((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rio ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

I'm sorry you are feeling out of sorts with all the changes going on in your life right now.

These friends of yours that are all splitting up to go off to Uni, you say you have known them for 10 years now. That's a long time to be friends. I sincerely doubt that you will forget them or they will forget you....at least not for a long long time hon. If your friends know what you are really like, and they've stayed your friends for 10 years, they are not leaving you hon....they are moving on with their lives just like you are.

It's almost a rite of passage as we age that we move on from some of our school time friends. Your mum is right, you will meet new ones and form new and fun relationships. You will always have your friends in your heart and soul...there is always the telephone and you can ring them when you need to hear their voices and want to check up on how they are doing. And they can call you too! Don't forget about emails and burning up the internet with stories to share about how each of you is doing.

There are plenty of ways to stay connected to your friends hon. Try not to despair too much over it. I know going on to different things is stressful at times, but you will be fine! You have a wonderful personality and I know you will make friends quickly.

Take good care Rio

Hugsss
sabby