The Unfiltered Teen

 Hey Unfiltered Teens! How’s everyone doing? First off, I want to apologize for not posting last week. As most of you know, May 13th was the big day—the CBSE 10th result day ! The anticipation, the nerves, and finally, the results! Whether it was a day of celebration or reflection, I hope everyone found the strength to embrace their achievements and plan their next steps. The Build-Up to the Boards Ah, the board exams. Just hearing those words can send a shiver down the spine of any teenager in India. For months, the thought of the exams loomed over me like an ominous storm cloud, fueling every conversation, every glance from my parents, and every whispered rumor at school. But here I am, alive and thriving, ready to share my survival story. Finishing the 9th-grade finals feels like crossing a marathon finish line, a moment to catch your breath and soak in the relief. But before you know it, the whispers begin—board exams are coming. What should’ve been a time to unwind and ...

Friendships should feel effortless. They should be filled with laughter, late-night conversations, and a mutual understanding that you matter . But sometimes, friendships throw you into situations that force you to question your place in someone’s life. That’s exactly what happened to me. It was my friend’s birthday, and I got a last-minute invite—a rushed phone call at 2:45 PM, with the party happening just hours later. She told me it was a surprise planned by her mom, and I didn’t think much of it. But something felt... off. It wasn’t in the way the decorations were arranged or the way the music played—it was in the interactions, the conversations, the details that started unraveling. And as conversations unfolded that night, the truth slipped out—there was no surprise. I wasn’t originally part of the plan. I was just invited last. That realization stung. The party was never a surprise. She had simply invited me at the last minute. I wasn’t part of the plan. I was an afterthought. Th...