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Edited: 5/27/2010 4:16 PM by
Old Friends And New Friends
Hi, I have friends. Friends that have been there FOREVER and I have new friends. Friends that haven't been there forever. They have some things and some advantages that my others have and in that category I'm a rookie. I was never so interested in youtube un til I met them and I've been on the phone so much and I've never had this many arguments with my parents and I've never ever ever had to ignore my old friends...but all of that has chnages since I met them. Sometimes I think they are using me because when me and them argue, they say the cruelest things. Really1 I was taught not to let people walk over me and even when I stand up for myself it hurts so bad because I'm self concious already of a lotta stuff. The only person who understands the selfconciousness is my sister. But when me and those certain people are NOT arguing we go back to talking and laughing and complimenting and EVERYTHING. But with my friends me and them talk and laugh and can talk things out manerably. The reason I can't get rid of these other people (mostly person) is because my old friends are used to her and the other people. And I'm afraid I might lose my old friends from me not liking this girl. Me and my friends hold eachother down in tough times, it's like when I cry they cry, when they I cry. We're VERY VERY VERY close and I DON'T wanna lose ANY of my friends to a stupid mistake. PLEASE HELP ME SORT THIS OUT! Before Summer Time!!!!
Edited: 5/27/2010 4:17 PM by
It is great that you have different types of friends that you can spend time with and enjoy a variety of things together. It also sounds like a few of those friends are leading you to do things that are not so good for your happiness. Remember you chose who to spend your time with and how much time you spend with them. When you start to get frustrated with friends that you have trouble with...go hang out with someone else for a while.
 
At school, just walk away for a while, walk to class a different way, or play something else during free times. You mention being a rookie, I am not sure what you are referring to, but remember to focus your choices on being a good person. It is better to stay a rookie at some things that aren’t good for you.

You mention not wanting to lose friends to a stupid mistake. Do you mean if you were to stop being friends with that one person? Talk to your friends about how you are feeling, they will understand. Also keep talking with your sister. You are blessed to have a sister to talk to that understands you!
Keep using your journal to work through your difficult times, you can do this!

Lisa, Crisis Counselor