I Care Because...

"I was bullied so bad in 5th that I dropped out and was home school'd. It was fun I could wake up whenever and just get up to go to the bathroom and NOT WORRY ABOUT PEOPLE CALLING ME A lESBIEN!! Im not going to lie I became a "vocal" bully in 7th grade to fit in. It worked. But it wasnt worth it. So I stopped and am way more liked this year than last year. DONT BULLY. You dont need an amazing story to know that. Just dont do it. Im with you Demi:) and Thank you...." abbey, 13, md

"" Bullying is bad I been dealing with it since i was in middle school until i took action... i defend kids that are vonrable to it... No one deserves to be bullyed so lets end this...!!!!"" Link Leader Alejandro , 17, CA

"Me and my friends where at the 6th grade all the time bullying someone, and it ended even to we got detention or the one who we bullied started crying and we got detention, and we got detention 3 times a week! Now when im on 7th grade i dont think its soo funny, but i cant stop it:/ And my friend is all the time bullying and i try to stop her but it dosent work... Soo now i guess im a bullyer even if i didnt want to:S" How to stop?, 14, Fi

"Bullying scars can go , but the me mark they leave on your life is sad.. We are all equal no one is better. I mean when you die all you take is your work, if your work is bullying then you have done NOTHING in life. WE ARE ALL ONE. the lunch lady, Demi lavato, my freind, the King.................. It is not who we are it is what we do. So I am Officiaally against bullying. " Rwayish, 13, Ca

"My Best Friend was bullied!!!!!!" Casey, 13, LA

"people always say bullying gets easier as you get older but its not always true i have been bullied since i was 6 and it only stopped a year ago when i took action and reported the bullies now i rarley get bullied and can lead a happy life" nicole, 14, uk

"I wnat to stand up for a change and stop bullying toward people. People only bullying and hate on some just because they don"t have any thing better to do and make themselves feel better than what thye already are." Kelsey, 12, Ga

"It seems like the wrong thing to do. Ive never been bullied but from what I can tell that it's a very hard thing on the people that's getting bullied." Jarnell, 16, Fl

"ive been continusly cyber bullied and it hurts my advice would be to not fire back at the bully it only makes things worse people need to no that its not funny and dosn't make you cool to bully thanks Demi people need to realise the effects of bullying." Elise, 12, Vc

"i was bullied my whole life life but it got worse in middle school people would call me ugly and fat and i would come home and throw up my food and hurt my self one day a boy reapeatly called me name and would yell out for him to leave me alone and all his friend did was laugh then i got up and ran out of the school till this day i never told anyone what happend" hurting, 16, ca

"There was an unpopular girl at my school n she was bullied all the time, so one day i stood up for her and done something about i gave her a friend. You dont have to use violence or even tell someone about it, i just gave her a friend and found out that she is a really nice girl." George, 15, UK

"I used to bully people a lot, but then it started getting back to me and I hated the way it felt. I feel that if you have to talk bad about someone to make yourself look good, then you should take a long hard look in the mirror. I still get bullied to this day, but I brush it off my shoulder. I'm a cheerleader and it comes from all the football players, but that's just how it is at my school." Sarah, 15, CA

"Bullying is something that u shouldny play with. Some kids really get hurt and if you were that person that is getting bullied u wouldnt like it. So if your against bullying ty to stop it, it you see someone getting bullied try to help that person its still not to late make a stand! =]" Ashley, 13, nj

"I think that bullying should be stopped because it's just cruel" Rissa , 13, PA

"I was bullied all through primary... I had my own hate club..and I felt really bad to have people agianst me! now I'm in high school and this girl is trying to Bully my best friend and I because of our culture and because we're always smiling! I think bullying is happening all over the world and it;s not right we need to stop this!!" Allysa, 15, Bz

"I was bullied all the Primary .. so much for my personality, for my dress .. and it is horrible, we must stop this! we can not let them go to other kids, I unfortunately had no one to help me .. i know it is horrible .. please stop with this! : (" Gabriel, 15, AR

