Today I bring a video that I came across a while ago and it has stuck with me every since. And in relation to this blog, we can definitely consider this topic a crisis: bullying.
Bullying is definitely seen as a crisis for kids. I was bullied all throughout my elementary, middle school, and part of my high school years. It tormented me. My self-esteem plummeted. My self-worth was nonexistent. I felt like I was constantly being picked on. I made friends but then found out my so-called friends would talk about me behind my back.
Crisis? A never-ending crisis.
This powerful and emotion-sparking video captures what bullying does to you and the lasting effects it can have.
There are also other aspects of this video just to think about: the investigative system regarding child abuse, views on counseling, society's views on mental health, psychopharmacology (i.e. meds for mental health, like antidepressants)
I encourage that if you are a victim of bullying, don't be afraid to talk to someone about it. A teacher, your parents, a friend. If you know someone who is being bullied, or your child is, don't be afraid to talk to them about it. They may be silently crying out for help.
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