She sought guidance from adults. She made the most of what she had. She had a smile on her face, and she was well liked. Look at the adult world. You'll discover that it is not just the homecoming king and queen who get married.
Most people do.
And most people do so happily. Most people find life-long friends. The pain you feel inside from the disrespect won't last forever. So take courage and have hope. Don't bring disrespect upon yourself If you dress like a trenchy and talk like a trenchy and act like a trenchy, you will be treated like a trenchy.