I Know How It Feels

Posted: 11/9/2012

I'm Rayna. I live in West Virginia and I'm in middle school.

I'm very against bullying because I know how it feels. People tell me how they feel about me, and it doesn't feel too good! It causes me to have a slight case of depression; causing me to have the cutting urge. I cut a couple times. But, then I realized that wasn't the answer.

I might not have a lot of friends. But, I have all I need. I look up different bullying stories of people because seeing other people overcome it makes me feel like I can do it.

I've been called names because I wear makeup, jeans with holes in them, and the worst: I'm not exactly "skinny." I've turned my life around recently and I'm doing better with my depression and bullying problems. I never really decided to tell any teachers until I was in 5th grade. I told my principal, but she did absolutely nothing!

I moved over the summer and I met a girl named Hailey. We've became really good friends lately. She is a big help with my problems.

I'm really thankful that I've been able to turn my life around. I just wanted to share my story. Thank you for the work you're doing to try to stop bullying!

By: Rayna