I agree. Seems a bit knee-jerk for what may be a matter of people just having fun and not understanding how it bothered the OP. That kind of play can get a bit raucous and people can get carried away in the moment, even adults. That doesn't necessarily mean they are being bullies or intentionally mean or should be given up as friends. I do hope the OP will really talk to her friends about this though. I kind of get the feeling that kind of serious discussion hasn't really happened, and perhaps a bit more communication about her background or needs might improve her friends' level of sensitivity about such things.