I was bullied through middle school. I was constantly moving from group to group because everyone thought I was annoying. I never had any realy friends. Now I have friends. My friends that I've made in the past 4 years are so much better than the "friends" I had for 9 years through elementary and middle school. I now feel like I belong somewhere and I've never felt as close to people as I do now. 
People should support the cause to stop bullying. It's not right, No body should feel like they are worthless. Everyone is here and everyone is here for a reason! Are you the one who will make a change? I am.

Rachel - 17 - VA

My friends used to isolate me for not doing what they were doing(i knew we would get in trouble),or stereotyped that I wasn't cool enough for their group, so I stopped being friends with them.As much as I didn't want to be their friends,they started to bully me even more.They try to act cool so that they can get more people to be in their group.I noticed that the reason why they do this is so that the more of them can bully me, and so that I can't get people to help me with their bully problems.  I've reported them to our guidance counselor three times already, and have had several conferences, and I've told my parents, but they still do it.But this time around,they do it when nobody's looking, so they don't get as much in trouble as they usually would.Please help me with my bullying problems, because they're affecting my grades and now I don't even want to go to school anymore because of them.Please, I don't want a bad year!Stop bullying,because this is national bullying prevention month anyways. 

Ethan - 11 - Florida

i was bullied in elementry school and moddle school, i was also the one who bullied the bullies. bullies dont understand what they are doing is hurting the person inside, they think its a joke. well its not. its one of the most horrible things you can do to someone. i remember all the name calling. that i let slide, untill it was everyday the same thing being said over and over 20-30 times a day. yea i had people to back me up, but that didnt stop the feeling inside of me... that feeling of something being ripped out of you..... that feeling being ripped out of you is your self pride being shatterd. your self confidence being wiped away like the dirt on your shoe. in high school i participated in an anti-bullying convention we held at our school. we made a whole day just for this and made the whole enitre school attend. and we all told our stories. after that everyone started to make a change then it stopped..... now its time we all make that choice and stand against bullying

nick - 18 - Connecticut

I was born with a physical condition. Facial paralizes. And i was bullied threw kindergarden to high school.  And if people ask me questions it still hurts.
I wish i coulda change things in the past but i cant. I feel i take all my anger out on everyone cuz no one did nothing to stop it. It would come to the point where i would think of suicide. You see what you can really do to some one ober the years.
i really hope they get what they deserve!
Right now i feel happy cuz i got my parents that love me and my bf that supports n cares for me alot. (: i love u curtis.
If i ever have kids i will not let them bully no one! I will also teach them to deffend themselves. 

Mayra - 20 - Ca, Santa Cruz

I was bullied by mean girls in junior high/high school nearly a decade ago. They spread nasty rumours, tortured me at school and even went so far as to bully my little sister just because she was my sister. They were relentless and made every day of going to school a terrifying and incredibly depressing experience for me. I felt like there was no end, that I was worthless, and that life would never get better. For a long time, I let them win. 
I care because I am now 27 years old. I graduated high school, moved away to go to university and discovered a life where girls like that didn't matter. I am finishing my final degree, I am engaged to be married, and I have a wide circle of friends and family that love me. 
To this day, I have still encountered bullies. They are always around. But what I have learned with age and experience is that BULLIES are the ones that don't belong. Bullying has no place in our society, and hopefully with time and reflection we can all learn to stand up and ignore it for the toxic and useless activity that it is.

Kate - 27 - Canada

Nobody deserves to be treated like they're nothing. Everyone has a purpose in this life. Everyone on this site inspires me so much, you are all so strong. Don't give up now, prove you are more than them. 

Victoria - 16 - Illinois

I think it's wrong to bully  people. No one should feel down , sad , or hurt because someone else is bringing you down. Never feel like your ALONE in this world BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT! There are MILLIONS of people who are more than willing to help you fix and get through your problems. You do matter and you are important. Never forget that. If anyone ever needs someone to talk to I will be more than happy to talk and help you out as much as I possibly can.   STOP BULLYING!!!!

Antonio Hernandez - 18 - Weston , Florida

No one should feel alone. No one should be sad, mad, hurt , or down on themselves because of the actions of a bully. You RE IMPORTANT AND YOU DO MATTER! Keep your head up. Never forget that there are people who care and are willing to help and listen to your problems. Don't be afraid to reach out for help. I want to make a difference in this world. I want to help people being bullied and picked on. Don't stay quiet if you see someone being bullied. Stand up for them and lend them a hand or go get help... you just might save a life one day doing so.... STOP BULLYING

Antonio Hernandez - 18 - Florida

no one should have to hate going to school.

Ciara - 21 - Pittsburgh Pa

No one should be forced to feel like that

Megan - 16 - March

I've seen lots of people changed by bullying! Anti-Bullying month is very important to me; to spread the awareness that bullying is only making matters worse. I've been bullied from a young age and It really affects who you are as a person!

Krystal - 12 - Australia

I care because I was bullied. People wore pins at school saying how much they hated me. I care because my brother is 7 & is bullied far worse than anyone should be at that young. When you're in 2nd grade it's supposed to be fun to go to school, see your friends & have recess. Instead its about being tied down to be beaten up and choked. I care because I didn't complain I was bullied and 13 years later I'm seeing my brother be bullied. If I did something then, maybe my brother wouldn't be bullied so that is why I care. I care because I want things changed.

Mackenzie - 20 - California

My grandson was being bullied and the school never did anything. My daughter moved to another county just to keep my 8 yr old grandson safe. He was being attacked on the school bus also.

