Be Strong

I remember my mom and dad told me, “The best time in your life as a child is high school”. At first I was like, “Wow high school will be just like how it is in the movies”, and now it is more like, “GET ME OUT OF HERE!!!”. I am pretty sure some of you can relate. The pressures of managing home life and school life all at one time is not fun. Yes, there are moments that you love and will probably remember for the rest of your life, but there are also moments where you might feel you don’t want to do this anymore. So this article is going to talk about girl high school struggles:

So girls let’s be honest...we try to balance way too much at one time and it is emotionally, mentally and physically killing us! I say that from experience. Let me go ahead and address the largest issue for most teen girls (according to oureverydaylife.com), our physical appearance. Did you know that 3% of teens within the ages of 13-17 suffer from eating disorders just to fit society’s definition of beautiful? Now let me ask you this. How many of you stare in the mirror just looking at yourself, and feeling sad or angry with what you see? I am pretty sure everyone has done this at least one dozen times in their lifetime. Listen ladies, you are beautiful inside and out, remember to make changes because you want to, not because society wants you to. If there is something you don’t like, fix it to what YOU want, because every time you change yourself to fit society’s image, there is a change in the image that you don’t match. So don’t try to fit and be yourself!

Another big topic which is a problem for both genders is bullying. However, girls seem to be more cruel when it comes to verbal abuse of other girls. Here is some helpful advice for you struggling against bullying, sometimes when girls call you certain things they feel that way about themselves or are jealous, and it can only get to you if you allow it too. You have the power to ignore and disregard others’ negativity. Another thing is when you are being insulted think. “ Is what they are saying actually true??”. If the answer is no, then why do you care? But if the answer is yes, then you need to face it full on and accept your insecurities.

On an ending topic for mothers of teenage girls. Yes, it is normal for girls in their teens to clash heads with you, but remember a lot of mothers and daughters go through that and you are not alone. I remember I was so sad because my mom and I had gotten in this huge argument and my friend Dionna told me that, “There can’t be two queens in one kingdom”, meaning your mother is the queen and you are the princess and you have to trust that your mom has the kingdom’s best interests at heart. No, you may not get along all the time or agree with everything and that is okay but just take a deep breath and maybe talk to your friends or keep a journal to record your thoughts.

Remember ladies, let’s set examples, we are NOT weak, we are NOT afraid and we will NEVER back down! We ARE strong, we ARE bold, we ARE fierce and we WILL make it!

“A successful woman, is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her.”

~David Brinkley, edited for posterity