It really affected me for a long time. Especially my self confidence. I just had none. I kept thinking things like "Why would anyone want to be my friend?" Luckily my Mom is awesome and saw what was going on. Some days the bullying was so bad I thought about taking my own life, but I never ever did it because of my Mom :)
She helped me grow and become confident again. I'm still (and probably always will be) a bit shy and awkward. But I'm soooooo much better than I was. I owe her so much. Thanks Mom!!