<p>Hi guys. I just wanted to thank you all so much for the help you've been this past year. This week I came to the decision to withdraw from my boarding school. It came after much consideration and thought. There were many factors that led to my decision, and although I am disappointed to lose the wonderful opportunities boarding school offered, I feel that I made the right choice. I tried my hardest to be able to stay - going lengths that hopefully none of you will ever have to encounter, but I still was very unhealthy and profoundly sad. </p>
<p>I am wracked with guilt because my family put so much into this. I put so much into this. It still seems like I'm throwing everything I worked to this past year away - especially because a month into the school year, I am left with basically no options. But I have to get over this, take what I've learned from this experience and grow. </p>
<p>Before I left, the counselor told me this: Boarding school is not for everyone. I have two daughters. One went chose to go to boarding school, one did not. Both are happy and successful in life, and I am proud of each of them.</p>
<p>So I think this is it. This is the end of the prep school admissions process for me, at least for this year. Again I thank all of you for your help and support. If you ever want to PM me, feel free.</p>
<p>Aww I’m so sorry it didn’t work out for you, but congrats for having the strength to know when you’ve had enough and to admit it! Not many of us would have that type of courage. Good luck this year :)</p>
<p>Very best wishes for a great year at the school you will now be attending. I’m glad you came to a decision that feels right for you, and know it must have been very hard. So, onward and upward!</p>
<p>Best of luck to you! And don’t feel too guilty . . . I’m sure your family will be happy just to have you home again.</p>
<p>Thank you for having the courage to start this thread. Best of luck to you!</p>
<p>A request . . . if you can, please do let us know how you’re doing as you transition back to life in your local school. We are all still thinking of you and hoping for the best for you. Also, I think it would be tremendously helpful for many CC’ers to know that there is life outside of boarding school . . . .</p>
<p>This thread is an important reminder that, no matter how enticing BS may seem, the grass is not always greener inside those boarding school gates!</p>
<p>On a happier note, one kid on the Peddie waiting list will have a shot at BS. And good luck to you–you’re happier now. And now that waiting list kid should be happier too :)</p>
<p>@Beatles, good luck and best wishes for your future. It takes a really mature person to follow their heart. If it helps, I have two daughters - one likes boarding school, the other wanted to stay closer to home. Both made perfect decisions for their own circumstances. </p>
<p>I’m a boarding school grad - so is one sister. But the other sister stayed home. </p>
<p>So it’s common. And we’re proud of you! Bon Voyage!</p>
<p>Thank you everyone! I appreciate all of your support.</p>