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I'm not normal!

 
I am too short, and everybody calls me “Shrimp.” I try to eat healthful food, but it doesn’t seem to help at all. Any suggestions? – Shorty

 

I am too tall and look older than I am. I have started my period, and the other girls in my class haven’t. Guys in my class act as if they’re scared of me or something. – Too Tall

 

Dear Short and Tall,

You’re both fine the way you are. Work on accepting your height because you can’t change it. And remember, everyone grows at their own pace. Eventually, short kids stretch a few inches, and tall girls stop growing. I know it’s hard when girls and boys grown at such different rates, but just hang in there! Puberty requires patience.

 

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im very short for my age too... dont worry bout it people think its cute ;)

by sarahlindsey16 on 8/15/2012 2:03:35 PM

 
 

im 14 years old and only 4'10!!!! im the shortest in my grade and everyone thinks im 11...any advice to becoming more confident about myself?

by sarahlindsey16 on 8/15/2012 2:01:38 PM

 
 

Well, I'm 12 and 5 foot 6 1/2 ! I get so annoyed when people say"I hate being short....i'm too young looking..."Its soo embarrassing being tall ! And even worse i have big boos! I feel like i should be laughed at every second...i tend to bend my knees when ever i talk to "regular" sized people.I hate it!Once a 15 year old dude asked me out last year!! I was soo sad...i cried right there in front of him, i cried all night because its gonna be like this for ever! Being tall isn't lady like! No guys in my own grade like me! I have guy friends though...But! I cant take this anymore!!!!!!SOME ONE HELP ME!!!!!:'(i FEEL LIKE I SHOULD HATE MYSELF. I know im beautiful on the inside and out but looking at me is like looking at the ceiling! I wish i would just stop growing every where sometimes! I love my body..i just hate what people have to say about it.So once3 again SOMEONE HELP!!!Frown

by laylycrazyhumor on 8/1/2012 12:53:35 PM

 
 

I'm actually really short, yet I'm the tallest girl in my class. And I feel like a towering giant because most of my friends are really short, and i sit down when i talk to them

by DramaDudette on 6/29/2012 5:57:45 PM

 
 



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I'm in grade six and I'm about 4 foot 10. I've gotten my period and I'm ok in the upper body but I'm really short. All the girls in my class are tall and beautiful! I'm so jealous! How can I make myself grow...quicker?

 

hey! There's a lot of technology out there, but speeding up growth isn't really part of that yet Smile I understand you're impatient to grow up, but being jealous of your friends isn't going to make growing up easier. My advice is to stay focused on the positives and try not to compare yourself to other people too much. You're beautiful just the way you are!


Helen S.

by aladreams9 on 6/4/2012 5:21:40 PM

 
 

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I'm 13, I'm 5 foot clean. And I guess I'm okay with that, I've gotten used to it, over the years. I've already gotten my period a couple months ago. It's not really a problem. It's just that my parents keep pressuring me to work out a lot, and eat a lot more than I can eat! I do work out regularly, I play soccer four times a week and I eat healthily. And I know my parents are doing this because they don't want me to feel bad about being short like they are. But they don't seem to get that I'm not going to get any taller. And I like being short, I guess. It's unique, all my friends are really tall.

Hey girl,

Even if you exercise and eat right, your height will still largely be determined by genetics. Your parents just want what's best for you, but if their pressure is stressing you out, it's okay to talk to them about it! Let them know that you're doing all you can to be healthy, and that you don't mind that their genes made you less tall. Beauty comes in all sizes!

Meghan D.

by yellowglowfire on 4/7/2012 10:54:09 AM

 
 

i'm 13 and 5 feet and 6 1/2 inches! but everone thinks i'm like 14 or 15 someone evan thought I was 16! it's crazy

by raven.y on 2/27/2012 3:49:27 AM

 
 

Hey AvatarTLA, the only way to overcome shyness, is to face it. Force yourself to participate in class and talk when you're assigned to groups. Even saying hi to everyone when you enter the classroom will help. Hope this works for ya. Xoxo



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Okay, so I dont talk a lot in my classes at all unless Im with my friends (which is hardly ever since a lot of them aren't in my classes!). I do blush a lot when I get called on or when people make comments about me being "too quiet". So, in science today my group members were giving me a hard time about being too quiet and needing to be more social. People do this to me in almost all of my classes. It's getting really annoying! What should I do? Lynae P.

