- What type of bullying did you experience?
Teasing, Name Calling, Physical Altercations,
- How old were you when the bullying started?
around 13.
- Who bullied you?
Girls at my school, and around the neighborhood,
- What would the bullies say or do to you?
Gang up on me, tackle me, and then hold me down. One girl would be sitting on/straddling my chest, another girl would kneel behind me and hold my arms. Sometimes there would be other girls sitting on my stomach and legs as well, while the rest watched.. They'd slap me in the face, spit on me, sprinkle grass on my face, and verbally taunt me.
- How did you feel while you were being bullied?
Humiliated, scared and helpless.
- How did you feel after being bullied?
Humiliated and angry. Also emasculated, since I'm a guy.
- Did anything help you cope with that feeling?
I would try and keep my mind off it, when it wasn't happening. When it was happening I would try and find tricks to help me endure it. Like pretending I was somewhere else more pleasant.
- How long were you bullied for?
Until I left HS.
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BULLIED
Non-FictionBullying is a very serious issue that effects the lives of many. I hope that by many of us sharing our personal stories, it will not only help victims realize that they are not alone, but also help bullies realize how strongly their actions and word...
