First of all, suicide is simply a permanent ending to a temporary problem. If this ever seems like a good idea to you, please go to your local crisis center or ER… immediately. By the way, if you can’t physically get there, you can call a crisis center and they will find a way to get you there. Please know that your life is worth it, and more important than what other kids have to say about you.

In that regard, I was in a similar situation when I was a child. From 4th grade on, I was the big girl. I also have a large birthmark on my leg, so that gave them another reason to pick on me. Beyond that, I grew up in a poor family, so I often wore old hand-me-down clothing. And I was harrassed daily. The guys used to stick gum in my hair, and there was a group of girls that used to corner me in the stair well and shove me around. And I often contemplated what life would be like if I wasn’t in it.

And then one day, I think I was in 11th grade, I realized that none of those people mattered. I don’t know what really made come to that conclusion, but when I saw the bigger picture in my head, it all made sense. It’s true that bullies pick on you, because of their own insecurities. And you can resolve this in one of two ways. You can sink to their level, find out things about them that are embarrassing and just pick back. You COULD do that. Or, you could concentrate on you, and what makes you unique. Once you love yourself, no matter what you look like (or what people tell you you look like), the opinions of others no longer matter.

Last year, when I went back to my hometown, I found out that two of the guys that picked on me were both in jail, and another is working a minimum wage job at a local gas station. And the leader of the girls that picked on me has children that she doesn’t even know who their fathers are. I may not have been very confident when I was in school, but I’m quite proud of who I was then, and who I am now.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. – Eleanor Roosevelt.

You might want to start by setting up a few ‘dummy accounts’ on line so that you should be able to surf the Internet in peace. And when these kids are bullying you on the Internet, make sure you print out a copy of the correspondence as you might need it as evidence later on.

All teachers are trained to watch for bullying in school and must put a stop to it when they see it happening. Your best defense is to start telling everyone who will listen to you about these kids. Make an appointment with your previous school counselor or try to find out who your next counselor will be. This person may be able to talk with the principal and give him/her the ‘heads up’ on the situation.

These kids like to pick on people like yourself, who have a low self esteem because in reality, they have no self esteem either and the only way to boost their importance is to put down someone else. You need to let these kids know that you simply won’t tolerate this kind of behavior anymore. Good luck.

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First of all my heart goes out to you. It is not okay or normal to be bullied this way. You have every right to stand up for yourself. If your parents are making light of the situation Shame on them! Try again to let them know how upsetting this is to you.
If this occurs again once you start grade 8, you MUST talk with your guidance counsellor. He or she will be familiar with bullying and what you can do to avoid it. Also talking to someone about how it makes you feel is helpful. It doesnt feel good to be bullied and takes a toll on kids.
There will be so many new kids at the highschool that you are more likely to meet other kids that you have something in common with.
Take pride in all the good things about yourself. You do well in school, you love your animals- maybe you will become a vet!
I know it seems like it will never get any better- but it will.
P.s. Many successful and well adjusted people were picked on in school, and live very happy lives today!!

I was bullyed in school too…that was MANY years ago, but I still remember.
Hope this helps you a little :

A bully just doesn’t become a bully and they’re not born that way.They usually have self-esteem which they got by being a victim. Bullying is learned behavior.( you love animals..think of how an abused dog acts…it is agressive to people , like a bully!)

Coping with bullying can be difficult, but remember, you are not the problem, the bully is. You have a right to feel safe and secure.

If you’re different in some way, be proud of it! Stand strong. Spend time with your friends – bullies hardly ever pick on people if they’re with others in a group.

You’ve probably already tried ignoring the bully, telling them to stop and walking away whenever the bullying starts. If someone is bullying you, you should always tell an adult you can trust. This isn’t telling tales. You have a right to be safe and adults can do things to get the bullying stopped

An adult you can trust might be a teacher, school principal, parent, someone from your family or a friend’s parent. If you find it difficult to talk about being bullied, you might find it easier to write down what’s been happening to you and give it to an adult you trust

If you see someone else being bullied you should always try to stop it. If you do nothing, you’re saying that bullying is okay with you.

Treat others the way you would like to be treated. Show the bully that you think what they’re doing is stupid and mean. Help the person being bullied to tell an adult they can trust

Adults can’t always tell and need your help in order to help you or your friends.

since your going to be going into high school next year there will be a lot more people for you to get to know. maybe you should start making friends with the other people in the higher grades.

find something you have a passion about or are good at like a sport. you said that you love animals, thats good! start shaping your life around helping them. when the start of the school year comes ask about the community service your school promotes. volunteer at the SPCA, maybe you will click with some of the other kids that volunteer there.

all you need is a strong group of very good friends that make you feel amazing. try to be open and ignore all those who criticize you. i kno its hard but just ignore them, put your ipod on when they’re nagging you. or just walk away.

just remember high school is totally different from middle school and it will be a fresh start. but you have to branch out and ignore the negative! your the only one who can change your life. your in control. good luck!

over summer break hit the gym, get bigger and stronger then the kids and take it to em. Good ol ass kicking will stop it

listen to your parents, get over it. there is a saying Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.

hey, I’ve never seen bullying b4 because the schools i went to never had that.. i always thought bullying was bull sh*t corny disney channel stuff. I mean people are mean to some people because they’re more on the loser side, but they take it as a joke, and not as bullying, but either way i don’t agree with it. For you.. i can see it’s hard.. is there any way you can ignore them? or try to find friends more on your level?.. and about them saying you have no life.. i bet you actually do think you have no life.. my brother and cousin make fun of me not knowing it actually hurts, they say i have no life and freinds.. and i start beleiving them.. when that’s not true at all.. maybe you should try thinking posative and everything they say don’t give in or believe it.

talk to your guidence counslor…….

or get a therapist

your parents shouldn’t tell you that….
they should be behind you.

I used to be like you……

I found someone that I really trusted
and they help me become a better person

This is harassment it’s illegal. You need to stand up for yourself. Don’t let them treat you like dirt. If they don’t stop call the cops on them. It’s not right for you to be treated this way. I’m shocked your parents told you to get over it. I know how you feel I was picked on all the time. Do you have a friend you can talk to? Don’t kill yourself over assholes