: Experts emphasize that confidence is not about being loud or being better than others; it’s about authenticity and knowing your value beyond physical appearance or grades.
: Learning that "no response IS a response" and that it is okay to say "no"—even to good people—is vital for protecting your mental health. cuteteen 18 years
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: It’s normal to grow apart from people as you enter this new chapter; not everyone from high school will be a "best friend for life". cuteteen 18 years