Bullies

Bullies. What makes them act the way they do? What do you do when you are getting bullied? Is it easy to just walk away? Tonight, I will answer all of those questions.

I don't mean to be concited but once you meet me it will be hard not too like me. I am very sweet and love meeting new people and making new friends. I was always that way but the bullies of the world didn't see me that way. I was born with confidence just like all babies are. Then something happens to us to change how we feell about ourselves. It wasn't until I met someone my Junior year of college who changed my life. All ofa sudden I had confidence again. That is another story though. This is about someone I knew in middle school.

I knew this guy in middle and high school. He was mean. One day I was walking ahead of him and he and he said "animal" under his breath and started to laugh. I put on my headphones and kept walking. Now that was all that happened. I was very sensitive though and when anyone would call me a name I would get upset. I wanted to say don't call me that or don't speak to me that way but I couldn't fight back. I then remembered the one who got away and how he treated me. He liked me and he treated me with nothing but respect. I can't believe how I just let him go.

Alot of time bullies act the way they do because of their growing up. Middle and High School is when bullying is at an all time high. The effects of bullying can last a lifetime. People say ignore the words but it is very hard to ignore those words. Eventually those words become scars and we believe all the bad things that are said about us even if it isn't true.

I once stood up for myself and the people who were bothering me left me alone. Then when they saw me they smiled at me and that was that. When I showed that was weak though the bullying got worse and worse. I am not saying to fight because if there is one thing that I am against is fighting. I believe that if you talk things out and tell people how you feel things will get better.

It's not easy to walk away but try standing up for yourself. No matter how hard it is keep your head up high. Keep believing that one day you will meet people who treat you the way that you deserve to be treated. Think of the people who appreciated you or something that made you laugh or even a time when you were most happy. Keep moving foward and show the world what an amazing person you really are.