Ragnarokfinis, thank you very much for your comment. I very much so like the idea that circumstances such as the ones that are detailed in my piece, and detailed in our very lives either create leaders or create introverts. I am also very happy that people do understand that the shame felt in these situations is not needed, and only felt on the more personal level. I think that you should tell your story, and I would love to be the first to congratulate you when you get published. 
 
An_Human_Equation, I understand what you mean in this situation. Sometimes we can feel like people calling us such names is a form of degradation. What you really need to explore is in what way are these people speaking. I know that with my friends occasionally they will use some of my homosexual character traits to make fun of be, but I would also use their character traits to make fun of them. It really depends on if they are doing it as an attack, or doing it as a way to make you understand that they are comfortable with it. 
 
Me, I understand how you feel. I used to feel like that but in some situations we need to rise above the stupidity of others, and realize that they are (no matter their actions) just confused.  
 
Frances_A La_Raven, thanks for your comment. I did end up, I think, stronger because of this. I am very happy that I had the ability to overcome this problem. I just hope that everyone who has had the same thing happen to them can get the help they need, and end up feeling complete again. 
 
Frodo, I know that it may seem very hard to help a friend through something like this, but in truth there are only a few things you need to do. Listen, reassure, and love. 
 
Mentalrush , Thank you very much for your comment and I am glad that you enjoy my writing style. I hope my next piece will be published soon, and I hope I can live up to expectations. 
 
>>Keep fighting the good fight

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