People suck, that's the first thing I'm gonna say. Nobody should ever silence you like that, make sure they never do it again. You are still here and some people here understand your pain, including me. Share your story with more people, they will help you, and your story can help others.
thanks for the kind words. nothing as bad as that has happened to me since then, its just weird, small instances. i should have spoke up, i knew i should've. but i didnt. but i've learned from that mistake, and if it ever happens to me or someone else again i will make sure i speak up.