i was physically, socially, and verbally bullied for seven years. It stopped once I entered high school. But now I have an anxiety disorder and just speaking to new people is terrifying and I know it shouldn't be. And the fact that other people are being bullied right now... It makes me want to cry. I really want anyone who's being bullied to know that they should go see a teacher they REALLY like and trust, and talk to them. Please, talk to them about your situation. I didn't. I thought it would make things worse so I tried to ignore the bullies. But now that I'm out I remember and know that telling a teacher would have made things MUCH better. 

Please find someone to talk to.  

Hannah, 15, Canada

Hi, I  first want to begin with a short story. I was living in Sydney, Australia. My dad got a better job in Istanbul, Turkey, it was very sad for me leaving all my friends behind. I was bullied also in Australia but it was more worse in Turkey. I had no friends and nobody who was there for me. The worst part is it wasn't just the boys, the girls and unfortunately one teacher. I didn't do anything to anybody, I don't understand why people do these horrible things to each other. Everyone was jealous beacuse I had more money than they did, in English I was the lucky one but no one helped me with my Turkish in return. But in my new school everybody in my class loves me including the teachers. I just want to let everybody know that bullying happens all around the world as well.

Jim , 16, Tu