Wow.. I'm so glad you're not leaving, Lily.. Shit, lol, that woulda sucked... you know how awesome I think you are, hun.. that woulda killed me :p
"Everyone is different".. Exactly.. you might not feel that you're 'growing up' as fast as everybody else, but who gives a shit? As long as you be yourself nobody can judge you... They should be happy to have someone like you in their life, coz I know I would. :)