I am being bullied by other people.. I feel that every kid that gets bullied should live a normal life without all the bullying. The kids that get bullied should let a adult know and trust them. I get bullied everyday by kids.. getting called horrible names and getting picked on non stop.That is why you should always tell somebody if your getting bullied.

Kiersten - 14 - Pennsylvania

I have been bullied and still are by my sister. Family she is supposed to show me and guide me and instead she is trying to lure me to a depressed state in which leads me in a grave. Honestly it has been more tempting everyday but after reading these stories it has given me hope and courage to stand up to her someday so... thank you.

Depressed - 15 - minnesota

I used to drive school bus and still remember also being a student in high school.  I know for fact that when children are being bullied, most of the adults around know about it.  Kids talk and the adults hear.  Dont let them fool you.  I never allowed a child being mistreated on any of my buses but if you try to intervene, school faculty will not back you.  Sometimes adults are petty enough to enjoy such things.  You really need to get a law passed making every adult around the child, especially in school liable for this action.  I mean it.  Dont let the adults fool you.

Cheryl - 58 - Connecticut

I care about bullying because I've been through it myself. Sure, I know how it feels to say "I wish I didn't have to live through all this anymore." I know how it feels to want to take your life away with a single cut. Trust me, it's not worth it at all. So many people love seeing a smile across your face. Some people can't go a day with out seeing you. To someone in this world, you mean something greater than life it self. One life gone scars dozens more. Please, stay strong, speak out and stay alive. If you feel like no one in life cares.. I do. 

Julie - 12 - NY

No child or teen should ever be subject to emotional torment just because they choose to be who they are.  I don't know when bullying became such a tremendous problem, but it has to STOP!  

Melissa - 0 - Princeton Junction, NJ

I've been bullied throughout elementary, middle, and high school, even into college.  I let others break me down to the point I didn't even know who I was anymore.  I suffered anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders for the past 13 years - all of which I'm still recovering from.  People do not understand what bullying does to a victim - it is NOT "kids stuff", it is ILLEGAL and IMMORAL - it is harassment, assault, abuse, torture - all of which are illegal and immoral.  Innocent lives are lost every year due to suicide, overdose of substances, and tragedies which can be prevented if we all stand up in the fight of reclaiming our own lives and improving that of others by putting an end to bullying.  As an educator, I will ensure that NO bullying whatsoever will happen in my classroom(s) and in my presence, and if I find out about any such it WILL be dealt with and stopped.  I will create that safe haven that so many dream of, and I ask that you do the same.  And in response to that new bully movie coming out - you really think it's "too much" for students to see that?  They CAUSED that!  If students, children are capable of destroying another human like that then they are perfectly capable of seeing the consequences of their actions. Period. Done. Finished.

Stephanie - 24 - Pa

I'm in my second year of middle school, and my life is hard. Yeah my life may not be as bad as some other teenagers out there, but mine is pretty bad. I go to school get laughed at,tortured,and emotionally abused. I come home to my laptop with all hate comments and videos towards me. Then once in a while i'll get prank calls telling me to die. That i'm worthless. But i'm starting to realize i am worth it. I have friends & family that actually care and would miss me if i was gone. I just want to help all you kids who are being bullied and going through the same thing i am. I can help you. Just remember if you were gone someone in this world would miss you. Even if it seems like there is no other choice but to stop living, there is another choice, talk to someone, get help. Bullying hurts, i know i'm really sensitive and words really get to me but ill always know someone in this world will miss me no matter who it is someone will miss me and thats all that matters. Please, remember that there's alot more to live for in life, so don't end yours now 

