I agree with you that the process is painful because as I said I was alone in college for more than 4 months whilst listening to gossip about me. There were people who tried to bully me too but it didn't work because all of it made me so so strong. Now if Rose were to stay in touch with them and replying them in their way then that is not a bad option. But do you really want to hang out with people who are jealous of you or are not supportive of you or worse make fun of you behind your back? I would rather be alone and find out how to enjoy my own company than become toxic with people who have no love for me. Again the process is not going to be pretty and cute. It will be tough and you will feel like you are the only one alone. But that builds character and strength. What do you think?