We are glad you are reaching out for help.

It sounds like you are being treated unfairly.  No one deserves to be called names for any reason.  Friends should be supportive of each other.  When people are negative they have the problem, not you.

It sounds like your Aunt is positive.  Have you talked to her about your situation so you can have support?  Do you feel comfortable talking to the girls about how you feel when they say mean things to you?  If you are on a cheer leading team, try talking to the coach about the negative behaviors of the team and how it affects you.  Talk to your parents about getting you into counseling.  Counseling can help you with your self confidence and teach you how to deal with negative people.

You sound like a smart young lady.  Hold on to  your beliefs about your beauty, inside and out.  Try to hang around family and friends that help you feel happy and proud.  List five things about yourself that make you beautiful.  Remind yourself of the list when people are negative.  Let us know how things are going.

Sincerely,

Valerie, Crisis Counselor