i was and still am being bullied. i spent time off school thinking about crawling into a hole because of how much it hurts. then i was on youtube and i found a demi lovato video telling me to go to teensagainstbullying.org and it made me feel better to know there are others who feel just like i do. i decided to put all the pain and hurt into songs and sing through it. my confidence was up until someone commented on a facebook picture telling me to go die because i read. i shouldnt have to put up with being treated like this and neither should you. take a stand because you are not alone. together we can stop bullying. 

hannah, 12, uk

I used to be the bully. but I told myself I wasn't. I would watch out for everyone else, then come home and push around my little brother because I could. I'm a fighter, I was always taught to use what I learned to protect other people, and to never hurt them. One day, I came home after a long stressful day of finals. my bro said something about my mom that was rude and I just went off. He did martial arts too, but I was bigger. he ran to his room, and as I burst through the door, I saw the look on his face. he was terrified. since that moment, I have always protected him. I never lose my temper. True strength lies in the ability to remain calm, and protect those who cannot protect themselves. for my other brothers, Hoorah

John, 18, Colorado