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Also! For those of you in middle school or going into middle school, read this! • romantic relationships DON’T MATTER! I know it may seem “cool” but trust me, it’s not. • FOCUS on your grades! Study hard, that’s what matters the most! • BE KIND to others! I know that sounds super cliche, but treat others the way YOU want to be treated! • Don’t get into drama! Find a nice friend group that makes YOU feel safe & comfortable! • No one will remember your embarrassing moments!♥️♥️
I’m in 7th grade rn, and honestly, the best way to survive middle school(imo): FIND A FRIEND GROUP THAT TREATS YOU WELL AND *STAY* WITH THEM. This is what I do. I’m myself around my friends, I’m comfortable with them. We joke about how much middle school sucks for all of us. They are very smart people, they don’t start fights. We help each other out. Be kind to people outside of your friend group(obviously be kind to your friends, too, but being loud and yourself, if your friends are real friends, is less of a risk). Don’t make fun of anyone. I don’t care if you feel uncool, people will leave you alone if you don’t make fun of anyone. They won’t make fun of you, because you’re nice, and they would feel bad making fun of you. Some people who aren’t exactly your friends might end up wanting to be friends with you or defending you. Kids in middle school are mean, and they tease each other. It’s best to avoid that, because you get to avoid all the emotional stress that comes with it.
6th grade: Everyone was starting to get rude, and trying to act cool. Everyone would be assholes to me for no reason. People would constantly make fun of me for anything, how I walked, how I talked(I had crossbite, my mother literally wouldn't take me to the dentist for some reason) and much more. 7th grade: We went remote for most of the year, I got depressed cause of no social interaction. Near the end of the year, in-person was an option, but I didn't have much people to talk to, and the few friends I made were toxic 8th grade: I could only tolerate two of my teachers, the rest either tried to hard to be funny, abused their power, or would literally pick on me for no reason. One time, my math teacher literally wouldn't let me going to the bathroom after I had made it clear that I had UTI. She'd also try to berate me after I made obvious jokes sometimes, and yell at me for dumbass stuff; for example, my math teacher would yell at me for being on a tab with a hallpass website(Yes, we had to use E-Hallpass this year for some reason, I also still had UTI at this time) she threatened to kick me out of class and give me a detention. Cafeteria food was horrible everyday, the quality got worse each passing year since 5th grade. Most of the students there were toxic, sometimes I'd be threatened by others for little to no reason. I'd get depressed, lost interest in most of my activities, sometimes not even doing my work. 9th Grade(currently): During my whole Summer, I was worrying about improving my looks, and strength to the point of frustration. I begged my mother to take me to a night school program, even saying that I'd walk if I have to(I was originally gonna go to Belleville East, which most of the kids from last year + a lot more kids would go to) but eventually we found another School that just opened in my area, and I got to attend it. I'm already liking it better than Middle School, most of the people are chill, I'm actually learning things instead of rushing multiple topics in a week and forgetting most of them, teachers are nice and respectful, and fights aren't happening 24/7. I believe High school is already gonna be a better time for me, and I might update this comment when I finish my 9th grade year.
This is EXACTLY what I'm going through in middle school I just started 6th grade and I have like 0 friends.I'm trying to talk to more people in order to meet new friends I haven't made any friends so far but I'm still trying.
that happened to me too!! i had a decent sized friend group of all females in fifth grade, but come sixth grade, they kind of just stopped hanging out with me. i asked them if they still considered me their friend and they literally just looked at each other nervously laughing with awkward looks. i don’t know what i did honestly. there were a few who stayed loyal to me despite the group’s influence and although we’re apart now, i can still appreciate and respect them for that. don’t be a sheep. also lemme add: giving a dog with big floppy ears huge earrings is genius and adorable lol
Hey leamon, very relatable story. I’m in 6th grade, I got bullied in 5th, people where talking about me behind my back, and it made me upset, I still can’t say anything about it because if I say one wrong thing, my life goes down the drain really quick, I’ve tried dealing with it but it’s hard to. Even in 6th grade people are still bothering me. Now I really don’t want to have to go to 7th, my sister (she is in college now) says that her middle school experience was bad as well. She got pushed down the stairs at school, someone threatened to kill her and tried to rape her, her friend died because he fell down the stairs, people where doing drugs, and a bunch of other bad stuff as well. I really am not looking forward to it. Also, I am sorta a social butterfly, I really like talking to people who like talking to me, but I have social anxiety because I’m scared if people are talking behind my back, spreading rumors about me, and then I will end up alone. It’s just scary for me, that’s why I can’t talk to people that much.
I feel you I'm in 7th grade and there are two girls who are mean to me (Idk if it's because I'm a furry or what) and they won't leave me alone at all even when i tell on them. You just need to get through it and be yourself try not to listen to what people say
As a college student I have a message for middle schoolers: just do your work, take breaks when needed, remove your self from any friend drama. BELIEVE ME, petty drama isn’t worth it in the end, from personal experience. Please take care of your needs and don’t listen to anyone pulling you down. Also a few friends is better than a lot !!! Don’t bother becoming a popular kid or forcing your self too
I had a group of friends, until they decided to hate me for no reason and ignore me. I'd brought this up to them, and they acted like they cared, but they didn't. My other friend hung out with a group of friends who bullied me. So, I was alone. I talked with people, which were for some reason mainly boys. People said that I was dating them, but really, none of us cared. But, boys in my grade never learn and they didn't notice when they left me for their other bully friends and I felt sad again. One person was popular in a way, who I became friends with. She then became my partner in the play, as in, I was one step sister of cinderella, she was the other. However, this girl had a different group of friends who didn't like me much. Me and one of my friends who were boys became close,but only as friends. I got braver, since now I had real friends, and began wearing pajamas to school. In 6th grade, one new boy moved to our school who made me feel uncomfortable. He liked me, though. He WINKED at me and called me senorita (my name). This boy made me scared, so I always went to my other REAL friend, the boy. He also didn't like the new boy, and so we both hung out more often. Ill continue the story if you ever want to meet me in AJPW, my user is Polarbearr4.
This hasn’t happened to me ( and probably never will ) because my school is strict when it comes to bullies. If you are caught doing that stuff, there’s no way you’re gonna get off without a lesson. With that aside, I’m sorry you were treated so horribly. No kid deserves that kind of treatment.
I would like to give out a few tips for Middle School! I’ve experienced it so I would like to share a few things to do and to NOT DO! Thank you if you read along! • Relationship DONT matter! Focus on school work! School is for learning, not loving! It’s okay to have a crush, I actually had a crush on someone- • DONT CUSS!! Cussing is NOT cool and you can get in trouble for it! • Be YOURSELF! DONT be shy to not be yourself at school! Be yourself so then if someone is like you, they can be friends with you! • NO DRAMA!! It’s not right to do and it can hurt peoples feeling. You can also get in trouble! • Don’t be a “showoff”, I’m not being rude but don’t show off to others because for example. If you try to do a flip in front of your crush, you could get hurt. (It’s just a scenario so DONT DO IT!!) I hope this helps for some people! If you have any other questions then you can ask me! And great video Leamon! The art in the background is AMAZING!!
8th grade was by far the most stressful for me. One of my "friends" was insanely jealous of me and decided to drop me and talk behind my back when I did NOTHING. The other one was straight up awful, they would call me slurs when they got mad at me, they HIT me,they talked behind my back, made fun of my trauma, and much more. THEN THEY DROPPED ME AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. Im a freshman in highschool, I don't care abt the girl that was jealous of me anymore but, the one that treated me like garbage I can never forgive.
I ended up gaining my best friend in middle school by both of us ending up in detention 🤣 I’m now a graduate of Highschool and we are still friends to this day 💖
middle school for me was not bad, but i knew people who were treated horribly. im so glad that there is someone to speak up about being mistreated, Ty leamon!
