To @LenKagamine363
i know times are tough and people can be cruel but some can be kind and loving. I'm always willing to help you if you ever need it. You are who you are and thats what makes you special, how were all unique
hope this helps!
-Luna

(continued from description) "But...A few weeks ago, someone i thought was my friend outed me in front of my entire class. Why? Because someone asked if we were dating. 'NEWS FLASH EVERYONE! SAM IS GAY! WE ARE NOT DATING!', Then she storms away. Thats all i can think about. I havent talked to her since...But she gets mad at me for getting mad at her?... I just dont know what to do...Im feeling worse every day..."

INSTRUCTIONS: Comment below with advice for @LenKagamine363.

A good friend can be important in helping you when you don't like yourself because someone (your friend) does like you, so I think you two can work things out. She had probably been asked if you were dating before and was tired of it or was upset at the time. Imagine it from her perspective, being accused of dating your friend and maybe even wishing there could be more, but having to defend herself before they spread rumors. If people make fun of you, they'd also make fun of her for dating you. Some people can be veryncruel, so I'll let you figure out the things they'd say and compare you two as a couple to. So she was upset and you being mad at her for being so upset about the accusations that she just wanted them to finally stop pushed her further. So appologize, talk calmly and give her a chance to cool off. No one's perfect and we all do things out of desperation that we regret later. Give her time and be her friend through it all.

Now, as for body image, voice, etc, a lot of bullying is actually connected to self esteem. It's a viscious cycle where they lower your self esteem and so that makes you an easier target for bullying and around and around goes this cycle. So, you could have none of your current concerns and they could still make fun of you over clothes or what you draw or all kinds of trivial things. Believe me, they'll bully people over anything if they are an easy target. See, hatred spreads, like how they made you hate yourself and your hatred of yourself empowers them. There are flamboyant people who could easily be made fun of, but who have self confidence that is too much for the bullies, so it's really about accepting yourself for who you are. Everyone is different and unique. Many people see this as a problem, but it's actually a great thing. Imagine if everyone were the same. Every friend would be like the last. Everyone would be into the same thing, so there'd be no variety and nothing new

to discover. Everyone's tallents as well as things they can't to would be the same. It'd be a very limiting world. Only you can be you and there is only one you. This can be a burden or a gift depending on how you look at it. For example, I was bullied for some of the same reasons and had one or no friends a lot growing up, but being different and an outcast made me appreciate differences and to notice people and their suffering that most people ignored. You understand what it's like to be bullied and to hate yourself. You're not the only one who feels that way. Look around, in the shadows, afraid to speak, they're there. I'm not saying it'll happen today, but eventually you can use what you've experienced to reach out to others. They're rarely outspoken, so they're less intimidating to approach. Plus, helping others gives you a purpose and increases your sense of self worth. You have the experience. Don't let how self hate stop you from helping others who hate themselves.