The 12-Year-Old Was Hiding in the Bathroom to Avoid Bullies. Then She Made This Incredible Scarf.
My daughter is 12, and it has been a rough couple of years; the bullying got so bad she used to hide in the school bathroom during lunch just to avoid everyone. She honestly doesn’t have many friends, so she spends most of her time with me while I fill orders for my online craft shop.
For weeks, she was quietly sneaking my yarn and working on something secret in her room. Last night, she walked out wearing this stunning scarf she made all by herself. I included a picture of her proudly modeling it.
"Mom," she said, "I want my own shop someday. For kids like me who create things instead of having friends." I had to walk away so she wouldn't see me completely lose it. This child, who hasn't been invited to a party in two years, found her salvation in loops of yarn and dreams of a small craft business.
This morning, I found her practicing new stitches at 6 AM, saying it was for her "future customers." That scarf is not just well-made for a 12-year-old—it is genuinely professional. The tension, the colors, the fringe—it’s all perfect.
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I really like that story. You know, sometimes the best thing you can do is just be there for your kids, waiting until they find their own way to get through all this stuff.
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