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17th October 2012

Bullying Poem by J Eardley

Bully Rights and Consequences What makes you so special, To make someone feel low, With words or threats of violence, To make them want to go, To hurt themselves or run away, Hide from their pain, A torture that you put them through, Driving them insane Laughing as they squirm, Gloating from above, Because they are different, Or because of who they love, Because they believe in God, Come from India or are a Jew, You think you can keep at them, Twisting pain with your screw, But I'm here to let you know, To tell you without a doubt, That if you got to know them, You'd know your missing out, Everyone is interesting, And can add to your life, They can show amazing love, And help when you feel strife, And they will always be there, If your there for them to, Whatever struggle arises, They will pull you through, They will always have your back, Never leave you on your own, Hold your hand in the darkness, Listen for hours on the phone, But you will never know this, Until it is to late,...

2nd October 2012

Surviving the bullies – part 4 by Emma Andrews – when I was aged 9

 

I was badly bullied throughout my school life because I walked differently to the other children. 
 
The effects 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. 
 
Angry adults may vent out their frustrations on a child; angry teacher adults perhaps in my case?
 
Apparently I was “very naughty” because I hated washing the back of my leg – the scar from my operation to lengthen my tendon and help me walk better was very tender so I hated ( and still do ) harsh abrasive scrubbing on it which often happened, leading to floods of tears  ...
 
Perhaps the PE teacher...