Dear diary,

I don't want to go back to school! Today was horrible. I was teased and bullied by everyone. They were making fun of my droopy eyes that are too far apart, my messy handwriting, me being the only left hander and this stupid birthmark that goes under my left eye and across my nose. I've told mum about what happened but she won't take me out of school. She says that for good reasons. I just need to deal with the bullies until they stop. I can easily do that! Let's just stay positive.

—Alicia