Friendships in High School

Throughout high school, many people are going to cross your path - some that you connect with and others that you don’t. Friends are going to unfortunately come and go and while this can be frustrating, that’s the reality. Personally, I am a big believer in 'everything happens for a reason.' Although it may take many to understand, it seems to reflect whatever situation that you are going through at a present time. Remember to always be the bigger person, to hold your tongue and to smile and wave. People are going to remember YOU for being the girl or boy who decided to smile at them one day or hold open the door. While these are little things, they can make an MASSIVE impact to someone's day.

Following onto the concept of friendship, make sure you surround yourself with people that make you happy. Find friends who are kind, considerate and passionate about the friendship that they have with you. Don’t ever let anyone treat you as a second option. Be loyal, kind and funny and try to see the bright side in every situation that you experience with your friends. Unfortunately, the reality of life is that friendships can break down. And sometimes it happens naturally and that’s okay. You have to understand and accept that people change and they have every right to be who they are. It is also okay for you to be confused and a little upset about this. It is also okay to be disappointed that a person turned into someone they never said they would be. It is hard to realise that something that held a special place in your heart is breaking in front of your eyes. But, if someone is deliberately trying to hurt you in any way, that is not acceptable. From personal experiences, it can be hard to register that you have a voice and an opinion and you have every right to voice it - while being calm and collected about the situation that is unfolding.

Gossiping and rumours are old. I believe it is time to empower each other and stand for people that make you ,YOU. It's time to make up for the mistakes, try your hardest and be who you are. People should love you for YOU!

 “We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here NOW with the power to shape your day and your future.”

Written By Lily Nugent.