Okay, Kenzie, I know I can't possibly match the writing skill of the posters before me, but I just want you to know that we're here for you.  Whenever you're feeling down, just come on here and talk to us.  We won't back down or turn our backs on you.  Kenzie, you were one of the founders this amazing site and made this place fun for all of us.  Your quizzes are fantastic (sorry, I need to do more) and your disposition is always cheery, even when you feel down.  And I've always noticed, that when I'm mad, or grumpy, or feeling just plain horrible, a simple smile can change my whole mood.  You've heard: "Turn that frown upside down" and it's really true.  Pretending to be happy always makes me happy.  And I know you're going through tough times and this might not work as well, but just remember to set out some time where you forget everything and run around pretending you're a tiny kid who knows nothing.  Do something fun, hilarious, carefree.  Then when you come back to real life, you just might not feel so bad.  Hey, think of "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music.  They have some really good points.  And write.  Get all your feelings out.  Even if it's just gibberish like: "kjfao;dgj I"mm random."  I do this all the time when I'm bored, annoyed, or angry, and I always feel so much better.  And also, when you're feeling stressed, see if you can get someone to massage you.  I would, but all I can do is give you a virtual massage, which might help a little, but won't give you the full effect, if you know what I mean. ;)  When this is done, I always feel as if I've taken the weight of the world off my shoulders and could fly away.  And when you need to cry, just bawl.  Don't hold it in.  Get it out.  That always makes me feel soo much better.  Also, do something that makes you laugh.  Not giggle, not just smile, but laugh your head off, roll on the ground, your laughing will make your sides ache.  You know the protocol.

I'm sorry if you've heard any of this before, and I'm just a redundant rambling poster, but I truly hope you feel much better.  Indulge in the fun things.  Do things you love.  And listen to everyone else who has given you such wonderful advice.  Feel free to vent to us.  We'll be there for you always.

~Leaf

Kenzie, why would you think that we would be mad.  Although we could never replace in person freinds, we're still here for you.  You're a great girl and we love you.  I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas and you'll find some new freinds too.

That should be a poem, lav...very touching. :)

That's neat that you're coming down here, Paige!  For two days, at least, I won't feel like the only Chatterboxer in Florida. :D  It's amazing - for the past week or so, we've actually had temperatures lower than in the 70's or 80's.  Astounding, that is.  But anyway, enjoy your vacation!

Kenzie, OMG! How could you think that we'd get mad at you for that? I think you're amazingly nice, I know (sort of) what it feels like to have a broken heart, and I'm struggling with my religion as well! Don't think that makes you a bad person. Don't worry. It'll all come out in the wash.

I totally agree with Admin, they are so right!!

Believe me Paige, most of us know EXACTLY how you feel.  Sometimes you just need to be sad for a while, it will make the happy things much more special and rememberable.  

Maybe you need to let your family know when you are upset.  Usually when I'm upset it's pretty obvious, and my family does everything they can to help me get through it.  Often my dad will have me laughing through my tears moments after I've been sobbing my heart out.

I lost all of my friends when I quit public school, as you well know, and I felt like I'd never find another friend in my whole life, and now I have so many friends, and they all love me for who I am.  Including you guys!  But, even when I have so many friends, I still sometimes get sad because I feel like no one really likes me, they just hang out with me because they have to, and I'll mope around for a few days, until one of them does something so genuine, that I know I'm just being silly!

Just remember, I will ALWAYS be here for you, no matter what happens.  Even if both of us stop coming on here after a while, you'll always be in my heart, and I'll never forget you.

 I think it's good that you are happy and bubbly on Chatterbox, it keeps you healthy.  You don't want to get lost in your sadness.

Would you ever guess that I'm an anxious, shy, grumpy little girl?  (I hope you answered no)  Because inside, this is me truly.  I'm really an outgoing happy person, but I often hide inside myself, afraid to show too much, afraid of what people will say.  I think that sometimes I make things up subconsciously to make myself feel sorry for myself.  It's really stupid, and I'm working on stopping it.  But I think that humans tend to need to feel sorry for themselves in order to be better people.  Even if it's selfish, if you know you're doing it, and work on trying to stop it, it's making you a better person even if you don't know it.  Even if you feel awful about yourself.

We all have different sides of ourselves, and certain places we let them show.  I think that for you and me, Chatterbox is one of those places, one of the most important.

I really hope you feel better soon.  Keep your chin up, love.  You're going to be fine.  ;)

*hugs* 

Er, yah, it was Old Cricket I agreed with, sorry 'bout that. :) 

I just have one other thing to say!

Think of it this way.  Imagine a photograph with no shadows.  It's flat, unrealistic, right?  Now imagine life with out shadows.  It would be flat.  There would be no depth, no secrets, no mystery, and nothing to counteract the light.  We need shadows to survive.