Bullying, Being Different

It's really hard to understand bullying, and what the motives behind it are. One thing I do understand, is that people put others down to feel better about themselves. The bullies themselves have insecurities of their own that they project on others to feel better about themselves.
I know this because in my grade 7 and 8 years I myself was bullied. Because of bullying, I was nearly forced into changing schools. I stayed home and cried for a whole week I can't put my finger exactly on what made me the victim, but I think it was because of vulnerability. I wasn't one to stick up for myself. I mostly did things  to please other people, I think I cared too much what other people thought of me. Most grade sevens have had similar experiences or are in the same boat. But to think that things will remain the same throughout high school is completely untrue. There may always be bullies, but in my opinion, by finding out who you are and sticking up for yourself will make a world of a difference. So for me, it got better. 
 Due to trying to figure out who we are, we tend to have many insecurities and lots of un-answered questions. That's why, as high school goes on and we are starting to figure out what we want to do, and the kind of person we are, we see less and less bullying.
There is nothing wrong with being different. I just wish that people would understand that things get better, that no matter how bad life may seem at times it is only a small chapter and we eventually get past it.
By realizing that we are all unique, having confidence in who we are, we are led to ultimately be the best person that we can be. This includes identifying our own personal goals and dreams and pursuing them.