It took me until 9th grade to realize that the word “Friend” was supposed to mean a nice person that you are loyal with. Since 2nd grade I pretty much thought it meant “people who hate and ridicule you and you stay with because you don’t want to be lonely”
Aaack I absolutely love your story times! I love listening to them while I draw, they help me be more productive having something to listen to in the background :>
Yeah it helps me aswell! Ever since I saw her SWAP animation, I loved it alot. And since I used to be a jammer, I enjoy the animal jam content. I love listening to leamon puppy rant about stuff. Its interesting to see what she says while i draw- plus she improved so much in art. Its awesome :D
Middle school can definitely be tough, especially going into it. It's when you realize that the world isn't all rainbows and happiness. yes, you may get betrayed, hurt, humiliated, etc. but it will all be okay! Why care what someone else thinks about you, just try your hardest! You will learn valuable lessons and make great friends. Perhaps you'll learn a new sport or instrument! There's tons of great things that come out of middle school. This is my last year before high school. Iv'e made good friends, memories, etc. Iv'e learned alot about life and myself that I never knew before. The point is, don't focus too much on the bad things that happen. Focus on the good things and look forwards, not behind. Try your very hardest, and you WILL succeed. Hope this helps anyone going into middle school or having a rough time in it.
yo, this was pretty recently (literally the end of last school year). tw for violence ok, so, it was just like everyday until 2nd period that i got in an argument with the middle school mean girls. i’ve had previous arguments with them before, but this time one of them wanted to fight me. i obviously declined one because it’s stupid and two because the argument was over the smallest thing. and wasn’t gonna get a broken nose or get expelled over it, cause that’s what they want. a bit later after 3rd class i went to the counselors cause i was having a bad day and instead the counselor brought on of the middle school mean girls to talk about the stuff happening. this will be important. after that, the day went back as usual. next was 4th, then 5th. then lunch rolled around. i was no joke minding my own business watching a grasshopper that my friend brought to the table when one of the middle school mean girls came from behind me and pulled me down from the back of my hair. she then proceeded to punch me in the face and kick me while i was still on the ground. this really confuses be since we talked about it with her friend earlier that day. it doesn’t bother me to much honestly, and since then i’ve moved so whatever. i honestly feel bad for her, cause everyone still has a reason. some part of me blames myself, but that’s just me. i bet i’ll see her on the news 15 years later to find out she committed a crime though 😭
As a person who gets harrassed at school and is going to middle school next year, ive allready watched this when this came out, but its just nice to know that im not alone and many other people get harrassed at thier schools like me.
Yep. Mostly every girl in my middle school was either a pick-me or just really rude. (Most of the mean ones were “popular girls”. All of them had “boyfriends” and were SO mean!
I just started middle school, (6th grade) and I lost all of my childhood friends we can hardly even hold a conversation anymore and I haven’t made any new friends. I’m scared that everybody is secretly judging me behind my back because I’m a shy, chubby, socially awkward, angsty, furry, proboably gay, vocaloid obsessed, nerd. This video helps me understand that I’m not alone and somebody I look up to had a similar experience. Thanks
I can't make any friends either everytime another kid look at me they give me a look like they don't want to hang out or do any social interaction with me I also felt left our in groups too
I completely understand you, I had been harassed ever since 1st grade, whether it was shipping, rumors, etc. It still happens to me now that I graduated, whenever I tell them to stop they just say "sorry", yet still continue. Felt like I was a barbie toy kids would ship with every Ken doll, I hope it gets better for you atleast 🙏
I agree with this story so much. I wasn’t made fun of or anything, but it did suck when I was there. It all started in 2019, when I moved houses. We were staying at my grandmas house for the summer while looking for a new home. We weren’t in the district of my elementary school, so we went to a different district. I started school in 6th grade for less than a year, and it sucked. I struggled to carry things to my locker or classroom, Restroom breaks were restricted (this was when I had horrible bladder problems so it was a struggle) 5 minute rotations, and it was awful going down a long hall and arriving late, and no recess or after lunch activities. I once got my brothers lunch by mistake, and I got a lunch without paying. I was worried to tell my parents. Thankfully they weren’t mad and they payed it. The only good thing was when I made a friend. Sadly I never saw her again. About 2 months pass, I caught a stomach flu and was out of school for a week. By the time I recovered, we moved and I was back in my old school. By lockdown I’ve been homeschooled ever since, and luckily it’s been better because I didn’t go through puberty or get bullied when I was in school. First year of high school homeschool, and I hope everyone has a great year. ☺️
I’ve also experienced this as my friends who I were close with ended up being fake and mean people. (those friends also talked about me behind my back) I also remember how my mom told me that I need to find friends who were real but sadly I never even got to really find much good friends as I found 2 of them. Lastly, this was honestly a painful experience for me and I can kind of relate to others (“kind of” because the situation might end up different for others) who have experienced this but what made me feel upset was that this all happened in elementary school.
Honestly i wish middle school was interesting for me,. The only 2 interesting things that happen were: A kid drank hand sanitizer and had to be hospitalized, and a kid broke the window in the pool, causing the power in the basement to stop working due to the water draining directly into the basement. Other things probably did happen, i just skipped so much school during that time.
I completely agree, it really sucks and it only gets harder but there’s definitely some great parts! If you’re going into middle school/are in it, I hope you know that you’re not alone
Im sorry you were treated so horribly! If it makes you feel better,, my mother was kicked in the head by a horse when she was about 12 or 13. She was heavily disabled and constantly jumped in middle school. She was terrified to go to school and skipped just like yourself. Now she's given them what they deserved, as she became a strong boxer whos won more than 90% of her fights. This proves that even those who struggled in middle school usually are the strongest, hence yourself!!!As of now,, i am in middle school myself. It can be apsolutely horrid, and i understand. Keep aspring to be better than you already are!!!
0:46 omg same!! Its not rlly how yours works but my school elementary is kindergarten - 4th, middle school is grades 5 - 7 and highschool is grades 8 - 12 i believe its 12 at the end, and it’s literally THE same exact reasoning as you!! Im glad to see someone who has a similar school system ^^
Hi! Been through the middle school thing already :) I’ll share some tips for the nervous soon-to-be middle schoolers. 1. Don’t care about the social heirarchy, be you and find real friends, don’t try to fit in with “popular” kids who don’t like you, it will only lead to sadness and confusion. 2. Cussing shows you’re a crappy person, for any gals reading this, don’t call ur friends “b*tchs” It’s a huge red flag. 3. NO PHONE I fr lost my phone for two days for texting in class. 4. Drama is a no-no. Most kids who get bullied are prettier and braver than the kids who gossip, don’t make yourself a drama queen/king. 5. Don’t be over sensitive, almost everybody will be bullied at least once in middle school. 6. Don’t date, it will lead to heartbreak and confusion, or could even lead to something like adolescent pregnancy, as awful as it sounds, It’s brutal but y’all need to hear it. 7. Studying is not overrated, Study!!!! Exams will murder you if you don’t 8. Sports and activities: YES. It’s a great way to meet homies outside of school. 9. Remember your life is worth it ❤ you are loved, beautiful and intelligent, suicide is never the answer. Middle school were some of the worst years of my life, I went from super happy and social, to extreme depression and overly introverted. I’m still suffering the effects from mean kids, but I’m getting better. Don’t be like me! Stay strong and call those mean kids and teachers out!!! Love all of you!
I really needed this cause I'm on my second day of middle school and struggling with loving myself and making friends. This helped me, and like you said to just be myself. Thanks :)
My school did elementary school until halfway into seventh grade, which I never really heard of another school doing that! Middle school is definitely a... journey. I suggest focusing on grades the MOST! It really does help, I promise. Some schools even offer college credit classes, which help for college pay! Keeping your grades up can help you get scholarships as well! Don't get into too much trouble at school, I understand we make mistakes, but don't get into too much! Why? Well, most jobs and colleges are looking for good students! This includes social media. Just pay attention in school and you'll do well!
First of all, I love the drawing you made of Princess in Middle School with a random cat character and dog character talking about you or whatever. And second of all, I love your Storytimes and your drawing while you're doing awareness commentary
I had sixth grade in elementary school too, and I have two “friends” who don’t really like me, and are super fake. But thankfully the school splits up the grade into three groups, and we’re all separated so I have a chance to get better friends. School starts tomorrow and I really hope the people are nicer and less toxic than my friends are.
I FEEL YOUR PAIN! my last year is in Middle school today- My school is pretty cool though, they have plenty of events and not many bullies BUT there is a bathroom that has only three stalls, normal you may say- NEIGH! because of Covid 19 two of them where "out of order" but they weren't- the only one that was open was one that DID NOT LOCK. you probaly see where this is going but basicly some one walked in on me taking a poo. GAHHHHHHHH
Okay #1: OMG I love your art! It looks so gorgeous, even though it's sad, I think it's beautiful #2: amazing video, it's very helpful for people as well as they get kind of an idea on what not to do in middle school. #3: I'm probably ordering some of the new merch today! Probably the SWAP group sticker and the Lucky sticker! Might get more but I'm not sure. I'll let you know when I order it.
