I Struggled to Fit in at School

Junior high school was a trying time for me between admitting I was being sexually abused to my mom to finding out who my biological father was. Through all the chaos and craziness I was trying to find my way and a group of friends to fit in with. It was not an easy endeavor and so I kept as busy as I could and tried not to be home. In this episode, I explore my early teen years and how it shaped me today.     Key Takeaways:    [8:30] 7th grade in junior high school was a transitional year  [10:16] Doing activities outside of school and struggling with asthma  [11:03] Recognizing I was suffering from abuse and telling my mom [17:46] Going into 8th grade, not eating, and filling my schedule  [19:09] My parents getting a divorce  [22:13] Going to gymnastics camp and meeting such supportive friends  [25:26] I kept myself busy with cheerleading so I didn't have to be home [27:20] Finding out Tom was my biological father  [29:28] Being told to sit still and be quiet all my life  [30:08] Trying to be popular, look a certain way, and socioeconomics of Concord  [33:07] Being friends with people from different social groups  [33:58] Molly was a floater like me  [35:59] Becoming more confident through sports  [38:05] Constantly feeling behind my friends  [41:38] Giving your children space and not controlling them  [42:54] I learned that I could feel both joy and tragedy at the same time  [45:34] Social life has changed Resources:   Summer of my German Soldier The Body Keeps the Score Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   YouTube   The Molly B Foundation