11/26/2020
Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving! 🍁
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Operating as usual
11/25/2020
To whoever needs to hear this: it's ok to set boundaries around usual holiday traditions, travel, gatherings, people and situations generally to protect your mental and physical health.
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#holidays #mentalhealth #covid19 #boundaries #2020
11/23/2020
Attending a Thanksgiving gathering this year? Take steps to make #Thanksgiving safer. #WearAMask, stay at least 6 feet apart, and wash your hands often. Choose outdoor or well-ventilated spaces. Check out at CDC for more tips: https://bit.ly/35hIcti.
11/19/2020
Saturday, Nov. 21 3 PM ET is the last day to submit for an Economic Impact Payment as a response to the #COVID19 pandemic. How do these payments work, are you eligible, and how can you get it? Find answers in our Economic Impact Payments guide for young adults: https://bit.ly/2RGdO4f IRS
11/19/2020
It may be easy to feel out of control, sad, overwhelmed, anxious and ALL the feelings right now. Here are some tips to protect your #mentalhealth from @afspnational:
💙focus on what you can control
💙do what helps you feel a sense of safety
💙reach out if you need support
If you need help, Contact @afspnational or the Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 for free, confidential support at 1-800-985-5990
11/16/2020
@AYPF_Tweets is hosting Breaking Through Barriers: Elevating the Voices of Young People, an event highlighting the talents and stories of systems-involved youth on 12/2 6 PM ET. Attendees will hear about the experiences of systems-involved youth related to educational and workforce outcomes. Link coming soon.
11/13/2020
Figuring out your career path? Take a look at your favorite hobby! Learn about how Jonah turned his passion for photography into a career. bit.ly/combining-passion-employment
11/12/2020
Self-care and taking care of others looks different right now. ❤️How are you practicing self-care or caring for others? We asked young people to tell us about how they practice self-care and what’s worked for them and shared their responses, tools and ideas about what helps young people take care of themselves and their communities in our blog: https://bit.ly/2IyZg5l
11/11/2020
Honoring all who have served this #VeteransDay.
11/11/2020
Our team developed this toolkit based on input from #youth to answer some of the biggest questions on your mind. Find resources on career & education paths, paying for school, career planning, and more! https://bit.ly/3m2BkW5
11/09/2020
Allie shares about their gap year, interest in entrepreneurship, and podcast featuring women in business. Check out the whole interview! https://bit.ly/allie-inspiring-story
11/06/2020
It’s important to pay attention to your mental health when using social media. 📲 Click the link for ways to keep yourself on track while online! bit.ly/Social-Media-Use-Mental-Health
11/04/2020
Make sure to pay attention to your mental health! Take time to breathe and listen to yourself. It’s okay to pause, take a breath, and then continue. As we go through these turbulent times, make sure to practice #selfcare.
11/02/2020
It doesn’t matter where you live -- every single vote is important in the 2020 #election happening tomorrow, November 3! Make your voice heard. Check the link in our bio.
10/30/2020
Halloween this year looks different. Here are tips from CDC for celebrating safely, including examples of high, moderate and low risk activities. Some low/moderate risk activities include:
🎃 Carving pumpkins with members of your household
🎃 Decorating your home
🎃 Small, outdoor, socially distanced costume parade/party + masks. P.S. a costume mask is NOT a substitute for a cloth mask. And don't layer your costume mask OVER your cloth mask. That could make it hard to breathe. Consider using a Halloween-themed cloth mask.
Read for more ideas to safely celebrate this year: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html#halloween
10/28/2020
Did you know that October 27th is National Mentoring Day? Having a mentor can help you stay on track to achieve your goals. Learn more: bit.ly/national-mentoring-partnership
10/27/2020
Take care of your mental health. Changes to school, work, and life routines because of the COVID-19 pandemic can feel overwhelming, but there are resources to help if you’re struggling. Check out our resources. bit.ly/ways-cope-stress
10/26/2020
Learn how to best protect yourself and others during this pandemic. Staying safe includes always wearing a mask when around people who don’t live in your household, staying six feet apart from others, washing your hands often, and staying home if you feel sick. Visit CDC and the https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html for more information.
