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I Do Not Fit In

I've Always Been Different From Everyone I Know

By: notgonnabebroken
Written on May 12th, 2012
Age: 13-15 , Female
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    helenfc

    You honestly do not sound that 'different' to me..or only in a way that makes you sound like an individual. There must be thousands of 'emo' kids out there, but you have just not met them yet. It is really hard at your age, because most people feel a great pressure to confrom, to the point that they even pressure their friends to conform too, lest it reflect on them in some way.



    This will change I promise. I was that kid on the 'outside', but the older I got the more I found people who were more like me..not exactly the same..but individuals that 'got me', understood where I was coming from, and allowed me to be myself.



    Sixth form was better than school, university (college in the US) was even better, and as a grown up woman I have found a 'weird' husband like myself, and we are raising independent souls like yourself. I know in some ways it will be hard for them..being individuals in this consumer society that says we should all wear the same trainers..but I'd rather they went through that process of becoming themselves than..as my husband puts it..become 'sheeple' :P



    So, I guess what I'm saying is..hang in there..you will gradually grow in confidence and be able to say to your friends 'y'know what..I love you for being my friend..but I don't agree with you..I'm going to do things my own way!' Good luck xx

    May 14, 2012
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