by AvatarTLA on 2/1/2012 8:04:10 PM

 
 

Look I understand that you feel bad about your self but I am in middle school and barley 4 feet! So dont feel bad about your self! You are perfect the way you are and who cares what other people think??? I bet you are a nice girl so dont worry about what those meanies say!!!!
-surferchick

by surferchickemp on 1/4/2012 8:06:27 PM

 
 

Im super tall!And people think im in high school like in 10 or 11 grade and im in 7! But i think guys dont like me becuase im so much taller than them. It hurts because they dont like me just becuase im so much taller than them! What should i do? Should i wait for a guy to come around that likes me for who i am or just still try for my crushes even tho they dont like me because im tall?

 

Hey girl,

Don't be ashamed of your height! So many girls would kill to be as tall as you! And guess what, the guys will catch up to you in height real soon! Just stay confident and the right guy will come along before you can bat an eyelash. Guys love confident girls!

Kathryn S.

by HopeIsNotHopeless on 12/28/2011 12:02:03 PM

 
 

I used to have a BF but acted all weird and wouldn't talk to me. I stay up all night one time cause I kinda wanted to break up with him. I finally did, I had my friends do it and he got really mad! He started sending me weird texts and soon he started calling me names! I want a new BF! He needs to get a taste of his own medicine, I think. I wanna make him jealous but I don't wanna be mean! Help me PLEASE!!! 😭😭💔💔

by kedbear1218 on 12/27/2011 11:18:02 PM

 
 

Please visit my Advice Queen page! I really like to give advice to peeps Smile just post a question and i will answer it on your profile as soon as i see it.

by basketballcutie11 on 12/23/2011 5:24:40 PM

 
 

MOD! I'm in 9th grade and i dont like my body so i think im fat.. so i was thinkin about becoming anorexic.. i told my guy freind and he fliped nad called me mean names and stuff and called me stupid nad blah.. so i told him i wouldnt do it but im thinkin bout doing it like for reals.. i cant do diets cuz i cant follow them! plz help!!! i feel like i lied to him cuz i said i wouldnt do it but i want to.

 

Hey girl,

 

I'm sorry your friend was unkind. But planning to develop a disorder isn't the answer! You'll zap yourself of energy and face a lot of health risks. Why not try developing an exercise and healthy eating plan instead? Check out this article for further advice: http://www.girlslife.com/post/2010/03/09/weight-worries.aspx. You can also refer to this page, http://www.girlslife.com/post/2008/08/04/HELP!2.aspx -- it has links to hotlines and guidance for those suffering from eating disorders.

Meghan D.

by percyjacksonluver! on 12/21/2011 3:04:39 PM

 
 

being short can be fun so can being tall,being short .u can sneek around big groups or crowds , and being tall u may not fit in , my bff is super tall but i have to deal with it . just be proud of yourself the way u are.im 14 and realy short its acturley preety fun being short

by pop1music on 12/14/2011 11:35:54 AM

 
 

im really short,but not the shortest in my class ! im also funny cute popualur and short its acturly fun being short my 7 year old brother is almost as tall as me and im 14 ! its sorda sad

by pop1music on 12/14/2011 11:14:50 AM

 
 

Im super short like the shortest on in my GRADE And Every one of my friends make funn of me Im also Really klumzy but its acually fun to be SHort and Klumzy ...you get more attension ;)

by dramafreak23505 on 12/9/2011 7:33:35 PM

 
 

@zara158: Hey that's okay, me too (: Some girls even get if at 8 or 9, but I heard that that's only if they eat tons of meat or something. 5'4 is a wonderful height! You're like my sister, who is 5'8 and 18. You'll eventually stop growing somewhere around 5'6 I bet, so don't worry about it. If you are eating a lot of iodine salt in your meals, cut it back a little bit. Just be thankful you aren't extremely tall, like 5'10. Not they're is anything wrong with girls who are 5'10, its just not a very common height for a girl.

by Epleblu on 11/30/2011 4:13:17 PM

 
 

Im like really tall 5'4 or 5'5 and im only 12!!! I also got my period when i was just 11!!! :-(

by zara158 on 11/29/2011 12:04:06 PM

 
 

Hey!
I am 4'9! My sisters have always hated being born in a short family, but i accept it! Its something cool about you! Cheer Up!
-Anna

by HorseLover18 on 11/28/2011 7:34:47 PM

 
 

Mod,
okay, so I like this guy A LOT and he knows that I like him. But two other girls like him too. So is there a way to get him to ask me out?




