(I know we haven't talked much but we have mutual friends so I wanted to tell this to you <3) GIRLYPOP/DEMIGIRLYPOP/NONBINARYPOP (okay that sounded a lot weirder than i wanted it to be but ANYHOW) I GOT YOU! I know you feel really alone right now, but we're all here for you. <3 (BTW: as the OCD person I am, I sorted my paragraphs by the sections in your note X3) ABOUT SCHOOL: Today I also don't wanna go to school. (I'd yap about how sick I am, but I'm not about to make this about me T~T) Anyhow, do you wanna hear a story? (I'll take that as a yes >w<) I also feel behind. I literally had 18 overdue things in ONE SUBJECT. And you know what? I was understandably stressed out. But I learned something. School should always be important, but prioritize your mental health first. What does stressing out get you? (Watch Inside Out 2, that really helped me :3) Also, talk to someone if you need help. I know that's a LOT easier said than done, but it always helps me. Talk to a counselor, or a teacher. And if they don't respect and/or help you, I'm sorry, but SCREW THEM. Their #1 job is to help you. ABOUT FEELING LIKE NOBODY CARES: Listen. I can't speak for other people, but I promise you this: I care. Even if you're a random stranger online, I still care. (And I'm 99% sure that your friends care too. >w<) Not everybody may care, but a lot of people do. And if you do end up leaving, we won't stress you out and beg you to come back, but we will miss you and care about you. <3 ABOUT H@T!NG YOURSELF: I know I keep on saying this, but I truly understand how you feel. I could sympathize with you but I don't want you to feel alone. Some days, I just wanted to h!t myself on the head over and over and over and call myself stup!d. But I always told myself this one thing, and you should too. You are loved. (Think about how many people commented on your project!) And understand, if you hate yourself, those people will always love you. ABOUT "Being the odd one out": Take advice from a friend who lets people vent to them (And just a friend overall!): We don't judge you on where you come from, what you believe in, and what happens in your home life! (I will say your stepmom sounds kind of mean. My dad went through a similar situation, but he turned out to be a really accomplished person!) If your friends don't understand and respect that, they aren't real friends. (But i bet they are ;3) and extra note about your art: You're great at art! I hope, even if you leave, that you keep on drawing. I see you being a really successful artist one day. <3 I understand. This is hard. And sometimes life just /sucks/. but please, take advice from one of my favorite quotes: "This too shall pass."
I spent forever on this but it was 100% worth it :3
