Bullying is poison that pleasures bullies. Like a drug, it starts slow and steadily increases. Unless substituted with compassion and forgiveness bullies will not stop. Students, you know who these people are. DO SOMETHING RIGHT NOW! You may the one voice for someone who is in deep pain. I wish someone would have helped me when I was younger. I forgive all the bullies in my life and take on the responsibility as an educator to help those students in need.

, 24, TN

I lost all my friends last year. They all started leaving me out of everthing they did. It was the worst feeling ever. I became really sad and down on myself thinking i did something wrong and it was all my fault. This new school year has been really tough for me just getting out of bed and going to school. Its hard to walk around the halls feel like you are not wanted by anyone. 
I want to make a difference in ending bullying, because ive felt the effects of it for a while and i dont wish it on anyone. No one should ever be treated like this ever.

Kayla, 16, Massachusetts

i think the best advice to give someone is to be careful who you tell it too but always tell someone. people always say tell your parents or a teacher/ but most would never tell them...t i think it is better to tell somone in your family.... cause they will alway be there for you.... your family isnt just your parents... i know i wouldnt tell mine...  but people dont usually say it but if you have an older brother or sister, tell them.  theyl  understand more than parents .... or if you dont have an older brother or sister tell a cousin... for me i tolld my older brother, hes 19.  even doe we fight i know he loves me and is always right by my side when i need him... thanks ian :)

samantha, 15, carlow

I was bullied for all of my primary school life. So much that i had to move schools a few times. 
But no matter which school i went to I couldnt escape the bullying.
And it even continued through high school.
It got to a point where my sisters had to threaten the bullies to stop.
And because of the bullying I have become bi-polar.
Now i have to take medication and do lots of stuff to keep myself intact.
Bullying ruined my school life and possibly my whole life but that doesnt get me down anymore, now when i get bullied i walk away or just tell them straight what i think about them bullying me.

Rebecca, 17, Australia