I experienced bullying myself for just being the new kid in the school and having a mild-moderate stutter.  The emotional pain in youth was terrible, at times, and I would sometimes fake being sick just so I could avoid having to go to school.  I used this pain as a source of motivation to become licensed and working in special education for nearly 29 years now.  PROMISE TO NEVER-EVER become a bully yourself and always look for ways to stand up and support others who are going through it themselves.  You, I, anyone can become part of a positive change in society if we take our experiences and turn it into a force for good!  

Bryan, 59, Minnesota

Bullying effects the lives of so many because people feel stressed and can suffer from depression. When people risk their own lives because they have experienced bullying. Bullying not only effects the the victim but also their family and friends. Bullying effects the lives of so many also because of the rude and nasty comments said by the bully. The comments said puts the victim in a position which they don't want to be in, and therefore they risk their life because one person can't control what they are saying to others!

Katrina, 12, NSW

bullying is not right, no matter what others say. everyone deserves to be treated the same, so if someone is bullying you stand up for yourself. they don't know the real, kind, smart, funny you. stand up for others, too! i was bullyed by someone in second grade, and it is still fresh in my memory. she was just walking into the classroom, and she said "is that your best shirt?" and i was really emmbarrased because everyone else was laughing. bullying is not a joke. help out. people need you. live. laugh. love. stop bullying. :) :P :D

Taylor, 11, WI