Advice

From Bruce
I haven't always been a fighter but bruises the color of tattoo ink and the sight of my own blood changed me. I never told an adult or a "friend" about my problems. I'd like to think I handled them quite well. After all, I don't have any bruises to hide or blood to wash out of my clothes. What worked best for me is fighting back. Amidst my dealings with people, I found them utterly slow and useless (as most of them are). So, I decided to take matters into my own hands. All it took was one arm bar and my bully vanished...then again, I we were only 12 years old. Nonetheless, I am a special case I was always too scared to tell anyone else, so I don't know if "fighting back" was truly the right answer. It's just the only thing I know.

From Lisa
I've never been physically bullied, but I've seen it happen. I don't believe in physically hurting others for virtually any reason. Why do bullies feel that it is acceptable to abuse others in order to potentially get what they want?

If I had any advice to give on this topic, it'd be to not resort to violence to solve your problems. As humans, we have the benefit of communication and I feel we should all do our best to utilize talking through issues rather than "showing" them.

Also, if you ever see violence occuring, it would probably be best to contact someone for further help - like a trusted adult or the police. .