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Hi Sarah! I have just finished school as well, leaving three out of 10 friends behind to go to a whole different high school. I have come to love them like sisters, and leaving them was like leaving someone you have known all your life... impossible.  But, their mum said a thing to me that I will remember forever: The girls are going to different school, but they are not going anywhere. We are all in the same community and we will always keep in touch. This is part of growing up, leaving people, making new friends, but remembering your old ones. Like I said: We are all not going anywhere.  Those words were spinning 'round my head, and then I finally got it: I will miss them, but I do not need them to continue life. We will be sisters forever, but it's all about growing up, leaving people, making new friends, but keeping the old ones still in your heart. So, it may seem a lie: But you ARE going to find friends that are possibly as great as your loved ones at this moment. You are not going anywhere. – Viky, 11, United Kingdom

Unfortunately, I was in a situation like this but I chose to go to the school that most of my friends were going to as well. The few who went to the other school and I aren't so close now but I do know this. There are phones, computers, and doors you can go to. Call them up or text them, send them an email or facebook message, walk right up to their front door and knock. Something else you can do is just keep yourself busy and try hard to make new friends to somewhat replace the lonely feeling you've got from losing the old ones. They're still there but you'll have new people in your life as well. Good luck, try not to think too much about the negative. Focus on keeping happy and keeping in touch! Remember, they aren't far away! – Rylee, 17, Canada

I know just how you feel. All my friends are going to a different middle school. Just  keep in touch, e-mail, call go over and visit them. It's not like just because you’re going to a different school your friendship is over. You can still talk to them and hang out over the summer. Even when school starts you can call and talk and e-mail you know. Don’t worry, you will make friends at this school. Here's a word of advice - don't be afraid to make the first move. – April, 11, USA

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