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l'm so confused and unhappy...
I attend a nearly all white academy, but, me being black, I have never fit in. Every day, being teased because I'm no good at sports, because of my race, anything. My teacher had stopped me after class and asked if things were okay because he had been worried about me. I was too afraid to tell him anything. I also had lacrosse practice (they require you to play sports at school) and I spent twenty minutes sobbing in the bathroom because I was being made fun of. I'm also confused because I don't see why I am treated differently from everyone else. I'm always the one by myself. I just don't want to deal with this anymore. The only person (well, thing) I have to talk to is an old teddy bear. I can't talk to my teachers, my dad won't listen and my mom doesn't have the time to listen. Please help...
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Hun don't feel sad a lot of people go threw this and no matter what you cant give up. I may not be able to relate to you but I feel for you. Its hard I had been teased in school and I have cried. Have you talked about switching schools? Kids can be hateful and mean and im glad you are not brought up that way but i really feel you need to talk to someone like your teachers or principals even if you dont feel you can they are not there just to teach you they are there to help you go back to that teacher sit down and explain i am kind of scared to talk about this but I am tired of being picked on by all the other kids explain why they are picking on you and let him know you cant take it anymore. remember they are there to help maybe they can all gather in the gym and talk about how much bullying hurts.
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I know how you feel. Growing up I was the only colored person in my school, and I grew up talking only to my dolls. I never found a way to get people to get over my different skin tone. I ended up getting to a point during my high school years that I ended up attempting suicide. In the end, I realized that those people aren't worth hating myself over. I still talk to my dolls (because even if they are inanimate they are still my best friends) But as I graduated, I left where I grew up and found that there are places out there that accept people for who they are. I don't have any great advice to give you on this subject other than to do what I did. Keep strong, and forget what others think about you. The only opinion about yourself that matters is what you think. And if it gets to a point where you NEED to talk to someone, go to the school counselor. There are also social networking sites as well, such as fb, ms, and plenty of forums out there.
I suppose the reason why people treat others differently is because a lot of people, I have noticed, have a hard time accepting things that are different from what they think is "normal". If you like anime, I can refer you to a great website where everyone there is kind and fun ( [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) ) Perhaps you'll meet someone on there near you and what not. I did and we became best of friends :)
But like I said previously, I have no good advice to give in this situation other than talk to a school counselor or a teacher, be strong, and remember that no one else's opinion of you matters. What matters most is what you think of yourself.
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Hi, I am old enough to be you grandfather and I am also white. I am so sorry this is happening to you.
In this day and age it should not be happening; it even hurts me to have to write and give you advice on something that should not be happening.
Bigotry is the worst form of bullying, which is what is happening to you. You should have told that teacher when he asked if you were okay. You have the same rights and privileges of any other student in that school. You should not be sobbing in the bathroom before practice or at any other time.
Being teased because of your race is protected by law, as is religion and other practices. I know exactly how you feel as I was of a minority religion when I was in high school. At that time there were no laws to protect me and the schools did not have zero tolerance rules to enforce on those who harassed or bullied me. You have these protections.
My advice is to go to this teacher and tell him what is going on. If he is the teacher I believe him to be those that are harassing and bullying you will be dealt with.
I can't promise you will fit in any better or make any new friends. What I can promise is you will be able to walk the halls and eat in the cafeteria without fear of being bullied or taunted.
What is happening to you is so very wrong and should not be happening to you. Please go to that teacher and ask for his help.
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