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Going Into Senior Year AloneSchoolGoing Into Senior Year Alone<div class="ExternalClass744B0CE5DE914A1F9AE56A2A697ACBC3"><p>​<span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">After moving this past year I feel so alone. No one here has the same morals as I do and it seems like I'll be going into senior year alone. It has made me lose all self confidence. </span></p></div><div class="ExternalClass1CF35B0F0BF6423ABBE97F8F931D16A2"><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Thanks for reaching out to us, moving to a new place and be really intimidating and scary at times.  It sounds like you have been there for a while and are struggling to make friends.  Sometimes when others don't have the same morals or goals as we do, it can help to seek out groups in school, church or after school programs that are of the same moral background.  It might help you to hang out with others that have the same beliefs as you, it's just reaching out that can be tough.  Think about some places or maybe ask your guidance counselor or your parents of some other activities that you could get into outside of the school. </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">When you are feeling so down, it's important to build your confidence back up.  Start with these tips.  When others see that you feel more positive and confident in life, it can be appealing​, making them want to get to know you better.</span></p><p><a href="/Pages/tip-feeling-better-about-yourself.aspx"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-feeling-better-about-yourself.aspx</span></a><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style=""> </span></p><p><a href="/Pages/tip-101-positive-things-to-say-to-myself.aspx"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-101-positive-things-to-say-to-myself.aspx</span></a><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style=""> </span></p><p><a href="/Pages/tip-9-steps-to-taking-care-of-yourself.aspx"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-9-steps-to-taking-care-of-yourself.aspx</span></a><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style=""> </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">​You were very brave to reach out today, that shows great strength and that you are trying to be strong and follow your beliefs and morals, that's shows great courage and character. </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Please don't hesitate to continue to talk about it.  Sometimes talking help you to work things out and helps you to find a new perspective.  You are a strong person to have emailed to talk about something that is not an easy thing to talk about.  Keep finding ways to reach out to others, you are worth it.  We will be here for you whenever you would like to talk.</span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Stay strong.</span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Sincerely,</span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3 ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-4" style="">Michelle,  Counselor</span></p></div>17

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