I didn't like my first half of high school. (Really Long)

I was going to type a long response to this, but the internet went down in my apartment and it's not easy to do so on mobile.

So, all I have to say is it gets better. I was a shy, nerdy, high schooler who was questioning his sexuality and had trouble making friends. Now I'm a shy nerdy adult who's bisexual, happy, successful, and has some great, close friends.

Time places a barrier between you and your problems. Yeah, I still have a few issues from being bullied and shit a long time ago, but I feel so far removed from all the problems I had in high school now.

Being bisexual isn't easy. Girls and guys treat you like you're gay and in denial. I didn't really admit it to myself for a long time, and I didn't come out until college. It's up to you what you do with it - I've heard high schoolers are more accepting these days, and I've run into a few people from my graduating class who were also bi/gay the whole time and were afraid to let people know. It's up to you whether you come out or not, or if you take time to decide if it's true.

And making friends? I'd say find a club to join. I did robotics and theatre tech, so I was able to meet a bunch of fellow shy, nerdy, slightly queer people like me and make some great friends. I went from having zero real friends in junior high to having a decent amount in high school because of it.

Now, I'm going to say something you probably won't like to hear, and I hope you don't take it too harshly. You seem judgmental. Only talking to the "nerdy" kid because you were desperate? Calling people weird, excessive, not a fan of them? I like to live life by the golden rule, treat others how you'd like to be treated, judge not, lest ye be judged u.s.w..

Good luck, dude.

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