So... this isn't really a story, but it's not a poem or quote either so this was the best I could do. I'm sorry!


When I was maybe 8 or 9, I noticed some changes in the people around my brother's friends, which were my friends too. They started to smile less and not make any fun jokes. They just kind of sat there and show each other videos on their phones. I didn't have a phone at the time and no one wanted to talk to me. It kind of made me feel left out. But I just thought it was maybe that one of the friends in the group turned on us and they missed her. But, even after 2 years I still sometimes feel left out. I realize that a lot of the times, I'm not wanted and I should just leave. Not just around my friends, but with anyone really. I try to talk to my fellow classmates, and they ignore me. I try to talk to my brother, but he doesn't respond so I think he doesn't hear me. I say his name a little louder and he yells at me. Sometimes, I just want to be locked up in my room and have some peace and quiet. I sometimes feel really sad and try to stay away from my family. I hope I might be able to being my happy self again. But right now, all I want to do is be left alone. Or at least, that's what other people want from me; leave them alone so they could be at peace. Sometimes, I glance to see if my friends are doing okay and I see them laughing and having a good time. And then, I come around and all the smiles and laughter disappear like I'm some kind of disease. So, I guess what I'm hear to tell you is this:

Don't be like me. Don't think you don't belong. You are appreciated in every way and you are great. If you are having a rough time, just know that you have people that you can count on. Talk to them. Trust me, it can help a lot.