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I won't judge

submitted by Anonymous, age x, x
(October 15, 2020 - 1:43 pm)

I'm angry at a former friend who i haven't seen in 4 years. LET US BE ANGRY TOGETHER. Here have a chocolate ice cream cone. BECAUSE CHOCOLATE IS THE FLAVOR OF ANGER.

submitted by Lord Entropy, age 13, Who wants to know?
(January 6, 2021 - 7:50 am)

I need some help.

So um basically I have a crush on this guy, but he's in my friend group. Telling him I liked him could ruin everything, whether he likes me back or not. I'd have no IRL friends because it would be too awkward. Oh and he has a boyfriend. So I try to get over my crush, but when I see him or talk to him it just comes right back! So, um, any advice? I have never told anyone about this crush. I'm not sure I even can.

~A friendly CBer who would rather not reveal their name 

submitted by Someone, Random
(December 16, 2020 - 3:15 pm)

Wait, I'm kind of in a similar situation. If you're still dealing with this and want to rant about it at all, feel free to PM me on YWP!

<3 Fidelity 

submitted by Fidelity
(December 27, 2020 - 8:11 am)

i'm so so so tired of not being respected. i'm just so sick of it. i'm so sick of my parents not believing me, and then they find out i was telling the truth and act sorry and gush about how much they love me and that they'll never doubt me again. but then it happens again. i'm so sick of them treating me like a ticking bomb, like i'll explode at any moment, and then turn around and say i'm lazy, i'm not trying, i'm throwing my future down the drain. i'm trying so so so hard. i wish they'd listen.

submitted by anon
(December 17, 2020 - 1:20 pm)

idk anymore

i should stop coming back to this place 

but i keep coming back

it seems all the replies i posted on this thread didnt go through

i think people dont like my usernme here

maybe i should come back as someone else

but idk

i miss what this place used to be for me 

this message probably wont post

oh well

hi to whoever is reading this 

submitted by idk
(December 24, 2020 - 2:41 pm)

Hi back :)

I don't know who you are but I promise I like you and I like your username. There is nobody here who I don't like. You all are amazing, wonderful humans. 

That's it. I can't words but I hope I maybe made you feel slightly better? 

*hugs* <33 

submitted by Starchaser, age 13, (finally)
(December 28, 2020 - 1:40 pm)

So... I have a HUGE crush on one of my friends.  She's beautiful, and brilliant, and incredible, and... I could go on forever.  But she has no idea that I do.  I haven't told her because I'm scared that she doesn't feel the same way and that then our friendship will be really awkward.  But I also don't want to hide it, because I don't want to bottle up my feelings, and what if it turns out she DOES feel the same way?  I really don't know what to do.

submitted by you'llneverknow
(December 26, 2020 - 3:12 pm)

Ok. So, I haven't been in this situation but one of my friends once had a crush on me. He told my other friends, and they told me. He didn't know they told me, and then one day my other friend was mad at him and just blurted it out, and he said he did. At the time I didn't really like him back but we're still good friends now. So, if you don't want to tell her I guess you don't have to, but with my friend it wasn't bad, so I fully support you telling her because worst case scenario is that it's kinda weird, and then the best case scenario is that you find out she likes you back, and then that's awesome. I also had two other friends who liked each other and didn't hide it, and even though I didn't know them that well when it started, I know one of them had to tell the other at some point and it worked out. I do know how hard it is to say certain things, though. For, I'm sometimes even scared to just ask questions on a video call, even when the only people on it are my best friends and my cousin. So I fully understand if you don't tell her. Aaaaaand back to the other part: (sorry, I'm rambling on a lot) I would much rather learn if she does or doesn't like you than just wonder forever if she does or doesn't. Whatever you choose to do, good luck! And if you ever need to talk about anything, remember we're always here to try to understand. <3

submitted by @you’llneverknow
(December 27, 2020 - 6:50 pm)

Hello you'llneverknow.

I know what you feel like :) I've had crushes on many people. 

I've never admitted them, only one.

Try it.

No, really, I'm not kidding.

Mine worked out well :) I wish you luck. 

Show her how you feel about her. Don't be scared.

There is only one thing to fear, and that is fear.

:) Good luck.

From,

Nightfall DreamFire 

submitted by NDF@you'llneverknow, age they/them, DreamWorld
(December 27, 2020 - 8:39 pm)

Ahhh you poor romantic. I too once had a MAJOR CRUSH on my friend.

I told her and her response was and I quote: "i like girls ya doof."

My point is we're still close friends so tell her because she'll still be your friend and the worst case scenario is her doing a dramatic (but hilarious) Impression of you.

submitted by Lord Entropy, age 13, THE MYSTERY SHACK
(January 6, 2021 - 7:55 am)

I just need to vent.

I feel like I don't really have close friends. I don't really talk to one group of friends that much, and my other group of friends did group facetimes a lot during quarantine, but my phone was so old it couldn't handle group calls, so I feel like they all kind of bonded and I was left out. My one close friend from that group is slipping away. My one very close best friend lives two towns away, and she shares a phone with her siblings, so I can't talk to her that much, and also she's homeschooled and not interested in most of the things I'm interested in now, and I feel like I'm growing up and growing away from her, and I don't want that to happen, but now whenever we're together we spend most of the time asking each other what we want to do, and I don't know how much I like to hang out with her anymore, and just . . . ugh.