Note: Sorry for spelling mistakes in advance (I’m not going back through this XD) Advice for ppl starting MS or HS from someone who has moved a lot more than your average person: -It’s okay to be a nerd. People actually value that a lot in the real world (outside of MS and HS). Sometimes your weird interests will make you the truest friends too. Example: The DSMP gets a lot of hate for some valid reasons, and some ridiculous reasons, but my friends were super into it at my old house, and being into something like that makes you a lot of instant friends (like I mean you’ll probably have 1 person in each of your classes) who you can talk to abt it for hours. Who cares if it’s weird. The people bullying you for it probably don’t have something that interesting to talk abt anyway. -Being “uncool” or “unpopular” is okay because like most of your friendships are going to be way more valuable than saying you peaked in HS or MS. -Sometimes ppl are going to try and shut you down for your kindness, like in Leamon’s situation. However, all of the people who value that kindness are going to remember you, even if it’s a vague memory. They’re going to have your back too. Like Leamon said, she may not have made the closest friends after what happened with Abby, but all of the ppl who were her friends/acquaintances in her classes had her back. No ones going to support someone being mean to a person who has been nothing but kind, so remember to stay kind and out of drama. -Being in the loop of drama is unimportant, a waste of brain space, and literally pointless to your future. Sometimes its okay to be oblivious to stuff like that. I’ve been told that I’m very wholesome, and some might take that as an insult, but no one means it as an insult (if they do, I have no clue what they’re on about). They just mean that you have your morals in check, and know whats important in life -Take advantage of group projects and gym (even if you suck at sports like me), in MS and HS you’re going to make good friends through those two. Think of gym like a recess with a grade (again even if you suck at sports) because you have a lot of time to talk with ppl and build team skills with them. 2 friends I made last year in gym ended up being my closest friends (even when health started and we only had lunch together). Connect with ppl y’all! Group projects seem like a pain now, but when you’ve had a lot of experience being a new kid, group projects are a great way to force your introverted self into meeting new ppl who end up being really sweet! -If all else fails, join a club (my introverted self is yelling at me rn XD). The person I’ve kept in contact most with since I’ve moved I met in set crew for the spring play. We literally knew each other for like 4 months, but are still in close contact and is like the only person who I’ll text for hours with. Basically just be yourself y’all! My dad and mom said that the nerds usually have a great experience in college anyway, and usually adults will see you as more mature for your age if you value your interests over popularity contests like social media and following up with trends. Also things like Dungeons and Dragons are a great way to meet other ppl who might be more introverted, and really it gets everyone to open up and have fun, so do stuff like that if you want XD Sorry if this was a lot of nonsense, it makes sense in my own head, but I’m sick, so my brain is a little foggy. GL y’all going into MS or HS, you got this my guy! Also sorry this happened to you Leamon, it’s crazy how low ppl stoop sometimes. Especially when you were just doing your own thing. I hope that your post HS life is amazing ‘cause all of us here may not know you on a personal level, but I think we can all agree that you seem pretty cool!
True, middle school is fun at first but wow is it hard with grades and drama ESPECIALLY girl drama, girls can be real jerks at times, choose ur friends carefully good luck to everyone starting middle school, don’t worry u will do just fine just try ur best, don’t worry u are never alone!❤
I know this is off topic but- I LOVE YOUR ART STYLE! Especially the eyes the rounded shape shape with a boxy Iris just works so well! I look up to you a lot in my own journey to get better at art. You are the best person i have looked up to.
I have become much stronger! Currently graduated from high school this year and I ended up making lots of friends, going to parties, and having a couple boyfriends along the way haha. I would be shocked if I told my past self everything I’ve done. I didn’t realize how social I really was haha.
I'm in grade 7, last year was my first year of middle school and I also made a "friend" who betrayed me for no reason. The bullying got so bad that this year my mom had all their classes moved away from mine. I'm endlessly grateful that my mom and teachers cared enough to do that for me. Even though I got a happy ending it's nice to know that other people have gone through it too. Not to sound too sappy.
Your lucky to be in the “learning community”, I’m not that good at math and stuff 😕 also I feel bad for you and what happened with your fake friends :c
I’m currently In middle school and besides school in general I hate it people are so rude and overall just very overwhelming our school tries not to partner us up with our friends which makes me very sad friends help me a lot In school and the school not letting us be with them makes me sad currently I’m a loner kid and I’d I do talk with someone it’s just one girl I’m terrified for high school because seeing how middle school is already bad enough
I don't often watch your videos anymore, since I kind of fell out of my AJ faze a while back, but the story time videos are quite enjoyable to me, especially this one. I currently just started Grade 9 at a new school, and I COMPLETELY understand that feeling of loneliness. Personally, I prefer being alone and doing things independently, but I quickly realized that I wouldn't be able to get through school all alone. I don't have the strength that you do, and I've been trying my hardest to avoid school, but I went to my mom who's gotten me meds and we both agreed on an online system that we could work through together. A different way to deal with these issues to GET HELP. Don't be afraid to talk to your parents, guardians, or councilors because they are there for you and want to help you (hopefully).
it's the same for us, K-6 is elementary, 7-9 is middle and 10-12 is high but it's not because there's too many people it's just that way. All the schools are also connected sooo :/
(love the drawing, Leamon, it's very cute!) Anyways, I have a story that took place about 8-9 years ago So, I was one of them kids who loathed going to school. I hated history class the most as the teacher was not all that nice. So every Thursday for about a month I managed to trick my mother with the old ,,fake fever trick” Every morning I would fool her, she would leave for work and leave me with our very kind neighbour. Our neighbour was so chill she would let me play on my games console and not mind at all. She would even sometimes ask what I was doing. Thursday was nice and calm until one day my mother caught onto what was going on. So, one Thursday she was not fooled. She, no joke, took the controllers and took them to work with her, so I could not use the console! (she was smart when she needed to be) I spend a very long and rather boring day at home, wishing that I had gone to school. It's funny when I think about it now, as I often think of things I could have done on that day YEARS later. Anyways to anyone reading this, have a good day or night!
Loved this video! As someone who is going into grade 7 and into a new school (I've only ever had one other school), also for me grade 7 and 8 are in the high school just on a lower floor and it's now called a senior school, and also a bunch of problems with stuff, this kinda helped! I do have friends who are amazing friends, and I know they'd never be rude, especially since one has been my friend before my sister was even born. Anyways, I'm definitely feeling better about going into a new school, with mostly new people and stuff. Thank you, bye.
brings me back to 6th grade when I got into an argument with a kid and ended up roaring at him (I was weird kid yes). Got yelled at in front of the whole class and almost suspended for that. The same teacher, later that yr, also yelled at me in front of the whole class again bc I was messing around with a container lid and using it as a fan. Very fun times.
Sometimes I think other people at school don’t like me because I’m too annoying or to talkative and I kinda worry but that doesn’t matter to me anymore because not everyone needs to like me for me. If you feel this way just know your not alone and there’s will always be someone looking out for you and it doesn’t matter what other people think of you, your you and no one can change that.
Amazing video Leamon! I really enjoyed listening to the story and watching you draw and I'm so glad it had a good ending. I was homeschooled for all of middle school so I have no idea what it's like, but apparently it was awful for literally everyone else. But I'm glad it got better! Anyway, I'd love to see more storytime videos like this! ❤️
Oh boy if y’all think middle school is bad just wait for highschool, it’s even worse. Although the workload is much less in middle school I would say 1) don’t be an idiot like me and go to a magnet highschool where all classes are advanced or AP, and 2) highschoolers are generally much nicer people than middle schoolers.
Actually high school was a way better experience for me! But everyone has different experiences when it comes to school haha. I found people were less judgmental in high school and that I could make more friends.
@@LeamonPuppy yeah people are way better personality-wise in highschool. But I was talking abt the workload, they give us so much homework every day…they gave 4 hours of English homework one day.
I moved to middle school recently (2 weeks ago to be exact) and I talked with one of my new friends (my middle school is k-12) who has been there since kinder and she warned me about one of my other new friends I told her about a secret I had been keeping and she had told me to be careful around the girl I’m a bit more open minded around that girl as of now I’ll have to see to it soon.
I met this girl at the start of grade 8, we were besties. Then after a few months she started ignoring me. Making me feel like I ghost. Like I don’t exist. It sucks and I still feel like crying about it every day. She wouldnt talk to me, look at me, like I don’t exist :( So in a way I relate to this. Now I’m going to grade 9. And I’m going to try to not care about her.
I remember when I was in 6th grade, it was my first year of middle school and I rotated classes with chosen classes that I chose in 5th grade at the end of the day. I was always ( and still am ) a people pleaser and I have a lot of anxiety. So 6th grade was miserable for me until I went to design and modeling where I got to make 3d objects and draw when I got done early! I also loved to draw cats and dragons, in 6th grade I really got better at drawing but…. Kids would ( and still do ) always make fun of me for drawing cats and dragons, they would call me a furry and for some reason they called me a scaly when I drew dragons ( nothing is wrong with furies or being a furry ) , and say bad things about my drawings. They also made fun of my speech, attention span, forgetfulness, and more issues I have. I have been trying to get over it and yet I fell into a deep depression, but don’t worry I’m doing better now ! Jus remember, kids can be mean but don’t listen to them, just be you!
