Bullying is everywhere!

Hello everyone,

so as you are aware of this title this is going to be a more serious post this week but I think this is something that needs to be talked about.

We see things everyday that are not right but we just ignore them. We do not say that this is wrong. We just ignore them and move on with our life. It is devastating to see how many people are getting bullied everyday. Everywhere.
It really can be anybody, it could be that person on the bus you see, the waiter in your favourite restaurant or your own boss. Bullying comes in so many shapes and sizes we do not even realise it. Most of them we do not see as a bad thing but people might take it wrong. They think their bully is right and they need to change. But that is wrong, you do not have to change anything about you. Do not let them put you down. They are just stupid and their life is boring so they need something that they can do with their time.
Another reason for bullies is their jealousy. I know you probably will think now "what is there to be jealous about" but it can be just a small thing they can not do or they do not have in their life but you do.
Some bullies, but only a few, will bully you because they have a bad day or are going through a hard time. They might not know how to handle the situation they are in right now.
Do not listen to what people say who hardly even know you. You are special in your own way. Be proud of yourself and do not change for anybody.

Last week I saw a girl getting bullied in our school cafeteria. There were two boys probably from her class. They were the student supervisors for that break and they hit her and called her names. I was so devastated to see this. And I wished that this will not be happening anywhere in the world. But it happens way to much.
I know the next thing I am going to say will not really prove the point and help with this but because of various reasons I could not help her. I was too anxious to stand up for her and I have never felt so bad about myself in my life. That was without a doubt the WRONG thing to do. I wish I would have been brave enough but I promise the next time I see someone getting bullied I will stand up for this person because I do not want to feel the same way I felt that day.

So if anybody is reading this I want you to stand up for that boy or girl, man or woman because I will.
Do not do it for me, I mean who am I to demand something from you. I just want you to think about it and think about the person you care most about would you stay still or would you help?

Please remember to not be violent or harmful in anyway. You are doing this to help and not to be a bully yourself.

Love, Steff xx