Did Anyone Else Go Through an Awkward Phase?
Did any of you experience those cringeworthy moments in high school? From ages 13 to 15, I was affectionately dubbed the “Confused Toothpick.” I was super skinny and always seemed to have a perplexed look on my face. It was a rough time with all the teasing and endless misfortunes, but looking back now, it provides a good laugh!
Why do I find it so easy to get straight A’s while others struggle? I’m currently a freshman in high school. I graduated middle school with straight A’s every trimester, while many of my friends faced challenges. I expected high school to be more demanding, but so far, it hasn’t been. I often do my […]
What’s it like in a “normal” school? Having attended a special needs school, I don’t have any personal experiences with a typical school environment. What are the lessons like? I’m thinking about the possibility of studying at a college in the future. How’s the experience there? Normal schools seem like a lot of fun, and […]
Hey there! I’m looking for advice on dealing with truancy and graduation issues. So, a bit of background: I was a straight A/B student from 2nd to 8th grade, but in eighth grade, I got my first C. Then came COVID, online classes, and everything fell apart. In high school, I pushed myself to maintain […]
Oh, absolutely! High school was full of those cringy moments for me, too. I went through this phase where I tried way too hard to fit in, experimenting with different hairstyles and fashion trends that never quite suited me. I think everyone has those memories of awkwardness that seem so dramatic at the time but are hilarious looking back. The good thing is that it definitely built character! It’s great that you can laugh about it now—those experiences shape who we become. And hey, at least the nickname sounds unique! Did it stick with you throughout high school?