Bullying......something everyone seems to be afraid to confront or even acknowledge. I was like that, but I've changed. I'm done with it. I'm not putting up with it anymore.
Bullying is stupid. It's as simple as that. It's stupid that someone would think it's a good idea to verbally, physically or cyber harass someone. Now, a lot of times when people hear the word 'Bully' they think kid on the playground pushing around the smaller kids. But thankfully, in today's society there is more of an awareness to the different kinds of bullying.
In this post I'm going to be focusing on cyber bullying. I, myself, am experiencing cyber bullying at this very moment. In some ways it's worse than physical or verbal bullying. Cyber bullying makes the victim feel worthless and unwanted. And that's just by the bully using words. Most of the time a cyber bully will say nothing to you in person. More than likely, they won't even acknowledge your presence. They think they're all high and mighty sitting behind their computer and/or phone screens.
A lot of people say, "Block them. Delete their numbers. Report them." Well, for those of us that have been cyber bullied that's easier said than done. We act like it doesn't bother us, but inside it's killing us. If you have a very dedicated bully like I do, they will go through all sorts of lengths to contact you. They will create multiple Facebooks and Instagram accounts. And along with all that, they download texting apps so they can text you from that. Once you block that number they get another one. And that apparently makes you childish?
So let me get this straight, you're the one who keeps going to extreme lengths to harass me and that makes me the childish one? Wow, okay then.
An adult bully tries to avoid responsibility for their own bad behavior by blaming the target for causing it. You read that right. More than likely if you're an adult and your bully is also an adult they will blame you for their actions. In my case, I was standing up for someone I love who couldn't take the harassment anymore. Apparently, by me standing up for my loved one, that makes me a "bully" and then that makes the actual bully the victim. Remember this kids, strong people stand up for themselves BUT the strongest people stand up for others. If you see someone you love suffering from anything including bullying, stand up for them. Don't let them live through that hell. And for all of the bully's out there that might be reading this, blowing out someone else's candle doesn't make yours shine any brighter.
So with that I am going to end my little rant. Just please, everyone remember, don't let anyone's ignorance, hate, drama or negativity stop you from being the best person you can be. Because the best person you can be is YOU. :)
Peace always,
Emily
P.s. If you want to share your stories of overcoming your bully, please feel free to email me at officialemilymerrick@gmail.com. I will be doing a post next month containing stories of victims who overcame their situations. Just put "My Bullying Story"in the subject line. All stories will be posted anonymously. Thank you!