Its good that you're advising others in a similar situation, it shows courage and optimism. I hope things get better for you soon.

Well written.
It's sad to know you were bullied from your 2nd Grade.
The best way to deal with bullies is to be bigger than them. That reminds me of a dialogue from the tv series Suits

“What are your choices when someone puts a gun to your head? ... You take the gun, or you pull out a bigger one. Or, you call their bluff. Or, you do any one of a hundred and forty-six other things.”