Hey Shirley,

Bullying at school gives an individual a horrid time. Often making them doubt themselves. Disliking who they are. When really all you are doing is going through the same kind of struggle every teenager goes through. So why won’t they back off? Kids never do. School is one part of your life. After school life gets better. I can’t believe how tough school can be. Some of the toughest life lessons are created throughout this period.

Confidence does not mean being happy all the time. Confidence is a belief in yourself. Knowing that those clouds are not only your’s. Everyone has those clouds. It’s how we manage through them. Have you ever noticed that you did not feel the same way you felt at this exact time yesterday. Our emotions never remain the same. Confidence is knowing you will have good and bad days and both carry with them an opportunity. Happiness we can share, sadness or dark clouds we can walk a little slower, remain a little quieter but know these times will pass. Do the best you can.

I see you have heaps of dreams. Write down what is priority and make plans to start one at a time. You may discover as you begin to action your dreams you meet new people outside of the school realms. But you also may find that you don’t like some course and love others.

As for your friend who lifted you. He would have been great to be around, but look in the mirror and really embrace you. Find a part of your body that you are not happy with and look at it, caress it, really appreciate it. Stop over doing it. Don’t let others dictate how you see yourself. Only allow what you think. Treat yourself like you would your best friend. You would not stand for you best buddy to criticize themselves. So why would you waste time there. I have a post called Superhero Strengths to the Emotional Rescue. I’m sure this will help. http://www.digalittledeeper0.me/superhero-strengths-emotional-rescue/