why are people so mean to me??
The story
i dont even know what i did wrong to make people hate me this much, like fr i wake up every morning already feelin sick cause i know what’s waiting for me at school, it’s like a warzone where i never get to win, i walk in and people already lookin at me like i’m some kind of freak or like i don’t belong there, nd maybe i don’t idk, maybe i’m just weird or my face looks dumb or i wear the wrong shoes or whatever stupid reason they decide is enough to mess with me every day, they say stuff under their breath when i pass by, throw little pieces of paper at me in class, call me names like loser, creep, sometimes worse and the teachers don’t even do anything about it, they just say “ignore them” like that’s gonna make it stop, like i haven’t tried that a thousand times already, and the worst part is that it’s not just random kids, some of them i used to be friends with in middle school and now they act like i’m trash, like they’d rather die than be seen talkin to me, nd it hurts so bad cause i didn’t change, they did, or maybe i changed and i just didn’t realize it, i try not to cry but sometimes i do when i get home, and even then i hide it cause my parents don’t get it either, they just say stuff like “it builds character” or “they’re jealous” but jealous of what??? i got no friends, no style, no confidence, i eat lunch alone in the corner of the cafeteria hoping no one notices me cause the last time someone did they dumped ketchup on my backpack and laughed like it was the funniest thing ever, nd i had to pretend it didn’t matter even though it totally did, like everything they do chips away at me little by little and i’m tired of pretending it’s fine, cause it’s not, and the worst part is when i try to act normal or be nice people just laugh harder, like they can smell the desperation or somethin, and i just wanna scream why are people so mean to me, what did i ever do to deserve this, i try to keep my head down, i don’t start stuff, i just wanna survive school without feeling like garbage every day, but apparently that’s too much to ask, nd sometimes i think about just disappearing, like not dying or anything extreme just… not existing for a while, like vanishing until people forget i was ever there cause at least then i wouldn’t have to feel like this anymore, like maybe in another school or another life i’d be normal and ppl wouldn’t hate me for no reason, but right now i just feel broken, like everything i do is wrong and no one wants me around, and idk how long i can keep acting like i’m ok when i’m clearly not.
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Points of view
People can be mean for many reasons. One might be because they believe they are superior to you, and they feel the need to make you and everyone around you know that. Also, they could have insecurities, and to hide them, they bring to light the insecuirities of others, in this case you. Or some of them might come from a tough family or background. Trauma and things like that can influence behaviour like this. Or maybe they just think it's funny to tear people down. And I've heard the "just ignore them" a million times. If one more person tells you that, just say "well what if I can't?" because honestly, sometimes ignoring the bullies is the worst thing you can do. It doesn't make them go away, it makes them believe that you are ok with what they are doing, that you are surrendering basically. Explain that to whoever says to just ignore them. And hey, school is just generally a crap hole. When you get to college, things will be better.
And here's a tip for your style: just wear whatever you want (unless your school has uniforms, lol). Ask your parents to take you shopping and find a style you like. If you like jeans and tshirts in dark colours, or just the opposite, wear it! And pony bead bracelets are actually really cool, if you like that kind of thing. Like Dr. Seuss said, "Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" Everyone is an individual, so be just that!
If this starts to negatively affect your mental health even more than it already has, consider therapy or other ways of coping with things like this. I recommend keeping a diary or a journal, and writing down everything that happened that day to help process and figure out what to do next. Or, if you're an artist, vent art is a great way to get out your emotions.
Sorry for ranting, if this wasn't that helpful let me know so I can try harder and do more research!
thank you very much ❤️
no problem!
Man, that sounds like a relentless cycle of torment you’re enduring. It's beyond comprehension how such egregious behavior continues unchecked; the school's apparent negligence is quite appalling. Bullies exploiting societal hierarchies to undermine someone says more about their deficiencies than it does about you. It's a monumental failure on the part of those in authority for allowing this harassment to perpetuate. However, your reflection on this is astute; none of this is justified, and no student should feel isolated or belittled in an educational establishment. Seek out resources that empower you, leverage them to reclaim your sense of self-worth. Take care of yourself ⚠️
really sorry you’re going through this, man. sounds like pure chaos at school, and it's not fair at all. i get why you'd feel like you don't belong; must be super tough facing all that every day. you're definitely not the problem here, no one deserves to be treated this way. keep taking care of yourself and try reaching out for support if you haven't already. things can get better, promise.