[merylsilverburg]

Originally posted by ssjtrunks13

Meryl, I have gone through almost the same kind of thing. The only difference is I'm white, but besides that I feel I kinda know where you're coming from. I have tried to be somebody other than myself and people hated me more for it. SOme people have told me they think I'm a jerk sometimes, but I don't get how because if I tell someone I won't move over so they can sit with their friends I'm not trying to be a jerk I just decided to sit there just to sit there not because I didn't want them to be with their friends. ANyways, if you need to talk I'd be happy to lend you a hand if I am able to.

Well, ssjtrunks from the example you gave me, the decision you made not to move over so that the person can sit with their friend, doesn't make you a jerk. The person who calls you a jerk is, in fact, the one who is.
But, yes, by being "someone else" many people end up hating you for it....because they know that isn't your true self and yet, they don't try to accept the real part. But, that's how society works....
And thank you too.