I wasn't necessarily a loner per se, but I did not follow with any particular "group" or form any alliances. I thought it was all ridiculous actually and I really did do my own thing.

I sort of stayed on the fringe of things and was just very friendly with everyone (it was exhausting, though. it totally took it's toll trying to hide all that pain day in and day out).

I had one or two good friends at school, and then formed other friendships through clubs / religious activities / other schools, so I did more with them than I did at my own school.

I didn't really feel comfortable and didn't really understand what was going on or why everyone was behaving so ... um .... strangely?! I still don't get it. High school is horrible if you are not a "follower" or succumb to crazy peer pressure.

Please hang in and continue to honor yourself. You are wonderful and lovely and this will not last forever