I was bullyed from 9th Grade through my Senior year of High School.  I spent most of my time not wanting to be at school, because I didn't want to be put in a trash can, shoved in a toilet, pushing inside a gym locker and many other things.  I realised that the only way to move past it at the time was to ignore it and surround myself with what friends I did have.  They became like a comfort blanket for me.  Anytime I was around them or in my high school theatre I knew I was safe.  Most of the time the bullies would not bother me when i was in one of those to places.  I don't want future kids to go through the same things I went through.