You will overcome it step by step. I'm sure of it because you seem to really want that, and you are doing something about it. However, I'm very sorry that some pricks damaged you and now you have to work hard to repair yourself... It was so unnesessary and you didn't have to experience that.
Btw, you sound like a genuine and a really kind person. :)
Thanks a lot, words encourage a lot! I feel I'm getting there, one step at a time.