Friendless; I Don't Have Anyone to Talk to

I started at my school two months ago and I hate it. I'm so lonely. I have no friends and I don't have anyone to talk to. It's like hell. I hate my life and don't want to do anything but sleep. My mom says I need to get over it, but how can you live without someone just to talk to?

Friends are awesome. It's definitely great to have ones you can call on, but your mom is right: you can't let yourself get all bummed out, because it's only been two months. Give yourself a break. It takes time to get to know people and to let them get to know you. If making a friend is something you want to do, you can't just give up on it and sleep your life away. You nave to put some effort into it. The main thing to do is to be really nice. There's no time to be shy. You have to make yourself talk to strangers, smile at people and go out and do things. Girls need to see that you are nice to be around and happy. No one wants to hang out with a depressed girl. So yep, you have to get over it. Change your perspective.

In the meantime, before you find a new BFF, turn your heart and mind upward. Maybe God is using this time of isolation as a call to you. He's calling you to get down on your knees and go to Him. Get into your Bible and read about Him and His truth. Study it and memorize it. Let Him know how much you need Him. Close your eyes and imaging sitting next to Him and telling Him everything you want to talk about. He's sure to listen, but just like with your friends, you have to be willing to do some listening too. So take some time each day to do that. Find a great place in nature and think about how cool He is for making the things He's made. Make a list of stuff you're thankful for and read it often. Listen to worship music and let your pent-up feelings flow. God is there for you and He's always willing to listen. And take heart - it won't be long before you'll have friends at school and life will be good again..