I have been considered odd my whole life, and felt bad about it for many years. Now I'm happy I am not like everyone else. I will never conform for the sake of conformity. I have always said, if everyone is doing everything the same way, and are looking, and acting the same, than the world would be a boring place. Those that stand out end up being special and memorable.
If you seek affirmation from others, than you will always be seeking it. If you get it from yourself, than it's always there. Find your light and always go that way.
There are days this stuff gets me down too, but I cannot stay somewhere that someone else decided I should be. It's your life, live it as you see fit.
Now back to under my rock.