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I'm Speaking Up but You're Not Listening
We want to protect our children by any means necessary. Sadly, we cannot be with them every moment of the day. Children should be living a carefree life and always smiling, laughing filled with peace, and harmony; not worrying about the troubles of what tomorrow will bring. Our children should have a wide range of imagination and think about the greatest mysteries that they think of accomplishing; not making sacrifices of giving up their clothes, lunch money, or being robbed of their personality, and striped from their self-esteem. As parents, guardians, teachers, and higher authorities we are our children’s better days, we are the outcome of their future, we are the pieces of the puzzle that could put their shattered confidence back together. When our children are hopeless we are the light that shines brightly to renew their hope. We are our children's voices when all else has failed. Bullying shouldn’t be taken lightly. Sadly, bullying is played down in school, some teachers, administrators, and sometimes at home by the parents. We have to change this continuous cycle. It has gone on too far for way too long. Our children shouldn’t be victims of suicide or have suicidal thoughts, because someone think they have the ability to strip them bit by bit and piece by piece of their birthright of life. Bullying is a ‘silent killer’ We shouldn’t give anyone the ability to rob our children from happiness. We have the power to change the situation. For those who feel as though bullying is an unknown situation, let’s dare to be different and make the situation known by opening the problem at hand—by speaking up and finding a solution to the problem. Now is the time to decide to make the change. Now is the time to dissect and look at every angle in the distasteful world of bullying. Now is the time for us to put out best foot forward and take on the responsibility of saving our children from being killed or destroyed from bullying also known as the Silent Killer. Our children shouldn’t be a prisoner from what a bully has cast on them. The time has come to take action to stop bullying and the time is now.
137 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2019
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Charlena E. Jackson
45 books204 followersCharlena E. Jackson, M.S., M.H.A. is a professor at a university in Georgia. She is a prolific writer and has published several books, among them being: If I Lose Myself, I’ll Lose It All, In Love with Blindfolds On, The Stars Choose Our Lovers, No Cross, No Crown: Trust God Through the Battle (1st & 2nd edition), Teachers Just Don’t Understand Bullying Hurts (1st & 2nd edition), I’m Speaking Up but You’re Not Listening (1st & 2nd edition), A Woman’s Love is Never Good Enough (1st & 2nd edition), Dear Fathers of the Fatherless Children, Dying on the Inside and Suffocating on the Outside, Pinwheels and Dandelions, My Personality Brings Out the Best in Me! Bullying Quotes and Journal for Youth, Our Children’s Journey Should be Heard, Not Ignored: Truth be Told Quotes and Journal for Parents, A Journal of Spiritual Prayers and Quotes for Grace and Divine Mercy, I Am Trying: Lifeline Quotes and Journal for Young Adults, A World Full of Quotes for Teens, Love is Endless in the Universe Quotes and Journal for Teens and Young Adults, I AM UNAPOLOGETIC: Journal for Young Girls, I AM INCREDIBLE: Journal for Young Boys, Bringing Back the Flow of Happiness: Quotes from the Heart of a Woman, and Unapologetic for My Flaws and All (1st and 2nd edition). Her positive, dedicated, and determined attitude has encouraged many people to put up a good fight for justice and to be treated with respect. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration. Charlena is a much-loved inspirational speaker. She loves to read, roller skate, cycle, write, and travel.
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April 29, 2019
My wife and I are a huge fan of the author Charlena E. Jackson books! We've read all of her published books for far and was NEVER disappointed. All of her books have messages that you will never forget. Her messages will open your eyes to a new and profound way of how you look at life. I'm Speaking Up but You're Not Listening is an OUTSTANDING book! AWESOME book!!
My wife and I were going through a lot with my son being bullied in school and afterschool care. We thought we did everything in our power, however, after reading I'm Speaking Up but You're Not Listening we realized we have more work to do.
As a man, this book was very emotional for me to read. My wife had a lot of weak moments because she felt like she was reading my son's story from being bullied. As the author stated we must be our children voice when their voice is being ignored. There are too many children taken their lives because nobody is hearing them out.
This is most definitely a must read! Charlena E. Jackson writes books that are meaningful and all of them have a message that is needed to be heard and read. I think all schools, libraries, homes. churches, juveniles, courthouse, salons, barber shops, book fair, etc., need this book on their shelves. This book needs to be everywhere. IT is the main topic of what is going on in the world today.
Our children's matters and their voices deserve to be heard.
Heartfelt book.
My wife and I were going through a lot with my son being bullied in school and afterschool care. We thought we did everything in our power, however, after reading I'm Speaking Up but You're Not Listening we realized we have more work to do.
As a man, this book was very emotional for me to read. My wife had a lot of weak moments because she felt like she was reading my son's story from being bullied. As the author stated we must be our children voice when their voice is being ignored. There are too many children taken their lives because nobody is hearing them out.
This is most definitely a must read! Charlena E. Jackson writes books that are meaningful and all of them have a message that is needed to be heard and read. I think all schools, libraries, homes. churches, juveniles, courthouse, salons, barber shops, book fair, etc., need this book on their shelves. This book needs to be everywhere. IT is the main topic of what is going on in the world today.
Our children's matters and their voices deserve to be heard.
Heartfelt book.
