Have you ever stepped into a situation because you saw a loved one or someone you cared for being hurt? Well I have, and many more people do it everyday. But some people have a harder time helping them because they are scared, and most don't realize there is more than one way to help those people. I say let's be their support, their anchor, their crutch. A simple "I'm glad your my friend," too, "I can't wait to see you tomorrow goes a long way." If they are harassing your friend on Social Media, maybe Instagram or Snapchat, don't sit and do nothing! While being polite even, since if your rude it can cause more trouble, you could easily say, "Hey why are you doing this? You may not like what she does or anything about her but I appreciate everything about them so please if you want to hate the doors right there."
When you see a friend hurting themselves over name calling don't stand there like you don't know them, go right up to them and say, "Well if you say anything else try doing this to any one of your friends instead, how would you feel! You may have your problems but causing problems for others isn't the right thing to do! Find a better way to solve it because this makes you look bad." That may seem harsh but it really depends on what they say, but being mean right back won't help anyone. People want to hear the, "Hey! Your awesome!" or "Can we hang out or talk later." Just acknowledging them helps even cause then you know your not alone.
This next shout out is for everyone who has had this happen to them. Look online, to your right, even to your friends, their is always someone who cares. People around you you don't even know care. Just because you don't see it we are supporting you from the sidelines. Listen to our words, find double meanings, look at us authors right here on Wattpad. We all support you in our own way, whether to bring you happiness through a story or to vent about our problems so we can relate. No one is truly alone. Maybe you just haven't gone to look our way, but we have been waiting for you to finally notice we care. So don't just sell yourself short, everyone deserves to smile. Even if you feel unworthy we won't ever turn you away. So please just look our way.
Maybe you don't want to realize that people are trying because it's easier to cope. But no matter what we don't want you to go. Maybe we are the teachers, siblings, parents, cousins, friends, counselors, and many more. We will always be here when you need us. For we truly believe, no matter who you are, what you did, or what you do. Everyone deserves happiness for they are true to themselves and deserve the respect we give ourselves.
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Short Story#LaterHaters contest entry and something I truly relate too. Please look and see for I have seen people beat themselves up, and others get hurt. But a few words can help anyone.