Ask Elle: Confronting the new
A student who has become comfortable with remote learning worries about returning back to school different than before
Elle is MCHS’s advice columnist. Email her at [email protected]
Dear Elle: I’m so nervous to go back to school. This year, I have been doing school in my pajamas, in my bed, almost every day. I like my house. I learn better being home with my dog, and my little brother. I have barely seen my friends through all of this, and I’ve honestly changed so much. I’ve started questioning my gender identity, and I’m struggling with self expression a bunch. I’m nervous that my friends aren’t going to accept the new me, and I’m worried that I’m going to be all alone.
DEAR SCARED:
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