teen space
for teens. by teens. about real life. anonymous.
if you’re here, you don’t need to “prove” anything.
you don’t need the right words. you don’t need a diagnosis.
this page is here for when your head is loud, your chest is tight, or you’re just… done.
nothing here tracks you. nothing saves automatically.
it’s just tools you can use quietly.
get it out (without consequences)
some thoughts are too risky to say out loud.
some feelings don’t want advice - they just want somewhere to land.
use the box if you need words. use the scribble if you don’t.
you can download if you want to keep this.
or clear it and leave no trace.
if you feel unsafe or might hurt yourself, go to emergency contacts now.
get it out (without consequences)
nothing here sends. nothing here saves. type it or scribble it. then wipe it clean.
no art skills needed. pressure counts.
if you feel unsafe, use emergency contacts now.
if you want to help, read this
this is for:
friends
partners
siblings
parents
…and anyone who keeps trying to help, but makes it worse by accident
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be calm. be steady.
ask “do you want company, distraction, or space?”
offer one small thing: water, food, a walk, a lift, sitting quietly.
believe them without interrogating them.
don’t punish them for being quiet.
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“Just be positive.”
“Other people have it worse.”
“You’re overreacting.”
“Why can’t you just…”
Trying to fix it like a problem.
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“do you want company, or space?”
“No pressure to reply. just checking in.”
“you don’t have to talk. i’m here.”
“Want a distraction? Or do you want to vent?”
“I believe you.”
“I’m not trying to fix you. I just care.”
“If you want, we can do something small and quiet.”
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“you’re being dramatic.”
“it’s not that serious.”
“Stop thinking about it.”
“But you have a good life.”
“You always do this.”
copy & paste whatever you need.
you don’t need perfect words.
you need a steady presence.
how to cancel without explaining yourself
you don’t owe people your whole story.
you can be kind and protect your energy.
pick one. copy it. send it. done.
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“I can’t make it anymore - i’m not up for being social today.”
“I’m gonna have to bail. My head’s not good today.”
“Rain check? I need a quiet night.”
“I’m not feeling great and I don’t want to be bad company.”
“I need to stay in tonight. Sorry - I’ll catch you another time.”
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“Something came up - I can’t make it.”
“I can’t do today anymore.”
“I need a quiet day.”
“I’ve got nothing in the tank today.”
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“I’m not ready to talk about it.”
“I don’t want to get into it - I just need to cancel.”
“Please don’t make me justify it.”
“I’ll explain later. Not right now.”
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“I’m not well today. I won’t be in.”
“I’m dealing with health stuff today and need to take the day.”
“I won’t be able to attend. I’ll catch up as soon as I can.”
“I’m not well enough to be productive today.”
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“I can’t do this today. I need space.”
I’m overwhelmed - I’m going quiet for a bit.”
“I’m not ignoring you. I’m just not okay right now.”
“I’ll come back to this later.”
cancelling isn’t rude.
forcing yourself until you crash is what hurts you.
you’re allowed to change your mind
changing your mind isn’t lying.
it’s noticing.
sometimes you only realize what you can handle once you’re already in it.
that’s not weakness - that’s being human.
you’re allowed to change your mind about:
plans:
you can want to go, then suddenly you can’t. That’s your capacity shifting.
boundaries:
you can set them late. Repeat them. Tighten them. That’s allowed.
people:
you can care about someone and still need distance.
identity / who you are:
you’re allowed to take time. you’re allowed to not label anything yet.
what you can handle:
Some days you can do more. some days you can’t. you’re not a machine.
if you feel guilty:
guilt doesn’t always mean you did something wrong. sometimes guilt is just old training.
your needs can change. you’re allowed to listen.
quick exits
if you want something quieter:
go to the haven
take a rebuilder step
visit emergency contacts (if you feel unsafe)