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Hi, I’m Belle. I’m a LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent teenager. I had some rumours spread about me back when I was in year six, and people still believe a lot of those. Due to that, I don’t have many friends.
I made a friend last year, but she ended up being really abusive. And after having several abusive friends in the past, and going through a few situations that have led to some trauma. I’m now afraid to make new friends. Because I’m scared they will hurt me.
However, I’ve had two friends throughout my school life. One of them is in my mother’s group and I met the other during class. But both of them have become obsessed with dating, and boys. The girl from my mother’s group had recently gotten more quiet, and annoyed at me. I’m not sure why. This led to her making me leave her alone, and be by myself. I ended up needing to go to a teacher, and spend lunch in my classroom.
I can only be myself when she is in a good mood. And my other friend is distancing herself from me during the day.
I’m in a class with zero friends, and like I said. I’m too scared to make friends. Does anyone have any ideas on what I should do? Because life is getting pretty tough, and I’m getting quite lonely.
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Hello Belle
I'm so sorry that you're going through all this. It's not pleasant when we feel lonely and scared. It does take some time to find the right people for us. All we can do is to just keep trying, be open to it and not give up.
There are some very useful posts in Sexuality and gender identity section of this Forum that you might find helpful. It could also help to join others in activities that you enjoy or join groups with similar interests. It's also completely fine to have a bit of a break when it gets all too much.
I hope that things will get better for you as it all can sometimes be so exhausting but it's definitely worth it to keep going and keep trying. Please let us know how you're going whenever you feel like it
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