I’m very sorry things have been so difficult at home and at school for such a long time. You are very young, and I know how frustrating this all must be for you. The fact that you are here writing this post means that you haven’t entirely given up hope on your future, and I am so glad for that.

I know it can be a challenge sometimes meeting people that we share a common bond with or that we can trust with our feelings and deepest selves. But I encourage you not to give up. Depending on where you live, you might find it helpful to reach out to a local support group created especially for teens and young adults. This could be a group that meets in a church or community center or even local hospital, someplace young people can come together to discuss the various issues they have been struggling with. Once you are relaxed and comfortable with the group, you might ask about activities the group is involved in that you enjoy doing and other resources that are available and that offer long-term support.

You sound like a smart and genuinely positive person, and I’m sure that you possess many gifts and talents that the world can use. I have faith that you will receive the emotional support you need and that doors will be opened for you in lots of different areas. Right now, I will be praying that you can find a spot where you fit in -- somewhere you can connect with positive young people who share similar stories that will listen and encourage without judgment or criticism. I know many days the future looks dim, but there is always hope. Please hang in there.