How do I make more friends, socialize & change? Read description?

it's easier to make friends with those who do the same things you do. like if you're interested in any clubs or groups at school, join one of those. if you like a certain hang out or like shopping, invite an acquaintance to something like this and soon you'll be friends. in order to get used to being 'yourself' around your friends, as in acting like you do with your family takes time for everyone. you know your family loves you, but it's normal to be pretty shy or reserved around people without strings attached. making friends and seeing them go is just part of life though. some friends you make during your school years will last and some will not, that's just how life works. you can't predict or plan to make an everlasting friend, it just happens that way. so take it easy and just hang out with people you like and you will soon make some friends. good luck!