Dear 13-year old Allison,
You’re probably confused as to why you’re getting this letter from someone also named Allison. That’s okay, it’s a confusing time for us all. You’ll be in high school soon, and that’s why I’m here, to help you through it.
First of all, you’re going to meet some new people, both good and bad. There’s no way to distinguish which they will be at first, but just know that you don’t have to like every new person you meet. In fact, knowing you (and being able to look back on it now), you’re going to hate about 90% of them. And that’s okay, just suck it up and be civil, because the drama isn’t worth it, and when you’re out of school you can stop talking to all of them (which worked out pretty well, if we’re being honest).