I have no friends how to live with this?

[Carolyn]

Starting 3rd grade i entered a online school, i have no idea why my parents put me in a online school now I am in 8th grade and have no social life, my parents almost never take me out not even to the super market i almost never see other family except my grandma. I have a few dolls and sometimes play they are alive, Am I going crazy? or is it normal of how i live? this is no troll please help! my parents told me i would be back in a real school by 5th grade but now i am 13 in 7th grade! i feel really lonley i only have a brother my age, a baby sister and little sis that is 6 but she is really mean to me, please help I can't live like this anymore! tips to support it?

[Dylan K]

Hi Carolyn, I was in Online Schooling for a year and I lost my whole social life from one year. I understand your situation is a bit more serious than mine, but the things that really helped were sports, even if you are online schooled you can still be a "Student" at your community school (That's how it was for me) It's a great way to stay in touch with friends and provides a great outlet.

You could always ask about going back to an actual school and tell your parents why you want to, I'm sure they will understand your reasoning and you could possibly be going back!

I sincerely hope this helps!