24th August 2012
Bullies claimed the life of my 16 year old sister
On Sunday 19th August, Richard Shaw and a group of friends trekked 14 miles across the Yorkshire Dales in aid of Bullying UK, part of Family Lives. So far Richard has raised an incredible £1300, in memory of his sister Chantelle who tragically took her own life this year, aged just 16. Chantelle was a victim of bullying, and suffered from depression. By supporting us, Richard wants to help make sure others do not have to suffer the same pain as distress that Chantelle did.
“I want to stop children from feeling like they are alone in that situation. I want to try and get across that there are people out there to help and there is support available and there’s nothing wrong with asking for it.”
Read Richard's story here:...
17th August 2012
"Surviving the bullies – part 3 by Emma Andrews – when I was aged 8
I was badly bullied throughout my school life because I walked differently to the other children.
The affects of bullying are life lasting which is why my series of blogs will look at how I coped from aged 6- 15 and hope that my experiences offer an invaluable insight for parents and carers to observe and address the tell tale signs of a victim of bullying.
Many things can lead to a child becoming a bully.
In the tough economic climate, sadly many people are losing their jobs and parents’ often have to share the bad news with their young children which they will often do around the dinner table. Although the news about Dad’s job may be sugar- coated to cause the children minimum stress, it will naturally include the subject of cost saving, such as “I’m afraid after this term Nicola, we can no longer afford your dance lessons, but hopefully you can start them again...