At 13, I Didn’t Expect to Need Aspirins

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When I turned 13, I thought life would be full of fun and adventures—things like hanging out with friends, school dances, and finally feeling more grown-up. But little did I know, I’d soon face something that would teach me the importance of taking care of myself in ways I hadn’t expected.
It all started one day when I began feeling a strange headache that wouldn’t go away. At first, I shrugged it off, thinking it was just stress from school or maybe not drinking enough water. But after days of the same feeling, I went to the doctor. The diagnosis surprised me: I was advised to start taking aspirin to manage the headaches and help me feel better.
It felt odd at first. Here I was, only 13, and I had to rely on something like aspirin to feel okay. It made me realize that health can be tricky and sometimes, even as a kid, we have to take things seriously and take care of ourselves in ways we didn’t plan.
Now, every time I feel a headache coming on, I know it’s okay to take a step back and use the tools that help me feel better. Life might throw unexpected things our way, but it’s important to face them with strength and learn how to care for ourselves, no matter how young we are. PRAY FOR ME