Bullying is a sad excuse for stupidity. Just because I was adopted from Sweden, I was called a Natzi,. I was called adopted trash. People told me my parents didn't want me because I was worthless. When in reality, my mother was murdered iin the serial killings of 95' in Michigan. My mother was murdered for no reason because some man had something against women. People told me I was ugly because I have such a strong swedish face. I was called retarded because I have the dominant Swedish trait, blonde hair blue eyes. But no matter what anyone called me I pulled through. No matter what you are going through you need to look at yourself and know you are better than that. The best thing you can do for yourself is be strong and push it aside because they didn't get the chance to know you, so they have no reason to judge you. No matter who you are, or where you came from, or what past you had, you can do it. You can always prove them wrong. People love you for who you are and you can never forget that. Don't let them justify actions that have no justification. Everyone is beautiful and don't let anyone tell you any different. 

Lilliana Marie - 19 - Michigan

every day i have to listen to people say things about me and the books i read. I enjoy vampire books, so once i thought they were real, but now i do not anymore. the people keep making fun and wont stop. I AM AGAINST BULLYING1!!! 

Jessica - 14 - Canada

I Care Becasue My Lil 11 Year Old Brother Was Being Bullied,And Still Is A Little...As His Sister I Always Try To Help Him :)

Monica S. - 13 - Laredo,TX

i care beacause.....i care because.....do i care anymore? Yes. People who hurt others just to please themselves won't succeed much in life. I figure, they'll soon regret what they did. At least I hope. How is it that nothing ever changes? There are countless times where I wish I didn't see someone getting bullied, or that I can be who I want to be without being harshly judged. Would everyone be happier if I didn't exist? Do people just stay by my side because they pity me? I didn't know. But now, I do. You have to love yourself, have confidence in yourself, and believe in yourself. There may be times when you have doubts, but know this, everyone is created beautifully and equally inside and outside. Even though I sometimes(mostly) think pessimistically, I can at least try to LIVE and be HAPPY. 

-and to those who don't know, don't worry, I absolutely know that you are unique.

Elizabeth - 13 - CA

I have been bullied since I was in pre-school.  Over the years it has gotten worse.  There are these really snotty girls at my school and they don't like me at all.  One time, I was walking behind one of them and all of the sudden she yelled, "Brake!" and stopped right in front of me.  I have my friends and family and they understand what happens, but the teachers don't want to even listen to me.  I told the school councelor what had been happening, with my friends, and nothing ever happened.  I feel something should happen, but I doubt something will.

Ciarra - 13 - Colorado

Almost 6 months ago I lost a very dear friend of mine to suicide due to bullying..Now tommorow at 11:00 I get to see her brother get buried beside her. Bullying is not just some harmless act. I have lost two friends in a matter of 6 months...because of this. Its just sad to see a brother and sister think they have no other way out :'(  And what makes me angry is that when shelbie died everyone blamed it on her brother..Soo from that day on he had been taunted and teased, being told "you should have been the one to kill yourself not your sister!" Even though he took it to the Principle he was told to grow up and be the bigger person and since nobody would listen we now have to lay him to rest. I love and miss Shelbie and Tim very much...it will just not be the same without them :(

Amber - 19 - Michigan, My Room

I am called fat, dull, stupid and crazy. everytime i went to school or everywhere i always hear those words...
They keep on teasing me.. but through this site it help me stand and fight back BECAUSE NO ONE DESERVE'S TO BE BULLIED EVERYONE SHOULD BE LOVED AND RESPECTED.

Dianne - 15 - Philippines

I was bullied in high school for being smart.  I was lucky - I had a teacher and a guidance counselor looking out for me.  But that doen't make the hallways and bathrooms and stairs any safer.  My life was threatened and my real friends made it a point to walk me from class to class for weeks.  I learned a lot - I wasn't as alone as I thought.  I worked on developing relationships with kids who liked what I liked and we looked out for each other.

Like many adults, 8 or so years after graduation I ran into my old nemesis.  He told me he was now married to the mother of his four kids and they were struggling.  With lttle real education it was hard to make ends meet.  He asked what I did and I told him - I fly satellites and rockets. Then he dropped his head an quietly apologized for his bullying.  He said he couldn't wrap his head around why I was so smart and why I studied.  He thought I was a suck-up.  he said he knew now what I knew then, that being good at something is worth the effort.  Hetold me he should have respected me.

