He is finding it very difficult. This kid is already subject of an ASBO - a quiet word with the parents produced a drunken, raving mare (his Mother) at the doorstep screaming abuse at young Mike and swearing blind her boy had been with her all day. One more episode and I will be onto the police so fast. Hopefully it's nipped in the bud....
Stay strong and you will come through.
You're doing the right thing by getting your mum involved.
Many people are bullied out there - I read recently that Gary Lineker was bullied as a young man and look at him now....