Hey babe! 

If you both like each other - why don't you ask him out? (I promise this works every time!) Guys are super flattered by the attention, and love it when a girl asks them out. Just keep it casual! Be like, "Hey, a bunch of my friends and I want to go to the Hot Chella Rae concert...I know you love them too. Want to come?" Good luck!  
Devin A.

by dancelovervictoria on 11/28/2011 4:12:45 PM

 
 

i am extremely short too... I am at least two inches shorter than all of the other short-ish people in my class and over a foot shorter than most of the tall people... i feel your pain, but since my parents are short, I probably will only grow up to be like 5 feet...

by THawesome! on 11/25/2011 10:34:10 AM

 
 

im only 5'2 and probably won't grow much more....maybe 2 or 3 more inches if im lucky

by softballgurl37 on 11/23/2011 8:17:44 PM

 
 

LOL this sounds so much like me and my twin. She's only 4'10", but I'm like 5'6". Who said twins were the same?

by orange24601 on 11/22/2011 8:04:58 PM

 
 

I am taller, thinner and flatter than most of my friends and most people my age. I keep hoping that some things change and maybe they will. I have a bf and enough attention from guys but I would still like to look a little different.

by luckykel on 11/21/2011 3:27:38 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD I need serious help. I lost my planner and had a really important form in there and its due wed and now I need to tell my mom and she's going to flip because I tend to lose things occasionally!!! Im really nervous and I don't know what to do.




Hey girl! 

Have you checked your school's lost and found yet? If you haven't, do that first. I'd ask your teacher for another copy of the form tomorrow - this way, you can ask your mom to help you fill it out tomorrow night. Good luck! xoxox 
Devin A.

by romanticbookworm13 on 11/21/2011 2:49:42 PM

 
 

i am 12 turning 13 in a couple of months and i am 5ft. 8 in. every body in my class is shorter than me by a lot i feel so weird standing next to them (trust me on this it is not always fun being tall)

by basketballrocks on 11/19/2011 6:32:27 PM

 
 

im 13 and 5.3 1/2" most people are around my hight in my grade

by katelyndancer on 11/19/2011 6:20:59 PM

 
 

im almost 14 and 5 feet/ Frown

by 4202_luver on 11/18/2011 6:30:09 PM

 
 



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I should be getting my period soon and for the last couple days my stomach will hurt( sometimes like im going to throw up). Its not like my whole stomach hurting its just the lower part. Do you think this is coming with my period or is it something I should be more concerned about?
thanks!




Hey girlie,

That sounds like cramps to me Smile Sometimes they're totally non-existent and sometimes they cause nausea, back pain, and even headaches. So just because it feels more intense than usual doesn't mean anything is wrong! <3 
Lauren C.

by marym320 on 11/17/2011 8:34:40 PM

 
 


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i am a naturaly happy,bubbly,and energetic 17 year old girl but my clothing stlye is in a little bit of a rut. i kinda like the whole punk look with dark colored pants, a small chain, boots, vibratntly patterned and colored t-shirts, and some type of light jacket pullover, but my parents think that as soon as i put on these types of clothing i'll turn from a happy,bubbly,and energetic good girl into a gothic punk bad girl. How should i explain to my parents that this isnt the case and that i just want to mix up my style a little bit? Also what would be a good way to explain to them that i can get these pieces of clothing cheaply at an army surplus store,thrift store, ect... without them worrying about me spending all my money an clothing and going broke buying clothing?
thanks for your time!
-Sammy


 


Lynae P.

by immas13 on 11/16/2011 7:31:43 PM

 
 

