Why Me? Why must the crazy ones bother me?

Why Me? Why must the crazy ones bother me?
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She sounds like she would like to be included in your groups conversations. Is she ever included? Maybe you could try including her? It sounds like you all are kind of being mean girls and she is hurt by this.
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