REDEFINED

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bul·ly
/ˈbo͝olē/
noun
a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker.

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Because of you, I didn't know who I was.

Because of your jokes, I'm insecure about things that others call beautiful.

Because of you, I thought I had no friends.

Because of you, I wasn't okay with being myself.

Because your unkind ways distract me, I struggle finding time to read and write.

Because you made my social life a nightmare, my social anxiety nearly controls my life.

Because you hurt me, I've shed too many tears over stupid things.

Because you continue to bully me, I've hated most of my high school experience.

Because of your shadow, I see only darkness.

Because of you, I have almost no good memories from middle school.

Because of your lack of heart, I have panic attacks.

Because of you, I get pushed around.

Because of you, I didn't play Powderpuff this year.

Because of your choices, I've felt heartbreak.

Because of you, I don't know who to trust.

Because of you, I overthink everything I do.

Because you treated me like a ghost, I felt alone.

Because of you, I fight a battle that only I can fight, and I fear I might lose.

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Because of you, I feel loved and accepted.

Because of your kindness, my insecurities are becoming my strengths.

Because of you, I see the light.

Because of you, I smile.

Because of your tears, I know it's okay to cry.

Because you care, I have someone watching over me.

Because of you, I have faith.

Because you help me stay strong, I feel invincible.

Because of you, I have a someday to look forward to.

Because of you, I'm a better person.

Because of you, I cry happy tears.

Because you treat me like a person, I am never alone.

Because of you, I will win not only the battle, I will win the war.