"I was bullied all primary. I'm from Argentina... The reason was for that I was intelligent and they said me "NERD". I think that we have to stop this." Sabrina, 16, AR

"If you see bullying know that someone is crying on the inside in front of you. And Demi... Thanks" Tyler, 13, NC

"this bullying thing needs to stop whether your young or old . Its not right and its not fair. i used to be bullied myself,when i was in kindergarden and i would always ask myself... what did i do wrong. i know how it feels and it does hurt thats why im against it." Shay Green, 14, va

"i know how it feels to be lonley and scared when someone bullies you. You get that weird feeling inside, like your not good enough. And that's why i'm going to try to stop this at my school. To many peoples feelings are getting hurt, and it's time to stop the bulling! " anonymous, 12, MI

"No one should be bullied. We are all one human race and we should do anything within our power to make this world a nice place to live becuase we only live once. No one should feel dread or be scared of another human being..." anon-e-mouse, 13, NY

"Bullying is not Ok. Plain and simple. No one has or deserves to feel scared and alone...everyone should feel safe, no matter who you are." Stephanie, 13, ID

"I know how it feels to be judged on their appearence or personality. I formed an group of kids being bullied and see what we could do together to stop it called TOWC, ( the ones who care). I think it helps the kids more. Some people might find it lame because were in middl school but I dont because I really feel like its people like me who will cause an impact on bullying." Skye, 11, VA

"i've never been bullied, but i know that it is painful on the outside, and the inside.. i hate when i see people being bullied because i don't know how it feels to be them. i want to put a stop to it." Kyle, 11, MN

"i neaver bullied before and i will nevar do it" amber, 8, mn

"I used to be friends with the bullies at my school, and I didn't realize how they were hurting people before they started bullying me, now I'm the girl that stands up for myself and others. And these days the bullyies do not bully me or any of my friends anymore, just because they do not get anything out of it. I care because I want to help others find the strenght to stand up against bullying!" Karen, 13, CA

"I've seen people i really care about be bullied and kids that i don't even know, and sometimes i think that it hurts me worse then it does them. But i want bullying to stop for everyone, no one deserves to be treated the way some people are. I'm going to do everything i can to stop bullying in my school, and in schools everywhere! I don't want my kids or grandkids to be afraid to go too like some kids are today.. " Amber, 16, AR

"I've never been bullied, but I hate when I see other kids being bullied cause I think that if I was in their places that would be just horrible, I hope that someday bullying stops." pinky, 12, FL

"i've been bullied not really bad though and i've like always had the corage to stand up for myself so evenaully people knew i want afraid they still try but i have a lot of self confidence and im like yep totally and they can never get me to break" kristin, 12, WA

"I was never bullied, but I did witness it a couple times. And, I was the one to step up and say, HEY! That's NOT cool. There are alot of kids out there being taken advantage of, and its NOT cool. We all need to work together and STEP UP to stop this. And thumbs up to Demi for doing that." Chase, 13, KY

"Everyday when I see this kid, he calls me pinoccho because i have a long nose. And he is a bully to everyone, and im taller than him so everyone excpects me to not be threatend by him, but it still hurts and i don't like to fight." Serena, 11, CA

"I am bullied nearly everyday at school. I hate it so much. " Stephanie, 16, PA

"I know this girl on my bus and people are always bullying her. It's wrong. I want everyone who gets bullied to know that there's always someone waiting to be your friend. -It gets better, just takes time." Cassandra, 17, WA

"i get made fun of alot because im short. everyone trys to take advantage of me being small. i think im perfect the way i am and no one can change that." Catheryn, 11, NY

"Thank Goodness, I'm not bullied, because I'm homeschooled. But I definitely think that everyone should step up and try to fight bullying. It's kind of revolting knowing that so many kids are bullied every day! It's not like they did anything! Together let's make a difference." Julia , 12, VA

