If there's a manual in life for puberty, would you have read it?

I'm considering actually writing a book about life struggles and lessons I got growing up, especially the part in highschool.

It felt awkward at the time, like I was trying to find a place for myself, be part of a circle that I didn't even know if I wanted for the rest of my life.

Life and time bring perspective. Still, if someone were to tell the younger version of me some things, I wonder... I wonder.

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Mamapolo2016 · F

Nearly every person going through puberty is convinced it's a new thing, happening just to them.

The only time the book would be understood would be later, unfortunately.

Casheyane · 31-35, F

@Mamapolo2016 It makes sense, but I wouldn't say for all. I was already in college when I realized there is such a thing as a cell leader who could mentor you. They taught me stuff, helped improved my self image. It's different when there's someone guiding you.

Mamapolo2016 · F

@Casheyane Yes - especially close to your own age.

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At the time? Most definitely yes.
I remember at one point that sleeping was my favorite part of the day. Not because I was lazy, no, but because I didn't want to face the world. I must've been only 12 or 13. One movie that I loved watching back then was Peter Pan as I could relate a lot to Wendy & Peter. I didn't want to grow up and go through the transitions from childhood to adolescence. They confused the hell outta me. It was a difficult period. Also, I was very much into reading in general.

Moon3624 · 18-21, F

@SW-User
*hugs*
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@Moon3624 🤗💗

rrraksamam · 31-35, M

Puberty was easy. Adulthood was not. I'd much rather have taken a look at an adulthood manual if there was one

Casheyane · 31-35, F

@rrraksamam About that, is there anyone of us who really knows what we're doing? I think we're just winging it haha. To wing it trusting God makes it easier.

Muthafukajones · 46-50, M

I think it’s probably something that young girls would need more than boys. I found puberty very straightforward and not at all awkward. I did realize quickly that if I didn’t shower everyday or twice a day that I would really smell. That was about the only adjustment I remember from puberty.

Barny52 · 56-60, M

A teenager wouldn’t listen, I’ve been that age and can still remember.

Casheyane · 31-35, F

@Barny52 Thanks for sharing your experience. I guess it's different for each of us.

Thevy29 · 41-45, M

My school taught Sex-Ed in year 10. Which was a bit redundant thought, since 3 of the girls in class had babies... Mind you it was the only class I ever got an A... (The babies weren't mine by the way) The graffiti artists were quite descriptive on the toilet walls...😅

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