> So I dropped out of school recently for various personal reasons. I just couldn't cope.
Hi, 30thousandfeet. Many years ago, I dropped out of high school at about your age. I remember the feeling; that sinking "well, I guess I did it; here I go" feeling.
I don't know what your school is/was like, I don't know your situation, and I don't know how long you've been away from it. But I know this: I have many regrets about dropping out.
Listen, you sound like a smart person. School was made for people like you. Find a way to go back and finish. Move in with relatives for a year if you have to. You don't get these high school years back, and they're more precious than you realize right now.
Edit: You said you have trouble coping. This is what psychologists are for. Talk to your school psychologist, or have your folks make an appointment with one or two in private practice. It's normal to see a psychologist for these sorts of things. A good one can help immensely.
And dropping out will most likely put you years behind your peers. Wait until you hear from friends about who is going to which college; meanwhile you're trying to get gigs to pay the bills. It will make you feel sick.
It is not too late. Even if you've been out for weeks --- you can make up the work. You can do it. People care. Teachers care. I care. Find a way ... make a way to go back. Talk to teachers, assistant principals, parents, relatives,... sort out your problems --- they're very likely solvable. Be at graduation. BE THERE. You will thank me later. Really.
Hi, 30thousandfeet. Many years ago, I dropped out of high school at about your age. I remember the feeling; that sinking "well, I guess I did it; here I go" feeling.
I don't know what your school is/was like, I don't know your situation, and I don't know how long you've been away from it. But I know this: I have many regrets about dropping out.
Listen, you sound like a smart person. School was made for people like you. Find a way to go back and finish. Move in with relatives for a year if you have to. You don't get these high school years back, and they're more precious than you realize right now.
Edit: You said you have trouble coping. This is what psychologists are for. Talk to your school psychologist, or have your folks make an appointment with one or two in private practice. It's normal to see a psychologist for these sorts of things. A good one can help immensely.
And dropping out will most likely put you years behind your peers. Wait until you hear from friends about who is going to which college; meanwhile you're trying to get gigs to pay the bills. It will make you feel sick.
It is not too late. Even if you've been out for weeks --- you can make up the work. You can do it. People care. Teachers care. I care. Find a way ... make a way to go back. Talk to teachers, assistant principals, parents, relatives,... sort out your problems --- they're very likely solvable. Be at graduation. BE THERE. You will thank me later. Really.