10/23/2020
Whether you are in school online, in-person, or a combination of both, it may be a difficult transition. These lifestyle changes can be especially hard for young people and affect you in different ways. The YE4C Editorial Board and U.S. Department of State: Virtual Student Federal Service Intern Ifeoma created a list of tips they have used to help adjust to this new normal. https://bit.ly/3kgBRni
10/22/2020
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know may be affected by domestic violence or relationship abuse, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline #DVAM #1Thing. https://thehotline.org
10/20/2020
How to wash your cloth masks. 😷 @cdcgov
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DYK? Cloth masks should be washed after each use. It is important to always wear and remove your mask correctly. Wash your hands after wearing, handling, or touching your mask. Masks, when combined with other every day steps like staying 6 feet apart and washing your hands often, help slow the spread of #COVID19. Learn more: http://bit.ly/CDC-WashMasks.
#PublicHealth #Health #CDC #WearAMask
10/14/2020
Join @afterschool4all for Lights On Afterschool nationwide virtual events celebrating afterschool programs. Events start on 10/22 including a Youth Town Hall, a coding activity led by Facebook, speaking live with a NASA astronaut and more!https://bit.ly/2SRxSky
10/13/2020
This summer YE4C Editorial Board member, Laticia Aossey, joined us for an IG Live to discuss relaxation techniques to navigate stress, including breathing, visualization and more. Check them out and share in our blog! https://bit.ly/33URN8w
10/13/2020
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10/12/2020
Youth Thrive, an initiative of the Center for the Study of Social Policy, is asking for your help to identify the best examples of community-based resources, partnerships, activities, or programs that give young people (ages 9-26 years old) opportunities and experiences they need to fulfill their dreams in a safe, loving, and equitable environment. Submit your ideas through this online survey by 10/23: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMWMJ3B
10/10/2020
It's World Mental Health Day. With everything going on in the world, caring for your mental health is essential. See the link in our bio for resources on coping with stress and more. https://bit.ly/2KJMI8t #worldmentalhealthday
10/08/2020
ART CONTEST: Has your parent ever been incarcerated? Enter the #SeeUsSupportUs art contest by sharing art, poems, or photos on any topic! Art about incarceration is welcome. Winners receive a $50 prize. Youth up to age 23 can apply. Contest ends 10/26/20. How to enter:
1. Post your art on your Instagram feed
2. Tag The Osborne Association and use #SUSUArtContest in your
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Email your submission to Allison at [email protected].
That's it! The Osborne Association will DM you to confirm they received your entry.
10/02/2020
There is still time to apply to join our Editorial Board! Youth ages 16-24: Do you want to be part of the creation and gathering of content that helps other young people like you? Help us address the issues and experiences of youth through our website and social media channels.
Editorial Members have the opportunity to contribute to the review and creation of website content, social media content, other digital content (like podcasts and videos), and much more. Click here for more information and instructions to apply: https://bit.ly/3iOCpPS
Application deadline: 10/4/20!
10/01/2020
ART CONTEST: Has your parent even been incarcerated? Enter the #SeeUsSupportUs art contest by sharing art, poems, or photos on any topic! Art about incarceration is welcome. Winners receive a $50 prize. Youth up to age 23 can apply. Contest ends 10/26/20. How to enter:
1. Post your art on your INSTAGRAM feed
2. Tag The Osborne Association and use #SUSUArtContest in your post.
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Email your submission to Allison at [email protected]
That's it! The Osborne Association will DM you to confirm they received your entry.
09/30/2020
ATTN YOUTH 16-24: It’s not too late to apply to be a member of the YE4C Editorial Board!
Our Editorial Board members help us develop and share content that is relevant and helpful to youth. If you are interested in creating online content and helping bring awareness to the experiences of youth, we encourage you to apply. Apply here to be part of the excitement: https://bit.ly/3iOCpPS. Application deadline: 10/4/20!
09/28/2020
Are you between 16 and 24 years old and interested in creating content by youth for youth? Consider applying to join the YE4C Editorial Board! Help us keep up-to-date on the concerns and experiences of youth and develop content that meets the needs and interests of youth.
As an Editor, your role would include writing, content review and development, editing, social media, and more. For more information and instructions to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3iOCpPS
Application deadline: 10/4/20!
