As a Russian I do not get teased for my religion, skin color or heritage. Even though I don't get teased I still know how it feels just by seeing my seeing my friends being teased. Meredith, Tyra and I are very close, and we hate fighting or seeing each other hurt not only physically but emotionally. My friends have been through a lot because of their religion and skin color. I'll always admire Tyra and Meredith for their strength day after day.