So it all began in elementary school when I got a new haircut. Everybody made fun of it and thought it was fun to call me kool-aid girl because I had red tips. The bullying continue on throughout middle school , people were calling me a whore and a crazy bitch. I tried to fight back but that just made things worse! My life was horrible in middle school, I had thoughts about sucicide a lot of times but I knew I couldn't do it. Im a freshmen in high school and people are calling me a slut and a hoe still. I didn't do nothing to them and they don't even know me! I want to make a difference no matter what, I will try my best because I know for a fact I wouldn't want my kids to go through what I had to go through.

My name is Ali. I'm now 24 years old but growing up I was bullied. Not physically but emotionally. I was very chubby as a child and the obesity kept going. By the time I was in high school it got worse. Being the last one to be asked to prom, getting picked on during PE because I couldn't run so I never participated. One that I will never forget was walking down the hallway and being told by a guy that I should wear flashing lights because I needed to warn everyone that an "oversize load" was walking through. I was 300 pounds. I never attempted suicide or anything extreme, but I had thoughts. Luckily I have an amazing family that kept me going and today, I'm 180 pounds, active, loving life and ignoring the negativity. Yes, not everyone can easily do this but I am here to share that it can get better. You all shine. You can do this. XX

 Hello , my name is Skylar Phelps & I have been bullied for 3 years , at first it was just nasty looks & stuff like that . & then it got to the point where it was threats , fighting , shoving & bad names being called .I went home crying everyday , because of me getting bullied . I Told my parents & they went to the school about it , the school said they would get it resolved & did they ? NO ! They thought the kids were perfect angels & said kids will be kids . After so long of me getting bullied , I was over it . I stood up for myself & went off on every single kid . I didn't touch them ! I went off ! I was tired of it . & so were my parents . I went to my guidance counselour about it & she helped me through alot ! I love her for that , but it continued . So I gave up & switched schools & now , I feel more safer & have alot nicer & better friends At Center Grove . The school I was going to was Perry. Everyday you had to worry about , who's gonna fight me . Who's gonna fight who ? & What kid is gonna commit suicide ! ? Really ? When you go to school , you should feel safe & protected ! NOT AT PERRY YOU DONT ! Thats my bullying story . If you ever need any help about bullying , you can ask me . I watched bully & it made tears come to my eyes .I felt bad for all those kids . Cuase their dumb pricnipals wont stand up & do anything. I STAND FOR THE SILENT <3 . Thats my story .

I remember like it was yesterday. I had a sleepover with my cousin and her friends, I was rudely awoken saying that my parents had been there to pick me up and that they needed to talk to me. My mind was spinning a hundred miles per hour running through what could have happened. I never expected them to tell me that my best friend had killed herself and later to find out that a girl in her school bullied her and told her to go kill herself many of times before hand. My best friend had finally given in and hung herself in her closet on December 26, 2006 early morning and died on December 28, 2006 at the hospital after they took her off of life support. Since that day it has changed my life. I may have only been 14 years old but is really an eye opener. I wish I could help make a difference in everyone's lives so that they don't have to suffer the same thing or feel the need to do something to harm themselves because of someone who puts them down.

For years have been bullied. Believe it or not I was bullied in pre-school by a girl who used to steal toys from me. Elementary school was bad too. I was called fat,weird. Guys would come up to me and tell me that no guy would ever like me. This kid used to kick me in the back and punch me. Then came middle school The chance to start over. Not completely. I had a crush on this guy. I thought he could be different. But he wasn't. Sixth grade he told everyone I was going around saying I knew him so well. All I ever said was I liked him. He called me fat and ugly and a no way girlfriend. Then in seventh grade he told everyone I stalked him and I was just trying to be cool. Kids would come up to me and ask me why I liked him and would tell me I should know he'd never go out with me. A girl who was suppose to be friend got new friends and they told her I was lying about things too. I've known her since kindergarten. Then she left me. Now I'm in eighth grade and it still goes on but as bad to me. I cut my hair. It's long but I have bangs in the front like Justin Bieber. Every said I was just trying to copy him and that I'm gay. I have no problems with people like that. But, I'm not gay. They told Me I was going to hell because I listen to metal, rock n roll, scene , screamo or what ever you want to call it music. Also because I dress different. But, I have found some friends who are looked down on too. We have so much fun together. I really don't understand why I put up with it for so long. Now all I do is try to speak up and help others. I hold my head high. I know I'm better than what they say. My voice has been heard by so many people and I will continue to speak it. I believe that if you believe in what you love , yourself and your dream , there isn't anything you can't do. I will fight against this world. I am a rebel. ~Mercedes Compton

I've never really been a big victim of bully. There have been a couple of times, but the time that hurt the most was when my own cousin didn't stand up for me. She stood there, next to the bully. We're on better terms now though. Even to this day, I can't really make friends. I know that bullying is wrong and I want to help reduce the amount of people being bullied.

Ever since middle school, I've been tortured by people who looked down on me because of my sexuality, how I dressed, and who I hung out with. I would get called fat, ugly, disgusting, "sasquatch," cutter, gross, weird, fag, dyke.. you name it. I used to be extremely outgoing, but the amount of torture I went through sent me into depression and I became introverted. I pushed all of my friends away, self harmed, starved myself, and attempted suicide. Everything went spiraling out of control, until one day I ended up in the hospital with stitches in my arm. My parents found out everything. This was 3 years ago. I'm a sophomore in high school now, and I still battle depression, bullying, and alienation; though I was transferred to a private school because my peers in a public school tortured me. The crazy, outgoing girl I used to be is gone and I've become a quiet introvert. I get picked on for a lot still, but I've become a lot stronger. I'm happy to say I've been free from self harm for 2 years now. I could have killed myself years ago. If anyone who's struggling is reading this, I am living proof that it DOES get better. Please, feel free to leave me a message at http://www.understated-elegance.tumblr.com/ask .. I will answer you if you EVER need to talk. I'm here for each and every one of you.. you all are somebody. You all are important.

Ever since I can remember I have been ostracized and made fun of. It brought me to self harm and destroyed every shred of self confidence.If it had not been for my love for my little sister and family I can honestly say I would be gone by now. Don't ever be a bystander or just another statistic. 

Me myself has never been bullied. But most of the people around me do get bullied. Especially my boyfriend. everyday its someone new calling him some other name. The latest one is JEW because that is his initials. He takes A LOT in school and out! I mostly think its because he is small but basically EVERYONE picks on him! And everyday i come home and prepare myself to be understanding and caring for him but sometimes i even cry! Its that bad! I have no clue how to make it stop when it is almost the whole school. I mean don't get me wrong he does have a few friends but they don't even no how much he gets bullied and they even hurt his feelings sometimes without knowing it.

I have ONLY 1 true friend. We never see each other. I am 11.. I know ... I know... I "don't know how it feels to be bullied". But what about the fact that I only have 1 true friend BECAUSE I was bullied... and she made EVERYONE not like me.. What about the fact that I can try to make peace and all she does is laugh or give me a dirty look? People are getting worse and worse... younger and younger.. and more people ... are ......... dieing..