I'm from America and at my school, kids bully other people all the time! Whether it's because they have disabilities, dress differently, quiet, or how smart you are.  I've been bullied ever since I was in second grade because that's when most kids start getting bullied.  They continue to do it because I was afraid to stand up to them, I didn't like violence, or fights but now, I stand up for myself..but it doesn't help..They continue to think what they think, and say what they think.  They don't know our story, They never lived our life and never will.  I know many kids/teens commited suicide due to bullying such as Ryan Halligan so I think bullying should NOT be allowed at all and parents should be more caring and do something about it.  I hate seeing someone feel depressed, like their alone, and nobody understand what it's like..but many of us do!  We go through this day by day..non-stop bullying.  Some serious, some not as serious but everyone takes things differently.. everyone is different in their own way and that's what makes us all unique.  

Lisa Zhang - 12 - PA

I am bullied and i know how much it hurts. I have been a bully so i know how it feels to bully, i still dont understand how girls can be so cruel and heartless though. Needless to say i will never be a bully and stick up for anyone who is being bullied !!!! Being bullied has ruined my reputation, taken away my friends, my freedom, and sanity. I have had to get help from professionals. Been on the verge of rehab several times. I've self harmed myself and by being bullied became depressed, suicidal, and given up hope on even going back to school. Bullies are hard to deal with, but just know your not alone! lets stop bullying for once and all. being a bully is not cool i know..... && being bullied is a serious thing I KNOW. its left me with scars and memouries i'll never forget that i wish i could.

Cheyenne - 16 - GA

My little sister has a learning disability she is bullied on a daily basis. I hurt for her everyday because children with special needs struggle with everyday life and school should be an escape for them. Instead these children are made to feel like crap everyday just because they are a little different than eveyone else, but at the end of the day no matter what we are ALL human beings. Since she has became a high school student I take this bullying issue very seriously and sadly the public schools in Chicago don't. Hopefully some time soon bullying will be something very serious all around the world.

Ashley - 21 - Chicago, Illinois

I care about bullying alot. When I was 8 years old up to 10, in my old school. I used to cry alot. People did not hurt me physacilly but emotionally. But it still hurt. I was depressed so bad, my family decided to change everything, move house, move schools. And now, I am happy and help people. Most of my friends bully some people and now I stop and tell them off. :] I am 100 percent against bullying!

Janine - 12 - uk

I care because i was bullied since kindergarten.  People made fun of me because i was so smart and because i have a tendancy to say um alot.  i dont know why people cant accept the fact that were all different.  I was never a bully but i was friends with a couple bullies and i never joined in with the bullying.   I am 100%against bullying

holly - 14 - ny

we are in this together 
My name is thays navarro and i am from brazil

Thays - 13 - mg

I have been bullied for seven years and it still goes on,I always hear names when I walk down the  hallways...I actually got shoved into a locker with my stuff flying all over the hallways,I get picked on for how I dress,How pale I am,And even because in few of my classes I answer a lot of the questions in class.I hate being bullied and I wish it would stop.I just got called a cliche and a teenybopper today,and Its people like that who leave scars,I wish I could end all this tormenting...

Carissa - 15 - NY

I care because i've been bullied to the point where the names got to me so bad, that i treid to end my own life. So many teens kill themselves due to bullying. If everybody stood up against bullies, we'd have no worries. But we're stuck, hurting, terrifed, and voiceless. This site is giving US teens a voice. A voice to stop the bullying. To stop the hurt. To stop all the pain these people are causing. 

Sticks and stones may break your bones, but names can shatter your soul .

