Stand firm, speak up—because silence is not golden, instead, it is deadly. Do not ignore being bullied, because it will never stop. Throughout my challenges with being bullied, I learned I have a choice, I have a voice, I have power over my thoughts, and my bully does not have power over me. Do not stand up against a bully alone.

One wish I would like to be granted is for teachers to understand bullying hurts. Bullying tears a person down, inside and out.

One wish I would like to be granted is for teachers to understand bullying hurts. Bullying tears a person down, inside and out. It stings and deeply pierces the heart.

I wish teachers would take bullying seriously because we, as students, are hurting. We tell the teacher for a reason.

Bullying shouldn't be taken lightly. Bullying is a Silent Killer!

How can a person feel good for making someone else feel bad? I do not understand.

I wish teachers would take bullying seriously because we, as students, are hurting.

I am learning that bullies cannot break me—because their words are empty, because I matter. I am loved. I am supported. I love myself too much for someone to tear me down.

Do not stand up against a bully alone. If your teachers don’t listen, tell someone who you trust. Let them be aware of the situation, regardless of whether or not it is ongoing. Let them know every single time it happens.