Growing up sucks man

            

                   There are a lot of sayings and articles about how to improve a person’s life. This can be through different types of help, changing attitudes, facing their fears, etc. For me, puberty was the jackpot. Usually during adolescence, puberty is portrayed as a weird stage filled with uncalled growth spurts, shifting emotions, and sometimes unbelievable transformations. 

For me, however, it was transformative; it changed who I was, my view, and my relationships in completely unexpected ways. Now when I look back at that particular phase that made me who I am today, I believe that puberty not only represents a biological process but also self-discovery and personal development from a different point of view.

Having entered into one of the first awkward phases, I noticed some changes in my body that were amazing and strange to me. A rapid increase in height surpassing that of most friends initially made me feel powerful.

Although I had to cope with peer pressures, it entailed adapting to a new body as well as discovering attires that fit comfortably on me. At that age, the hormonal imbalances which affected how I felt made me moodier and more pensive. This emotional rollercoaster was challenging but at the same time, it allowed me to face my feelings from a much deeper perspective.

A major change in my life was the alteration in my social dynamics. The relationship between my past friends and myself became more complex. Our conversations shifted from those to school crushes, self-image, and social class. We still tease each other when our crushes walk past us by loudly saying, ''dekh dekh bhabi jacche amader''. 

Puberty is accompanied by increased self-awareness and individuality. It led to deeper questioning of my interests and values, including my place in the world. This phase made me find comfort in pursuing things that would satisfy my passions such as sports and fitness. I often bunked classes to play sports such as basketball and football.

Controlling my anger was and still is one of my many problems. After reaching puberty, I have been known to become more triggered during certain conversations. It has even put me in situations where I sometimes have a buffer sign on my face, not knowing what to defend myself with. Zoning out during conversations has also been a backlash to me since puberty.

However, adolescence helped me in many ways. One of the biggest benefits was that I was better able to stand up to my bullies. As a child, I was small compared to the average height in my class, and therefore I was often bullied. Standing up to my bullies allowed me to overcome much of my trauma, including fat-shaming, physical bullying, etc.

 In conclusion, puberty was a very entertaining personal experience even though it had its own pros and cons. Puberty helped me be who I am today and it was just one of the many phases leading me to adulthood.