Minkey

whoot, I'm "mentally" sending you a little firefly lantern...now! I fully understand the parents thing. It never matters that parents were once twelve because they see things from their current perspective which means reflecting on what it felt like at your age is really only looking back from where they are now, not truly remembering what it was like. Probably makes no sense but it is like that cliche "hind sight is always 20/20". Same thing. It helps having someone you know, trust and feel a connection to without worrying about judgement. It is kind of scary, but it is also part of your age--I was a nightmare from about 14 to 19, all hormones and amazingly wild emotions that, looking back, didn't really make any sense (not saying that for you, just saying that because I really was out of control in many non-sense ways). I wish I knew then what I know now, kind of, not really. Parents do freak out, it is true, but only because they love you. I tried the counseling thing, at their request, and (thank god or the giants or...) he was so understanding and after listening to me explain how I get through my shit my own way, he explained it to my parents and told them he felt confident I could work it out on my own and I never had to go back. I like working things out my own way. Some don't. I think working things out with your friend's help is going to be a very positive experience for you. Feel free to write anytime or just say hello. :)

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