Telus Stories

#Riseabove by Telus Cyberbullying needs to end ------------------------------------------------------ There is never a real escape. There is never a breath of fresh air. There is never a day I can just freeze time. ------------------------------------------------------ Contains description of self harm and depression. If you are easily triggered by these, please don't read

Commissioned by TELUS for the #RiseAbove Movement. #stopcyberbullying Wallflowers are the loudest in the room. But only if you listen.

After being bullied at school, Hailey's parents forced her to go to a meeting to gain her self-confidence back. This is where she will meet Preston, an handsome, tall, beach bum guy that will be into her. Will she let herself fall from him, after all they've been through?

"To the ones that don't fit in the body they came in, Or are defined by a name that causes foreheads to wrinkle with judgement, To the ones who are mocked for having parents that worked hard to put us in school, To the ones who hide their home-cooked lunches because others disrespect the spices that carry decades of tradition, To the students that are forced to eat meals alone - You can sit with us." Written for Telus - WE Day. Telus, WE Day, Wattpad and I have collaborated to inspire all readers to end bullying through sharing short poems about empowerment and hope. Enter in the @Telus contest and show us how you want to #EndBullying!

My entry into the #RiseAbove contest hosted by @TELUS. #Riseabove cyber bullying and end it! The world needs to see we are all the same despite our differences.

Dear whoever has said 'stick and stones may break my bones but words won't hurt me', You lie: yes, stick and stones may break your bones, but words may just hurt you more; and Jacob is about to find out how much words really hurt. Think before you click, because it only takes one. ;----------------------------; note: this whole work is a figment of my imagination so any coincidences are purely just coincidences; just because this is something i made up for this contest doesn't mean it doesn't happen in real life. take that into thought when you say something to anybody online. spread love, not hate; only love. whoever needs help, please get it! i know it's not easy, and me saying this will do nothing. you don't have to talk face to face with anybody; i will be making a book all about helplines and websites you can reach out to; the helplines will go beyond just bullying. mental health is an overall topic our society NEEDS to touch on. please be safe, darlings! p.s. if you can't join the contest, please, at least consider writing for the sake of getting more people aware of how serious of a problem cyberbullying is. just because it isn't said face-to-face doesn't mean it hurt less. © 2017, Kimberly J. A. All rights reserved.

There has been so much on my mind, so much I want to tell you. But first I have to say.... (Entry to Telus #RiseAbove Contest!)

Your challenge is to create a 500-word short about rising above cyberbullying and spreading positivity. Tag your story with #RiseAbove! The top 10 stories as selected by our Wattpad staff will be featured in a reading list on the @TELUS profile, and sent to TELUS' #RiseAbove committee for judging. Let's help start a movement, and end cyberbullying! One winning entry, as selected by TELUS. The winner will walk away with a brand new Essential phone!

"Be the kind one, it's much more satisfying." My entry for the #RiseAbove writing contest.

Amara has been at the receiving end of racism several times, and she's always stayed true to herself no matter what, but it becomes a whole different story when her best friend begins texting her racial slurs. [ Telus RiseAbove Top 10 Finalist ] ©2017 futurecomplications

‼️RANKED IN THE TOP TEN‼️ 🛑 : W A R N I N G : 🛑 The following story may have parts that are triggering, read AT YOUR OWN RISK. We all just need someone to guide us toward the light. Elliot is a transgender boy, facing the wrath of a school full of small minded people. It is a 500 word story that sums up his lows and how he found his highs, specifically with the help of a girl named Leila. This is my book entry for the #RiseAbove contest. Hosted by Wattpad and Telus. ⚠️ IF YOU ARE SUFFERING THROUGH A MENTAL ILLNESS AND NEED A LIGHT OF YOUR OWN THEN PLEASE CHECK OUT THE INFORMATION BELOW.⚠️ SUICIDE PREVENTION WEBSITES https://suicideprevention.ca/need-help/o https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org https://kidshelpphone.ca/about-us HELP HOTLINES [1-800-668-6868] [1-800-273-8255] [204-784-4073] [(403) 264-TEEN]

When her best friend finds out she's being Cyber bullied, Samantha learns that one person bullying her doesn't change how important she really is to the rest of the world and to herself. A #riseabove entry

My entry for the Telus #EndBullying writing contest. The story shows how my elementary school friend 'Fara' stood up to her bully in the best way.