I would tell 17-year-olds to be proud of who they are.
At first, I didn't want to accept it.
Even, your so-called bestie will one day leave you behind at the appointed time.
When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.
Hundreds of thousands of people! Though everyone leaves you, the Lord will never leave nor forsake you.
We just have to learn to accept it and move on.