you're not alone and trust me, your parents and friends do care about you! I don't even know you and I am taking time to answer you also, no one knows who they are at 16, just stay true to your values, stick out the next few years until you move on to college and you'll have a whole new life. i remember when i was your age, it felt like being stuck in the world with no control. once you finish high school you will have so many more opporunities in life and much more control over your own situation.....basically you can then make your life what you want it to be. right now you just have to adapt to your situation as it is and make the best of it, and i promise, it won't be like this forever. whatever your future holds for you, it will be a whole new world for soon so just hang on,you'll be alright. and remember, you're not alone, we've all been there and i am sure that if you talked to some of your friends you might find that they feel the same way too sometimes. well, i hope you get to feeling better soon. oh, one last thing, to make the best of these years try to get invovled in some extra-curricular activities or even volunteer. all these things will help you meet more people, add to your resume, and help you start planning for your future!

thanks i really actualy needed that

He is telling you the truth...I recall when I was your age and it was like one day melded into the next...I felt like an outsider even when I was included...They say these are the good years but where were they for me? I like you battled weight which made it worse...Then I got out of that horrible pressure of high school and let this girl inside of turn into a woman and let her loose...Lost weight and the sky opened for me...Now I am older, no, I am old and I don't know where all these middle years went...I think back to where you are and it seems so long ago and far away....

How can I say cherish your years when I sure didn't either...So instead I will say endure them...Get past them...Wait for high school to be over and then spread your wings and fly...Maybe college...Maybe the service which is great for a young man...Or just maybe the next President of the United States...

Honey, from where I was years ago, I own the world...Life is wonderful and I thank God for every minute of it....

Now my friend, make every minute count....You are just now growing into the sunshine time of your life...

Much love,
Caroline

Well I'd like to encourage you, but I can't because I have the same problems as you. I'm in college right now, so let me just give you a heads up so you don't face the same misery I do: don't endure it like I do. If you see someone you want to talk to, stop and watch them for a while to figure out what they seem to enjoy talking about with others. Then approach in a friendly manner and wedge yourself into a conversation. It'll take a little practice but use your talents. Funny? Smart? I bet you are. It's really hard but with time you'll be a master at it.

Unfortunately, I never reached that stage. I will probably be alone for the rest of my life. But good luck to you.

I am on some anti depressants that also are anti anxiety pills tight now that are helping me tramendusly. i would like to say that i am trying to get out there as much as i feel comfortable with. That is not much but its better than i used to be. Thank you for all the help and advice, it got me through some very dark point in my life. I will post a quick update in a while to keep some of you who still care informed. Thank you for all the help. Oh and by the way spexin, get out there and just jump into a crowed of people. i know this seems odd for someone like me to say it but its never to late to get yourself out there and meet new people. just talk to people that enjoy the same things you do. ANYWAY thank you all for helping and i will keep you posted

Yeah, well thanks for the encouragement, but it's easier said than done for me. I haven't made any new friends (or any friends for that matter) in about 10 years.

Good luck to you.