Rec | BEING THE HOMETOWN FRIEND

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I used to think it sucked, and hated feeling like people looked down on me for staying (for reference, everyone I knew at school left after). But I basically had to rebuild myself and social life after school in the same way that being in a new environment would be. And you know what, give a fuck! even though in every film being the girl that stays at home is a freak, my life has become so full and loving… let that freak flag fly:))))

@elleelleelleelle

May 11, 2025

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@moonbeams

yes girl!! my hometown friend is helping hold the rest of us in each other's circles and we love it! and it IS hard rebuilding your routine when so much around you changes

May 12, 2025

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@gtrevi

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@mjolnirproof

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…and honestly it both sucked and was amazing. i went to indiana from the east coast and between the ldr i had at the time and seeing all my friends have fun without me, i felt i was missing out on so much. but i also felt so independent and pushed myself to make friends despite being so introverted. i had an amazing time with my new friends, but we don’t really keep in touch anymore. nowadays i would love to live in another country for a few years or move to the city. but my friends from high school stuck around and i wouldn’t leave them behind unless they left first. but whatever you do, probably don’t move to indiana. there isn’t too much to do in indiana