Lol I just visited my middle school teachers today. I hated middle school cuz the kids. But loved the teachers. My best friend moved away in 5th grade. I stayed friends with my other two friends In the beginning. I experienced the same thing with my two best friends. I ate by myself and faked sickness.
I agree, middle school really sucks, im sad i have to go back pretty soon for 7th grade, but i ended 6th grade being an honor roll student! But the reason i really hated my first year is because... i was bullied so often, the reason i was bullied is because i am autistic (as well as having adhd and very bad anxiety) and my worst case of bullying was when this one kid in my class (who ill call jeremiah) sexually assulted me TWO TIMES, the first time he bent over and showed his butt at me and he had his hands on it, she second time he did it is when he sexually moaned at me, which caused me to slam the door out of anger, and that upset my math teacher, when i told my mom about it, she was upset that i was being sexually harrassed and she talked to the principal, jeremiah stopped his act after that.
This vid means a lot to me tysm for sharing ur experience i had a horrible time in middle school aswell sort of similar with the "friends" talking behind my back, it went as far as death threats, i was so close to ending it all then my mom found out and helped me. I should have told her sooner but its in the past now
7th grade (AKA last year) was very difficult for me. My class had about 20 boys and 5 girls (then me, nonbinary, and some genderfluid person), and ALL of the boys were Middle School Boys. I didn't fit in with the girls, either, and the genderfluid person had befriended the Middle School Boys, so... I was alone. At lunch, I had some friends to sit with, being 1 friend who I have known and considered my best for years, then the friends that he made... But since most of them were people who I only knew through him, and since they were all in the same class and I wasn't, I still felt quite lonely. It was even worse when the best friend and I had some friendship drama. It was so hard. For a month, I had to come up with ways to dodge the class when I saw them. I was alone all of the time, so I spent my time drawing characters that made me feel happy instead of doing my schoolwork. There were times I had to eat in a bathroom stall. He and I made up, but... To be honest, I really don't wanna be friends anymore. I don't enjoy spending time with him anymore, and I'm always scared of making him angry. It's not like it's THAT bad that I HAVE to walk on eggshells, it's just, the times we argued were so bad I'm scared of it happening again. We've both said and done some fucked up things to each other. I've made some serious mistakes. The difference is, I apologize. I try to improve. I don't make mistakes like that anymore. But he does none of that. He says, "I'll only apologize if I'm in the wrong." Which is obviously unfair, since he has his own ideas of wrong and right... It's so toxic. I don't wanna see him anymore. I don't wanna look at him. I want him to be somewhere else. But we've tried to stop being friends before, and it didn't work. I don't even understand. But his mental health is really, really bad right now, so if I tried to leave, that would be bad. He needs me and I wish he didn't. I don't wanna be in this position where I have to act as his therapist from time to time, because when that happens, I severely fuck up. And if I didn't have him, I would be friendless. AND, my school is a middle school-high school, so I'm going to be seeing him for the next 5 FUCKING YEARS. God this turned into such a vent. I'm sorry. I needed to get this off my chest. I don't know what to do. I am out of options. I fucking hate this. I just want to escape.
Is anyone else’s middle school restrooms have writing all over the walls? Cuz we have a lot including: STOP CURSING GUYS, Do you like boys or girls? and a crap ton of curse words.
Really great massage. As someone living in a small part of town, I'm oh so glad I have many friends that stick with me and I can confidentally say the same back. Keep up with the good work :)
I'm going to 7th grade in 2 days so this video fits my situation also the story awakened memories in me when my ex-friends talked about me behind my back
I'm in middle school rn and the tour was kinda embarrassing. Well in the middle of the tour I had a small anxiety attack and I did it in front of 2 8th graders, a teacher came by I have to go back to the school and my friends helped me and made me feel better. I'm now used to middle school and happy that the same thing didn't happen as last time...
I’m in middle school and I know the pain it sucks some girls are brats and most of the boys are annoying and rude at my school and the food is nasty except the chicken legs but yea middle school does suck
Aw leamon I needed that.. ive been going through kinda the same thing I am really shy and scared to talk to people, I hv some friends but.. I don’t rlly connect with them, I tell myself I do but I really don’t I’m trying to make new frens and smile more and it worked! I hv some new people who I talk to who are nice, I’m still looking for that special friend, and to hear ur message really motivated me :) I was called a loser for reading and other things, so thank u leamon for not just being a UA-camr who makes videos, but for being someone who cares for others, and is super kind :) I will look into buying some of ur merch! Have an amazing day or night :3
Here in Australia we don't actually call it middle school. We call it primary school. But now that I'm in my last year of being here I'm starting to realise the horrible things that has happened here but also the nice things since I feel you wouldn't judge me for talking about my memories that I remembered while watching this video. First things first when I started kindergarten (also here in Australia it is kindergarten up to year six and for high school it goes from year seven to year eight) I was so excited to be in this brand new school that I've never been to before. Not only that but my best friend that I had since we were born. She's even my neighbour. It was so much fun with all of the events that happened. But one day my best friend and my other friends started to not let me sit with them cus every time I sat with them they would go and sit somewhere else. They started doing this a lot more frequently and soon I had enough and started to sit by myself. Crying about all of my friends including my best friend acting like they don't even like me. Soon they realised what they were doing and said sorry about what they've done and I forgave them. But that's not the worst thing that happened to me in kindergarten. Soon I started getting bullied by boys that weren't even in the same year as me. Which was really sad because I had those bullies all the way up to year three. I never even get to play with my best friend because they always picked on me by telling on me for no reason! Then in year two the saddest thing happened to me. My best friend moved schools! We're still friends to this day but we just don't go to the same schools. There are other bad things that happened to me but I have to go now.
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Already so many people have seen and now know about my middle school story omg.. when it happened to me I never would have guessed I’d be sharing it. But I feel comfortable doing so, because you guys are all amazing people.
What’s up with the sound change at 10:39?
Can u talk about animal jam people getting sold a few people don’t know and think its a joke or fake
@@mulchmulchmulchmulch53 so this is where she gets her ideas from, huh
@@1234321ah idk
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It's kinda brave of you to open up like this, and sad to hear you got mistreated.
OMG WHAT?? Thank you so much ur so sweet 😭❤️
@@LeamonPuppy I hate when people get bullied who don't deserve it. Don't listen to anyone who says mean things about you
@@Jonen560ti THAT IS SO FREAKING SWEET OF YOU TOO DO THAT!!!
OMG THIS IS SO SWEET!
THIS IS SO FREAKING SWEET WHAT
Also! For those of you in middle school or going into middle school, read this!
• romantic relationships DON’T MATTER! I know it may seem “cool” but trust me, it’s not.
• FOCUS on your grades! Study hard, that’s what matters the most!
• BE KIND to others! I know that sounds super cliche, but treat others the way YOU want to be treated!
• Don’t get into drama! Find a nice friend group that makes YOU feel safe & comfortable!
• No one will remember your embarrassing moments!♥️♥️
Tysm! As a person going into middle school and my bff being a year ahead of me, I am very grateful for this!
@@jyogurrz Glad I could help!!!
Thank you, I’m going into middle school and I think this would help.
Thank you! Really helpful! :)
Dating in middle school would feel weird, although I cannot deny that I didn’t in high school 😳😂
I’m in 7th grade rn, and honestly, the best way to survive middle school(imo):
FIND A FRIEND GROUP THAT TREATS YOU WELL AND *STAY* WITH THEM. This is what I do. I’m myself around my friends, I’m comfortable with them. We joke about how much middle school sucks for all of us. They are very smart people, they don’t start fights. We help each other out. Be kind to people outside of your friend group(obviously be kind to your friends, too, but being loud and yourself, if your friends are real friends, is less of a risk). Don’t make fun of anyone. I don’t care if you feel uncool, people will leave you alone if you don’t make fun of anyone. They won’t make fun of you, because you’re nice, and they would feel bad making fun of you. Some people who aren’t exactly your friends might end up wanting to be friends with you or defending you. Kids in middle school are mean, and they tease each other. It’s best to avoid that, because you get to avoid all the emotional stress that comes with it.
6th grade: Everyone was starting to get rude, and trying to act cool. Everyone would be assholes to me for no reason. People would constantly make fun of me for anything, how I walked, how I talked(I had crossbite, my mother literally wouldn't take me to the dentist for some reason) and much more.
