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Surviving bullying
You do not have to live with being bullied.
I once lived through bullying. I felt so lonely. It felt like noone could see me. I felt so invisible. The bullies kept calling me fat and ugly. The words got to me and upset me. But, now that I am stronger, I don't care what people say about me. Sometimes when I think about it, it still upsets me; but I get back up and I come back stronger. The truth is I can do something about my reactions to them, but the people who bullied me cannot because they can’t admit they are wrong.
When bullies are making someone feel unhappy, they feel big and strong in front of their mates, but they don’t realise that they are hurting people. When someone is being bullied they feel like they can’t escape. I have been in that situation.
It is so upsetting, you feel like you want the floor to swallow you up. You feel like you don’t want to talk to anybody. Because you fear they will do it more. But really, you have to tell someone so teachers can sort it out. You can’t sort it out on your own. When it stops, you will feel free again. You will want to go on with your life now that the bullying has stopped. Yet, you might think they will keep doing it. Over and over. Every time you pass them you fear that they are going to say or do something. But, after a while you will realise it never happens again.
You are free at last.
By: Anonymous
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This article is part of the SpunOut.ie true life stories section – a space for young people to share their experiences of tough times and encourage others to seek help. This story is just one person's experience and it may be different for you. Remember that no matter what you are going through, there is help and support available. See the Find help section for more information.
