My daughter is now 14 and a 9th grader. She is very depressed and said that she feels like an outsider. She will see a counselor this week, but there is only one in the area (2 hours) that takes insurance and not medicaid so we have no choice in therapists.

She has always been different and we have always let her be herself - except for being rude and developing good work habits. She is an excellent student - first in her class.

My heart just breaks for her and she said that nobody invites her anywhere and she is too shy to ask anyone. She is involved in school activities and does well in that format.

What am I looking for? Kindred spirits, similar stories, something to lift me a little