I've always been bullied about my weight. Ever since I was really really young, everybody thought it was funny and they would laugh. It still hurts to think about it today; almost 10 years later. I have really low self-esteem and I hate the way I look. No matter how many people say that I'm pretty, I have a hard time believing them because of all of the negative comments I've gotten in the past. 

Now that I'm no longer going to the same school as the bullies and things are a bit easier now, I know I'm not the only person out there being teased because of their weight. All of this needs to stop not only because it's unnecessary, but because life could be so much easier without all the negativity. 

Gaby, 16, TX

i was bullied all the time when i first started school i was called names, i got beat up, among other things and I hated going to school. until 6th grade when i stood up to a group of kids that hurt my sister and made her cry. when that happend i decided that enough was enough. im not going to stand by and let this happen anyone. if i can do something i will
to all the kid still being bullied i say; stay strong and keep living everyday it gets better! 
peace!!!          

jason, 16, NC

Just imagine, waking up in the morning. You think you’re going to have a happy day. Soon, this idea pops into your head. “Was this just a dream, or did this really happen.” You suddenly feel anxiety and stress. You’re worried if it was real or not. You open up your devices, and you go to your social media. “This really happened?” You’ve become more depressed, and yet you still may think you might have a good day. Throughout the day, your social media are popping up and you soon begin to cry as you read them.

Evie, 13, Illinois