When I was in preschool I learned that every person was different. Some kids were too nice while others were not nice at all. Some kids where social while others were not. Some kids tried to conform to the culture of the class while others did not. It was hard for me to find the “right friend” so, being a picky little brat back then, I decided to create my own friend. I created an imaginary friend. I don’t remember her name, but she was a young woman between the ages of 15-18 and had green skin, hair, and eyes. She would sit with me while I colored and walk with me around the park during recess. I’d like to establish my credibility by saying my mother and classmates told me this was true. My mother would tell me that I would often sit alone and talk to someone who wasn’t there.
I always thought I had an imaginary friend because probably I felt alone, which didn’t really make sense because I did have friends. My curious mind began to look for answers on the internet. I stumbled upon an article on Psychology Today called “Imaginary Friends” by Eileen Kennedy-Moore, and she states “Having an imaginary friend is not evidence that a child is troubled. However, imaginary friends can be a source of comfort when a child is experiencing difficulties”. Thinking back to my childhood I suppose I did feel uncomfortable being sent to a building with strange children and strange adults who told me what to do. Thus my imaginary friend was there to comfort me in an unfamiliar environment. So I want to ask, have any of you guys have had an imaginary friend? What where they like? And why do you think you had them?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/growing-friendships/201301/imaginary-friends