09/24/2020
It's National Voter Registration Day. The 2020 United States #election is Tuesday, November 3rd. If you are eligible to #vote, make sure you are registered! Register at vote.gov.
09/24/2020
Youth ages 16-24: Do you want to be part of the creation and gathering of content that helps other young people like you? Apply to be a member of the YE4C Editorial Board and help us address the issues and experiences of youth through our website and social media channels.
Editorial Members have the opportunity to contribute to the review and creation of website content, social media content, other digital content (like podcasts and videos), and much more. Click here for more information and instructions to apply: https://bit.ly/3iOCpPS
Application deadline: 10/4/20!
09/22/2020
It's National Voter Registration Day. The 2020 United States #election is Tuesday, November 3rd. If you are eligible to #vote, make sure you are registered! Register at vote.gov.
09/21/2020
ATTN YOUTH 16-24: It’s not too late to apply to be a member of the YE4C Editorial Board!
Our Editorial Board members help us develop and share content that is relevant and helpful to youth. If you are interested in creating online content and helping bring awareness to the experiences of youth, we encourage you to apply. Apply here to be part of the excitement: https://bit.ly/3iOCpPS. Application deadline: 10/4/20!
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It's World Mental Health Day. With everything going on in the world, caring for your mental health is essential. See the link in our bio for resources on coping with stress and more. https://bit.ly/2KJMI8t #worldmentalhealthday
Taking care of your mental health is important during this time. The YE4C team has compiled mental health resources including coping with stress to help you make choices about how to help yourself and others. https://bit.ly/3aZgFgB #coronavirus
Trust and share only official, vetted resources. If you see rumors, ❌don’t believe them ❌don’t pass them on ✅go to trusted sources to get the facts. . . . Repost @acf_gov ・・・ Rumors can be contagious. As misinformation & hearsay about #COVID19 pop up on social media, help contain their spread in 3 easy steps: 1. Don’t believe the rumors. 2. Don’t pass them along. 3. Go to trusted sources of information to get the #facts. Visit @FEMA’s Rumor Control webpage or follow @cdcgov for current and accurate myth-busting information about the COVID-19 response – in our linkin.bio #rumorcontrol #coronavirus #myths #publichealth #covid19 #stayhealthy #stayinformed #ACFgram #cdc #hhs
Taking stock and care of your mental health is important during this time. Comment one way you practice #selfcare currently. . . . . Repost @hhsgov ・・・ The #COVID19 pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and #anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Set yourself up for mental wellness by establishing healthy habits. #MentalHealth #Coronavirus
Not everyone has a home to shelter in place, access to hygiene to follow the constant reminders of washing our hands and money to stock up on supplies.⠀ Repost via @1800runaway ⠀ If you are struggling to keep yourself safe, we're still here for you 24/7. You can call us at 1-800-786-2929 or chat with us online at our website - 1800RUNAWAY.org. Whether you need a non-judgmental listening ear, connection to resources or transportation to safety - we're here. ⠀ ⠀ #youthhomelessness #covid_19 #shelterinplace #quarantine #crisis #helpme
New podcast is up! Jemira Q. interviews Joni Holifield (aka Ms. Joni) founder and leader of HeartSmiles, LLC about what she does to inspire and uplift the youth of #Baltimore City. Listen in and learn about how Heart Smiles MD teaches the youth of Baltimore leadership and entrepreneurship to achieve success on their own terms. And if you're not yet, follow Ms. Joni on IG for her daily wisdom and inspiration - Ms. Joni's Jewels. http://bit.ly/2TfZvoo #iykyk
🧡 it’s important to know What Makes a Relationship Healthy? Unhealthy? These Four Things, to Start. Via @onemissiononevoice ————————————————————— None of the above is a blueprint; it’s more of a rubric. The idea that healthy relationships have positive manifestations of respect, equality, safety, and trust doesn’t tell you much about how to make those things happen, as much as it tells you how to gauge what’s happening. ______________________________________________ knowing that there are healthy and unhealthy ways similar ideas can appear in our relationship will, hopefully, give us a better sense of what’s good for us and what’s bad for us. _______________________________________________ This is the start of the conversation, not the end. These concepts are meant to get you thinking, talking, and hopefully sorting out for your own sake what is and what isn’t healthy in a relationship — for you.
