Dear Freddie,

I suppose my friends would be classed as frenimies, they were friends until it suited and yes there would be name calling or ridicule, they were the type of friends who built them selves up by knocking someone else down.

I see… when these friends would verbally abuse you and ridicule you, did you have anyone to confide it? Primarily I am thinking of your parents. Did you have someone to support you and protect you if necessary, or not really?

I just worry the damage is done to the relationship and we couldn’t repair.

How do you think you caused damage (and possibly irrepairable damage) to the relationship? What’s your part of the responsibility, in your opinion?