Vicky - 47 - WI Tomah

Nobody deserves to be bullied, and nobody should be bullied. It is just not right and its not fair, so if u see bulling, do something about it. Anything because it needs to stop.

Paige - 12 - Nebraska

"Pepole are trying to be popular but they can be just mean.never one of those kids that are being bullied stay strong we all know how you feel."

Amanda - 12 - NY

I cant stand when i see people bully others. I dont understand the reasoning behind it...it does not make you stronger, its just plan-ole-mean! If you have ever been bullied just know that your family and friends always love and care about you. Dont let someone (who probably doesn't really KNOW you) decide your fate!!! Stand up and talk to a teacher or you family... They are there to help!! Dont let it go! STAND UP!! With lots of love xoxo

Gabrielle - 18 - North Carolina

I was bullied when I was younger and it affected me a lot. I'm scared for life. Anyone being bullied should speak up........ anyone who's being bullied should know that WE DO CARE.

Anna - 13 - USA

I care because everyone, no matter what the age, is not immune to hurt, anger, cruelty, BULLYING!  Our differences should UNITE us, not destroy us!

Tammy R Tescher - 49 - Beulah, North Dakota

bullying makes me sad

will - 12 - illinois

it matters

karrah - 14 - arkansas

I get bullied at school, and I don't like it so why should anyone else.

Ally - 12 - Pennsylvania, Lancaster

I care because I've been hurt, and I know what it feels like to be hurt - not good. I absolutely abhor mistreating people and it frustrates me when people crush each other's morale without remorse. How could you? People forget that it's not about who's the prettiest or who's the funniest because being pretty and funny doesn't change the world for the better. Being considerate of others does. Understand that if you don't build the others around you up, how could you expect to climb any higher yourself? I care because I understand that no one should ask me to. I care because I want us ALL to grow as people, as a nation, and as neighbors on this Earth, for the better.

Kanisha - 16 - AL

First grade through fourth grade I was bullied and everyday I came home crying my eyes out. My mom and the school didn't believe me, but one day my mom saw it happen. She tried to get the school involved but they wouldn't so she pulled me out of private school and put me in public school. I'm still bullied sometimes but it's not as bad as it was. I have a lot of friends now. No one believed me at first and it was horrible. I feel for everyone whose being or been bullied. Every time you see someone being bullied, Help. Even if you don't like the person, you need to stand up. Would you want to be bullied every day of your life and no one stand up or help you? Think about it.

Maggie - 16 - Arkansas

First grade through fourth grade I was bullied and everyday I came home crying my eyes out. My mom and the school didn't believe me, but one day my mom saw it happen. She tried to get the school involved but they wouldn't so she pulled me out of private school and put me in public school. I'm still bullied sometimes but it's not as bad as it was. I have a lot of friends now. No one believed me at first and it was horrible. I feel for everyone whose being or been bullied. Every time you see someone being bullied, Help. Even if you don't like the person, you need to stand up. Would you want to be bullied every day of your life and no one stand up or help you? Think about it.

Maggie - 16 - Arkansas

for a long time, i've gone to school scared. I've been ditched, had my phone smashed, my bike helmet destroyed, my bike broken and so muxh more. I know people out there have got it worse than me, and thats why i think bullying should stop. I respect everyone whos in situations like this and i know how it hurts. I'm eleven years old and i'm still scared, im still worried about everything. But i'm getting better. thank sx

Madeleine - 11 - UK

i dont like being bullied either

amani - 11 - milwaukee,wisconsin

I have been bullied throughout junio high school and highschool and just because I was different.But being diferent is not wrong, bullies are.
You can't judge a person unless you really know her well but it is not the case with bullies.I still remember their look while they were laughing at me and making me feel like a monster.I used to go back home crying and I was afraid every single day.I even started to think that life wasn't worth it.But I was wrong.I quickly understood that I had two choices: either let them break me or be over it and become stronger and more confident.I choosed that last option and my life is way better now.I can't say that it doesn't hurt me anymore cause it left some serious wounds but I can handle it now cause I know that it is the best thing to do.And that is why I care so much about all the people who are still bullied at school or anywhere.I am so sensitive to their pain and I want them to know that everything gets better in time but for that you need to speak out and let the bullies know that you are not afraid of them and that you are stronger.

Sara - 18 - France

My son is in the 4th grade and he is being bullied. the school in not taking it serious enough in my opinion.  I am working in the board of ed but he is really upset.  I worry because he said sometimes he wished he didn't exist.  He also want to hurt the kids bullying him...I am very worried...

Susan - 46 - MD

i know what its like to be bullied , words cannot describe it. You feel hated and worthless for most of the time. I was bullied in 5th grade up to 8th grade. I never had any friends in middle school. I lost all my friends that i have made since 1st grade. Its hard. people would call me fat and ugly. They would spread false rumors about me. They would laugh in my face all the time. I hated life. Today i stand strong. I want to help end bullying. It is a serious topic that really needs to stop. I have a twitter account. @donyafox. I help people on it & i let them know that they are loved. If you are reading this please know that you are beautiful just the way you are. Dont let people tell you that you cant do something you are amazing & i DO CARE. Bullying is horrible and no one should ever have to go through it. Everyone deserves a friend and everyone deserves to feel loved.

donya - 17 - CA

Tell your parents. Tell a teacher. If that doesn't work, then tell a different teacher, tell the principal or tell the counselor. And keep on telling until something gets done to stop the bullying. Don't keep quiet about it. 

Mrs. Smith - 40 - Texas