Finding myself in the same room I came to years ago caused me to experience again how difficult being a high school freshman was at the time. Before entering the group, I assumed the session would be light-hearted and playful, forgetting my own personal experiences. After spending a short while with the group, there was a shift within me where I began to experience more empathy and understanding of the power within the group. I also felt a shift when the members began to share about their lives, causing me to feel honored to listen to their stories. Although I was once a high school student, experiencing this group gave me a greater perspective on high school students, reminding myself of the difficulties we all experience, regardless of our
Finding myself in the same room I came to years ago caused me to experience again how difficult being a high school freshman was at the time. Before entering the group, I assumed the session would be light-hearted and playful, forgetting my own personal experiences. After spending a short while with the group, there was a shift within me where I began to experience more empathy and understanding of the power within the group. I also felt a shift when the members began to share about their lives, causing me to feel honored to listen to their stories. Although I was once a high school student, experiencing this group gave me a greater perspective on high school students, reminding myself of the difficulties we all experience, regardless of our