Apply to join the @women_deliver Young Leaders class of 2020! This award winning program connects passionate young advocates with platforms and resources to amplify their voice! With an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health rights it elevates young people taking a stand for gender equality. Application deadline March 13! #linkinbio . . . . #Repost @women_deliver with @get_repost ・・・ Young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow - they are leading today. • We are now accepting applications for the next class of 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Young Leaders. We’re looking for passionate #genderequality #advocates ages 15-28 from around the world to join our powerful #WDYLP community. • The Women Deliver Young Leaders Program connects advocates with the platforms, people, and resources that can amplify their influence on a larger scale. • Apply by 13 March at the link in bio!
What are your 2020 dreams and goals? Use our Education and Career Toolkit created with input from youth to make a plan for how you’ll get on a path to success in 2020! 🍩 http://bit.ly/2NWdI6f . . . #education #career #youthengaged4change #dreams #goals #2020 #donut
Remember to take care of yourself during this busy time! Via @griptapeorg . . . . #finals #exams #midterms #midtermsgotmelike #selfcare
@mindfulmaura says social media has both positive and negative aspects. It’s about how and how much you use social media! Do you agree? Chime in on our stories! #mentalhealth #youthmentalhealth #socialmedia
Repost @national4h ・・・ New challenges in farming create endless opportunities to reinvent the industry. Become a #Farmfluencer by creating a video sharing your thoughts on the future of farming, and you could win $5,000! Must be 16-24-years old to submit. Sponsored by #4H and Corteva. Enter at farmfluencer.com #InspireKidstoDo #Ag #contest
The YES Project: #PledgeYES
We all have a responsibility to ensure that every young person is: ✅ Ready ✅ Connected ✅ Supported To enter the workforce with the confidence and skills they need to succeed. #PledgeYES to join us and America's Promise Alliance in building a healthy youth workforce: americaspromise.org/YES
Parents are busy and don’t have time for lengthy trainings. Use online and quick methods to educate parents and other adults on how to talk to youth about healthy relationships. #n4hconf19 #ye4c National 4-H Conference 4-H
How to talk to youth about #relationships! National 4-H Conference #n4hconf19 #ye4c
#opportunityfriday #ye4c ・・・ Make a two-minute video about the future of farming to share your point of view with the world and enter for a chance to win $5,000 through #Farmfluencer! Must be 16-24-years old to submit. Enter at http://bit.ly/2JZcXKM #InspireKidstoDo #Ag #contest Repost 4-H #opportunity
#Repost The Real Cost ・・・ An epidemic is spreading. The worst part? You can get it from someone you know. #TheRealCost #Vape #Vaping #Ecig #ECigs
#Repost FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency ・・・ 📣 Calling all 8th to 11th grade students: we’re looking for new members for our national Youth Preparedness Council! If you have a passion for helping others and are looking for a chance to step up and lead, this could be a great fit for you. 🙋 Council members serve 2-year terms and come from all over the country. They work together to find fresh ways to help local & national communities become better prepared for all kinds of disasters. Interested? 🔗 Check out the link in our bio and apply before the March 31st deadline.
#OpportunityFriday #Repost National Organizations for Youth Safety - NOYS with @get_repost ・・・ Don't miss your chance to submit to the @projyellowlight contest! To enter, create a PSA that encourages your friends to drive safe. To learn more visit: www.projectyellowlight.com
#Repost U.S. Small Business Administration with @get_repost ・・・ Happy National Entrepreneurship Week! If you’re thinking about starting or growing your #smallbusiness, visit www.sba.gov to get counseling and training. Have burning questions about entrepreneurial development? Please note that our live Q&A on SBA’s Instagram story with SBA’s Allen Gutierrez has now been rescheduled to Friday, February 22 from 1:00-1:30 pm ET, due to the possible inclement weather tomorrow. We look forward to chatting with you! #natleshipweek #entrepreneur. (For closed captioning, visit www.youtube.com/sba).
