You told Sandman that you need to change your attitude about these individuals, and not leave your situation, but you said you don't need to change your attitude in your response to me. So I'm confused. But maybe you are confused and thinking things through. I know you said you can't move, but I am wondering why your social situation would not change if you moved and were around new people. Whatever you choose to do about your difficulty, I hope you find peace of mind.

Some people really are messed up, I agree w you. I've experienced group drama of my own. I've left groups of people in the past, and it had been painful, and I would never go back, because it IS hard to go in as an individual when you think people dislike you or you dislike them! People who are gossip driven are immature at best, cruel at worst. I have experienced the lament of wishing I could go back, or at least turn back time. I think this is where acceptance of reality comes in. I also think, have hope. For yourself, your future, your art.