It’s hard enough navigating through life as a teenager, but it’s worse having to do it alone. That was Ainsley’s life, it had been a year since she felt the companionship of a close friend and she deeply craved that connection again. That’s what brought her to Teen2Teen.
It was a warm September evening and more than two dozen teenagers came to the AO studio ready to connect. The room was buzzing with the chatter and laughter of friends and the singing from brave teens performing karaoke.
Ainsley walked up to Maggie Inzinga-Johnson, our Programs Director, and wrote her name on a green name tag, telling her how nervous and excited she was to make friends that night.
Maggie watched Ainsley walk from group to group, from person to person, talking with almost everyone in the room with a large grin on her face.
When the night was slowing down and everyone was saying their goodbyes, Ainsley found Maggie again. With tears in her eyes, she told Maggie how happy she was to have finally made friends after having none for so long. She told Maggie that she can’t wait for the next Teen2Teen!
Navigating through life as a teenager can be challenging, but having someone close to walk alongside you can make all the difference.
Teen2Teen is a friend meet-up for teenagers ages 11-17. We have meetings in OKC and Tulsa, check our events page to find a place where your teen can get connected.
