Great prompt right? As if I really want to relive the horrors of junior high, I think not. First of all, I went to Catholic school so there really was no such thing as junior high. You start in First Grade and end in the Eighth all in the same building with same kids you started out with in the beginning. So, for me this prompt is more or less about adolescence, which is something I definitely don’t want to relive. Who would want too? The awkwardness and the fear of the unknown is something I try to forget. I’ll tell you one thing and that’s I was too immature to handle alot of it. I wish I had more help, more direction, something anything. Did it have to be so hard? I hope I can offer some knowledge or relief for my sons when they reach this age. I’m glad that I have boys. I feel more equipped to work with boys. Don’t ask me why, but I think I’m better off with my boys.
In junior high I was nervous about growing up, about having a boyfriend, having a best friend, and how not to look like a dork when I was wearing something other than a school uniform. I was too skinny, too embarrassed and too socially awkward to get over myself and move on. I’m glad I grew up. It only took me 25 years!
melissa castro says
i HATED junior high. reading this just brought back memories, i was bullied to no end. contemplated horrible things. cried every night…gosh what a horrible time. i hope my children never go through what i did…ever….
Karen ~Georgia Angel says
I’m with you. Junior was NOT my favorite years. I’m with Melissa, I hope my 8 year old never goes through what I did either. Great post.