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i really want to be closer to my family. Like we live at least 10 hours away from any of our relatives. Im only 16 and my family has lived here for over 10 years. I really want to get away. I want to move closer to my relatives and away from all this drama around my town. its retarded. The ppl here are just so nosey and gossipy and there have been so many untrue rumors about me and its just making me so angry. ugh. And when i tell ppl the rumors arent true they are like, oh sure they arent. and its so frustrating. I hate this. I know its a part of life but its so horrible around here. Besides…. if i “got rid” of one girl i know i bet over 80% of the rumors would stop.

Hani answered:

Hey Dani, I think i know how you feel right now. Its stressful when no one will let you be you. growing up in small towns is hard adn my best advice is save up some money and go away for a week or so. Go visit some reletives or just plain get away from the nosey town. It makes me feel better when i swamped with the same sorta stuff. Hang In there and dont ditch your friends unless YOU think its a good idea.

dani answered:

yeah small towns are a bust. I guess i might start writing some letters. That sounds like a good idea. Thanks much. i just hope i dont go insane from all the rumors…….

another friend answered:

sounds rough….also sounds like the small town i grew up in. i’m sorry i don’t have any advice for you, i just wanted you to know that i feel for you. girls can be pretty cruel. Hang in there.

You could try writing letters to your relatives to keep in touch, especially grandparents, they always love that. You’ll be surprised at how close you become… (best to type out letters in large font if they’re old, because its easier for them to read, but you’ll probably hear some amazing stories.)