Being Bullied

   I am considered what some may call a people person. I love talking to new people and quite frankly I find others amusing. 

  Despite that, I couldn't call myself a "people person" exactly. There has been plenty of times when I couldn't stand people. I have literally isolated myself from people because i couldn't tolerate others stupidity or their need for attention. The worst thing that some, not all, do is hurt people for their own amusements. I don't know what possesses people to do this but it’s absolutely horrible. 

  

  Earlier this year we had a group discussion in class on whether or not a bully should be convicted if the person they're bullying commits suicide because of their abuse.

  At first I chose that they shouldn't be convicted. I mean yea they had played a part but the ones they bullied might of not had a good support system or were too afraid to stand up for themselves. But as the discussion continued, I came to realize that a very big portion of people have been bullied at one time or another. Me included, in elementary and all of my first year in middle school. I know first hand how terrible it feels. You feel insignificant, ugly, and stupid. At times you just want to hide under a rock until it’s all over. You don't want to get up in the morning knowing what the day holds for you.

  In the end I chose to be undecided. Yes being bullied takes a toll on you and makes you feel like pickled donkey poop. Yes sometimes you don't have the courage to stand up for yourself. In the end you're going to have to find your voice and tell the punk to back off. I did it and I'm stronger then I used to be.

  

    Go tell someone, anyone if you feel like you can't handle it on your own. If you ever feel like for a second that your life is in danger by your own hand or someone else’s, dude, speak up!! It’s ok. There is a huge possibility that your bully is bullying others and you're not only helping yourself but them too. 

  And for Pete sake people!! If you ever see someone else getting bullied or teased or whatever, stand up for them!!! If they're laughing along to what someone else said about them, even though it was absolutely horrible. Chances are that person's words did hurt but they're playing it off. Be a friend to those in need. Everyone needs a friend.