Tracy's Story

Posted: 4/26/2013

I am an adult who still suffers from being bullied for most of my youth.

I was born to a very poor family & was abused by my father for years. I was sent to school dirty, unkept, & hungry most days. I experienced the taunts & teasing not only for the poor hygiene, but also my looks. I have plump lips, a larger nose, & am very tall for a girl. The boys in my hometown called me names daily & I had no friends!

I also went hungry due to the fact my small high school made the kids who received free/reduced lunch stand in a different line from others to obtain our lunch tickets(also a different color from the others). I had so much humiliation already that I chose not to eat to avoid even more teasing. I still suffer from eating disorders & have a poor realtionship with food due to the bad choices made by our HS with the lunch program.

I eventually left my hometown & blossomed into an attractive lady. I am still sensitive to criticism from others, have low self esteem, & overly protect my daughters. I still get angry because not one adult stepped up to help me. I tell my girls to always behave warmly to others. never tease, & always play with those who are being alienated.

Bullying ruins lives & its so important to look @ those who are bullyed to see what the underlying issues might be....It can save a life!

By: Tracy