They say that the only thing you need in life are friends. Friendships can be wonderful things, if you let them be. The support and love you receive from real, true friends is astounding. When you have people or maybe just someone by your side who's there to pick you up when you fall, it can make a world of a difference. With family and family ties, it's a bit trickier. Now I don't know your family situation, but consider the following if you're thinking of severing your ties with them: are they supporting you financially? how much do you value family? how much do you value YOUR family? how would your family feel if you went through with this decision? There are many things to consider when you're thinking about doing something that will definitely have short-term and long-term effects and consequences. Even if you cut ties with all your friends and family just for a while, that will have consequences too. In college, things will be different. New school, new people, new teachers. Lots of change will occur. Your education in college might get a bit tough sometimes, and it's always comforting to have a friend who you can talk to when you're going through hard times. I'm not saying you HAVE to have friends, but my advice would be to keep those who matter most to you, close to your heart. Those friends who enjoy your company as much as you enjoy theirs. Friends who accept everything about you. Friends who will continue to love and support you. You'll go a long way, you still have your whole life ahead of you. You're young and beautiful. Life is still so fresh. But don't you think it'd be lonely if you lived out your life with minimal to no interactions with friends and family?I wish you the best of luck in college and making your decision in this matter. Good luck and take care!
