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BULLYING RUINS LIVES

Journal Entry: Mon Nov 14, 2011, 4:04 PM


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Bullying ruins lives, have no doubt about that!

I'm sorry for all the people that were hurt, are being hurt or will be hurt. There is no excuse for bullying, even if some tend to say that bullies had a tough time in the past and that's why they act like this. Hey, a tough life determines you to desperately try to change the world and make it better, so that whomever you love/care about ( even if it's a friend, a boyfriend/a girlfriend, a husband/a wife, an animal companion or a stranger that may represent something to you in the future ) can live even just a day the way that you haven't had the chance to. So, no, there aren't any excuses. It's easy to ruin, but hard to build and maintain, right? Bullying doesn't require anything other than letting your primitive instincts take hold of you and the ones who keep it alive are actually the cowards, because they can't face their own darkness and overcome it. They get joy only by seeing sadness. It requires great character to live life altruistically. Few can do that and even fewer know that taking the fall at some point only makes you stronger. All of those out there who relate to this must remember that they are perfect just the way they are in the eyes of at least one someone. Don't keep all the hurt inside, it will definitely consume you. Talk to someone you feel most comfortable with and you'll see that the world hasn't turned the back on you. Let it all out and breathe deeply. You will find the strength that you need inside, trust me, I've been there. You'll amaze yourselves at some point. I know that it is hard to believe before it happens, but it will. And when true love will come your way, there won't be anything that can bring you down as much as it would have a while ago. Your true essence will be revealed and you will discover the wonders of really not being alone.

I want to share a story that I have found in =1001G's Journal ( [link] ) today with all of those who are reading this. You can share it with others in your Journals or wherever you like and you can even share my previous words, the important thing is to relate to the subject at some level and to care. Here it is:

"A teacher in New York was teaching her class about bullying and gave them the following exercise to perform. She had the children take out a piece of paper and told them to crumple it up, stomp on it and really mess it up, not to rip it. Then she had them unfold the paper, smooth it out and look at how scarred and dirty it was. She then told them to tell it they're sorry. Now, even though they said they were sorry and tried to fix the paper, she pointed out all the scars they left behind. And that those scars will never go away no matter how hard they tried to fix it. That is what happens when a child bullies another child, they may say they're sorry, but the scars are there forever. The looks on the faces of the children in the classroom told her the message hit home."

Love is the only high purpose life has to offer. It is the ultimate goal and its rewards are infinite. May your days be brighter and easier, beautiful souls!







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:iconkyoyapleasant:
~KyoyaPleasant Nov 15, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
I often wondered why smaller people were always picked on. Being short in my case gave the excuse for bullies to flaunt their 'vertical-ness' And to do whatever they liked and say whatever they liked. That sadly was also the day I realized that my friends were not very likely defenders. Standing alone is tough but with enough will you can put an end to bullying. I simply just ignored the bitches of course that didn't ever work so well when they got in your face.

I suggest that requesting high authority assistance is the best way to over come stupid stuff like that. >> From then on I help a friend in need since someone has to. I refuse to be that friend who stands there watching.

Just thought I'd share a story for this radical topic :]
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:iconputyourbravefaceon:
( sigh ) Ignoring is the start of the process of fighting back. But it isn't enough. ;) As you are doing now, you have to take a stand and show them your inner strength. Even if it's for you or for another person who's in distress, you have to do something. And when that happens, it confuses them ... because they didn't see it coming. ;)

Yes, requesting help from a high authority is the best way to handle things, especially when they have experience with this. But some people can't take this huge step from the start, so, even talking to an acquaintance gives you a different, brighter perspective and it is a start after all.

Thank you for sharing all of this. I really appreciate it. :hug:
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:iconkyoyapleasant:
Mood: Compassion ~KyoyaPleasant Nov 15, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
You are so welcome! Thanks for bringing awareness :D
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=drskytower Nov 14, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Fascinating! I've had my fair sure of bullying at school and at work (the workplace bullying is far, far worse) so it's nothing new to me :D I'm faaaar from perfect in anybody's eyes (nobody I know anyhoo!) so that part has zero meaning for me. But the rest I can relate to!
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:iconputyourbravefaceon:
Yeah, apparently some people forget to grow up and say and do the same stupid stuff they said and did as children or young "adults".

I'm sorry to hear this. The future will be brighter. :hug:
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