I've had a great time since then.  I learned not to be silent, to take the risk to defend those who are catching it for no reason.  If there were no bystanders, there would be no bullies.

Marie - 54 - US/D.C.

I go to lunch every day and no matter where I sit there is always, Alex, he throws food at me and tells me I have no friends. He really embarrases me and hurts my feelings. But I don't know any adult I trust so I'm coming here to learn who i can tell.

James - 11 - Florida

When I was 6 years old, everyone made fun of the way I looked. They made sure I knew how ugly and stupid I was every day of my life. At that age, I already wanted to kill myself. When I turned 10, I started cutting myself. And as the world turned colder, suicide was an option I was willing to take.

Luckily, I found people who made me feel important. I'm 15 now and I feel much better. Stronger. And although not everything has been the same, I now feel that it is my responsibility to listen to others who have gone through my experience too. I just want to say that you are not alone and I love you very much.

Jonina - 15 - Philippines/ Manila

When I was in middle school people always picked on me because of my acne, my hair, and my weight. I hated being teased about how imperfect I was or how weird I acted. The kids at my school didn't understand what it felt like to be me, they didn't know what I had to come home to every night. I always thought that if I fixed the reason why they teased me, I thought I'd be fine, but they constantly found a reason to bully me. After middle school, I decided that no one could tell me how ugly I was or how fat I was or how messy and weird I was. I embraced myself and changed my apperences to my liking and now no one dares to bully me because I am too strong and confident for other's own insercurities!

Imani - 18 - California

I've been bullied all my life. It's feels devastating knowing that people, not even my own parents, approve of who I am. The only place where i can feel same is my room, NOT my house. Music is the only thing that kept me alive right now. 

Alyssa Rose Ediza - 14 - Dipolog City

I've been bullied all my life, and I know what it feels like. It feels horrible knowing that people don't aprove who you are, and it feels even worse that people don't let you be yourself. I care because I know that I am not the only one going through this...there are thousands of other people who feel like I do. I care because bullying is like taking someones life and tear it into pieces little by little until it is totally destroyed. I care because I don't want my life, neither anyone else's to be destroyed futurely because of this.

Alyssa Rose - 14 - Dipolog City, Philippines

I see the effects of bullying in our school systems all the time.  The schools here have a zero tolerance policy, which really means they are not really listening or helping the bully or the victim.  The success of implementing programs to lessen this horrible trend is directly related to getting our nations schools test scores up, which will effect our economy long term, which will help us all, not just the kids involved!  I wish everyone would wake up and see this as something they should pay attention to.

Lous - 43 - WA / Federal Way

My little sister has Tourette's Syndrome. I'm not even sure that she even really knows let alone tells people. And the kids that she goes to school with have been bullying her since the second grade. She's in the seventh grade now! She's such a sweet girl, and only tries to help people, and yet all they can do is bully her whether it's in person, on Facebook, through her phone, and all I can try to do is do what's best and stand up for her and any other victims. And yet she's still nice to them - because she knows how it feels. I'm hoping through websites like this, and organizations, that maybe someday we'll live in a world where kids & anybody can feel safe in their own community. To feel safe in life. So hang in there, whoever you are, wherever you are. You'll only come out stronger in the end. I promise.

Emily - 15 - Kansas

I have been bullied for no apparent reason, those bullies are just people who want to bring you down because they think they are being a better person. They only see your flaws and take advantage of that, they cant see their own flaws.
Stay Strong (:

Jaden - 16 - AUSTRALIA

i have been bullied a lots of times and the techers dont beilve me or the pirencpel.

tasia - 18 - chatham ny

I've experienced it.  Because it's terrible.  I don't want anyone else to go through it.  I want people to be able to go to work or school and feel safe, welcome, and not alone.  I care because I believe that TOGETHER we truly can STOP BULLYING!!!!!!!!!!

