I lived with my best friend's family in high school after my parents moved out of state
My parents moved to another state, but let me stay behind to live with my best friend and her family so I could finish high school where I wanted to.
In her senior year of high school, the author lived with her best friend's family after her parents relocated once again. This experience taught her the value of friendship and helped her learn to stand on her own as an adult. At the time, the author had been the new girl for five years in a row, as her parents frequently moved due to career opportunities.
They settled in St. Louis during her junior year, where she had a group of friends and felt like she belonged. However, her parents' relocation plans put her in a difficult situation. Despite her reluctance, she eventually moved in with her best friend, Cristin, and her family. They shared a small bedroom and supported each other through the challenges of adjusting to a new living situation.
The author completed her senior year in St. Louis with her best friend and later went on to attend college together. This experience helped her become a well-adjusted adult and taught her the importance of friendship.
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