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What You Need To Remember If You're Being Bullied

Trust me it's not you, it's them.

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What You Need To Remember If You're Being Bullied

It's the modern age and unfortunately all forms of bullying are alive and well. I'm sure there are people just like me who are still experiencing bullying, even into their adulthood. Throughout my life, I've learned a few things about the person or persons who are bullying you that I think might be helpful to pass on.

It may sound cliche, but people really do hate you because they hate themselves. No matter what, the issue is never you, it's them. My brother said something that was pretty wise, and very true "People these days don't care how others feel as long as they themselves feel good," and I can't stress that enough.

The other cliche I have for you is yes, they're very jealous. If you're pretty, skinny, successful, confident, you name it, they hate it. Jealousy is an ugly trait and people who are so unhappy with themselves usually feel the need to hurt others just get some shred of self-gratification. You should feel bad for them, if anything. Take it from a Disney movie for what it's worth, "The world is dark and selfish and cruel, if it finds even the slightest ray of sunshine, it destroys it." But never stop being that sunshine, the important, genuine people in your life and your true friends will always lift you up, you don't need the toxicity and negativity dulling your light.

Losing your sparkle and shine because of a girl trolling you behind a screen because she's miserable with her own life isn't worth it. People are usually trying to get some type of reaction out of you, but don't give them that satisfaction. Pray for your enemies, and keep being awesome. Kindness goes much farther than hatred and jealousy do. Remember that the people trying to drag you down are only doing it because you're already about them.

Here are some important words to remember:




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