jess - 13 -

I've been there, and after these years, I have never forgotten what I went through as a kid! 
Going to and from school was miserable in itself, and just
always having had to be aware of my surroundings, and who was around, and constantly having to watch over my shoulder, as I walked.
In the classroom, lunch room, etc, I had to be careful as well! 
The teacher was not at all a help, as was none of the other students!
My dad went to the bullys houses and had words, but that only made matters worse!
It got to
the point that I played hookey one day, and went and hung out at the neighbors house! The school called and asked where I
was! Mom thought I'd gone to school! 
I knew she would have forced me to go, if she knew where I was! 
I came home at the regular time, and got in a lot of trouble, but to me, it was well worth it!  She never figured it out! 
I'd love to meet my bullies again, and ask em "why"?
I'm thankful to see something is FINALLY getting done with this! No kid should have to put up with this crap, and shame on those who stand back, watch, laugh, and egg em on!!
To all you kids that are getting bullied, there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Remember, it won't last forever!!
Please, ask a trusted adult for help, cause you don't have to
take it!! 
I'm a survivor! : )

Brian - 45 - Tenino Washington

I have been there. I care because I have seen my friends there. I care because I have seen strangers there. It is not a place that I want to be. No one should be there. No one deserves that. 

Jessie - 18 - NJ

bullying can lead anyone to suicide, self-harming, starvation, anything really. Demi is my life inspiration, it is my absolute dream to one day be able to meet or talk to her. 

Meg - 14 - Victoria

I care because I hate seeing someone receiving hate and being hurt. I know how it feels to be bullied and be hurt and it's tough. No one deserves to be treated that way. There are so many people killing themselves because they've been bullied. Bullying needs to stop! To all the people being bullied, I'm here for you, please hold on.

Danielle Ross - 16 - Philippines

i care about bullying. I may not know how it feels but I know how it affects people. People judge each other without even getting to know them. I know it hurts alot. I know bullying someone is enough to kill someone. I know bullying can get people to do stuff that they will regret doing soon. No one deserves to be bullied. Everyone deserves to live their lives without being judged and mistreated for it."

gavin - 13 - boaz al

I have a wonderful, big hearted grandson who has been bullied almost since he started (public) school in NY. He is now 13 years old and attends (public) school in Minnesota and the bullying continues.  He gets bullied in the school halls constantly.  If you ask him what the kids do to him, he says he just tries to push it out of his head so he doesn?t have to think about it.  I don?t really thinks that?s possible and I know that?s not a good thing to do. How can I get him to open up about it?  He recently was pushed to the ground and suffered multiple cuts and bruises to his face at the hands of a 15 year old boy .  This is not the first time that this boy has bullied him.  Once he tried to instigate a fight so that it could be put on Facebook.  This boy takes the same school bus as my grandson to a complex that his is not supposed to be living in, therefore he should not be on that bus.  My daughter and son-in-law called the police and they didn?t seem to be too helpful.  It seems the principal wasn?t very helpful either.  What are the authorities waiting for, for my grandson to end up in the hospital?  You say to tell an adult, well several adults have been told and they don?t seem to care very much. How is this supposed to make my grandson feel, other than helpless?  Which scares me because then he might never tell anyone what?s going on. My heart is breaking because am in NYC and I feel helpless.  What can I do to help stop this from continuing? Please help us.

Nathia - 51 - Belle Harbor, NY

I care about bullying. I may not know how it feels but I know how it affects people. People judge each other without even getting to know them. I know it hurts alot. I know bullying someone is enough to kill someone. I know bullying can get people to do stuff that they will regret doing soon. No one deserves to be bullied. Everyone deserves to live their lives without being judged and mistreated for it.

Mariah Angela - 13 - Western Australia

People say sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me, I strongly dislike that saying. Because of words I started cutting at age 12. Just a month before my birthday, I tried killing myself. I'm bullied everyday. In Georgia with my church group, I got a txt message saying this rude stuft about me. Rumors. One person even called me fat,  I didn't eat for a week and because of that, I passed out and was in a hospital for a while. There's just so much more, I even stayed home today because of it. I support Demi extremely . Following in your foot steps. I'm trying to stop cutting , trying to stop being suicidal, trying to eat better. Thank you so much.

