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About Sara not defending herself in the bullying scenes. I dont think this is mostly because of "survivors guilt". But rather because fighting back would mean that she actually cares, that they can touch her. And being touched would mean that she could be hurt again which she is afraid of. Her asking "Are you happy now?" instead of "Please give me more - I deserve it all!" also hints at that. And the reaction (they notice that they "cant touch her" and it makes them mad) as well. And in the same vein Lotties comments about Saras stubbornness. Her saying in the end "I am not alone" (dont remember exactly) means that she wasnt plagued by guilt but by something else (like loss and then self-imposed isolation).
About Saras perceived "unworthiness" to be friends: This looks to be because she isnt one of them and is not there to fight with the team against the enemy but rather to do her own "find out about my brother" mission. She sees that as a betrayal.
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