I'm feeling really stuck. I don't know
it's maybe I should try and talk to
anyone at my new school, I moved
five hours away, and I'm surrounded
by lululemon wearing girls...ew
I know this new change is
different, but it will be good
for you! I know you'll love
your new school Ari
aria!
time for my mom about it later. we've
never really had these
School! conversations
before...anyways time for
hurry! school!
mom, i'm in high school! I
don't need anymore pictures,
The new school! Get out or unwanted attention...
of the car so I can take a
photo and post it on
Facebook dear!!
All of these people...I don't think
Everyone!We have
I can handle a ton of white kids
a new student!
who probably say the n-word on
snapchat but lets get the day Aria, you may come
over with I guess. in.

new
student?

I hope she's not lame like the

last girl. I totally forgot her
name
 Hey everyone.My
name is Aria and I'm-

*SNICKER*

CLASS! that's enough. Aria, please take a seat in

the back corner. We will now begin on chapter
two of our English books.
But I can't see-

Unless someone is trying to

switch seats with you, i'm
afraid you'll have to sit in
the back. is anyone willing
to change seats?
 is anyone
willing to
switch-

Teacher, we
barely know
this man- I
mean girl, And what's that
and you
supposed to mean? And to think my mom had
want us to
faith I would like this school.
switch our Actually, nevermind. I've gotta tell her once
seats? I think
not. I don't have to put school is done.
up with any of this.

Aria? can I come in? theres
something I need to discuss with
you.
Bad thoughts? don't be ridiculous.
you're just over exaggerating
because you miss your friends
from California.
But i'm not mom! i'm feeling really
depressed and stuck. I barely
have motivation t-
*Later that day*
Yeah mom, you can come in.
This conversation is OVER!
Depression? you're not like those
weird white kids. Black people
don't get depressed.
but I need HELP! why don't
you believe me..
I got a call from the school
saying you ran out of class
and were nowhere to be
found until the busses came.
care to explain?
Well, I walked into class and the
kids were being really mean to
me for no reason. ever since
this big move, i've been having
bad thoughts and the new
school just makes it worse.
You need nothing but discipline.
I'm taking your phone away. don't
you dare try to speak to anyone
about this. This doesn't run in the
family.
But I thought you would
understand.
 Back in my day, we never dealt with any of this"depression" you think you had. You
know, as a child I was poor? my siblings and I never had nice clothes or brand new
shoes. we would get teased everyday, and come back to no food on the table. we had
NOTHING, and I worked hard to give you a good life. you've been acting very selfish
lately and I gave up everything for you. you have no clue what it's like to be me and
you never will. you weren't depressed when you were running around with your
friends back In the city. don't try to make me feel guilty for doing whats best as your
parent. i'm done with this attitude. I didn't need help when I was put through agony.
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