7th grade: We went remote for most of the year, I got depressed cause of no social interaction. Near the end of the year, in-person was an option, but I didn't have much people to talk to, and the few friends I made were toxic
8th grade: I could only tolerate two of my teachers, the rest either tried to hard to be funny, abused their power, or would literally pick on me for no reason. One time, my math teacher literally wouldn't let me going to the bathroom after I had made it clear that I had UTI. She'd also try to berate me after I made obvious jokes sometimes, and yell at me for dumbass stuff; for example, my math teacher would yell at me for being on a tab with a hallpass website(Yes, we had to use E-Hallpass this year for some reason, I also still had UTI at this time) she threatened to kick me out of class and give me a detention. Cafeteria food was horrible everyday, the quality got worse each passing year since 5th grade. Most of the students there were toxic, sometimes I'd be threatened by others for little to no reason. I'd get depressed, lost interest in most of my activities, sometimes not even doing my work.
9th Grade(currently): During my whole Summer, I was worrying about improving my looks, and strength to the point of frustration. I begged my mother to take me to a night school program, even saying that I'd walk if I have to(I was originally gonna go to Belleville East, which most of the kids from last year + a lot more kids would go to) but eventually we found another School that just opened in my area, and I got to attend it. I'm already liking it better than Middle School, most of the people are chill, I'm actually learning things instead of rushing multiple topics in a week and forgetting most of them, teachers are nice and respectful, and fights aren't happening 24/7. I believe High school is already gonna be a better time for me, and I might update this comment when I finish my 9th grade year.
This is EXACTLY what I'm going through in middle school I just started 6th grade and I have like 0 friends.I'm trying to talk to more people in order to meet new friends I haven't made any friends so far but I'm still trying.
that happened to me too!! i had a decent sized friend group of all females in fifth grade, but come sixth grade, they kind of just stopped hanging out with me. i asked them if they still considered me their friend and they literally just looked at each other nervously laughing with awkward looks. i don’t know what i did honestly. there were a few who stayed loyal to me despite the group’s influence and although we’re apart now, i can still appreciate and respect them for that. don’t be a sheep.
also lemme add: giving a dog with big floppy ears huge earrings is genius and adorable lol
Hey leamon, very relatable story. I’m in 6th grade, I got bullied in 5th, people where talking about me behind my back, and it made me upset, I still can’t say anything about it because if I say one wrong thing, my life goes down the drain really quick, I’ve tried dealing with it but it’s hard to. Even in 6th grade people are still bothering me. Now I really don’t want to have to go to 7th, my sister (she is in college now) says that her middle school experience was bad as well. She got pushed down the stairs at school, someone threatened to kill her and tried to rape her, her friend died because he fell down the stairs, people where doing drugs, and a bunch of other bad stuff as well. I really am not looking forward to it. Also, I am sorta a social butterfly, I really like talking to people who like talking to me, but I have social anxiety because I’m scared if people are talking behind my back, spreading rumors about me, and then I will end up alone. It’s just scary for me, that’s why I can’t talk to people that much.
I feel you I'm in 7th grade and there are two girls who are mean to me (Idk if it's because I'm a furry or what) and they won't leave me alone at all even when i tell on them. You just need to get through it and be yourself try not to listen to what people say
Just saying, be careful. Check your surroundings. Careful for anyone trying something.
Someone brought a knife to my school💀... Middle School sucks
As a college student I have a message for middle schoolers: just do your work, take breaks when needed, remove your self from any friend drama. BELIEVE ME, petty drama isn’t worth it in the end, from personal experience. Please take care of your needs and don’t listen to anyone pulling you down. Also a few friends is better than a lot !!! Don’t bother becoming a popular kid or forcing your self too
I had a group of friends, until they decided to hate me for no reason and ignore me. I'd brought this up to them, and they acted like they cared, but they didn't. My other friend hung out with a group of friends who bullied me. So, I was alone. I talked with people, which were for some reason mainly boys. People said that I was dating them, but really, none of us cared. But, boys in my grade never learn and they didn't notice when they left me for their other bully friends and I felt sad again. One person was popular in a way, who I became friends with. She then became my partner in the play, as in, I was one step sister of cinderella, she was the other. However, this girl had a different group of friends who didn't like me much. Me and one of my friends who were boys became close,but only as friends. I got braver, since now I had real friends, and began wearing pajamas to school. In 6th grade, one new boy moved to our school who made me feel uncomfortable. He liked me, though. He WINKED at me and called me senorita (my name). This boy made me scared, so I always went to my other REAL friend, the boy. He also didn't like the new boy, and so we both hung out more often. Ill continue the story if you ever want to meet me in AJPW, my user is Polarbearr4.
That learning community sounds like heaven to me… if they were to actually help you learn…sounds like it must’ve been hard.
This hasn’t happened to me ( and probably never will ) because my school is strict when it comes to bullies. If you are caught doing that stuff, there’s no way you’re gonna get off without a lesson.
With that aside, I’m sorry you were treated so horribly. No kid deserves that kind of treatment.
I feel the fake friends part, ive been in the exact same situation, it really does hurt
I would like to give out a few tips for Middle School! I’ve experienced it so I would like to share a few things to do and to NOT DO! Thank you if you read along!
• Relationship DONT matter! Focus on school work! School is for learning, not loving! It’s okay to have a crush, I actually had a crush on someone-
• DONT CUSS!! Cussing is NOT cool and you can get in trouble for it!
• Be YOURSELF! DONT be shy to not be yourself at school! Be yourself so then if someone is like you, they can be friends with you!
• NO DRAMA!! It’s not right to do and it can hurt peoples feeling. You can also get in trouble!
• Don’t be a “showoff”, I’m not being rude but don’t show off to others because for example. If you try to do a flip in front of your crush, you could get hurt. (It’s just a scenario so DONT DO IT!!)
I hope this helps for some people! If you have any other questions then you can ask me! And great video Leamon! The art in the background is AMAZING!!
People cuss a million times a day in my middle school, and then don’t get in trouble…
@@GanymedeTheCorgiCat Same for me, as long as the teacher isn't around
8th grade was by far the most stressful for me. One of my "friends" was insanely jealous of me and decided to drop me and talk behind my back when I did NOTHING. The other one was straight up awful, they would call me slurs when they got mad at me, they HIT me,they talked behind my back, made fun of my trauma, and much more. THEN THEY DROPPED ME AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. Im a freshman in highschool, I don't care abt the girl that was jealous of me anymore but, the one that treated me like garbage I can never forgive.
I'm so sorry to hear that! 😢
I ended up gaining my best friend in middle school by both of us ending up in detention 🤣 I’m now a graduate of Highschool and we are still friends to this day 💖
That’s pretty funny lol
middle school for me was not bad, but i knew people who were treated horribly. im so glad that there is someone to speak up about being mistreated, Ty leamon!
It took me until 9th grade to realize that the word “Friend” was supposed to mean a nice person that you are loyal with. Since 2nd grade I pretty much thought it meant “people who hate and ridicule you and you stay with because you don’t want to be lonely”
That happened to me, too. Over summer, my bestest friends ABANDONED ME. It was awful, the only real friends I feel I have now are my buddies on ajpw..
Aaack I absolutely love your story times! I love listening to them while I draw, they help me be more productive having something to listen to in the background :>
Like a podcast
Same with me!
Aw I’m so glad to hear that :)
Yeah it helps me aswell! Ever since I saw her SWAP animation, I loved it alot. And since I used to be a jammer, I enjoy the animal jam content. I love listening to leamon puppy rant about stuff. Its interesting to see what she says while i draw- plus she improved so much in art. Its awesome :D
Or you could listen to music
I find your story about friends from the start *very* relatable
Dang I know how it feels when friends talk bad about you behind your back… I’ve dealt with something quite similar.
Omg hi beanieboo I always watch you I do actually watch your videos! What's your username on play wild?
@@Digbick_energy my username is Legendwolf227! I’m not too active on there, but I play every once in a while.
