I am getting worried about Dd and her lack of friends at school. She was always quiet at primary school but did have a small group of friends (mainly male as the few girls in her class were girly girls and Dd is not like that). Now she is in first year of high school and was split from her male friendship group and doesn't seem to have made many new friends. She says she finds it impossible to speak to new people and often sits alone at break/lunchtime
She's not into brands, make up, boy bands, etc and prefers minecraft, gaming, etc so I feel she is isolating herself further. Ended up in tears today as I just don't know what to do to help or what I can suggest for how to overcome her extreme shyness. I don't want her being lonely and excluded and my heart is breaking for her.
Any suggestions/strategies to help?
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dementedpixie · 16/05/2016 17:30
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