How and where do I begin....? I guess it all started when I was in my first or second year of kindergarten until fourth grade.
I attended this private school at the time and compared to every other students I wasn't born into a rich family (but my family wasn't poor either, just well off.) My family's financial status was a minor reason as to why I was bullied because it was mainly my appearance that made me a target. I was "chubby" and because of that name calling and little pranks happened quite often. The small group in my class that bullied me did things like: pull my chair, pull my hair, purposely misplacingmy belongings, accuse me of stealing toys, etc.
Although I did feel hurt and troubled by it all, I didn't tell the teachers much less my parents. Kids can be mean, everyone knows that. I know that. Plus, I believed then that no one would take my side even if I did say something about it.
At any case, they couldn't bully me anymore after kindergarten because we all went to different elementary schools. I had hoped that it was the end of it but I was still made fun of for the same reason for four years of elementary.
Few individuals mainly resorted to name calling, yanking of hair (sometimes it was cut), and a song about my appearance. I got accustomed to being called a pig, fat, fat rolls, ugly, and Betty La Fea (solely because I had glasses) after a while.
Looking back now, I laugh at how creative and dedicated my bullies were to bullying me. Heck, they made a song about my fat rolls. That's pretty impressive. It may come a shock to some but I'm close friends with one of them now. He changed after all so who am I not to forgive the guy?
Although things did get from bad to worse, I had friends who would protect and care for me. I also got through it by thinking someone else probably experienced it as well and that I'm not really alone.
Even if people still mean things about me sometimes, I just laugh it off and/or say "thank you". It really throws them off. Main thing is, life gets better and sometimes you have to make it better for yousrself.
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Non-FictionBullying is a very serious issue that effects the lives of many. I hope that by many of us sharing our personal stories, it will not only help victims realize that they are not alone, but also help bullies realize how strongly their actions and word...