Toni - 12 - NS

I'm from Portugal. I care because I've been bullied since I can remember and at the time bullying wasn't really mentioned here, if it was mentioned at all. In my case, I didn't get my parents support right away because I was very young and they thought I was being spoilled so I stopped telling them. But a few years later, when things got really serious, I told them what was really going on and they listened, they talked to my teacher and the girl who was bulliying me. I standed up to her. I thogut I had no one to ask for help and that I would never make any friends, but I had and I did make friends, real friends, that I know I can trust. Even if you're afraid or embarrassed of telling someone, don't be, tell your parents, talk to a real friend if you have one, they will listen and help you along your way, but most of all stand up to the ones who are bullying you, ignore their comments and live your life. Sometimes it might be hard but don't forget you are not alone, you will always have someone supporting you. I'm much stronger now and deal with it much better then I did before. Stay strong. Together we can fight this!

Carolina - 18 - /

I care because I have been bullied myself for almost a year from my so-called friend. It really hurt me alot and even though it was about 3 years ago it still hurts me a lot. I don't know why some people are so rude or why it is funny to them to bully other people. What I did was, I told my parents everything and they gave me the strength to carry on. I ignored the ones that bullied me and I just made my own way. I have to say that I'm stronger now.
We have to stand up and do something about this! We can't go on this 
way.

Kristina - 13 - EU

I have been bullied many times people have called me fat and gay and it herts but my teachers and parents helped.

Allie - 12 - VA

I live in Brazil ... actually have not seen any similar institution here, bullyng really is horrible. 
I have always been weak and intimidated, the second series so far in six series. 
I found people like me here, there and thank you for the Teens Against Bullyng'''' 
I was very humbled ... last year I was on the court from college and from there everyone started booing me and the grades of all ages was a horror ... I can not say why, I cried a lot and felt escluido but when was close to seeing my father pretended to be happy and not tell anybody, no matter where I am the bullyng with me, I do not mind being different, I now have my best friend who is helping me at all, thank you for everything.

Jonats Nunes - 13 - CA

some people actually get hurt ,not just on the outside but on the inside too,i used to get bullied because of my weight ..i can admit they have stopped,but there are still a few people that just cant .like im only 11 guys and im going on diets ,havin to stop eatin at 7 o'clock ,sometimes i think its my fault why all this happend ,sometimes i wish i was never born but then again nobodys perfect,but i still want to change ...

lauryn - 11 - EU

It hurts.  I wish people didn't bully.  I wish they were happy with themselves.  I wish people could just be nice.  A lot of people arw bullied and it's just not right.  Everyone says ya it's bad but the people that actually do something like tell an adult are the ones that are putting a stop to bullying.  Thank you Pacer's for letting my voice be heard.

Stefanie - 14 - FL

hey i'm from belgium
i don't get it why people bully, the first time that i stepped up for someone was for a girl that i bullied myself and i apoligized to her and now she's one of my good firends and she's an amazing person and i tought by myself I was really a horrible person! and i hated myself for months! now every time that i see someone getting bullied i step up for them i say to the bullies:"leave him/her alone" then they start shouting at me but .... i don't care what they say i just feel good because i helped someone. and i'm about to help alot of persons in my life and i don't care what people say bout me. after that all i was bullied myself that was awfull isn't really a good word for it.. i don't think there is a good word for that. but now.... i believe in me just like demi's song says: not gonna be afraid, i'm gonna wake up feeling beautiful today and know that i'm okay, cause everyone's perfect in unusual ways! you see now I believe in me!!

jolien - 14 - /

Bullying hurts, in school I would get bullied and no one would do any thing! Now when I see my friends getting bullied or even some one I dont know I'll do what think is right and I'll stick up for them even is it means I'll get bullied to. Because I've been in the position and I know how it feels when one one is there!!!!!!!!!!!

moniqua - 13 - MT

I know the feeling of being cut down by the things you're most self concious of and wishing your teacher wouldn't turn they're head the other way. The feeling of being taunted because your small and easy to intimidate. To have nasty rumors spread causing friends question you. Bullying is relentless and I'm lucky to have had a few friends who knew me and backed me up to helped end my bully's attempts to ruin me. Bullying effects so many people's lives and I'm happy to be a single voice of many against bullying.

