All my friends at school use social media and I don’t agree with social media and so do my parents. But sometimes I feel left out and like I don’t belong because all anyone talks about is TikTok or Snapchat. And everyone spends ages making themselves look pretty in the morning, that sometimes i feel as if I should too because LOADS of people always straighten their hair and wear mascara etc. But I don’t rlly know who I want to be and what to be like and how to deal with everyone constantly talking about social media.

Hi, feeling like the odd one out can make everyday choices feel much bigger than they are 💛

You don’t have to use social media just because lots of people at school do, and it’s completely okay to stick with what feels right for you.

Social media can be fun and inspiring, but it can also lead to unfair comparisons and unrealistic expectations about how people should look or act.

The same goes for straightening your hair, wearing mascara or following a certain style, you don’t need to change how you look to fit in or be liked ✨

Other people can enjoy dressing up or styling themselves differently, while you choose what makes you feel happy and comfortable.

When conversations are all about social media, you could try steering them towards hobbies, books, news stories or fun facts that interest you too.

Spending time with supportive friends who appreciate you as you are can also help you feel more like you belong.

And honestly, you don’t need to know exactly who you want to be yet, because getting to know yourself takes time.

You could explore different styles, hobbies and interests without putting pressure on yourself to have everything figured out.

Take your time, and any more questions, just ask luna 🌷

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