I’m at a point where I genuinely don’t know if I should even call them my friends anymore.
It didn’t start like this. Earlier, it felt like normal joking—typical school stuff. But now it has turned into something that just feels wrong.
It’s not just about marks. Yes, they mock my scores, but that’s only a part of it. They pass comments on random things, say disrespectful stuff about me, and use abusive language way too casually. Sometimes the things they say aren’t even jokes—they’re just straight-up insults.
The worst part is, it’s always directed at me. It’s not mutual banter anymore.
Whenever I try to say something or push back, they just label it as “bro it’s normal between friends.” But honestly, this doesn’t feel normal at all.
I’ve tried distancing myself—sitting alone in class, avoiding them during recess, keeping to myself—but they still come around, follow me, and continue the same behavior. It’s like I don’t even get space if I want it.
At this point, I feel uncomfortable around them. It’s affecting my mood daily, and I don’t feel mentally at ease in school anymore.
I don’t know what exactly changed, but this definitely doesn’t feel like friendship anymore. It feels toxic… and honestly, closer to bullying.
Has anyone dealt with something like this? How do you handle it when people you thought were your friends keep crossing boundaries?