I've been to a new school for about 5 weeks now and,I kinda really like this guy in my class. Last thursday,in math, we had a sub and nobody did any work the only thing that anybody was doing in the class was trying to hook the 2 of us together.Because they find out that we both like each other. Then that night he added me on facebook.The thing is we don't really know each other.I asked my friend for advice and she told me to write notes to him in class.Math is the only class we sit next to each other in.Yesterday I started to write notes to him.But 2 weeks ago one of my friends in school asked him if he liked me and he said no and then on thur.he said yes to the entire class..?When we were writing notes to each other every body was whispering about us,and obviously we found out.We don't talk in person,and he is the only thing that has been on my mind.I don't know whether he actually does like me,we're both really shy.I want to know if he likes me, and how we could talk with shying out

by sarak12 on 11/15/2011 7:14:07 PM

 
 



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My birthday party was yesterday. I got a really cute outfit from one of my friends and I want to wear it tomorrow. Do you think it would be weird to wear it so soon? Thanks!




Hey girl, not at all! Your friend would be super flattered to see how much you liked it.

xoxo 
Alyssa B.

by LovePeaceHope on 11/14/2011 6:50:21 PM

 
 

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I get this pain on my right side. It's not constant but when it happens it can go on through the day in a stop,go kind of way. I have no idea what this is! My mom has taken my to the docter but she said it was probably just gas. -_- (i dont think it is) It stopped for the most part during the summer but now it started up again. Sometimes it randomly happens when I'm standing for a while or at dance class (ballet). My mom thinks it could be a pulled muscle but since I had it since last year shouldn't it have gone away by now? Sometimes when it gets really bad i almost want to cry. I do have my "." but it doesn't just happen when i have it so i know it's not that. Please help! It makes it really hard to get through things like gym class and dance class. Thanks




Hey girl! 

Since I'm not a doctor, I don't want to steer you in the wrong direction with bad advice. Since this pain has come back again, I'd ask mom to take you to the doc one more time, just to make sure everything's ok. I hope you start feeling better soon! xoxoxox 
Devin A.

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by laxchickie19 on 11/14/2011 2:58:18 PM

 
 

MOD! I think my mom and sister like their dogs more then they love me. But i"m too embarrased to tell them that. Also my closest sister is moving. From New York to Florida! I"m sooooooooooooo sad i wanna cry sooooooo much!




Hey babe! 

First of all, I'm sure your mom and sister love you more than their dogs. If they're paying more attention to their pets then you when you need it, say something like, "Hey mom, can you help me with this? I'd really like your opinion." I'm sure they'd be more than happy to help Smile

As for your sister moving - appreciate the rest of the time you have with her until she moves. I live in Baltimore and my sister lives in New Jersey, yet we still talk every day - there's skype, texting, and cell phones for a reason! And my visits home mean a lot more because we spend months planning our perfect days together - we're going to go black friday shopping together soon, and we can't wait! You won't be with your sister in person as much, but you will be able to communicate with her and incorporate her in your life. Good luck! xoxox 
Devin A.

by BriannaM911 on 11/14/2011 1:12:35 PM

 
 

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im attracting boys attention who are way older than me about a month ago i went with some friends to a football game and this guy came up to me and asked if i wanted to write his # on his chest! it scared me cus i saw him later that night and my mom had forgot to pick me up it was just me and him in the parking lot i was soooo scared!!! i really want it to stop he was 18 and im only 12!!!!




It's all in the signals you give out, sweetheart.  Try to be more aware from now on, think if he can be misinterpreting something.

 
Jordan S.

by domino1301 on 11/14/2011 9:24:52 AM

 
 

lol i used to be this way... i was 5'4" in 4th grade.... and to top it off i got my period then too.... but take it from me im in 9th and im 5'6" which is pretty normal.... and now i miss being tall Frown

by troublemakr78 on 11/14/2011 12:35:08 AM

 
 

i used to be tall for my age, but then i stopped growing in grade7 while everyone had growth spurts.Now i'm average/small for my age and my short friends are taller than me Frown
if you're tall be thankfull, and if you're short you'll grow don't worry Smile

by samiakamal123 on 11/14/2011 12:17:27 AM

 
 

There really isn't such thing as normal cuz there are no two people who are the exact same....... being tall or short, blonde or brown headed makes you different than everyone else! Sometimes I hate being tall..... but sometimes its amazing! Same thing for short people! It makes us unique

by jellybean1998 on 11/13/2011 9:10:24 PM

 
 

