During these difficult times, we tend to rely onloved onesfor support.
But what happens when the support isnt there, and your own family doesnt understand?
This is the reality for a 15-year-old who shared her storyonline.
After years of bullying over her biblical first name, she chose to go by her middle name instead.
Keep reading to find out how shes managing this delicate situation and the reactions she received from others.
Sometimes, kids would snatch lunch boxes, and lockers became prison cells for students facing daily teasing.
But with the rise of the digital age, bullying has found a new space to thrive:online.
Cyberbullyingtypically involves someone using electronic communication to send intimidating, threatening, or hurtful messages.
Spreading rumors online is another go-to strategy for bullies.
Exclusion plays a significant role in online bullying too.
As screen time has soared in recent years, cyberbullying has escalated as well.
Reports indicate that more thanone in fourmiddle and high school students have experienced cyberbullying in the past month alone.
Cyberbullying doesnt just happen randomly; some kids are targeted for specific reasons.
Standing up to bullies is no easy feat.
It takescourageand support from loved ones to face such relentless negativity.
Its a battle that requires a team.
In this particular case, the teenage girl found herself bullied for her biblical name.
Thankfully, her peers were on board and helped reduce the bullying.
But her parents werent as supportive.
How do you feel about the actions of the authors parents?
Do you think they should be more understanding?
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