Hello dear reader, and welcome back if you're one of my fellow returning readers; Today I really want to focus on bullying. while October is national bullying prevention month I feel as if this topic really truly needs to be brought to the forefront. Bullying does not descriminate, it has no bounds, and it can travel through many modes of transportation. I personally have been bullied, and while I cant sit and think of an exact situation where I was a bully I know there must have been a time in my life where I was on the other side of that fence, and for that I am very sorry for ever being that peron it was one of my biggest regrets as a matured adult with empathy, and understanding. Now let's get down to some facts about bullying, and how we can hopefully help ourselves or someone else in need.
Bully
/`boole`/
verb
gerund or present particle: bullying
seek to harm, intimidate or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable).
Warning Signs for Bullying
There are so many warning signs that might indicate someone you know may be affected by bullying-- and this can include being bullied or bullying other. Knowing these signs is the first step in taking action against bullying everywhere. Not all children who are bullied or are bullying others ask for help.
It's important to talk with children who show any of signs of being bullied or bullying others. These signs can also indicate other problems, such as depression or substance abuse. Knowing is always half the battle the other is talking, Talking to your child can help you, and them identify the root of the problem.
Signs a Child Is Being Bullied
*Unexplained injuries
*Lost or destroyed clothing, books, elcotronics or jewlry.
*Frequent headaches or stomach aches. feeling sick or faking illness
*Changes in eating habits, like suddenly skipping meals or binge eating. Kids may come home from school hungry because they skipped school lunch.
*Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares
*Declining grades, loss of intrest in schoolwork, or not wanting to go to school
*Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social situations
*Feelings of helplessness or decreased self esteem
*Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home, harming themselves, or talking about suicide.
Signs a Child is Bullying Others
*Get into alot of physical or verbal altercations
*Have friends who bully others
*Are increasingly aggressive
*Get sent to the principal's office or to detention frequently
*Have unexplained extra money or new belongings all the time.
*Blame others for their problems
*Dont accept responsibility for their actions
*Are competitive and worry about their reputation or popularity.
If you notice any of these signs in your child, friend, loved one or coworker say something. Reach out to them you never know when it might be too late for someone, and if you personally are a victim of bullying please speak up! the world needs you here and the world needs to hear your voice. it is never too late to turn the able around, and start anew you just have to start somewhere, so start wherever you are today. reach down deep and grab that courage where it rests in your little lion hearts, and stop bullying! one post at a time. one voice at a time. one share a time. There's strength in numbers.
if you or someone you know is in crisis please reach get help
phone 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Let's Grow through what we go through until we are a beautiful garden.
Abundant blessings -
Averi
