There’s help out there!

I’m a school counselor now for over 10 years. In the 5th grade two kids picked on me for a long time, i never told anyone until i just couldn’t take it anymore. I was like a raging bull, screaming, throwing things and just acting crazy. I remember my mom and the teacher talking about what happened and that’s when i told them what these two kids were doing to me. For the most part i was a quiet child, minded my business and never bothered anyone. I had and still have an awkwardness that for what ever reason follows me, i still have to work on that when i meet new people or i have to face administration. So i guess that’s why these kids targeted me…. After my outburst i never saw those two again… and i was oh so happy. I realized then and i realize now how important it is to tell someone, anyone, friend, family, teacher!!! You don’t have to deal with this alone. I am constantly blowing up the spot of bullies and there followers!!! and though it may seem like nothing gets done, believe that someone one is talking or has spoke to that parent or child in your defense…. I tell my kids to keep coming to me even if they think i’m busy i want them to know i am here for them. And in the case that i am not here i have very friendly colleagues who are open to hearing your story. Please don’t feel like you alone in this, bullying isn’t anything new it happens and has happened to so many of us and we have survived and it has made us stronger in life!!!