UP CLOSE with someone that has had counselling.

This week has been nominated a week to focus on Counsellors.  One of our Youth News reporters interviewed a youth that has been through counselling.  For obvious reasons his interviewee wishes to remain annonymous.  However, to whoever you are THANK YOU for taking the time to be interviewed! Respect !

Q.  Why were you getting teased?

I get teased because I have an odd shaped head and I smell funny.  I have unfashionable clothes so I get teased for wearing "high water".

Q.  Why did you decide to go to counselling?

I had lost all my friends and was getting teased at school on a daily basis.  In addition I was starting to argue with my parents at home.  I basically hated my life and myself.  I knew inside of myself I had to do something so I mustered up enough courage and went to see the counsellor.

Q.  What has counselling done for you?

It made me feel a lot better about myself and has made me appreciate how much I have.  There are children so much worse off than me, some are starving to death and here I am complaining about a depressing life.  I showed me a lot and now I am happier person.  I definitely recommend those who get teased to go to your guidance counsellor.  It just gives you a differnt outlook on life.

In closing, if you wish to seek counselling out of school you can call Teen Services (292 4598) and i am sure someone would be glad to help you.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE ALONE, there is someone who would be able to help.

ps. Youth News welcomes anyone to join their team and if you are looking for some new friends from all different schools you can call us on 79 YOUTH and join our reporting team..

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