🎧 Are you a teenage girl feeling like no one really gets you? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, we dive deep with licensed therapist and teen mental health expert Erica Bess to tackle the reality of feeling unsupported during your teenage years.

Discover practical, achievable strategies for building your support network when it feels like no one's in your corner. From identifying unexpected allies to creating boundaries with unsupportive people, this episode delivers honest advice you can actually use - no unrealistic "just think positive" messaging here.

Key topics covered:
- Why so many teen girls struggle to find genuine support
- Red flags that your current support system isn't meeting your needs
- Real-world techniques for finding trustworthy people to lean on
- How to advocate for yourself when adults aren't listening
- Building resilience when your usual support systems fall short

Perfect for: Teen girls navigating difficult relationships, anyone feeling isolated or misunderstood, parents and mentors wanting to better support the teens in their life, and mental health advocates.

Content warning: This episode contains frank discussions about mental health, family dynamics, and emotional struggles.

To learn more about Erica Bess LMSW, please click on the link below.

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