Being open to change

“You don’t know.”

Those are the words I used to explain everything to my parents and my friends from my old school. So many things can go wrong when you’re a boarder, miles away from home. Especially when you’re also totally new to the school. 

I arrived at boarding school my sophomore year, and it seemed like everyone already had their own group of friends—or, you might even say, their own clique. The first day of school, I had no idea where to sit. Everyone sat with their friends, and it seemed like there was no room for me. I sat by myself the first day and felt like I didn’t belong.

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TeenConnect: Your Healings
A healing of celiac disease
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A healing at the end of the school year
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How I got rid of a grudge
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Turning to prayer first
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Immediate healing? It’s possible!
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Which thoughts are you listening to?
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Safety on the river
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Traveling alone? or with God?
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Facing down fear
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How I dealt with homesickness
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Getting along—with God’s help
TeenConnect: Your Healings
Getting a stepmother
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Healing after a skiing accident
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Praying in a new way—and finding healing
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When I lost my phone in the snow
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A healing during lockdown
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Healing on—and off—the court

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