Not so much a vent, but like one...

I was beginning to think that I have gotten over when the people who betrayed me. But... Lately, things have happened. And I don't really think I have.
Because of my former "friends" talking about, abusing, ignoring, making up lies about me, and treating me like I wasn't even a human, I find it hard to trust anyone and I never venture too far from where I feel comfortable. I do try not to be so shy and withdrawn from my peers, But I am too afraid to make new " friends".
It's kinda sad, really. It's been a long time sense the initial problem. It's still ongoing, and like I said some more stuff has happened recently, but I still think I'm being irrational.
My parents say that I need to grow up and grow a pair. "Everyone will hurt you at some point, deal with it."
Do you guys think their right? Please be honest with me.

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