Being the outsider always make me feel uncomfortable because you have people thinking that you are crazy and bothering you such as calling you out your and the worst one of all, threatend to kill or beat you. When try to fit in a new school to make new friends, it all leads up to bullying. That is why I  to the pledge to stop bullying for me and kids who can't stand up for themself

I was always bullied from the time I was 13. I have a larger nose than an average person. I am also bisexual. And I've suffered for it. I started cutting at 13. There were times I was ready to end it. But for whatever unknown reason I knew I couldn't do it. I knew I had to push myself. I couldn't let them win. I attempted killing myself. I failed. Just like everything thing else I've tried to do. But now I'm still here today. And it's been a hard 3 years. But today is my 4 month anniversary of me not cutting. I can do it. And so can you. I know the pain. And I knew I could apish myself. You should push yourself too. And even though I have no idea who you are?.. I love you.

I never imagined in my life that i would end up the way i did months ago. I became bulimic, had depression and attempted suicide so many times. i was a victim of cyberbullying and would get abused and nearly raped with the help of my own cousin. Everywhere i would go, older men and young guys would tell me things hurtful sexual things that would harm me. That's when i began cutting to help me feel better. I lost the little friends that i had and they would tell me things. I know there's people out there that have it worst than me. I have attempted suicide way too many times and have been taken into crisis center twice,i don't belong in this world, but somehow i know that im here because im here to help people like me and people that have it alot worst. i'm here and bullying will come to a stop.

It all started in 10th grade, never really thought anything would ever happen to me. There was a group of four girls, we were the best of friends, we did everything together and thought we would be friends forever, little did I know that soon I was going to be at the bottom of everything. I went away for 2 weeks over the summer with a group of other students, had the time of my life!!! Coming home to what I came home to, made me want to move back. Of course when I get home I messaged my closes friends hoping to get together sense I have not seen them in forever. No reply back, was worried but again didnt think much of it. The next day my phone and facebook got blown up from those girls with hate message and threatening to hurt me and my family. I deleted them thinking it would stop. It didn't. Went on all summer long and into the school year, finally I thought it would be best to tell the school. All they said was there is nothing we can really do, we can talk to the girls and hope that it will stop. Well let me tell you, it didn't. It got worse!!!! Rumors started going around the school and I had people I never even knew in high school messaging me, asking if it was true, calling me names, attacking my family. Thats when my depression got worse. I wanted to kill myself to take the pain away, thinking that was my only way out. I took it to a high administrator in my school, he didnt do anything but recommended me to a group started at a different school near by called Power of 100. Some teacher and some other students and I headed up to the summit to learn more about it. So many powerful things happening that day, that I knew that going to the school was not helping my situation, so I had to be the one to standup not only for me but for others whos voices are not heard. I stared the group at my school, thinking it would take off, but it didn't. Now being a senior at my school, I have not given up on trying, more students joined the group and even got teacher on board. I have never been more proud of myself and the other students who see there is a problem and want to stand up. I hope everyone has something like this at there school. For them to know they are not alone and they do have a voice and they will have people standing behind them no matter what. 

Bullying for me was the worst part of elementary for me. I was called so many names everyday for who I was. I was called fat, ugly, bitch, slut, whore, faggot, worthless, not good enough, any name you could think of. I had then had enough of the bullying and turned to my school's counsler and told her I was feeling suicidal for the past 3 months. I didn't know how to tell someone because I was afraid of being called a snitch for sticking up for myself to make it stop. I was then put in a hospital for 7 days and 6 nights. I had met so many other girls like me, that I thought I was the only one feeling like this. I was then diagnosed with major depression disorder and was put on medication. Bullying is not cool. I want to stabd up and make a difference in this world about bullying. No child should go through this and end up taking their own life because of hurt. If you or someone you know feels suicidal, talk to someone and get help! If you get help, it will be the best decision you ever made in your life! Stay Strong because you were put on this earth for a reason, and that reason was to live.

I was diagnosed with a muscular dystrophy a couple years ago. When people found out i was down graded a lot. Also because i was the new person i was labeled as the freak, and the weirdo off the year! I have been bullied since i was a little kid. It's been nonstop. I try to ignore it but it still hurts . I have always escaped everything by music. It's my passion. It was hard keeping a smile on my face even when I wanted to cry. I have made my way through school but i got bullied so much that  I've been home schooled for a couple years. The reason why I signed up for this website was not only because im terribly sorry for the loss of your son & other kids, also i want to help spread awareness and i want to tell kids my story. And help others who are going what I have already gone through. I want to tell them that there is a rainbow and sunshine on the other side. I just want to help others so i can help the world have more adults in the future and not so many cemeteries. Basically i just want to help the kids who think, " what am I doing wrong??!"

we  need to stop the bullying

So, it started in 4th grade… probably sooner but I didn't realize it until then. People left me out of group activities, called me stupid, said I smelled bad even though I didn't. People lied to me and said they were my friend… they made me believe that and once I was sure they were my friend they would screw with my head. I only had one friend, who is still my best friend to this day. 4th grade was the first time I had ever cut myself. Not 6th grade like I told certain people. 4th grade was when I had my first suicidal thoughts. I never said anything to anyone about it. I didn't think it was a big deal. Now I realize it is a big deal… a huge deal… because I still suffer from severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety. 

I like so many other was bullied in school. Mine began in the middle of 5th grade and lasted until my junior year in High School. I am now in my late 30's and still feel the negative affects from bullying. I suffer from depression, social anxiety, and anger. From those who have been severely bullied like myself, what you find out later in life is that when the bullying finally stops, the damage remains. Sometimes it cannot be repaired. This is why bullying needs to be addressed in a child's life early so that their adult lives will not be ruined. If you have a child who is being bullied, you must exhaust every option to stop it. If the school will not provide a safe environment for your child, consult state bullying and/or harassment laws. Educate yourself and take this knowledge to the school and make a change.

I am scared and hurt for my daughter. She has been bullied by most of her school since the first grade and now she is in the 4th grade. I have been to school and written letter about some incidents but nothing has changed. She comes home everyday and says she had a bad day. She has no friends. A girl once told her that she couldnt be her friend because if she did others in the school would tease her too. My daughter wants a friend so bad and is a sweet girl. The teacher allow this to continue in the school. I went to an event at the school and witnessed it first hand. It's so cruel and heart breaking! I was walking down the hallway of the school with kids running around and most would run away screaming and acting like they didnt want to be near my daughter and no teacher acknowledged it. I was so upset I left with my daughter. She has a class trip comming and I cannot let her go alone without me because I am SCARED she might get hurt alone with no one to protect her from these bullies. She use to love school and now she told me she hates it. Where we live you cannot go to a different school unless you move within the district. I cannot stand by and let this continue. I will move if I have to and live with a relative to save my child from letting the whole school treat her like this and no one do anything about it. She has come home with bite marks and bruises from kids biting and hitting and kicking her. This has been happening for 4 years. Kids are so cruel! I wish the school would take charge of this and have the whole school watch the movie  BULLY. I cry alot scared for my daughter who is 11 now and scares me that suicide could cross her mind. The teacher have told her to try and ignore those kids that are bullying her which is so WRONG!