Fear of loneliness?

Question

I'm 13 right now and I've been in public school for 2 years in one town. The rest of the time before this, I was homeschooled for 5 years. I didn't know anyone and missed out on alot of life, and I felt really alone. And we moved out of the town I've been in for 2 years, and my parents are dragging their feet on putting me back in school. It's really making me nervous, and they know it. It all really breaks down to being afraid of being alone like I was, feeling like I had no one to talk to and nothing to do. Homeschool in my parents eyes is staying home, 'round the clock, and no sociality. I don't think that they're going to homeschool me again, but I don't want this summer to last any longer than it has to. The reason they're dragging their feet is because we're supposed to move when we get the money, and in my family, "when we get the money" is a very difficult thing to say is easy to do. It's really confusing. What can I do to console the feeling of loneliness until I'm in school?

Answer 1

This was a very thorough and thoughtful question for someone of your age. I'm impressed. You conveyed very well what you are feeling and worried about. Yes...a bit of a tricky situation. Most cities have public libraries. Sign up for a library card and this will give you somewhere interesting to go that your parents can approve of...and connect you to library sponsored activities.

Look into age appropriate activities you could join...like the girl scouts, or a church group that offers safe, fun activities for you. Find a hobby that gets you excited...maybe start a journal...a place to record your thoughts and ideas. You can develop your writing skills.

Maybe someone in your age group will see your question and send you an E-mail address. Then you can talk to people in your age group...and find out what they do for fun.

You are young...and it is important that you have some fun, social activities that can put you touch with kids your own age. Join a Choir or Glee Club for example...something along these lines. Do encourage your parents to allow you to attend school. I hope this gives you some ideas...and wish you the best.

Answer 2

Perhaps you have an elderly neighbor or elderly woman at church that could use some help. Many elderly people cannot do simple tasks that we take for granted. Perhaps you can find an elderly woman that needs some help a few hours a day with simple household tasks. You will be amazed at how enjoyable this can be and the valuable friendship that could develop.

Answer 3

Im sorry that you feel that way I've been depressed in the past before it feels awful I hope you can get away from that feeling!Good luck sweetie!Pray alot! Prayer helps!