Katie - 17 - Tx

I belive that everyone has a right to enjoy life, and not be bothered about being bullied. Some time you think your not bullyng people, but in reality you are and it hurts people, but some people just cannot come to realize it. Bullyng people leads the targets to doing crazy things, and if they do the bully will or should regret it awfully. Nobody should have to deal with bulying, EVER!

Sarah - 13 - WA

bullying  hurts

dave - 9 - ca

 I'm usually one to get kicked out of crouds, because people think I'm crazy for having fun. It doesn't feel good and even someone close to me always says that he has more friends than me and that I have 3. It hurts. I want to help. I think a petition against bullying, and if the bullies don't stop you know that you have thousands of people supporting you including almost your entire school.
I WANT TO HELP!

Anina - 11 - ON

"Sticks and stones will break my bones and words will never hurt me. is a saying that is not true. Most people do care what others say  about them, even if they aren't friends it still hurts if someone says something about you. When ever I'm about to get mad at some i just ask myself, Why should their opinion matter, they dont know me and haven't tried.

Lydia - 12 - VT

I was really troubled by the story of Phoebe Prince, she was a normal girl, who only wanted to fit in. But bullies hunted her down everyday. As we all know, she comitted suicide. Her life didn't need to end that way, and neither does anyone else's. I think it's really important that we all raise awarness of bullying. We can't let another victim of bullying go through what Phoebe had too. I really wish I could've been there for her, but now, I'm here for everyone else, and so should you. 

Michelle - 15 - MA

I'm bullied too. Every teenager has bullied someone, or is bullied. I missed almost a whole month of school because I didn't want to go and be bullied. I told my mom, but all she did was get mad. I regret bullying the others in my school, mostly because I know how it feels. But I stand my ground, and I don't let them get to my head. It was hard at first, but you have to believe in yourself.

Katie - 13 - LA

I care because I don't any one else being bullied because they have differences and  I know what it is like being bullied I am 25 years old and after 10 years of bullying I am in therapy. so lets take a stand to end bullying for good it beings with you!

Alayna - 25 - Chicgao

We are all human. Noone diserves to be bullyed because they are different, and bullying isnt always about the geek being shoved into lockers. It takes place because of jelousy, race etc. We are all different . So if we are all different in some sort of way then we need to learn to except that and except others, for we are the future. We are tomorrows producers, film artists, journalists, doctors, singers, etc. If we support in now what example are we setting for the next generation.

Janel - 15 - Ca

I've been homeschooled most of my life, up until this year. And I was amazed at how condescending and hurtful kids can be.  No wonder hardly any teenagers have confidence! I'm going to do everything in my power to  encourage kids and treat everyone with respect. One thing to tell yourself if you're being bullied is: "If I don't stand up for myself or find some way to prevent it, I'm only encouaging it." By standing up you're doing them a favor too.

Lyla - 16 - Ca

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

no one deserves to be bullied! It's wrong and hard to deal with gossips and threats on a daily base,to be alone for no reason,to be hated for who you are,to be punched or forced to hurt you because you think it's the only way to stop it.TELL SOMEONE IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS BEEN OR IS BULLIED.Lets put a stop to it.Together.Because you're not alone.Stay strong. xoxo

Ivana - 17 - RH

I was diagnosed with partial deafness aged 5 and the kids in my school then used to pick on me because of it. I had to be taken from the local school and sent to a school further away to prevent this. At the time, it made me feel like I was worthless and that because of my disability I couldn't be as good as the other children. Since moving away from the local school, I've learned that this is not the case.

Charlotte - 16 - UK

From 1th To 5th Grade I Was Bullied By Class Mates & People I Once Considerd my "Friends".
I Switched Schools And Made New Friends..
But Even With A New Life, Bullying Still Affects Me Today. I Have Depression  From It And Sever Anxeity..

Think BEFORE You Say Something..
Words Hurt More Than Actions.

Sara - 14 - ND