Stefanie - 14 - US

i know what it feels like to be bullied by others, physical and verbal. But i know, someday bullying will stop be cause of those who care like me.

denise anne - 17 - caloocan city, philippines

i've been bullied a couple of times, and often times it brings me down but now i've found out about this movement and it makes me feel that i'm not alone that's wahy i really appreciate this movement a lot :)

jem - 17 - bulacan phillipines

I'd like to pretend there is always be someone somewhere willing to help me back up, and that until then we'll have to learn for ourselves. Bullying is now a part of our society, and we'll have to deal with it as best we can. I fool myself into thinking I'm fine, I'll live, and to go on pretending social justice, and equity exists.  

Violet - 15 - Tartarus

I've been bullied all my life, and I know what it feels like. It feels horrible knowing that people don't aprove who you are, and it feels even worse that people don't let you be yourself. I care because I know that I am not the only one going through this...there are thousands of other people who feel like I do. I care because bullying is like taking someones life and tear it into pieces little by little until it is totally destroyed. I care because I don't want my life, neither anyone else's to be destroyed futurely because of this.

Samantha - 16 - Monterrey, Mexico

When I was younger I always wanted to be the one ot fit in, but too often I found myself all alone running my fingers along the fence waiting for recess to be over.  I used to get teased because I was over weight from elementry school all the way up to high school even.  Now that I am in college it isn't that bad but people can still be rude.  I thought of suicide twice in my life just to get away from everyone looking at me and laughing as I walked by.  They would whispe things  as they laughed.  I got called always every fat joke in the book and even got called "Chunks", and "Beefy" once because of my name.  So here is my advice to you all, who cares what they say.  They don't see the potential that you have in you.  Stand up and dont' let them see you get down.  They are just afraid you will see past them and laugh at them when all they need is someone to listen to them.  Keep your chin up and don't look down and no matter what, i repeat no matter what don't stop believing in a better future.  God bless you all. :)

Bethany - 19 - Illinois

Bullying doesn't affect people physically, but also emotionally and spiritually. It affects his/her whole personhood. Bullying HURTS alot. It may lead a person to be mentally weak and total loss of socialism. LET US FACE EVERYONE WHO TRY TO BULLY US. DON'T BE AFRAID OF YOU ARE.

Lara - 16 - Philippines

i think people needs to quit bullying,it can hurt other  people, and them because  they will look back one day and when they are being bullied they will rember that happing to them so please stop bullying by:Kristyn

Kristyn - 11 - KY

just tell someone. i promise you will make it through the storm if you can do just that. you are worth it

Laura - 15 - MN

I know what it feels like. You are not alone. Talk to someone. Things will improve. Be strong!

Laura - 15 - Rochester MN

I've been bullied throughout my time in school. I don't believe in bullying, it should be put to a stop. I read on yahoo news yesterday about a girl who had comitted suicide because of bullying and  she was only 15 years old. She had her whole life ahead of her for it to be thrown away because of people being cold. Also, teens are not the only people who bully, teachers or even parents can do it too. I've seen teachers bully their students and its wrong, and it makes me think how can we confide in our elders if they are bullies themselves? What can we do to make a change if no one else cares? I want help put a stop to bullying in every form and fashion. Its over-rated and action does need to be done. We need to take a stand for those who can't stand for themselves. We need to be a voice to those who have none. We need to be an example to future generations.

Kimberly - 17 - Oklahoma

I dont get bullied now but as a young child i had a neighborhood bully. He would always pick on me because i was little. Now im kind of popular at my school and i notice some of my friends bullying some kids. I want to stop it but i fear that'll happen to me. I know how they must feel because i felt the same way. Defenseless, vulnerable, and scared. I speak out now and i try to defend the person getting bullied. Bullying will never happen when im around!!

Deion - 14 - Atlanta,Ga

i was bullied too at my school, in my school there was so many bully, and the teachers had no problem with that.. the teachers like just shut up if there have a bully at my school. and guys, if you don't like the word of "bully" at school.. just be quiet and smile to your friend that said that words. because i believe you've BEAUTY inside, and your bully friend just see your UGLINESS. they don't realize that they themselves aren't perfect. SO JUST SMILE AND BE STRONG :)

Nadya - 14 - Indonesia