It’s Hard To Let Go of People, Even if They’re Bullies
You have the ability to create friendships but also to break toxic ones
When I was 13, my family decided to pack their bags and move to Wales. At the time, we lived in a little cottage in London, a rarity these days, I know, but it was getting too small for us. What we found instead was a large five-bedroom house that sat at the top of a winding hilly road and had a lush forest at the back and a gorgeous view of the river Severn in front.
It was like a dream had come true! Each of us could finally have our own bedrooms. There was also a large conservatory, and the garden came with a pond and summer house, meaning there was plenty of space and privacy.
What more could a young teenager want?
It did come with a downside, though. My old friends and connections would be gone, and in a time without social media or smartphones, it meant I had to start my life anew.
The only problem was, how would a young teenager fit into a school where everyone already knew each other? Would I be able to make new friends, and would I even get along with them?
I was about to be tested in every possible way.
