Hi my names ava and I’m a middle school girl. As you may know, middle school isn’t a great time. Especially not with toxic people in your life. This year I met a girl named Jessica. She acted like she was my friend. She wasn’t. Friends don’t tell you your going to die alone, that your fat and ugly, or that if you asked your crush out, they would instantly reject you. Last year Jessica came out as bisexual. I really couldn’t care less, being that I’m bisexual as well (just not out of the closet yet). She made me feel like I couldn’t come out because she’d invalidate me and gatekeep what gender I am attracted to. She made me feel so bad about myself that I even went to the point of minor self harm. Keep in mind I was only twelve. She was also a year older than me. She told I was worthless and that I didn’t matter. She guilted me into being her friend. I was only there when it was convenient to her. I age myself now because of her. She also faked mental illnesses, Luke depression. I haven’t been diagnosed with depression, or any sort of mental illness. Mostly because I won’t talk to anyone about it. Any advice?