Please don't blame yourself for being bullied, or try to downplay how difficult it can be here. I was a bully, somewhat, in school, and I feel dreadful for it now. The people who I sadly was not so nice to, it was not their fault, or to do with them, but because I was being horribly abused at home, and just saw a way to get my complete and utter anger out. I targeted (not that I really targeted, or even realised what I was doing at the time) people who I envied - people who seemed, just, nice, and kind, and intelligent, and calm, and I just did it because I could, because I needed an outlet, and I didn't think things through. Three of my closest friends now I bullied in school. You weren't weak, you didn't deserve it, it was wrong, and I'd hope those involved are now thoroughly ashamed and suffering their own kind of karmic payback. If I could take back what I did I would. Never blame yourself - it breaks my heart to think that people I was less than nice to would think it was their fault. It wasn't, not at all.

I hope I haven't upset you by saying this, and that you feel better for getting it out on the screen.