Given the changes in my physical, social, and even mental state, this stage is the most

difficult so far. My larynx became larger when I was 12 years old, a process called
having an Adam's apple. It is one of the main changes that happened to my body, along
with having pubic hair at the age of 14 and lowering my voice. Due to the people I had
encountered, I started to discover more about the world when I was 13 years old, in a way
that I engaged in traumatic experiences. I developed much more independence in facing it
since I wanted to have privacy and/or boundaries. Furthermore, it was a period when I
experienced an emotional breakdown as a result of feeling disappointed in myself, such
as not being able to meet my expectations. In eighth grade, I started to be more conscious
of what I was doing, especially academically, to the point where I pushed myself too
much, which I want to change because I still have that attitude today. I feel like I am
maturing as a person because I am making myself a priority first, unlike my 13-year-old
self, who forgot to love and value himself. After all, he was too focused on other people.
At my present age, I could say that I am still developing as a person, but I am confident
that I am getting there because I already know how to value and love myself more than
before. One thing that I have learned at this age is that I should not focus and think about
those who don't care about me, and not try to please them to stay in my life, but instead
let them leave if they want to. This stage may be the most difficult since you will go
through a lot of things you haven't previously, including being heartbroken and dealing
with deeper issues, but along with that comes the opportunity to figure out who your
actual friends are and how you will grow and become a strong individual.