Research has shown that people who have been bullied as a child are more likely to suffer from mental health problems in later life.
This past week has been anti bullying week in schools all over the country. I have seen on the news this morning that bullying continues to be a huge problem in our schools.
Unfortunately, I experienced bullying during my school years mostly by just one person. This had a huge effect on my self confidence. I never felt that I was able to talk to anyone about it and so I suffered in silence. This year’s theme has been ‘shout out at bullying’. The message being that no one should suffer in silence.
My youngest son is a shy and eccentric character. He has recently been a victim of bullying but thankfully he was able to tell me about it. It’s so important that anyone suffering because of bullying should have someone to talk to. I am grateful to have a close bond with my son and that he was able to talk to me!
Have you ever experienced bullying or been a bully yourself?
If so, how has that impacted on you in later life?
November 21, 2015 at 11:47 pm
I fortunately have never been bullied, however my brother was when he started senior school. It was so bad that he left after only four weeks after starting. It has definitely made him more nervous to make friends with people in case they turn against him as this group did. It makes it much harder to trust anyone. Thanks for sharing this. 🙂
LikeLike
November 22, 2015 at 8:48 am
Sorry to hear that your brother experienced this. I am glad that he was able to get out of the situation.
LikeLiked by 1 person
November 27, 2015 at 2:50 pm
I love reading your blog so I have nominated you for the Liebster Award:
https://thebloggeronthemount.wordpress.com/2015/11/27/liebster-award/
Hope you fit the requirements and enjoy doing it if you want to!
God bless x
LikeLike
November 27, 2015 at 4:29 pm
Oh my goodness, thank you so much! This really means a lot 🙂
I love reading your blog too x
LikeLiked by 1 person
November 27, 2015 at 9:55 pm
Thank you, and my pleasure! 🙂 x
LikeLike