@@BeanieBooWolf oo cool! I could gift you some stuff :D I really want you to get your dream so I'll try and help you get it :)
Middle school can definitely be tough, especially going into it. It's when you realize that the world isn't all rainbows and happiness. yes, you may get betrayed, hurt, humiliated, etc. but it will all be okay! Why care what someone else thinks about you, just try your hardest! You will learn valuable lessons and make great friends. Perhaps you'll learn a new sport or instrument! There's tons of great things that come out of middle school. This is my last year before high school. Iv'e made good friends, memories, etc. Iv'e learned alot about life and myself that I never knew before. The point is, don't focus too much on the bad things that happen. Focus on the good things and look forwards, not behind. Try your very hardest, and you WILL succeed. Hope this helps anyone going into middle school or having a rough time in it.
yo, this was pretty recently (literally the end of last school year). tw for violence
ok, so, it was just like everyday until 2nd period that i got in an argument with the middle school mean girls. i’ve had previous arguments with them before, but this time one of them wanted to fight me. i obviously declined one because it’s stupid and two because the argument was over the smallest thing. and wasn’t gonna get a broken nose or get expelled over it, cause that’s what they want.
a bit later after 3rd class i went to the counselors cause i was having a bad day and instead the counselor brought on of the middle school mean girls to talk about the stuff happening. this will be important.
after that, the day went back as usual. next was 4th, then 5th. then lunch rolled around. i was no joke minding my own business watching a grasshopper that my friend brought to the table when one of the middle school mean girls came from behind me and pulled me down from the back of my hair. she then proceeded to punch me in the face and kick me while i was still on the ground.
this really confuses be since we talked about it with her friend earlier that day. it doesn’t bother me to much honestly, and since then i’ve moved so whatever. i honestly feel bad for her, cause everyone still has a reason. some part of me blames myself, but that’s just me. i bet i’ll see her on the news 15 years later to find out she committed a crime though 😭
As a person who gets harrassed at school and is going to middle school next year, ive allready watched this when this came out, but its just nice to know that im not alone and many other people get harrassed at thier schools like me.
Yep. Mostly every girl in my middle school was either a pick-me or just really rude. (Most of the mean ones were “popular girls”. All of them had “boyfriends” and were SO mean!
I just started middle school, (6th grade) and I lost all of my childhood friends we can hardly even hold a conversation anymore and I haven’t made any new friends. I’m scared that everybody is secretly judging me behind my back because I’m a shy, chubby, socially awkward, angsty, furry, proboably gay, vocaloid obsessed, nerd. This video helps me understand that I’m not alone and somebody I look up to had a similar experience. Thanks
I can't make any friends either everytime another kid look at me they give me a look like they don't want to hang out or do any social interaction with me I also felt left our in groups too
I completely understand you, I had been harassed ever since 1st grade, whether it was shipping, rumors, etc. It still happens to me now that I graduated, whenever I tell them to stop they just say "sorry", yet still continue. Felt like I was a barbie toy kids would ship with every Ken doll, I hope it gets better for you atleast 🙏
@@Heartstoniez I’m so sorry to hear that
I agree with this story so much. I wasn’t made fun of or anything, but it did suck when I was there. It all started in 2019, when I moved houses. We were staying at my grandmas house for the summer while looking for a new home. We weren’t in the district of my elementary school, so we went to a different district. I started school in 6th grade for less than a year, and it sucked. I struggled to carry things to my locker or classroom, Restroom breaks were restricted (this was when I had horrible bladder problems so it was a struggle) 5 minute rotations, and it was awful going down a long hall and arriving late, and no recess or after lunch activities. I once got my brothers lunch by mistake, and I got a lunch without paying. I was worried to tell my parents. Thankfully they weren’t mad and they payed it. The only good thing was when I made a friend. Sadly I never saw her again. About 2 months pass, I caught a stomach flu and was out of school for a week. By the time I recovered, we moved and I was back in my old school. By lockdown I’ve been homeschooled ever since, and luckily it’s been better because I didn’t go through puberty or get bullied when I was in school. First year of high school homeschool, and I hope everyone has a great year. ☺️
I’ve also experienced this as my friends who I were close with ended up being fake and mean people. (those friends also talked about me behind my back) I also remember how my mom told me that I need to find friends who were real but sadly I never even got to really find much good friends as I found 2 of them. Lastly, this was honestly a painful experience for me and I can kind of relate to others (“kind of” because the situation might end up different for others) who have experienced this but what made me feel upset was that this all happened in elementary school.
I honestly really agree with you, middle school is terrible, it's like no matter where you are or what you do your bullied for it.
Honestly i wish middle school was interesting for me,. The only 2 interesting things that happen were: A kid drank hand sanitizer and had to be hospitalized, and a kid broke the window in the pool, causing the power in the basement to stop working due to the water draining directly into the basement. Other things probably did happen, i just skipped so much school during that time.
Omg I'm so sorry that your friends randomly treated you like a ghost-
Late but this really is giving me confidence to put myself out there more :))))))
I completely agree, it really sucks and it only gets harder but there’s definitely some great parts! If you’re going into middle school/are in it, I hope you know that you’re not alone
We all hate/hated it. I also am not a big fan of middle scoolers, so yeah.
The thing is I just started middle school almost a month ago-
I've had it pretty good so far 😊
My brother is going into middle school, and I go there in 2 years, after grade 6 as well as you.
Im sorry you were treated so horribly! If it makes you feel better,, my mother was kicked in the head by a horse when she was about 12 or 13. She was heavily disabled and constantly jumped in middle school. She was terrified to go to school and skipped just like yourself. Now she's given them what they deserved, as she became a strong boxer whos won more than 90% of her fights. This proves that even those who struggled in middle school usually are the strongest, hence yourself!!!As of now,, i am in middle school myself. It can be apsolutely horrid, and i understand. Keep aspring to be better than you already are!!!
0:46 omg same!! Its not rlly how yours works but my school elementary is kindergarten - 4th, middle school is grades 5 - 7 and highschool is grades 8 - 12 i believe its 12 at the end, and it’s literally THE same exact reasoning as you!! Im glad to see someone who has a similar school system ^^
Hi! Been through the middle school thing already :) I’ll share some tips for the nervous soon-to-be middle schoolers.
1. Don’t care about the social heirarchy, be you and find real friends, don’t try to fit in with “popular” kids who don’t like you, it will only lead to sadness and confusion.
2. Cussing shows you’re a crappy person, for any gals reading this, don’t call ur friends “b*tchs” It’s a huge red flag.
3. NO PHONE I fr lost my phone for two days for texting in class.
4. Drama is a no-no. Most kids who get bullied are prettier and braver than the kids who gossip, don’t make yourself a drama queen/king.
5. Don’t be over sensitive, almost everybody will be bullied at least once in middle school.
6. Don’t date, it will lead to heartbreak and confusion, or could even lead to something like adolescent pregnancy, as awful as it sounds, It’s brutal but y’all need to hear it.
7. Studying is not overrated, Study!!!! Exams will murder you if you don’t
8. Sports and activities: YES. It’s a great way to meet homies outside of school.
9. Remember your life is worth it ❤ you are loved, beautiful and intelligent, suicide is never the answer.
Middle school were some of the worst years of my life, I went from super happy and social, to extreme depression and overly introverted. I’m still suffering the effects from mean kids, but I’m getting better. Don’t be like me! Stay strong and call those mean kids and teachers out!!! Love all of you!
I really needed this cause I'm on my second day of middle school and struggling with loving myself and making friends. This helped me, and like you said to just be myself. Thanks :)
This is why I'm so blessed to be home schooled. (I'm going in 6th grade in a week)
My school did elementary school until halfway into seventh grade, which I never really heard of another school doing that! Middle school is definitely a... journey.
I suggest focusing on grades the MOST!
It really does help, I promise. Some schools even offer college credit classes, which help for college pay! Keeping your grades up can help you get scholarships as well!
Don't get into too much trouble at school, I understand we make mistakes, but don't get into too much! Why? Well, most jobs and colleges are looking for good students! This includes social media. Just pay attention in school and you'll do well!
First of all, I love the drawing you made of Princess in Middle School with a random cat character and dog character talking about you or whatever. And second of all, I love your Storytimes and your drawing while you're doing awareness commentary
I had sixth grade in elementary school too, and I have two “friends” who don’t really like me, and are super fake. But thankfully the school splits up the grade into three groups, and we’re all separated so I have a chance to get better friends. School starts tomorrow and I really hope the people are nicer and less toxic than my friends are.
Late, but I’m in middle school currently. This is a lot like me so hearing how you fixed some things, it gives me confidence.
Finally leaving middle school. It wasn’t fun lol
I FEEL YOUR PAIN! my last year is in Middle school today- My school is pretty cool though, they have plenty of events and not many bullies BUT there is a bathroom that has only three stalls, normal you may say- NEIGH! because of Covid 19 two of them where "out of order" but they weren't- the only one that was open was one that DID NOT LOCK. you probaly see where this is going but basicly some one walked in on me taking a poo. GAHHHHHHHH
poor leamon looks like she needs a hug
Okay #1: OMG I love your art! It looks so gorgeous, even though it's sad, I think it's beautiful
#2: amazing video, it's very helpful for people as well as they get kind of an idea on what not to do in middle school.
#3: I'm probably ordering some of the new merch today! Probably the SWAP group sticker and the Lucky sticker! Might get more but I'm not sure. I'll let you know when I order it.
