Invisible

    By Sofia Buenrostro

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    28 Apr, 2024

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    Aisha was going through a myriad of emotional and physical changes. She was often at odds with her parents, feeling misunderstood and invisible.

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    Her parents struggled to connect with her, conversations often ending in arguments. Aisha felt they lacked empathy, amplifying her feelings of loneliness.

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    At school, Aisha started hanging out with a group of girls who were known to be trouble. The desire to belong led her to make questionable choices.

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    The girls would often coax Aisha into doing things that got her into problems. However, she continued to comply, believing it was the price to pay for acceptance.

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    Spending time alone in her room, Aisha couldn't understand her emotions. She felt alone, sad, and at times, invisible.

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    No one seemed to understand her, adding to her melancholy. Her parents' attempts at conversation only ended in blame and further misunderstanding.

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    Aisha's school counselor noticed her struggles and offered to talk. The counselor was patient, allowing Aisha to open up about her feelings.

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    The counselor encouraged Aisha to express her emotions rather than suppressing them, and suggested involving her parents in these conversations.

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    Encouraged by her counselor, Aisha decided to have an open conversation with her parents. She expressed her feelings, and her parents listened.

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    Her parents admitted they were having trouble understanding her changes, but they were willing to learn and support her through this phase.

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    Back at school, Aisha decided to distance herself from the troublesome girls. She realized that true friends wouldn't compel her to make bad choices.

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    Aisha's journey was challenging, but it led her to a greater understanding of herself. She was no longer invisible but a teenager navigating her path with newfound wisdom.

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