I'm sorry you've had to deal with this, but I'll say to you exactly what I said about you in response to a peice someone wrote in your defence, "when the haters come out, you know you're doing something right."

Don't give the bully or bullies a second thought. Obviously something about your work, your authenticity and openness triggers a weakness they see in themselves.

I've had a few haters myself, and you know what, if you wanna come over and read and say nasty shit about me, have at it, I get paid my the read, so thanks ever so much for your contribution to my wine and treats fund. Obviously by "you," I don't mean you personally, I mean "you" in the general sense.

Keep being you and keep writing!