We are glad you are reaching out today. It sounds like you are having a rough time. It is difficult when friendships end and bullying begins. Once one thing negative happens, other things seem to follow.

You deserve for things to get better for you. When life get too overwhelming, it is good to get support from others. Do you have any family or another adult that can help you. It can be helpful to spend time with someone who cares about you. Right now you feel alone and isolated. Let someone know how you feel so you can find solutions to your problems.

Make a list of the things you would like to get better. You mentioned friendships, weight and grades. Loosing friends is difficult and it can take time to overcome the loss. Gaining new friends has a way of helping with the loss. Try getting involved in new activities that are related to hobbies. Church is a great way of meeting friends and being around people. Talk to your parent about going to see a counselor and dietician. They can help you understand how stress and sadness can lead to using food to deal with things. You can learn how to love and accept yourself. A dietician can teach you healthy eating habits. Look at all of your options for colleges. Talk to your school counselor about your concerns. He/She will be able to educate you on different options for college. Please reach out to others for help. Stay in touch and let us know how things are going.

Crisis Counselor,

Valerie.