"At school, I am bullied almost everyday. Sometimes I feel insecure about my weight, my style, my looks, or my grades. Personally, I don't think I am fat, I love my sense of style,I am beautiful, and I don't really care if peole think I'm a geek. People are beautiful in their own ways because everyone is different. " Michelle , 11, CA

"I hate people bullying me because I'm always the quiet one and they think I will do what they want me to cause I'm weak and when I get mad I try to bully them back but I know I cant because I'm not that kind of person." Intan, 11, KL

"I never got picked on because ppl say i was the bully but when i found that out i stopped making fun of ppl" sabrina, 12, ga

"I get bullied at school. Its horrible when your scared to go to school because of the bullies. I think demi is doing a great job preventing bulling for kids that get bullied. " Amy, 14, DU

"i care beacause i have been bullied, and its not a fun thing to go through. Demi is doing an amazing job with preventing this for me and for all of the other kids that are bullied...she is truly amazing. " Jennifer, 15, fl

"in school i always get bullied and mae fun of. im a really shy person soits hard for me to make friends. i would say more than half the people in my grade don't even know my name. i sit alone all the time and i always hate it when we have to get partners in school because i always end up wothout a partner. i always get picked on and at lunch i sit in the bathroom and cry. bullying is not acceptable, i know how it feels" anonymous, 13, NY

"people get bullied all the time and it hurts me inside from seeing it happen. It's unacceptable and horrible!" Kim Nguyen, 14, AB

"theres a girl in my middle school that no one likes or believes. it makes me sad for her. i get bullied to.once some girls made me feel so bad i wanted to stay home from school. i almost wanted to just die but i realize that they were just jealous because of the awesome friends i have... i just want everyone to know that just be you that if someone takes the time to bully that theres someone taking the time to stop it." breanna, 11, tx

"i have a younger sister that is the most loveable person you could ever meet.. but you know you always have that group of people that makes you not want to go to school either because your close isn't the latest fashion or your just not "COOL" she calls me everyday crying because she get's bullied at school... so i just hope and pray that we can come together as a team and abolish bullying bc someone can really get hurt" tanya, 18, nc

"I have never been bullied but I see people being bullied, I feel sad for them being bullied everyday.. I just wish this bullying would stop, so the people being bullied could live their life happy" Eugem, 15, Ph

"I have NEVER been bullyed. But a couple days ago this kid in my class beat up a 5th grader( by the way we are forth graders) on the bus FOR NO REASON!!!! Then he made up a whole diffrent story to tell that the boy started calling him names! Then my best friend was right there watching and she said it was a whole diffrent story. I don't ever want to be bullyed and not anyone else go through it ethier. So I want to help to prevent bullying from happening." Shelby, 9, KY

"I was bullied in Elementary, Junior and High School. I am in college now and it still happens. If we don't stop it with the younger generations it will keep happening. I've been blessed with a great mother to help me through it and keep my esteem up but a lot of people don't have that. " Eli, 22, Wa

"I have never been bullied, but I know people who has and it's so sad because I can't make that people stop doing terrible things. I always wanted to help these people but had no idea of how. Now I'm participating, and you ? ;) Thanks Demi Lovato for being this great person you are. You now help people from the whole world !" Fernanda - BRAZIL, 16, ES

"Bullying needs to stop now. I've been phisically and mentally bullied since kindergarden and now in high school. It has ended for me and needs to be ended for others." Sue, 14, FL

"Being bullied at school can make us lose the best moments of our youth and will mark our life forever! I had been bullied all my high school life and I think that those moments couldn't permit me to enjoy my daily life at school. Now, I feel that school was the worst experience of my whole life! i have a bad self steeem, i lost my determination and personality! I cant speak out because i think people would make fun of me! THIS SHOULD STOP! LET'S STOP THIS SUFFERING!" Ernesto, Peru, 18, PE

"I am a social outcast, to say the least. Everything I do is critiqued by my peers. I am dead meat, and they are preying vultures. I have build a very thin shell around myself, but on some days, it's not enough. I don't want anyone else to live life going through what I do. I know bullying can't ever TOTALLY go away, but I want to do all I can to try." Michelle, 12, CT

