When Nobody Sees You: Finding Your Voice After High School Rejection

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Remember that crushing feeling of not belonging? That's what my high school years felt like—every single day. Standing at just 4'10" and weighing 98 pounds, I'd schlep my heavy art portfolio on the D train to a school I never wanted to attend, desperately hoping someone would see me.

My mother forced me to attend the High School of Art and Design despite my acceptance into a performing arts school. "You could always be an actor, but you'll be an actor who pays," she insisted. Meanwhile, my handsome brother was the "big man on campus" while I remained invisible. I perfected sneaky tactics like manipulating thermometers to fake fevers and escape school early. When a senior boy finally showed interest in me, it was only because "he liked very skinny girls"—and his girlfriend quickly warned me to stay away.

The pain of those years still feels fresh—I never attended my prom (though I pretended I did), threw out my yearbook, and endured disastrous computer dates that ranged from inappropriate comments to a literal car crash. Without guidance counselors or understanding parents, I navigated those turbulent years completely alone.

That's why I now reach out to teenagers struggling through similar experiences. You're not alone, and high school doesn't define you. Whether you're questioning your identity, dealing with rejection, or simply feeling lost in the social hierarchy, TikTok Bubby is here to listen. Life gets so much better afterward—I promise. If you're gay, trans, lesbian, drag, bi, or just feeling misunderstood, know that I accept you completely for who you are. Message me anytime, and remember: if nobody told you they love you today, I love you because you're you.

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