The above are right, you had no other choice. Moving and looking for a new place when youre on a timeline is super super stressful.

I also get what you mean on the reputation part. A lot of rumors that went around after a drunken night with my ex YEARS ago while I was still in high school still pop up every now and then in my hometown. I also understand what you mean about teasing, when I was going through my seperation early last year from my ex-fiance, I went out a few times with friends and realllyyyyyy overdid it. Luckily because I reacted by pretty much crying and apologizing instead of laughing with everyone, they all laid off and it doesn't get brought up anymore. Maybe just be more open and serious with the people that tease you? If they tease you even more, then its time to move on and find other people to hang out with...