"I was bullied a few years ago. The reason for that was that I looked different, I had different style, I thought different. Sometimes they still pick on me, but now I have learned to tell them something back. I think bullying is something that has to stop. It has to stop now and this is something only we can do. Today at school I saw two guys picking on a girl. I knew what she felt and I had to stop it. So I did. I really hope she feels better knowing that there's someone on her side. " Kaidi, 15, EE

"I was bullied once and I hated the feeling. I dont get it. I say that I bet the bullies wouldnt like it if they were BEING bullied. It isnt fair. I must admit I did bully once and I will NEVER do it again, as after I had done it and left the 'Gang' they bullied me for leaving and sticking up for my real friends. The best thing to do is ignor them and get on with your life as normal. Teen bullying is quite common, so I am going to help ANYONE I can!" CoolGirl, 10, UK

"I know what it's like on both ends. I've been bullied myself for many reasons, but I've also been accused of being a bully too. It's a harsh mistake for others to make, and it leads to even more bullying. I want to help others that have tough situations, then I can help myself afterwards through feeling better." Stacy, 16, UK

"I suffer bullying, I have friends that suffer bullying too. And this horrible, must end!" Barbara ., 14, Brazil-SP

"I had been bullied since I was 10, and it doesn't feel good. It makes you feel strange, sad. It's terrible, and the worst part is that I don't have friends. So, I feel alone. I want this to change soon, very soon, 'cause I can't live like this anymore :( Demi, thank you so much for beeing an inspiration, you rock <3" Nekane, 14, ES

"I have been bullied since Pre School and I am now in 2nd grade. I am the 2009 Minnesota You Can Do It Princess, it was a pageant for girls ages 5-24 who have special needs or challenges. I do not want any more kids to have to be picked on for any reason. Let's take a stand as one to stop this from happening to other kids!" Rachel, 7, MN

"Bullying is?something that must stop.It's not time for crying or stand apart.It's time to do something.Get out and tell someone can help,and show that u is a strong teen." Hanun, 15, IN

"I suffer bullying and it is horrible. They cause you to destroy it. Thanks for the initiative. I love you Demi. You are an example of a teenager to me. " allanny, 12, rn

"i am froom brazil,e voc mandou bem fazendo o site,to do seu lado,te adoro. (English) - I am from Brazil, and you have done very well making this site, I'm on your side, I adore you." isa, 11, sp

"I think no one should be picked on because I've had bullies. And one time it was so bad at one school I went to a catholic school which was OK but not the best but I always feel like when ever I'm at school there's always going to be someone that might be a bully. I think we need to stop it." Laura, 14, VA

"i am a victum everyday at school and have been sence 1st grade. life should be a places of love and happiness every where you go not hurt and sadness. i am sad and hurt most of the time at school it is not fun lets take a stand. " Kelsey-ray , 15, tx

"I've been bullying since i was in kinder garden. I really wanted to be home schooled but my mom didn't let me so i had to learn how to deal with this. Now i'm in my senior year and the bullying stopped, but i'll never forget those years..." Emi, 17, AR

"i have always been bullied in school, but i have decided this year, it is going to stop. " Lia, 15, IR

"You shouldn't have to worry about getting hurt or teased at school or anywhere. We are told by administrators and teachers that school is a safe environment, but it sometimes isn't. I've been bullied constantly, which, for a long time, had an effect on my school work. " Joy, 15, md

"At my school everybody looks so happy except me when im getting ready for school i always feel like i might throwup because im so scared and i can't stand the constent bullying it's not cool at all and im sick of it and to be honest the only true friend i have is my sister she is like my BFF i love you sis." Thanh, 13, GA

"Most of the time, I wasn't affected by the bullying until the last time I changed schools. It was so hard for the first year, I didn't want to get up and go to school. I was depressed. But I can't do this anymore. I have to hope that one day my dreams will come true and I will be able to forget all that." Catherine, 17, I

