I try to avoid them. I love them, but, every single chance they get they try to come at me. It could be about my education, political views, or the fact that I don't desire friends like they do. They are always needing of friends and to be liked. Telling random bleak stories any chance they get about a friend they have, did something for or with. I am an adult, I no longer need their approval, but their comments become embedded in my head. Why do they try to hurt me? What goes through their minds before they let the words unravel from their burning tongues? It has to be ego issues. I always let them and try not to react upset. It's clear they are all insecure, but at times so am I. A smug grin across his face as the other two try to pick me apart. Nothing new. No one to stand up by my side. I guess it's easy to just let it go. Yet, I never feel the need to put someone down or bash them in some way. I remain strong, but if they only new at times I just feel like releasing all the pain that's there, that's left, and be gone. Free from it all. To never just give into the anger and sadness that comes naturally, that hides behind strength and confidence. It becomes emotionally draining and unhealthy.