User blog comment:NeveisCheese☼/Real life dramas???/@comment-2242989-20110225044014/@comment-2246006-20110226054002

My God. I am so, so sorry to hear that. I'm not sure that I can give you any worthwhile advice (if you even want any), but I'll do the best I can.

Try and break out of your shell. And I mean REALLY try. You can't just try it the one time and expect everything to change overnight. You have to keep trying and trying until it becomes second nature. I won't lie to you: it will be hard. Perhaps one of the hardest things you'll ever have to do. People (especially children) can be cruel. But you have to persevere. You have to prove them wrong. You have to hold your head up high and say, "You won't ever bring me down."

I recommend that you purchase some self-help books. I also recommend that you search online. Here are some pages I found for you:

http://www.wikihow.com/Build-Self-Confidence http://tinybuddha.com/blog/8-ways-to-be-more-confident-live-the-life-of-your-dreams/# http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110211035129AAJblMx

Keep up with your studies. I know it's hard, but it's essential that you understand this stuff. Trust me: the payoff will be worth it. Just keep at it, and if you ever have questions, ask them. Don't ever be afraid to learn.

Your other issues...well, I'm afraid that there isn't anything I can do about those. However, I will say this: do not concern yourself with those who aren't concerned about you. Doing so will only add unnecessary stress to your life. I understand that the man is your grandfather, and you feel an obligation to love him and give him second chances. But...if he's hurt you so many times, over and over again, is he really worth it? Is he worth your concern at this point? Is he worth shedding tears over? This is for you to decide. I hope your situation gets better. Have a beautiful day. :)