"Bullying is nothing but fear. " Marianna, 12, BR

" I had bullying. and i think i can make a difference. we need a better world to live." Grazzy, 14, BR

"I am So proud to have been apart of this entire project. Bringing people together for a greater cause is just something you can't forget. After seeing this website get so big,so fast. I can finally say that I was apart of something wayyy bigger than myself. I am just greatful it's reached this many people and become a tool for people." Chelese, 16, MN

"People think bulling is not a big problem but it is. I have been bullied since first grade and i still get bullied. I have told my techers my parents everyone i could for it could stop but it never did i hated it. Most of my teachers and others said ``Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me`` its not true it hurt they just dont know how it feels. i want to put a stop to bullying for other kids dont have to fell the hurt like i did." Cynthia , 12, TX

"I know how that feels. It's horrible." Mayara, 15, SP

"My best friend died :( and was the fault of BULLYING D:" Laura, 11, --

"I had been bullied since I was 7 until I complete 10 and it was really terrible. But now I feel better." Natalie, 14, NY

"Someone had to do something! The number of people who suffer bully is very big." Leticia, 13, NY

"We all have feelings, no matter how hard some people try to hide it." Alexis, 14, MN

""I am being bullyied every day by my So-Called Friends and I feel like I want to kill myself sometimes from being bullied so badly.But I won't because I got to do something about it..." Tania, 15, TX

"My sistter who is in 7th got me to write about my age kids billying me 1.kids calling names 2.phisical bulling. JUST BECAUS I AM DIFREN !" COLE , 8, MN

"bullying is HORRIBLE and we all need to take a stand and stop it." Sophie , 14, MN

"I want my children to feel safe in school." Tina, 35, WI

"Someone has to." Morgan, 16, OH

"My sister has been bullied since 6th grade, and she doesn't deserve it." Lindsay, 17, NC

"I heard about a kid who committed suicide because he was bullied so bad. Made me feel awful." Renne, 13, NY

"My so-called friend posted fake pictures of me and some nasty guy on her Facebook page, and my boyfriend saw it and dumped me. That's messed up." Kerry, 15, NJ

"Bullying hurts. I want it to stop. " Jack, 13, WA

"Bullying is wrong. Period." Nick, 14, TX

"I had a chance to stop some bullying last year, but I didn't cuz I was scared. Still feel bad about that." Stephen, 16, CA

"I think I can make a difference. If more people cared, maybe it would change." Ashley, 14, PA

"It happened to me. What if it happened to you?" Mark, 12, MI

"It's time to do something." Erlante, 11, MN

"everyone should care. Stopping the bullying in our schools will make everyone safer." Roxanne, 45, CA

"My son will start kindergarten next year, and I do not want him or any child to be subjected to the same kind of misery I went through as a target of bullying. Changing the bully-or-be-bullied mentality will make our schools safer, our children happier, and us parents less worried. " Greg, 41, IL

"My son suffers from anxiety and he IS the bully. It is part of his defense. If he bullies others, he gives them the reason not to like him and in his mind, he maintains control of the rejections. I care because I want to help him stop. He really wants to stop too because he really just wants friends, he is just so scared of rejection." Michelle, 36, MN

"my son has been bullied for the last two years. I feel like I have him as a parent. It needs to stop. " Erika, 31, NV

"I will not let my children go through the pain of bullying that happened to me. " Audrey , 19, Tx

"My son has been bullied for years at his school. It hurts me so much to see my son go through this. We are currently seeking a attorney to help us stop it !!" Brenda, 39, CT

"Bullying is simply wrong, hurtful, and mentally debilitating. It lowers self-esteem and self respect." Paris, 35, KS

"I was bullied in school and no one did anything to stop it. " Nicole, 38, MI

"I would like to help empower students to take a stand against bullying." Stephanie, 28, MN

"Bullying has life long effects. No one should have to go to school each day and fear being bullied." Maggie, 42, CO

"Bullying hurts and it should be stopped." Joe, 12, WV