When you grow up in a small town, you get very accustomed to word, news, or gossip spreading like wild fire. Sometimes what you hear is silly. But recently I received news that completely broke my heart.
A young man at my high school decided to take his own life because he was being bullied by his peers. Teens need to understand that bullying is wrong. Wrong in every way possible. They may get pleasure out of teasing but it tears someone else apart and makes them feel helpless. To get a rouse out of hurting someone else is disgusting and pathetic.
It is up to us adults to be role models and advocates for the kids that are being bullied. Do NOT act as if it is not a major issue. It is. Far too many lives are being lossed and it's time to change that.
For those of you that are being bullied, PLEASE speak up. Confide in someone. Get help. Fight back. DO NOT GIVE UP.
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