#Repost @irsnews with @get_repost ・・・ Need help getting your #tax return to fall into place? Thousands of #IRS trained volunteers with a heart help eligible taxpayers nationwide file complete and accurate tax returns each year. Click the link in our bio to see if you qualify and find a location near you. #VITA #TCE #taxes #TaxSeason #taxhelp #AvoidtheRush
#Repost NHTSA with @get_repost ・・・ Don’t disappoint your Valentine… If your plans include a night out, make sure you include a sober ride home. #BuzzedDriving is drunk driving. #ValentinesDay #Valentine
#Repost CDC with @get_repost ・・・ When #antibiotics aren’t needed, they won’t help you, and the side effects could still cause harm. Serious side effects include C. difficile infection, which can cause deadly diarrhea. Ask your doctor about the best treatment for your illness. Cdc.gov/antibiotic-use #CDC #BeAntibioticsAware #PublicHealth #Health #GetHealthy #FeelBetter
#Repost @irsnews with @get_repost ・・・ Don’t mix apples and oranges. Filing on time and paying your taxes on time are two different requirements. If you owe taxes and can’t pay by the April 15 deadline, file on time to avoid additional penalties and look into payment options. #IRS #tax #taxes #TaxSeason #ApplesAndOranges #money
#Repost @nationalservice with @get_repost ・・・ 📽 We caught up with #AmeriCorps alum Nichole Letizia who continues to #GetThingsDone as a Volunteer Services Assistant Manager at Food & Friends. She discussed her #NationalService experience and explained how AmeriCorps led to her current position. #AmeriCorpsWorks #BeTheGreaterGood #NationalServiceWorks #CommunityOutreach #Volunteering #GoVolunteer #Serve #MakeADifference #PositiveImpact
#Repost We R Native with @get_repost ・・・ Is vaping good for a 12 year old? #AskAuntie https://www.wernative.org/ask-auntie-questions/is-vaping-good-for-a-12-year-old-1
#Repost U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs with @get_repost ・・・ Learn how you can start the conversation. If you are in crisis and need to speak with a crisis responder, please call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1. #BeThere
#Repost National Institutes of Health (NIH) with @get_repost ・・・ What lives inside your mouth? Plenty of bacteria, both good & bad. Some make acids that attack tooth enamel & cause tooth decay. Learn how to keep your mouth healthy. Check out NIDCR’s oral health information for young people: https://go.usa.gov/xPMBh #ThisIsNIH #MouthAndMore⠀
#Repost CDC with @get_repost ・・・ Taking a long driving journey during the holidays? Drive alert and stay unhurt. Learn more about drowsy driving risks and prevention. http://bit.ly/CDCCDrowsyDriving #PublicHealth #CDC #DrowsyDriving #HealthySleep #HealthTips #HealthyHolidays
#Repost CDC with @get_repost ・・・ Planning a holiday vacation? If you plan to travel overseas, see a doctor at least one month before your trip to discuss vaccines, medicines, and healthy habits. Going at least a month before you travel is best, to allow enough time to fill your prescriptions and allow any vaccines to take effect. Also, don’t forget to pack a travel health kit with items like EPA-registered insect repellent, sunscreen, & antidiarrheal medicine for your trip. Check out more tips for a safe and healthy trip. #CDC #PublicHealth #HealthyHolidays http://bit.ly/CDC-TravelTip
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The real affect of bullying.
