Dear Miss C:
I am 12 and have a huge crush on this boy in my class. But my friend said he told her that he would never go out with me because I am a dog face. But I thought he liked me because he liked my pics on IG (Instagram). Now I feel stupid. I thought I was kinda cute now I think everyone is talking about me. What should I do? –From Dog Face
Dear Beautiful Girl (I refuse to call you by your signed name):
I am very sorry to hear this. Sometimes your peers will say hurtful things. Those things feel more hurtful when they come from those you like. Those who say hurtful things often feel hurtful things about themselves and strike out against others in an effort to make themselves feel better. It sounds like this comment has made you feel self-conscious. You are not alone. Everyone feels self-conscious about something, sometime. I want you to take a minute to think about all the wonderful things that are purely you (inside as well as out). If you need help brainstorming, your friends and family I am certain will jump at the chance because you are loved for who you are…and that does not change because one silly person said something unkind about you. There is nothing I can tell you that will take those words back, but you can make them unimportant. Even without meeting you, I know that you have many many wonderful qualities…none of which should be overshadowed because of a mean word. And now you know how it feels to be hurt with words and will know how important it is to use YOUR words to spread kindness.
Blessings from Miss C
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