My daughter has always been joyful, kind, and unapologetically herself, the kind of light that shines in any room. But for years, that light made her a target.

She was bullied for things that should’ve been celebrated:
Her laughter. Her sense of style. Her curly hair.
She comes from a different background than most of her classmates, and while that made her beautifully unique, it also made her stand out, and sometimes, standing out felt like standing alone.

Non-uniform days were the worst.
She’d walk into school feeling confident and creative in her outfit, only to be met with eye rolls or whispers, while others blended in with leggings and hoodies.
Even in friendships, she felt pressure to shrink herself. One close friend often made condescending remarks, challenged her ideas, and chipped away at her self-trust. It wasn’t obvious at first. But it hurt. And it made her question herself.

That’s when I knew she didn’t just need advice, she needed tools.
And so we began building them, together.

✨ Tools for knowing her worth, even when others don’t see it.
✨ Tools for speaking up without being harsh.
✨ Tools for setting boundaries without guilt.
✨ Tools for choosing friends who lift her up, not tear her down.

We practiced scripts. Reframed thoughts. Named emotions. Created rituals to boost her calm and confidence.
And slowly — beautifully — things changed.

That same friendship? It healed.
Now, they both know how to respect each other, take space when needed, and enjoy being themselves.
She still gets comments sometimes. But now she knows: those aren’t hers to carry.

This course was born from that journey.
Because I know there are so many teens walking into school every day wondering if they’re too much, not enough, or just not okay.
They deserve more than that.

Taming High School is the roadmap I wish every teen had .