So as many of you know, I was the target for bully’s in Highschool. Argos specifically. I answered a TBH post and that was the end of it. A Highschool ex had liked my TBH, so I replied with “your a cool guy” or something pretty much just like that. So the girlfriend instantly starts her drama. I was already in my second Highschool, because I had to leave my first due to being lured into a fight with a mother and daughter. I handled myself, and was deemed a “threat”. Cops walked the girl to class because she was scared I was going to come after her, after I was the one that got jumped. So after constant drama I left. I didn’t know very many people at Argos, so I clearly had the disadvantage. Hell these kids grew up together. I made a few friends, at first life was good. But then I was sitting in the locker room and one of my “friends” said “hey so-so needs to talk to you”. I followed to the hall way, not expecting what everyone else was waiting on. Now these girls knew I couldn’t fight, I was on probation from the first time I was jumped and would lose my scholarships if I did so. ( literally told this girl that the day before she jumped me) Everyone knew this. So when the first punch came I knew I was just in a fight to defend myself. I threw my hands up, and started taking hits. 10 feet from the lunch room were most teachers were watching from. This went on for what seemed like forever before a teacher finally stepped up and said enough, but it continued. The teacher finally broke it up, and sent us to the office. I wasn’t crying, I’ve been through a lot of traumatic things at this point so my first instinct is to get things figured out then have feelings. Due to this I was sent home and the girl was sent to class, because she was balling. I got home and explained what happened, my mom being who she is started digging to figure out what the hell I did to make this happen. She came up with nothing, other then the tbh post. I received the video almost instantly. When the principle seen it, he called my parents holding back tears that night. He knew he dropped the ball and failed me after watching what happened. My probabtion officer asked why I didn’t fight back, a week after telling me if I did I was done for. I went back to school after the video made it out of Indiana and went viral. I debated hitting trees on the way to school. Once back at school, it was made aware that the girl was still in school because her mom thought “her staying in school in punishment enough”. So I dealt with some pretty insane bullying, to the point I stayed in the locker room during classes and ate lunch in the dark gym. I tried to stay strong but it was getting hard, and the bullying was getting worse. At this point I only was going to school for my tests. How I didn’t kill myself is beyond me, it played in my head daily. My parents were my saving graces, they fought for me and never failed me once. Watching my parents have to go through wondering if I had committed suicide and watching their little girl lose all faith was even harder. I’m not going to lie, those girls pushed me to the point of understanding school shootings. There’s only so much one person can take, before nothing else matters. I was that person. I’ve always dealt with bullying, but this incident broke me. My parents came down during lunch, and asked the principal where I was. He said I was in the lunch room, that’s when my mom let him know where I was hiding. He then got defensive, and literally provoked my dad with “what are you gonna do about it”. My dad of course made a threat. My parents were already at the point of being okay with imprisonment. The school called the cops, and my dad left. My mom followed the principal into the office cussing him. When the officer arrived at the school, he approached my dad. His first question “is this about the girl that got jumped”. The cop proceeded to explain he wouldn’t even send his dogs to the school, lives 3 blocks away and takes his kids to Rochester. I left the school, but still had a viral video going around. So I went to my 3rd Highschool, at this point I had went from a straight A student to barely attending. Almost everyone was terrified of my because I was a “fighter”. So I was avoided, which was just as bad as being bullied. I graduated, but didn’t get to walk due to my lack of attendance. I clearly won’t be attending any Highschool reunions, because who would after that. After Highschool I just didn’t care anymore, my faith and hope had been stripped and I was on a war path. The people i ran with escalated my built up anger and provoked it. I ended up in jail a few times. For fighting men 3x my size. Just the littlest thing could send me over the edge. I had so much rage from all those years. I started getting bullied in 7th grade and up. But I was so good hearted, until it continued. After my last visit to jail, they gave me mandatory anger management. I went and didn’t listen, then i got a counselor who had been through what I was going through. Instead of 1 hour sessions we would do 2. After being able to lay it all out on the table and hearing what was the correct form of action, it hit me. Those people didn’t hate me, they hated who they weren’t. I learned letting karma do her business was the best way, and man did she do her job. I went from thriving off of fights even in my relationship to not wanting any at all. To get me to the point of fighting or even feeling bullied anymore is impossible. I’ve had the same girl trying to bully me for 2 years now, constantly making jabs and rumors. I don’t feel bullied, I feel sorry for her. She thinks about me constantly, my names always in her mouth. It’s jealousy. It just took me until it was to late to figure that out. No kid should go through this. And sadly most of the kids that put me through this have their own kids now. I just hope they have realized how to raise their kids properly, and not follow their footsteps. I don’t feel sorry for myself, hell if I wouldn’t have went through all that I wouldn’t be who I am today. I literally can do anything! I just want parents and teens to understand, you thinking your cool and picking on someone isn’t a game. Your destroying their self esteem. And when you or your child push someone to the edge because it’s “funny”, understand you just pushed someone to not care anymore and the backlash can easily be fatal. Don’t be those people. I’ve seen where “those” people end up, and it’s not a good place. Because “those” people will always thrive on negativity.
Keep your head up, life will take care of the rest I promise. Even if it seems like there is no other way out, there is.
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