I think I might have depression. I've noticed myself seeming sad for no reason, and even when I'm doing things that I enjoy, sometimes there's this heaviness that's just hanging there, but I don't want to bring attention to it, because it's not that bad and I know people who have it way worse than me.

Also I'm listening to a song right now and it's so sad and it's not helping. But I feel like I can't cry, because I feel embarrassed, even though I know that it's ok to cry, and I kind of hate my life right now, but then I feel guilty because I'm very privileged, and now I want to go and delete that sentence, but I'm not going to, because I need someone to listen. 

Covid-19 restrictions are making it harder to maintain friendships and make new ones. Many people are having a tough time right now. Try listening to happier music, and look forward to things improving in the new year. I'm sure Chatterboxers will have good advice for you. They are your friends, and we all care about you!

Admin

submitted by another anonymous
(December 27, 2020 - 9:08 pm)

First of all, I can definitely relate to this. I don't have a phone, and I often feel like I'm completely out of the loop, but the chatterbox and nano are super helpful. I love being able to chat with people who have the same interests as me, and I get to meet people that I never would have otherwise. I know what it's like to feel as if you're growing away from a friend, and it isn't fun, but maybe you could try a different way to communicate, like writing letters. I feel like that might be a fun way to stay in touch if it's hard to use electronics. 

I've been feeling kind of heavy lately, too, and I find myself worrying more than I should, which is really scary to me, but I think everyone is feeling down right now. After all, we are going through a pandemic. Try to find ways to distract yourself, and if that feeling just isn't going away, you might want to ask an adult for help. I know that things are really hard right now, but I have a feeling that 2021 will be a much better year. Also, spring isn't too far from now, and I always feel happier during springtime. Just remember that things will always look up eventually. Here's a little poem I found that might cheer you up: (Admins, is it alright if I post this? I'm not sure what the rules are with posting other's poetry. You can delete this part if it doesn't follow the rules. :))

Life is unpredictable,

It changes with the seasons, 

Even your coldest winter, 

Happens for the best of reasons,  

And though it feels eternal, 

Like all you'll ever do is freeze, 

I promise spring is coming, 

And with it, brand new leaves. 

- Erin Hanson 

Since you give the author, we can post it. Thank you.

Admin

submitted by peppermint, age 13, in the forest
(December 28, 2020 - 12:00 am)

I know what it feels like.

Im not pretending.

Now I will proceed to tell you my life's story :)

When I was in *omitted because of privacy reasons* people used to ridicule me for being unsmart. Hey, I was a whole year younger than them, alright? And when it was recess, it was just me, sitting on the tire swings alone. I never let my parents know, Im just that type of person. I cant remember a lot, it was in 1st ok? and i am bad at remembering. 

So then I moved to another school. I was pretty popular there, for a little bit. I earned a reputation, but then in 2nd, another girl came and obviously ruined my life. she stole my gold thingie, and she never gave it back, only excuses. she stole my popularity. she spread rumors about me. she said mean things. 

but i got my revenge :) im smarter than her, shes bossier than ever, but that wont lead her anywhere. im alright, im fine with the fact that there are people like this. 

Now, how it relates.

i used to have this really big group of friends, nearly every girl in the class was my friend until she came along :( 

my best friends already ditched me. i only have one very close friend who~

we are very alike. 

but im very very different from them.

im just your regular introverted insomniac who loves drawing and writing.

done.

im also just casually undergoing depression.

sometimes its hard for me to keep pushing

sometimes i feel tears inside me

but i never show them.

im the type that doesnt do emotions

im the type who doesnt cry easily

but i push forward

depression is the cloud that hangs around you. it forces you to believe you are sad.

but in reality you are not.

think about your future, not your past

your past is behind you.

i suggest some hot cocoa with marshmallows and whipped cream and a fantasy book or something :) it helps

hope this helps! your not alone :)

From,

Nightfall DreamFire

[@Admins -- DreamFire isn't a real last name. Have a good day/night!] 

PS :O Vim just said pnkmn...punk mn? pink mn? punk moon? pink moon?

<pinkk> <mooon>

oh. ok.  

submitted by NDF@anotheranonymous, age they/them, DreamWorld
(December 28, 2020 - 1:07 am)

No, silly goose! Vim must be saying POKEMON! YESSS!! xD

But seriously, I love everything you wrote just now. Not the things that happened to you ofc, but I love how you got it out there, and the advice you gave to have hot cocoa and a fantasy book is amazing, props to you. 

submitted by somebody
(January 19, 2021 - 2:31 pm)

Thank you! Yes, that's an option. VIM. DID YOU SAY POKEMON OR PINK MOON

<pokee> <moonn>

Pokemoon? Oh, wait, pokemon. Okay, thanks. :D

~NDF~ 

Now Vim says vxtcm? Vext centimeter? You make no sense, Vim.

<isodo> 

submitted by NDF@somebody
(January 21, 2021 - 1:01 am)