Bullying

We don't really think about it until we either know someone who has been affected by it or we ourselves have been bullied. It's there, looming around us and it's affected everyone in one way or another at some point in our lives. I decided, since reading through a very touching blog post on bullying, that I would contribute to the large masses of people who want to help put an end to bullying and hatred among people nowadays.

Lots of us experience bullying or see others experiencing it. It may be easier to just stand by, or even to laugh. I mean, who wants to create drama or potential bullying for themselves when they can join in and be 'cool'? Bullies often care a lot about being popular and powerful. That's definitely NOT OK. All you need to put an end to this is bravery, kindness and optimistic thoughts to stop the bullying. You can be a real hero, a guardian angel and a friend. Being there and sticking up for someone can make a massive difference. Even the smallest gesture can change someone's entire life in these situations, but never just stand by! Do something about it! And I say this from experience and it is not easy to share my story, having kept it in me for nearly 4 years.

My bullying experience was during my first 3 years of secondary school in England. Having moved over to England at the beginning of Year 7, I knew nothing. People made fun of me, of the fact I didn't know what a 'packed lunch' was and didn't want to go outside during break time because I didn't know anyone and when I tried making friends, I was too shy to ask them whether I could hang out with them, so I just followed them like a puppy (the only way I can describe it). And the reason why I was so shy was because I was too afraid of being misunderstood and consequently being made fun of for not knowing English. I became secluded, I wore baggy trousers while most of the other girls wore skirts, always had my hair messed up and didn't wear any make-up until the age of 13. I stopped caring for my studies (which I regret the most), stopped caring about what people thought and began trusting teachers more than friends. No one offered their help. That's what breaks my heart the most right now. Just think about what might have happened if just one person turned up and began to talk to me or simply just stood up to the bullies. However, sometimes, you have to be strong and brave for yourself, speak out, tell someone about what you have been put through and be courageous. Stand up to be bullies.

Now, you are probably asking yourself what is the point of this blog post? It is simply to encourage people to stand up for themselves and others. No matter who you are, what you like, how you dress, where you are from, we are all humans and we all have equal rights to do what we like, whenever we like and however we like. NEVER assume that a situation is harmless. Different people have different levels and ways of coping. What may be considered normal to one may be humiliating and devastating to another. When you see something, do something. Intervene as soon as you think there may be a problem with someone, don't just brush it off.

It is important that people these days understand the potential risks of bullying (this is definitely a topic I don't want to mention on this blog, but it's reality), including the fact that many beautiful souls have been lost because of this big problem, that I want to do everything in my power to stop it. But, as much as I want to, I can't do it on my own. So, if you see someone having a tough time, go and give them a hand. It'll make you both smile, I promise.


If you have had or are having ANY sorts of problems, no matter what they are, please don't hesitate to contact me on thelittlerayofsunshineblog@hotmail.com or leave me a comment! I am always here to help you!