Not sure if I would include Harper in the group of "great minds". Public school bully would be more appropriate.
Thanks for sharing, Omni. This is a supportive community! We are here for you.
The most important thing to remember is: it gets better! Things might seem hopeless right now, but you can make it through this if you don't give up.
There's no one reason why bullying happens. Every story is different. Many bullies push other people down because it makes them feel powerful and important. Others might feel threatened or insecure, or perhaps jealous of you. Others might be prejudiced against others. You might wonder why you've been singled out. There's no one answer... it could be any number of reasons, and none of them are justified. You're not being bullied because there's anything wrong with you.
Don't be afraid to talk to the grown-ups in your life about this situation. Talk to your parents or a teacher you trust. Or your scout troop leader, or your soccer coach. You don't have to be ashamed to ask for help.
There are lots of resources that you can look to for help.
https://www.bullyingcanada.ca/ Don't let anyone make you feel that you're not valuable. You are valued. You are special. You have a great life ahead of you. Stay strong.
-k