Dear Emmalauren2~
I see PamelaR has already bid you welcome and I'll add my greetings too. As someone who came out from the UK around 13-14 (with very white skin too) I can relate.
You sound a very sensible and realistic person. Having to deal with OCD, depression, and GAD is a huge ask, I'm very glad you have settled on some meds that improve things. It can be pretty tricky to find the right ones.
Unfortunately friends at school are a learning experience, and it can be really difficult to sort out why they behave as they do, and how to respond. As a rule of thumb I've found people that put down others, on skin, size or whatever do so because they feel they can't make the grade themselves and want to fit in with others.
If they have a nice nature sometimes having a talk and explaining what they are doing is hurtful can get them to quiet down and be more considerate, however I'd not keep giving them chances but move away. True you might be more on your own, and the desire to be with others is pretty strong, but so is the idea of respecting yourself, you are your own boss.
It's funny but if you respect yourself others can come round to that way of thinking and respect you too.
Being with someone who puts their blame on you is another matter, that's sneaky and underhanded and if it was me I'd avoid that person.
School is a pretty big place and even if you do not notice it at first there are all sorts of people there, making friends with others might be something to consider. There will be those who are quiet and not the center of a crowd, and some will turn out to be pretty nice. - So what do you think?
Croix
