A red rose is not selfish because it wants to be a red rose. It would be horribly selfish if it wanted all the flowers in the garden to be both red and roses.
The downside of my celebrity is that I cannot go anywhere in the world without being recognised. It is not enough for me to wear dark sunglasses and a wig. The wheelchair gives me away.
Let them see that their words can cut you and you'll never be free of the mockery. If they want to give you a name take it, make it your own. Then they can't hurt you with it anymore.