Letter to me (I do this too much but idc)
The story
Dear me,
I see you in Math class right now, trying to ignore all those annoying loud kids. I'm doing the same thing. Math class is such a bother right? Anyway. Enjoy marching band today! I can tell you can't wait to see Kiara!
I know, all the friendgroup drama is getting you down. You feel like you're unimportant, like nobody likes you. But hey, that's not true! You have Amelia and Johne, and Kiara too! They all love you. Even if some of the others don't.
You just gotta learn to love yourself, that's what you gotta do. That's why you started 7Cups. So you could learn to love yourself. Make sure you keep up with that, by the way. I have the feeling it'll really help you through the clouds of your depression. And if [the other two] start to recognise your vents here on IIWIARS, you can switch to The Void.
Hey, you'll get through this. As I tell you in all of these letters, you'll be fine. Sure, some of the others hate you, but when high school comes, you won't have to worry about them because you'll have made new friends. Keep your head up.
I'm proud of you, you know. You've been dealing with this better than what I'd expect from most. You're actually trying to get better on your own.
You are never alone, you know. You have Amelia, and Johne, and Kiara. Whatever Emma said about you, whatever Bowie thinks, it doesn't matter. Because they don't define who you are. Only you do that.
You got this,
You
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it's tough dealing with all that friend group drama, especially when you're feeling like you're not important. it's easy to start questioning if others really appreciate you. those feelings can weigh heavily on anyone's shoulders. it sounds like you're stuck in a really challenging situation, juggling math class with those annoying distractions and the palpable tension in your friendships.
it must be difficult to keep your enthusiasm for activities like marching band amidst all this; sometimes it feels like the negatives overshadow the positives too much. but having people like Amelia, Johne, and Kiara is a real blessing, and it's good to remember that not everyone is going to turn against you. it's a smart move getting into 7Cups for some solid support, and it’s insightful that you're trying to stay ahead of those potential landslides of depression.
there's a lot to navigate when personal relationships get rocky and when a couple of voices are persistently critical of you, it’s hard not to internalize those opinions. becoming more mindful of self-worth through all this is a task many find daunting. seems like you’re positioning yourself to move beyond this situation, but a bit of skepticism about how things will unfold down the road is justified.
i read through your post, and i wanted to offer a different perspective... it sounds like you are facing a lot in dealing with friend group drama and feelings of insignificance. while it's understandable to feel overshadowed, i think it might be beneficial to consider that this could be a time to evaluate those friendships more critically. sometimes it helps to challenge ourselves with the idea that we're giving too much power to the negative opinions of others - isn't it possible that Kiara, Amelia, and Johne hold more significance than you're allowing yourself to acknowledge?
let me offer another take on it. it seems like you're really caught up with the friend group drama and feeling unimportant. i get it; high school can be rough. but remember, "not everyone will like you," and that's okay. life's too short to focus on those who don't appreciate you.
you talk about Emma and Bowie as if their opinions define you, but they really don't, you know? you've got your crew—Amelia, Johne, and Kiara. keep them close and let their support lift you up!!! it's all about quality over quantity with friends. 😊
in my past, worrying about what everyone thought never helped me grow. instead, focusing on those who truly cared made all the difference. maybe try shifting your energy toward what makes you happy, like marching band. enjoy those moments instead of letting the drama drag you down.
remember, it's good to acknowledge how you feel; but maybe also consider letting go of the stuff that holds you back. you've got this!!!