Let's Be Friends : How to Make Friends, Keep Friends, Be a Good Friend, and Be Your Own Friend

By Jessie Funk

I hear a lot of kids say, "I don't have any friends." Of course I have empathy for this statement because the adorable young human saying it truly feels as though this is truth. However, I also can't help but think, in my, I adore you but I need to tell you the stuff you don't' want to hear but need to hear, Aunt Jessie way...are you a helpless victim? You don't have any control over having friends? Really?It led me to realizing that we don't TEACH friendship! It's a muscle, a skill that can be taught and learned- just like tying your shoe. It needs to be taught and then you have to actually practice! You don't have to think there's something wrong with you and you certainly don't need to wait for someone else to hand friendship to you on a silver platter. It's not your fault if you don't have friends right this minute, but it IS your responsibility to do what you can to fix it. You can learn this skill!Don't wait for friends to come to you! You can take charge and learn the SKILL of making and keeping friends! This book teaches you how and then you have to put in the time, patience, and practice. You're learning how to be human my friend- which also takes time, patience, and practice! You got this!About the Author: Jessie Funk has given motivational speeches to over one million teenagers as a professional speaker. As a therapist and certified life-coach, she has empowered thousands of kids to find hope and healing. She is an award-winning singer and has released five solo albums. She loves combining her love of music with psychology to help teenagers believe they ARE the hero of their story.Follow her on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok @dearauntjessie

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1711009490
• ISBN13: 9781711009490
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"