Hello! I go to a private school in the UK (for context). Over the years I've been going to my school I've made three best friends who have all moved to other schools/homeschooling. The first one I'm still in touch with and were still best friends. The second once I recently figured out was toxic and dumped (I don't know if that word is appropriate in this context). the third one only changed schools during this quarantine so I haven't been back to school without her yet. I'm not very sociable and don't really have any other good friends as I always only really keep one close friend. Over quarantine I've also figured out that I'm queer and have come out to my parents (who too it really well) and the third best friend and given subtle hints on my social media. The rest of my class (10 people) I don't think are really that keen on me and I don't really want to that close with any of them. Anyone else experience anything similar and any tips for not being lonely at school but also not getting too close?
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Hey this probably isn't gonna be super helpful but I understand how horrible it can be to feel alone at school. I struggled enormously with my mental health throughout high school and missed lots and lots of school because of it. At the end of year 9 I moved schools and it was great for approximately a term and then it went to shit again. My best advice would be to keep in touch with your friends because those connections are SO important, and to find safe places online, or join clubs (in or out of school) and make friends there. Like Tati said, focus on yourself and make sure you're a person you like, because, as Sav said in her Q&A video you are the only person guaranteed to be there your whole life. School may well be a bit shit, but knowing you have supportive people to fall back on makes it so much easier! look after yourself xx
Yes! I’m also at a british private school (partly boarding) I used to have a close group of friends but then I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and they left as they realised I’m not going to get better soon and they didn’t want to be with someone permanently tired. I’m kinda friends with others in my year but only if they have no one else. I think the biggest thing it’s taught me is focus on yourself. It’s so hard but everytime I feel sad about it, I remember that I’m okay, it’s not my fault and that if they choose not to like me then that’s fine. I’m always here if you want to talk because I know how hard it can be! Stay strong, you’re amazing!