Why was I bullied so much?

This is a very sad story, and I'm disappointed to see how hurtful these people have been to you. The vulnerable are often abused because the timid rarely stand up for themselves, which makes it easy for the cruel to get their way.

Sounds to me like you might benefit from adopting assertiveness into your character. A strong willed person would laugh at anyone who tries to manipulate the insecurities of others.

You're not ugly nor hideous, and you didn't deserve to be abused or mistreated by these boys. If you learn to stand up for yourself and refuse to be manipulated, people will start to respect you and will typically try to win your affection instead.

TL;DR : Learn to Love Yourself. Stand Up for Yourself.

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