I’m the mom of a kid your age, and I can say without doubt you are not alone. The ages between 10 and 15 have a range of unique changes and challenges that no other age will experience. From 10 to 13 the body is so busy trying to parse out hormonal structure that brain chemistry is frequently disrupted. It makes for forgetfulness, clumsiness, fatigue, and frustration.
Some parents forget how terrible being a kid can actually feel. I promise you, however, you are not alone, and there are people who understand. If you have hope in nothing else, have it in this: it can get better. Sometimes on its own, sometimes with the help of a trusted physician. But before it gets better, you must stop lying about it. All those words are written down for you in this image. Share it with a trusted adult. It is never shameful to ask for help. And if you have no trusted adults, then contacting a reputable public child advocacy organization may help you find a way to meet trustworthy adults and improve your life for the better. If you live in a city, 211 is a good place to start.
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