Writer's Block: School daze

[beltainelady]

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I stayed in the same school district for my entire career. I was a smart kid, skipping first grade and going right into second. That impacted me more than I think my parents and teachers could imagine. I was able to keep up scholastically, but I was a year behind emotionally and developmentally. One year makes a HUGE difference when you're in grade school.

So, while I was confident as a smart kid, I had some social issues. I didn't have many friends that I was close to, and didn't even date in high school. Most of the people I did become friends with didn't attend my school, and the few dates I had were also from out of the area. While people liked me and there wasn't any real animosity, I just didn't fit in. I was always a little behind in the social arena.

Big impact. HUGE. I still have issues in that area, although I've since learned how to be friendly and outgoing, against my usual impulse to remain quiet and in the background.

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[firespirit1.livejournal.com]

I went to school in 5 different school districts. High school all in the same place. It sucked between 5 and 6th when we moved. The only nice thing about the later moves is that they were both Pittsburgh suburbs. I was able to keep in contact with a few people I knew.

In any case, it probably made me more willing to try new and different things.