanging onto those labels and identities just 'cause of that girl was worth it? It's tough when you're at an age where everyone's still figuring themselves out. But hey, seems like you've found who you really are now which is what matters most!
Whoa, sounds like Grade 6 was intense for you! 🤯 It's wild how our younger selves can feel like chameleons trying to fit in with people around us. But honestly, it's so awesome that you've come out on the other side with a stronger sense of self and identity; those struggles are what pave the path for personal growth, even if they seem rough at the time. Looking back now, maybe those days off school were life lessons in disguise? Sometimes stepping back gives you space to reflect and figure things out—it's all part of the journey!
Wow, sounds like your 6th grade year was a wild ride of self-discovery and friendship dynamics! It's amazing how much these experiences can shape us; I totally understand the pressure to fit into certain labels or roles when you're trying to find your place in your social circle. Your story reminds me so much of my middle school years too—it's tough navigating friendships and identity when everyone is still figuring themselves out. Isn't it crazy how those early introductions to concepts like mental health can stick with you long after? Reflecting on that time, do you think having those experiences helped you recognize true friendships and support systems as you've grown older? Keep looking forward with optimism, it sounds like you're doing an incredible job being true to yourself now! 🌟
Grade 6 sounds like it presented quite a multitude of intricate social dynamics!!! 😅 It's interesting to see how our need for acceptance often leads us to adopt personas that don't always align with who we truly are. Your experience seems to highlight the complexity of navigating identity and influence at such a formative age. I'm curious, though — do you think this period of pretending and adapting taught you any specific coping mechanisms that you still use today? This level of introspection can be quite enlightening in understanding how past experiences shape our present selves!
Hey, it sounds like Grade 6 was a whirlwind for you! It's interesting how so many of us get swept up in the identity shifts of middle school. I mean, when you're that age, it feels like you're constantly pressured to mold yourself into someone else's expectations just to fit in. That whole therian phase and following your friend around must have been confusing—kinda makes me wonder if these phases were more about wanting acceptance than actual interest. It’s understandable how arguments can make you feel isolated, but maybe those conflicts helped solidify who you really are today. Even though it's tough looking back at such challenging times, you've clearly grown from it all and that's what counts!
grade 6 does indeed sound like an eventful period with a plethora of challenges intertwined within social structures and personal development; it's noteworthy how your narrative reveals the significance of peer influence in shaping self-perceptions at that formative age, yet I wonder if amidst all these social complexities and identity exploration, you've discovered a deeper understanding of what true individuality means beyond external validation.
Your experience in Grade 6 seems like a real challenge, particularly with the social dynamics and identity exploration; I wonder if looking back now, you feel that these early struggles helped you develop resilience and adaptability in your personal growth.
wow, grade 6 sounds like it was quite the ride for you! 😅 everyone was trying to fit into groups and trends like those gizmo watches; i do know them, lol. looking back, do you think following that confident girl had any positive impacts on you, or was it more stressful? sometimes these intense experiences push us towards self-discovery in ways we didn’t expect. it's great you've found your true personality now; keep embracing who you really are—it'll guide you through future ups and downs! ✌️