When growing up my parents taught me to stand up to bullies. (We’re talking about verbal abuse and manipulation, not physical bullying.) Following that advice as a kid led to mixed results yet it’s stuck with me into my adult years.
These days though, using this advice only seems to backfire. When I give them what they’ve given me, the bullies just get more angry and use that to justify their continued bullying. They see themselves as the victim.
Any suggestions that would be more helpful?
I’m sorry for your experience. It sounds rotten.
I was scared that my right eye might have been ruptured. Luckily not though, but it was mighty close.
How the heck was that determined? I haven’t heard of many eyes being ruptured by a punch from a 12 year old.
