My sister was in the same boat as acs. She skipped 3rd grade and went from being an extremely outgoing leader in her class to being a social outcast and complete misfit. We were in a rather small school where everyone knew everyone and the new girls in the 4th grade just weren't going to accept her in any shape form or fashion. Maybe if she hadn't been so social to begin with it wouldn't have bothered her but it was devastating for her to just be completely shut out with the others.
Thanks for sharing this! It's strange how much better I feel knowing that my experience was not completely unique. I think it's interesting that both of us were girls who experienced social consequences in a small school. I really think that the close-knit aspect was part of the challenge for me and your sister's story supports that. I wonder if this will turn out to be a recurring theme.
I appreciate hearing all the different opinions so thank you to everyone for sharing them!!!
Ditto! Who knows, you may find that by sharing an unusual experience that you may connect with someone who shares your experience!
EandCmom--tell your sister "Hey" from me
