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How to cope with not having a real graduation?

I am a 17 year old male. I feel very depressed that I wasn't able to have a real graduation for High School.

4 Answers

The age itself plus multiple factors turning into adulthood, ambivalence about future goals, not performing well in HS, can lead to depression. Moreover depression itself an illness can cause functional decline. Please seek out professional help, ask your parents/caregiver to reach out psychiatric care for you. In crisis call 911/ED
I’m truly sorry that you were not able to have a “real graduation.” But chances if you had one, it would have not been as great as you wanted it to be. So let’s create a graduation, I don’t understand why you could not arrange a online graduation and get the graduation committee involved.... Just some food for thought, hope that helps.
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Give yourself a great graduation ceremony. Sometimes in life, we are not acknowledged for our remarkable accomplishments, so we have to throw the party. Usually, we throw a better celebration anywho.
First, I'm so sorry that you were unable to participate in graduation ceremonies this year. You have every right to be sad, angry, and disappointed.
Here's how you can celebrate: 1. create your own graduation ceremony. Invite your families to participate. 2. have a drive-by graduation salute
3. host a virtual graduation party on a streaming platform.

Yes, it's different but be thankful you accomplished your goal of completing another cycle of education.