Can You Help Stop This?

I hate bullying. And I will continue to be an advocate to stop bullying. There is no point to it. It needs to stop.

            

Some people are beginning to think that their life is starting to become one big joke. That their life is a waste and they won’t get anywhere because they are being told their dreams are too big. Those people also feel as if they won’t be accepted by anyone. Those are the people that feel alone, judged, and it hurts them to think this way. When you talk to them you don’t get to know the real person that is inside of them. You joke; poke fun, your friends laugh because they agree with you, and then lies are spread about that one person. When the lies are spread about that person it is only turning into pain for them.

                Other people may find that these lies are funny, but honestly they are not and it is affecting the other person in many harmful ways. The person is getting hurt from this because they dare to be different from the crowd. Just because they are different they are getting judged by the others. They dare to be different because they don’t want their lives to be boring. They want to have fun and just make it interesting for themselves. On the other hand, they are being treated as if they are something they are not. They try to fake that they aren’t sad, but they can’t fake it all the time. No one could laugh off pain all of the time. They will have those weak moments.

                Do you know what that person does when they go home from school? They cut, cry, drink, or smoke their problems away. Crying is not a weakness and shouldn’t be taken as such. If that person is crying it is just showing that they are human and they have feelings. That person should be treated as such. If they cut they are doing harmful things to themselves. Cutting could lead to killing them. They may hit a vein and bleed out. Do you want that on your conscious? Drinking also could have negative effects on that person. They are too young to even be handling liquor. They could get themselves killed. Smoking is another bad habit for that person to get into. They could develop lung cancer and when they are older they may lose something. They may have to get a stoma. That isn’t anything anybody would want.

                You think you know the person that you are hurting, but really you truly don’t know that person. You don’t know what they could have going on in their home life. You don’t know if they are being bullied at home by their own family. You may think you know that person well, but you don’t know them as well as you think you do. If you knew that you were hurting them like that would you even make fun of them at all? Or would you actually feel for that person if you try to get to know them?

                All you do is laugh and make fun of them, but why are you doing it? Do you even really have a reason at all? Why are you being the bully? You should sit and ask yourself that question. Maybe you have something going on in your life that is making you the bully. You could have depression as bad as the person you pick on. Why are you doing it to them when they have done nothing to harm you? They have done nothing wrong at all. They don’t deserve the treatment you are dishing towards them.

                You do realize that eventually this is going to come back and bite you, right? Things may start to spread about you. You’re going to become a complete outcast. People that you used to hang around with are going to start getting tired of your games. They are going to get tired of the deceit. You are going to find yourself being the victim of bullying. You don’t want that at all, but who does? None of you do.

                Try to get into the other persons mind. Try to get to know them before you judge them right away. Help the person you are hurting try to fit in…don’t make fun of them. Don’t hate them for being different…it isn’t worth it. Karma comes back and you are going to find yourself alone. They are going to be the one with friends. They will be happy. They won’t have to deal with the bullies. They are the ones that won’t be in pain and they won’t pick on you either.

                The person that was bullied the first time will just stay out of it. They know how it feels to be picked on. You will begin to realize how they felt when you were picking on them. Do you feel better now that you are experiencing it? Do you ever consider the other person feelings? No, you don’t because you can’t think of anything else to do, but pick on someone. Be a bully and continue to hurt the people that don’t deserve to be hurt.

                Bullying is something no one can stand. They may try to end their lives. Then you will put on that little facade that you were best friends with them. If they pass away you start to feel bad. It’s your fault in the first place. You shouldn’t pick on others because it will start to eat away at you since you are the reason that they ended their life.

                People in this world do not deserve what they have to go through. That is why people need to stand up against the bullies. Speak out against them and try to fight for the person that is getting hurt. You are helping them put the scars on their heart. You are the reason they can’t be themselves just because you are judging them. You are telling them things that they don’t need to hear. It’s not right for someone to even think of being a bully. There is no reason on this planet for it.

                You lose a life and you start to regret the things you have done. Think about it before you say anything to that person. Do you want someone else’s life lost because of you?

Author's Note

I did a reading!

Reviews

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

You really spoke the truth here. I think that everyone who feels that bullying is not big deal, should ask the victims of the abuse. Its a shame that so many kids in school have to live in fear everyday in of the places where they should feel safe.
It's a cold world we live in. Everywhere we turn, from music on the radio... to reality television...to politics...we see people being rewarded for psychopathic behavior. You are right though. Consequences are dealt...one way or the other. We should all be more careful about our actions.

[michael.c.m]

This begs sharing with the entire world. Excellent write, with feeling, Mistress.

[joshua deathdealer]

I agree with this. Karma at it's finest.

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This was awesome Angie. You know I agree 100% with everything here. Bullies never think of how they could be hurting the victim, what crap they go through already, etc. Bullying needs to stop.

[Tessmax]

That’s an amazing perception of bullying. I love how your belief of karma shines through towards the end. Not only have you written a piece that addresses a very serious matter, but you have done so with such an impact. There is also a personal touch in there as well and I believe its personal touches like these that are really missed in the Anti Bullying Campaigns. I look forward to seeing more writing from you :)

[dreamer]

oops sorry... forgot to rate you

[dreamer]

Wow. Amazing.