' It's basically bullying.'

I see what you mean. Bullying pisses me off too. As if, someone is so much better than someone, that they could push around and demean other people. Imho, bullies show their weakness, just by being bullies, and, those who join them, show their weakness, by joining. It's law of the jungle mentality. Just remember this, when you are finished working out your problems, and you've learned to accept and love yourself with fresh energy, and you can smile again, even though you've hurt, you will be back in the stream of life, living, breathing, and enjoying. They will still be bullies.