Teen cooking quesadillas with his mum

October 15, 2026 · 5 min

Nothing.

I need some time before I can talk about it.

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Lorena against a terracotta wall

Chapter 1 · 8 pm

Homework

Printed workbook and conversation cards
Putting it off, hiding it and blaming the teacher.

Chapter 2 · Saturday

The weekend

I am bored.

I miss my friends and I miss having a plan.

Try Want to come to the shop with me, or have a friend over?

Issue 41: I am bored.

Teen siblings hiking a desert trail at sunset
Plans, friends and how late is too late.