Bullying

In the act of bullying, there are 3 different types of people; the Victim, the Bully, and the Onlooker, or Witness.

To the victim: You get bullied, but don’t let them get to you. Ignore them, tell someone. Remember when they call you names that you are amazing, no matter what anybody says. There will never be anyone like you, ever. Be yourself and learn to ignore those you try to bring you down.  All I ask is to tell someone let them know what they do to you; no matter how embarrassing, if you don’t speak up the bullying won’t stop.

To the bully: This has to stop. What’s the point of making someone feel like they shouldn’t be alive? Why would you put someone down just so you could feel good about yourself?  Could it be because they’re better than you at something? Maybe because they look better than you? Or could it be because they are smarter than you?  On the other hand, you could be in some much pain, and you just need a scapegoat. The scapegoat doesn’t have to be another person, and you’re only causing someone else pain.

To the Onlooker: Unless you stop the bully, you are just as bad as them. You know they were bullying someone, yet you failed to help the victim. Your kindness and help could save lives. You may think to yourself “It’s not my problem” but when you hear the victim has committed suicide it’ll be on your conscience. Have voice for the victims who are too scared to have their own.

-Nelly