Omg that’s so cool! Excited let me know
Note: Sorry for spelling mistakes in advance (I’m not going back through this XD)
Advice for ppl starting MS or HS from someone who has moved a lot more than your average person:
-It’s okay to be a nerd. People actually value that a lot in the real world (outside of MS and HS). Sometimes your weird interests will make you the truest friends too. Example: The DSMP gets a lot of hate for some valid reasons, and some ridiculous reasons, but my friends were super into it at my old house, and being into something like that makes you a lot of instant friends (like I mean you’ll probably have 1 person in each of your classes) who you can talk to abt it for hours. Who cares if it’s weird. The people bullying you for it probably don’t have something that interesting to talk abt anyway.
-Being “uncool” or “unpopular” is okay because like most of your friendships are going to be way more valuable than saying you peaked in HS or MS.
-Sometimes ppl are going to try and shut you down for your kindness, like in Leamon’s situation. However, all of the people who value that kindness are going to remember you, even if it’s a vague memory. They’re going to have your back too. Like Leamon said, she may not have made the closest friends after what happened with Abby, but all of the ppl who were her friends/acquaintances in her classes had her back. No ones going to support someone being mean to a person who has been nothing but kind, so remember to stay kind and out of drama.
-Being in the loop of drama is unimportant, a waste of brain space, and literally pointless to your future. Sometimes its okay to be oblivious to stuff like that. I’ve been told that I’m very wholesome, and some might take that as an insult, but no one means it as an insult (if they do, I have no clue what they’re on about). They just mean that you have your morals in check, and know whats important in life
-Take advantage of group projects and gym (even if you suck at sports like me), in MS and HS you’re going to make good friends through those two. Think of gym like a recess with a grade (again even if you suck at sports) because you have a lot of time to talk with ppl and build team skills with them. 2 friends I made last year in gym ended up being my closest friends (even when health started and we only had lunch together). Connect with ppl y’all! Group projects seem like a pain now, but when you’ve had a lot of experience being a new kid, group projects are a great way to force your introverted self into meeting new ppl who end up being really sweet!
-If all else fails, join a club (my introverted self is yelling at me rn XD). The person I’ve kept in contact most with since I’ve moved I met in set crew for the spring play. We literally knew each other for like 4 months, but are still in close contact and is like the only person who I’ll text for hours with.
Basically just be yourself y’all! My dad and mom said that the nerds usually have a great experience in college anyway, and usually adults will see you as more mature for your age if you value your interests over popularity contests like social media and following up with trends.
Also things like Dungeons and Dragons are a great way to meet other ppl who might be more introverted, and really it gets everyone to open up and have fun, so do stuff like that if you want XD
Sorry if this was a lot of nonsense, it makes sense in my own head, but I’m sick, so my brain is a little foggy.
GL y’all going into MS or HS, you got this my guy!
Also sorry this happened to you Leamon, it’s crazy how low ppl stoop sometimes. Especially when you were just doing your own thing. I hope that your post HS life is amazing ‘cause all of us here may not know you on a personal level, but I think we can all agree that you seem pretty cool!
Bro I swear this turned out way longer than I thought... 😳🤣
True, middle school is fun at first but wow is it hard with grades and drama ESPECIALLY girl drama, girls can be real jerks at times, choose ur friends carefully good luck to everyone starting middle school, don’t worry u will do just fine just try ur best, don’t worry u are never alone!❤
thank you for telling this story, this is really relatable lol.
As a middle schooler, I can confirm ☹️
to all those abbys out there, you got this, and don’t talk behind your friend’s back.
I noticed that your art style kind of changed leamon, I love the improvement! Also I love your story times!
I know this is off topic but- I LOVE YOUR ART STYLE! Especially the eyes the rounded shape shape with a boxy Iris just works so well! I look up to you a lot in my own journey to get better at art. You are the best person i have looked up to.
As someone who’s in middle school.. yea.
Oh, darn do I miss those positives though. Where do I go.
Sounds like you’re still dealing with a lot of low self esteem. I hope you’re able to grow your strength and become stronger!
I have become much stronger! Currently graduated from high school this year and I ended up making lots of friends, going to parties, and having a couple boyfriends along the way haha. I would be shocked if I told my past self everything I’ve done. I didn’t realize how social I really was haha.
@@LeamonPuppy I am glad ! You don’t have to give evidence or reinforcement to anything. It’s all good .
@@LeamonPuppy I'm glad too. You deserve better than backtalking "friends"
I'm in grade 7, last year was my first year of middle school and I also made a "friend" who betrayed me for no reason. The bullying got so bad that this year my mom had all their classes moved away from mine. I'm endlessly grateful that my mom and teachers cared enough to do that for me. Even though I got a happy ending it's nice to know that other people have gone through it too. Not to sound too sappy.
Your lucky to be in the “learning community”, I’m not that good at math and stuff 😕 also I feel bad for you and what happened with your fake friends :c
The fur is just to much it looks so fluffy EEK!!!♡♡~~
I’m currently In middle school and besides school in general I hate it people are so rude and overall just very overwhelming our school tries not to partner us up with our friends which makes me very sad friends help me a lot In school and the school not letting us be with them makes me sad currently I’m a loner kid and I’d I do talk with someone it’s just one girl I’m terrified for high school because seeing how middle school is already bad enough
That's sad ur best friends ignored u:(
I don't often watch your videos anymore, since I kind of fell out of my AJ faze a while back, but the story time videos are quite enjoyable to me, especially this one. I currently just started Grade 9 at a new school, and I COMPLETELY understand that feeling of loneliness. Personally, I prefer being alone and doing things independently, but I quickly realized that I wouldn't be able to get through school all alone. I don't have the strength that you do, and I've been trying my hardest to avoid school, but I went to my mom who's gotten me meds and we both agreed on an online system that we could work through together. A different way to deal with these issues to GET HELP. Don't be afraid to talk to your parents, guardians, or councilors because they are there for you and want to help you (hopefully).
I am going into middle school this year I am so nervous and excited!
it's the same for us, K-6 is elementary, 7-9 is middle and 10-12 is high but it's not because there's too many people it's just that way. All the schools are also connected sooo :/
This sounds exactly like me last year. I'm just gonna hope it doesn't repeat. Also beautiful art.
I just got into middle school and I’ve been nervous about it, it’s already terrible already :’(
Agree ;-;
Same, their are offensive boys
Me too!
(love the drawing, Leamon, it's very cute!)
Anyways, I have a story that took place about 8-9 years ago
So, I was one of them kids who loathed going to school. I hated history class the most as the teacher was not all that nice.
So every Thursday for about a month I managed to trick my mother with the old ,,fake fever trick”
Every morning I would fool her, she would leave for work and leave me with our very kind neighbour. Our neighbour was so chill she would let me play on my games console and not mind at all. She would even sometimes ask what I was doing.
Thursday was nice and calm until one day my mother caught onto what was going on. So, one Thursday she was not fooled.
She, no joke, took the controllers and took them to work with her, so I could not use the console! (she was smart when she needed to be) I spend a very long and rather boring day at home, wishing that I had gone to school. It's funny when I think about it now, as I often think of things I could have done on that day YEARS later.
Anyways to anyone reading this, have a good day or night!
Loved this video! As someone who is going into grade 7 and into a new school (I've only ever had one other school), also for me grade 7 and 8 are in the high school just on a lower floor and it's now called a senior school, and also a bunch of problems with stuff, this kinda helped! I do have friends who are amazing friends, and I know they'd never be rude, especially since one has been my friend before my sister was even born. Anyways, I'm definitely feeling better about going into a new school, with mostly new people and stuff. Thank you, bye.
brings me back to 6th grade when I got into an argument with a kid and ended up roaring at him (I was weird kid yes). Got yelled at in front of the whole class and almost suspended for that.
The same teacher, later that yr, also yelled at me in front of the whole class again bc I was messing around with a container lid and using it as a fan.
Very fun times.
Sometimes I think other people at school don’t like me because I’m too annoying or to talkative and I kinda worry but that doesn’t matter to me anymore because not everyone needs to like me for me. If you feel this way just know your not alone and there’s will always be someone looking out for you and it doesn’t matter what other people think of you, your you and no one can change that.
I’m in middle school rn and it’s not as easy as elm, plus the yr after next I’m going to highschool, it’s gonna go by rlly fast so I’m nervous lol
Amazing video Leamon! I really enjoyed listening to the story and watching you draw and I'm so glad it had a good ending. I was homeschooled for all of middle school so I have no idea what it's like, but apparently it was awful for literally everyone else. But I'm glad it got better! Anyway, I'd love to see more storytime videos like this! ❤️
Oh boy if y’all think middle school is bad just wait for highschool, it’s even worse. Although the workload is much less in middle school I would say 1) don’t be an idiot like me and go to a magnet highschool where all classes are advanced or AP, and 2) highschoolers are generally much nicer people than middle schoolers.
