SECTION 2

Life Changes

Are you unhappy with the way your body is developing?

□ Yes □ No

Have the changes of puberty left you feeling alone, confused, or afraid?

□ Yes □ No

Do thoughts about the opposite sex tend to consume your waking hours?

□ Yes □ No

If you checked “yes” in response to any of the above questions, relax​—it doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you! The fact is, the physical and emotional changes of adolescence can leave you feeling ecstatic and depressed and every emotion in between. Sure, you always wanted to be an adult, but now that the process has begun, it can be scary! Chapters 6-8 will help you deal with life changes.

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