Like the walls of the succah, the walls teens build in difficult situations create a quiet space filled with security ,The Great Walls,Like the walls of the succah, the walls teens build in difficult situations create a quiet space filled with security.
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Generally teens don’t want to build walls around themselves because they so badly want to fit in.
I too always had a strong desire to fit in. That’s until I found myself in camp with a bunk of girls who didn’t bring out the best in me. They actually didn’t bring out the best in each other either. Suffice it to say the camp wouldn’t have approved of certain things that went on in our bunk.
Of course I wanted to be part of things. But I felt awful when I crossed certain lines. In the heat of the moment their dynamic conversations were so thrilling and exciting. It felt awesome to really be part of the popular clan and to chime in with a great line that made everyone laugh. But then the awful feelings and thoughts would quickly follow: Uch. I can’t believe that was me. I can’t believe I talked about that.
At times I’d try to push these feelings away and quiet my conscience but they’d inevitably return the next time I looked at something or said something I shouldn’t have said.
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