Actually high school was a way better experience for me! But everyone has different experiences when it comes to school haha. I found people were less judgmental in high school and that I could make more friends.
@@LeamonPuppy yeah people are way better personality-wise in highschool. But I was talking abt the workload, they give us so much homework every day…they gave 4 hours of English homework one day.
I moved to middle school recently (2 weeks ago to be exact) and I talked with one of my new friends (my middle school is k-12) who has been there since kinder and she warned me about one of my other new friends I told her about a secret I had been keeping and she had told me to be careful around the girl I’m a bit more open minded around that girl as of now I’ll have to see to it soon.
As someone in 5th grade I am now more terrified of middle school
I met this girl at the start of grade 8, we were besties. Then after a few months she started ignoring me. Making me feel like I ghost. Like I don’t exist. It sucks and I still feel like crying about it every day. She wouldnt talk to me, look at me, like I don’t exist :( So in a way I relate to this. Now I’m going to grade 9. And I’m going to try to not care about her.
I'm so sorry that happened! Middle school sucks but you are NOT alone and I know you will get through it
wait leamon puppy, like from my childhood, heck yeah
I remember when I was in 6th grade, it was my first year of middle school and I rotated classes with chosen classes that I chose in 5th grade at the end of the day. I was always ( and still am ) a people pleaser and I have a lot of anxiety. So 6th grade was miserable for me until I went to design and modeling where I got to make 3d objects and draw when I got done early! I also loved to draw cats and dragons, in 6th grade I really got better at drawing but…. Kids would ( and still do ) always make fun of me for drawing cats and dragons, they would call me a furry and for some reason they called me a scaly when I drew dragons ( nothing is wrong with furies or being a furry ) , and say bad things about my drawings. They also made fun of my speech, attention span, forgetfulness, and more issues I have. I have been trying to get over it and yet I fell into a deep depression, but don’t worry I’m doing better now !
Jus remember, kids can be mean but don’t listen to them, just be you!
Lol I just visited my middle school teachers today. I hated middle school cuz the kids. But loved the teachers. My best friend moved away in 5th grade. I stayed friends with my other two friends In the beginning. I experienced the same thing with my two best friends. I ate by myself and faked sickness.
I agree, middle school really sucks, im sad i have to go back pretty soon for 7th grade, but i ended 6th grade being an honor roll student! But the reason i really hated my first year is because... i was bullied so often, the reason i was bullied is because i am autistic (as well as having adhd and very bad anxiety) and my worst case of bullying was when this one kid in my class (who ill call jeremiah) sexually assulted me TWO TIMES, the first time he bent over and showed his butt at me and he had his hands on it, she second time he did it is when he sexually moaned at me, which caused me to slam the door out of anger, and that upset my math teacher, when i told my mom about it, she was upset that i was being sexually harrassed and she talked to the principal, jeremiah stopped his act after that.
This vid means a lot to me tysm for sharing ur experience i had a horrible time in middle school aswell sort of similar with the "friends" talking behind my back, it went as far as death threats, i was so close to ending it all then my mom found out and helped me. I should have told her sooner but its in the past now
For me it got so bad I just went to virtual school til highschool.
7th grade (AKA last year) was very difficult for me. My class had about 20 boys and 5 girls (then me, nonbinary, and some genderfluid person), and ALL of the boys were Middle School Boys. I didn't fit in with the girls, either, and the genderfluid person had befriended the Middle School Boys, so... I was alone.
At lunch, I had some friends to sit with, being 1 friend who I have known and considered my best for years, then the friends that he made... But since most of them were people who I only knew through him, and since they were all in the same class and I wasn't, I still felt quite lonely.
It was even worse when the best friend and I had some friendship drama. It was so hard. For a month, I had to come up with ways to dodge the class when I saw them. I was alone all of the time, so I spent my time drawing characters that made me feel happy instead of doing my schoolwork. There were times I had to eat in a bathroom stall.
He and I made up, but... To be honest, I really don't wanna be friends anymore. I don't enjoy spending time with him anymore, and I'm always scared of making him angry. It's not like it's THAT bad that I HAVE to walk on eggshells, it's just, the times we argued were so bad I'm scared of it happening again.
We've both said and done some fucked up things to each other. I've made some serious mistakes. The difference is, I apologize. I try to improve. I don't make mistakes like that anymore. But he does none of that. He says, "I'll only apologize if I'm in the wrong." Which is obviously unfair, since he has his own ideas of wrong and right...
It's so toxic. I don't wanna see him anymore. I don't wanna look at him. I want him to be somewhere else. But we've tried to stop being friends before, and it didn't work. I don't even understand.
But his mental health is really, really bad right now, so if I tried to leave, that would be bad. He needs me and I wish he didn't. I don't wanna be in this position where I have to act as his therapist from time to time, because when that happens, I severely fuck up.
And if I didn't have him, I would be friendless.
AND, my school is a middle school-high school, so I'm going to be seeing him for the next 5 FUCKING YEARS.
God this turned into such a vent. I'm sorry. I needed to get this off my chest.
I don't know what to do. I am out of options. I fucking hate this. I just want to escape.
loved this video! super fun to listen to your videos while I'm drawing!
Is anyone else’s middle school restrooms have writing all over the walls? Cuz we have a lot including: STOP CURSING GUYS, Do you like boys or girls? and a crap ton of curse words.
Yes 😭
Someone wrote “so cute” on the thing you get toilet paper out of
Really great massage. As someone living in a small part of town, I'm oh so glad I have many friends that stick with me and I can confidentally say the same back. Keep up with the good work :)
I'm going to 7th grade in 2 days so this video fits my situation also the story awakened memories in me when my ex-friends talked about me behind my back
Oh my gOsH the 5k resolution change at the end I was zooming in like ‘DAMN I CAN SEE EVERYTHING’
Idk why but the quality in the speedpaint was worse then usual aha
@@LeamonPuppy ooh i think i get the same when i post art on instagram :0 but yeah its very annoying
Very glad to know I’m not the only person who’s out of high school who still plays ajpw.
I'm in middle school rn and the tour was kinda embarrassing. Well in the middle of the tour I had a small anxiety attack and I did it in front of 2 8th graders, a teacher came by I have to go back to the school and my friends helped me and made me feel better. I'm now used to middle school and happy that the same thing didn't happen as last time...
I Love the art it’s so adorable, also great video!
I’m in middle school and I know the pain it sucks some girls are brats and most of the boys are annoying and rude at my school and the food is nasty except the chicken legs but yea middle school does suck
Aw leamon I needed that.. ive been going through kinda the same thing I am really shy and scared to talk to people, I hv some friends but.. I don’t rlly connect with them, I tell myself I do but I really don’t I’m trying to make new frens and smile more and it worked! I hv some new people who I talk to who are nice, I’m still looking for that special friend, and to hear ur message really motivated me :) I was called a loser for reading and other things, so thank u leamon for not just being a UA-camr who makes videos, but for being someone who cares for others, and is super kind :) I will look into buying some of ur merch! Have an amazing day or night :3
Let them talk behind your back. They're behind you for a reason
Here in Australia we don't actually call it middle school. We call it primary school. But now that I'm in my last year of being here I'm starting to realise the horrible things that has happened here but also the nice things since I feel you wouldn't judge me for talking about my memories that I remembered while watching this video.
First things first when I started kindergarten (also here in Australia it is kindergarten up to year six and for high school it goes from year seven to year eight) I was so excited to be in this brand new school that I've never been to before. Not only that but my best friend that I had since we were born. She's even my neighbour. It was so much fun with all of the events that happened. But one day my best friend and my other friends started to not let me sit with them cus every time I sat with them they would go and sit somewhere else. They started doing this a lot more frequently and soon I had enough and started to sit by myself. Crying about all of my friends including my best friend acting like they don't even like me. Soon they realised what they were doing and said sorry about what they've done and I forgave them. But that's not the worst thing that happened to me in kindergarten. Soon I started getting bullied by boys that weren't even in the same year as me. Which was really sad because I had those bullies all the way up to year three. I never even get to play with my best friend because they always picked on me by telling on me for no reason!
Then in year two the saddest thing happened to me. My best friend moved schools! We're still friends to this day but we just don't go to the same schools. There are other bad things that happened to me but I have to go now.
LOVE HOW UR MAKING MORE STORYTIMES I LOVE THEM :0 :3
ALSO what app do u use for ur art?? I draw a lot too but the app I use isn't that good xdd