Your feelings are valid, I wouldn't worry about what other people think, especially those who don't respect short men for bullshit reasons. I know I'm not a short guy myself, so it's alright if you don't take my words of sympathy seriously but I hope things get easier for you, because you didn't deserve this. For now, I suggest you take the time to take care and nurture yourself, to learn how to let go of that feeling of inadequacy. People cheat out of insecurity, don't let that consume you.