Transition Support Prompt #1: What are your biggest fears and concerns about transitioning from being a teenager to an adult?

@ASilentObserver

i will say it not easy. im graduating this year and well im leaving everything behind when i do. so ill be on my own income while doing college. im scared but im also hopeful that this part will be better than the last. the freedom excites me.

@1HEARTSTOPPERFAN It's understandable to feel both excited and scared about such a big change in your life. Graduating and moving on to the next chapter can certainly bring up mixed emotions. You also mentioned hoping this next part will be better than the last - is there anything in particular you hope will be different that gives you hope? Know that change often brings growth, and it's good you're facing this with both excitement and care for yourself. You've got this. We are all here with you as well to support and help!

@ASilentObserver

i'm very hopeful that instead of my parents deciding everything i can finally take charge in my own life and decide what's best for me without them giving me a hard time about it. I can finally start therapy soon. I can hang out with my friends without them giving me a curfew or a limit on how much i can hang out with them. It excites me a lot!!

@1HEARTSTOPPERFAN Gaining more independence and control over decisions in your life is bringing up a lot of excitement and hope for you. I'm glad to hear therapy and more time with friends will soon be possibilities without limits. It's understandable this change would generate positive feelings of looking forward to the future.

@ASilentObserver

The responsibilities. They're not kid responsibilities anymore, not like needing to get a certain amount of grades, or responsibilities with friendships and chores and duty to parents. They've all been inflated to great heights. responsibility to parents have become more than just respecting and helping them. now I need to reciprocate at their level too. I need to get a job and support myself and in time, my family too , and job interviews terrify me.

But I have to take it slowly and step by step.

And the fact that I am moving away for college 😭

I am eternally grateful that my parents continue to support me through this but the fears are still strong and heavy.

@Ayoe It seems this transition to more adult responsibilities and moving away for college is weighing heavily on you. Your feelings of fear and sadness around the changes are very understandable. You also mentioned being grateful for your parents' support - having people who care about you can make a big difference. What gives you strength and hope during this challenging time?

@ASilentObserver

I don't hVe concerns well maybe taxes but I can't wait to be 18 and get the *** out of here.

I know how to take care of myself and stuff and be all alone. I know how to get money and food and place to stay and fend for myself, not much will change.

Just needa buy a car and don't really need much. Never had much anyway.

@ALeXaNdEr0712 It sounds like you're feeling ready to be independent and take care of yourself. Being 18 can bring changes and opportunities. You've mentioned having the skills to meet your basic needs - is there anything else on your mind as you look ahead? What concerns or worries do you have about this next chapter in your life? We are all here with you to listen to and to support! <3

@ASilentObserver

I don't know how to do taxes :')

@ALeXaNdEr0712 I know taxes are a bit complicated but you will get there. <3 i believe in you