Feeling insecure in a new place is hard. Kids often are faced with this without much help. Growing up in a household that forced one to move, change homes, leave friends and make new ones was an expectation. Is it possible to honestly recall the first time feeling insecure?
In class a uniform was worn. That probably helped in many ways. But outside the classroom and back in the neighborhood it was more noticeable. You stood out by attending a different school. You had a different religion and church. You had different guidelines and rules to adhere to. You started to compare yourself to those you knew.
You wished for things or lifestyles
that you admired. You were too young to know but to you it mattered what others thought.
Young teen years. They do matter.
Awkward, growing, changing almost overnight. Glasses, braces, clearasil, physical shape, breath, clothes, sports and abilities can make or break a young ones insecurities.
Do you like me? Do you admit your feelings? Do you step outside your comfort zone? Do you take a risk?
A first kiss, what does it mean?
At that moment you can forget your insecurity and live with the hope that your future holds so much more.
Cathy Windham