I'm taller than most of the other girls at my school, and it really sucks! Frown

by teamjacob0625 on 11/13/2011 6:38:06 PM

 
 



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how come i can read things upsides down and backwards as easily as right way? it really freaks out some of my firneds.
plz reply soon!
-amaya (a-my-ya)




Hey Amaya,

Everyone has a part of their brain that is "stronger" - like some people think predominantly with their right brain, while others think with their left brain. Some scientists/doctors say that this is why some people are better at math/science and others are better at creative/literature/history-type subjects. Personally, this sounds like you just see words a bit clearer than they do. I can read things upside down pretty well and, though it takes some time, figuring out if something is spelled backwards is also pretty easy. I loooove creative writing and I'm not great at math, so there ya go! I don't think this is weird - it's a talent Smile
Lauren C.

by kristadakota on 11/13/2011 11:56:41 AM

 
 



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Hey! Ok so I have a dress code at my school (Eeeeek!) I think its ok but I dont now how I can express myself through my clothes now!! We have to wear a collard shirt with kackies (I know i spelled that wrong im so sorry!) And we cant have ANY designs on it, if there is a logo it has to be smaller than 1 inch both sides. How can I show my style without breaking dress code? Also, what are some cute and cool hairstyles i can use in there? (Our dress code states no abnormal coloring in your hair like pink or purple)
Thanks!
Love, Claudia




Hey Claudia,

First off, love your name Smile So pretty! Khakis and collar shirts seem plain and boring at first, but there are plenty of ways to dress it up! Try finding a cute satchel in a bright color (yellow, red, green) where you can hold your wallet, books, pens, etc. If it's allowed, try rolling your khakis up at the bottoms - a rumpled hem gives you a chic, relaxed "boyfriend" look! A little kitten heeled shoe in a bright color or fun print (sequins, shiny patent leather, etc.) will make your outfit special. A long, light headscarf or headband could also be super cute on top! Vary up your look with ponytails, half-up-half-down styles, long curls, and choppy layers made edgy with pomade/gel. Get creative and push that dress code as far as you can Smile
Lauren C.

by claudsoda on 11/13/2011 11:00:22 AM

 
 

I feel ur pain. I'm super short for my age. Im in 10th grade and only 5 ft tall. Everyone thinks I'm a freshman and once when I was picking up my younger sis from school one of the teachers there thought I was a 6th grader! Talk about embarrassing. Everyone being taller then me at school has always made me super self conscious but then I started looking at my height in a different way. My friends told me that my being short made me stand out in a good way, that my height made me cute and that guys like girls who are shorter then them. Look at the positive sides to your height instead of the negative...since for now your height is part of who u are Smile

by maggie183 on 11/13/2011 10:26:22 AM

 
 



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Ok so I went to a private skool 2 years ago but didn't like it so I left and have been going to public skool. My bestie, who came to the skool with me, never left. She stayed. But shes told me that she doesnt like it at all and wants to go to my skool. However, she said if she tried talking to her parents bout it (She never did yet) they would prob flip cuz they want her to go to the private school for religious reasons. I want my bestie to be happy, so what should she do??? Thanks!




Hey girlie,

This is tough, because most of the time it is the parents' choice where their kid goes to school. So if they have religious reasons to put her at the private school, she should make the most of it! She should join clubs and sports, make friends, and know that she's getting a great education that will prepare her to go to a good college. Remind her that know you have the chance to build a major social circle - she can be friends with people at the private school, you can be friends with people at the public school, and you two besties can be the bridge between them. That means...tons of friends!
Lauren C.

by xXMissBehavedXx on 11/13/2011 8:46:31 AM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD!!!
So, in December/January I'm going to Hawaii for 3 weeks!!! I have to pack light, since I'm sharing a suitcase with my sister Haha but seriously what should I bring? I have some tank tops, dresses, and swimsuits. But what else should I bring??
Thanks so much!!




That sounds so great! I'm sure mom/dad will cover sunscreen, so you just need: underwear, a sundress, one pair of jean shorts, a couple tank tops, flip flops, sunglasses, hair ties, a swimsuit or two, your camera (and battery charger), your iPod if you want to listen to music on the plane/beach, and some makeup if you want it along. That should be good!
Lauren C.

by goldfish123 on 11/13/2011 1:56:50 AM

 
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