-- Posted by JRR2008 at 5:10 pm on June 27, 2008 Hi. My name's Joe; I've joined the forum because I wasn't really sure where else to go for advice.   I'm home now for the very long summer. Even though the last 2 years have gone really well for me, I'm not happy, and haven't been for a long time.  At school I was bullied terribly, and no one wanted anything to do with me. At one point, I knew going into school would mean I'd get beaten up. I even got followed home at times.   I'm a nice person, but for some reason, people hated me. So I started hating myself. And I still do.     I love my uni friends to bits, but they're all in their home towns, a long way from me, I don't know anyone here. And I can't stand being on my own. Is there anything I can do to boost my self esteme, and to make the long stay in this small town more bareable? -- Posted by mo money17 at 5:17 pm on June 27, 2008 I would get a job. You could make some summer friends there and you'll be occupied. Plus you'll make money. -- Posted by JRR2008 at 5:24 pm on June 27, 2008 Quote: from mo money17 at 5:17 pm on June 27, 2008 I would get a job.   You could make some summer friends there and you'll be occupied. Plus you'll make money. Good idea   -- Posted by kingguido at 4:09 am on June 28, 2008 well u could talk 2 me..... better yet join a team of some kind soccer lacrosse.....video game team what ever ur into it will bring u more friends and help ur self esteem... and im serious about talking 2 me u need help im here 4 u 15