Caitie - 13 - Kentucky

I bully people so i can feel better about myself. I really need help, but I'm not sure who to go to. Please help me!

kyle - 16 - kentucky

I think one of the worst types of bullying is when it comes from your friends. When they leave you out of things, or comment on something that you are doing, or your appearence in a negative way. they are supposed to be the people that you go to to have fun, when the yare the ones that are hurting you the most, and msot of the time they dont even notice.

Julia - 15 - New York

Bullying is something that everyone can relate to. Nobody wants to see someone they love get hurt.  Websites like this are amazing because they spread awareness and help people to see that there are others like them.  I know it has helped me, I will do my best to stop the bullying at my school and prevent it before it happens!

Hannah - 15 - New York

Bullying is more devasting then people realize. Words can hurt and leave an impact on someone's life.If you were to say a hurtful comment to someone think about if you would of liked it said to you. Think twice before you say something. If you see someone get bullied, don't just stand there. Bystanders are just as bad as the bully if they just stand there and do nothing.

Ray - 16 - New York

I am an openly gay high school student so I know what it is like to be bullied. I care because I know what it is like be down in the dumps... No where to run.. No where to hide... No body to talk to... Well guess what.. There is help.. There is a place to run... Someody who you deeply trust or a higher authority figure would be the best route to move when bringing attention to bullying.. You're not alone.... Other people are bullied daily too.. Just be strong and puch through.. You have a lot more to live for :)

Joey - 18 - Kenmore,NY

I care because no one deserves to be bullied. Everyone is trying to get true life and just because someone is not like you does not give you any right for you to be a bully. Everyone should be equal. Don't let anyone bully you, tell an adult you fell comfortable with or even a school counselor. Please dress how you want and act how you want with your friends.

Julia - 13 - Pennsylvania

i got bullied when i was younger and know i'm getting bullied ans i don't have a lot of friends. when i was younger i was populer but then my friends changed and i became the target they call me names  and stuff. i don't get to be happy at school so i care for people like me  so if they call you name fight for you'r rights :)

francesca psaila - 14 - malta

i see people at my school get bullied every day. Just recently a boy at a high school brought a gun to school and killed two people. This boy was the target to bullying every day. Bullying hurts people more than you think. So stop bullying. Bullying people ruins lives. It hurts them, and the people who care about them. 

Ryleigh - 13 - Nebraska

I used to get bullied and its really horrible and i don't like to see other people get hurt or bullied

Sev - 12 - england

I hate it when people are hurt, it makes me hurt. I well try to stop bullying at my school, its si wrong.

Skylar - 13 - Labrador City

I am happening for this, the terrible thing that is and since it can manage to damage your life. Since a comment of any person can be ruined. Many persons do not realize the mistake on that they comment on having done bullying. I try to be strong but already I cannot.

Fernanda - 14 - Ecuador

i cant stand seeing people get hurt it breaks my heart. hurting someone else wont make you stronger..it makes you the bully..it causes way worse than tears it costs people their lifes...stop it people!!your hurting more than yourself! its not right! peace...

Kyiana - 13 - gilbert/az

I have been bullied my whole life by my friends. I am an athlete and my freshman year of high school I made the varsity lacrosse team. They all stopped talking to me saying that I've "changed". 8th grade, i went through hell. 6 months I went to school dreading every moment of it because my one friend for mad at me and then everybody else around me did. I didn't have anybody. They would text me and bully me and make comments to me in school. I went home crying every night. Bullying is something that cannot be taken lightly. We aren't perfect, noone is but for someone to bully them is just untolerable. You shouldn't have to be scared to go to school. Bullying needs to be stopped and hopefully sometime in the near future it will.
Kelly

Kelly - 16 - NY

People should not be bullied everyone is BEAUTIFUL they should never give up, BECAUSE we need to put an end to bullying , the person being bullied need to remember that theres always someone out there to help them.

Trinity - 13 - Virginia

i am fat people say that to me and it hurts even my parents my friends my family they say mean things to me i tried to..puke my self but i coudln't because i love the person deep inside me but it wasn't enough to stop me from suicide from trying the CUT  i know some other people have biggger problems people already kill them selves but bullying is such a stupid thing 

selma - 12 - algeria