April 26, 2019
I'm Speaking up but You're Not Listening is a well-written book. Parents, teacher, and higher authorities need to read this book. They need to have an understanding of how our precious children feel inside and out. Our children voice needs and deserve to be heard. I'm Speaking up but You're Not Listening need to be in the libraries, everyone's shelves, doctor's offices, etc. This is a great good. Very real and very true of what our babies go through.
June 23, 2019
I am currently in the process of reading this book. I just finished the last book Teachers Just Don't Understand Bullying Hurts. And I must say it was an outstanding book! I really like this book so far too it is more of an adult like book and talks about bullying and tells more in depth stories. It is sad how things like this happens in real life. But I've grown to love this author and her work. Recommended!
April 27, 2019
Where was this book when I needed it lol! Charlena E. Jackson was on point! I went through a lot with my children's' teachers, principals, higher education and the list goes on! We need to stand up for our children because clearly nobody else isn't. I relate to this book from the beginning to the end!
I wish teachers and higher education would read this book. They would learn a thing or two.
The author did a great job! Well written! Well explained!
I wish teachers and higher education would read this book. They would learn a thing or two.
The author did a great job! Well written! Well explained!
February 23, 2019
I am a school counselor and I love how this series reaches kids that are being bullied, kids that are afraid to intervene because they are afraid they will be the next victim, and kids that don't think they are bullies but are. The author provides follow up activities which are a little less than half of the book. Overall, I recommend it.
April 25, 2019
POWERFUL MUST READ!!
I do not know where to start.
1st... The author speaks the truth! Our children are speaking up, but nobody is listening--and I mean nobody. My little man is in the 1st grade and he is being bullied. He tells the teacher, yet, nothing is done. I had a teacher conference, again they didn't do anything. The other day, I had a parent, teacher and principal conference and I have yet seemed any improvements. It seems as though the kid that's bullying my child has gotten worse. What will it take!
2nd, The author touches on so much in I'm Speaking Up but You're Not Listening. I am not going to give it away, because parents, guardians, teachers, administrators in the school need to read and have this book on the shelf!
"What about Us" is a POWERFUL chapter! Oh my sweet lamb, I cried, because children were telling their story about them being bullied.
We need to be our babies voice! We need to make sure our babies voices are heard. As the author calls it The Silent Killer is killing our babies!! Do not get me wrong, we have some good teachers, but for the most part, we have teachers and higher authority who do not care, because they feel as though "kids will be kids." The Silent Killer is killing our babies, as the author says, The Silent Killer is taking our babies birthright which is love, peace, joy, happiness and living a childlike life! Our babies are killing themselves because they are tired of facing the silent killer alone. We have to take a stand against bullying because it is NOT being taken seriously for it had gone way too far and our babies, voices are not being heard.
Well done, Charlena E. Jackson, well, done!
I do not know where to start.
1st... The author speaks the truth! Our children are speaking up, but nobody is listening--and I mean nobody. My little man is in the 1st grade and he is being bullied. He tells the teacher, yet, nothing is done. I had a teacher conference, again they didn't do anything. The other day, I had a parent, teacher and principal conference and I have yet seemed any improvements. It seems as though the kid that's bullying my child has gotten worse. What will it take!
2nd, The author touches on so much in I'm Speaking Up but You're Not Listening. I am not going to give it away, because parents, guardians, teachers, administrators in the school need to read and have this book on the shelf!
"What about Us" is a POWERFUL chapter! Oh my sweet lamb, I cried, because children were telling their story about them being bullied.
We need to be our babies voice! We need to make sure our babies voices are heard. As the author calls it The Silent Killer is killing our babies!! Do not get me wrong, we have some good teachers, but for the most part, we have teachers and higher authority who do not care, because they feel as though "kids will be kids." The Silent Killer is killing our babies, as the author says, The Silent Killer is taking our babies birthright which is love, peace, joy, happiness and living a childlike life! Our babies are killing themselves because they are tired of facing the silent killer alone. We have to take a stand against bullying because it is NOT being taken seriously for it had gone way too far and our babies, voices are not being heard.
Well done, Charlena E. Jackson, well, done!
February 23, 2019
Another great resource! I work with youth in schools and this book (and the whole collection of these books) has been incredibly helpful in helping the children understand themselves and where their emotions are coming from, and then helps them apply this understanding in guided work that leads them to greater control over themselves. Wonderful!
February 23, 2019
Expressing one's feeling is a hard thing to put on a paper and whenever i saw such kind of stuff tha perfectly places i must say Awesome work i love i
February 23, 2019
This book was recommended by one of my friends wife and she assure me that you gonna love it after reading it and she was because i cant stop reading this and your other book as well. great work
April 29, 2019
This book had me speechless, but I also had so much to say and relate to. Our children no matter child,preteen, or teenager needs to be heard and listened to. I love that the author wrote about such a realistic and common topic.
February 23, 2019
superb work . you need to write on different topics as well you have best send of expressing and engaging power.
February 23, 2019
both books are on the sensitive topics and i appreciate that you managed very well...
February 23, 2019
Great product to use with my adolescent group. Can be adapted for adults too. Great product.
February 23, 2019
Bought for granddaughter. She reads it every time she comes to visit. Great teaching moment.
February 23, 2019
An excellent resource for children to use. Their own words and agency is an important therapeutic tool. This book offers a unique way for children to express their feelings and for parents or counselors to experience their journey with them.
February 23, 2019
As same your first book, once you start reading this you will not be able to put it down. And that's fine, it's a short read and since it's so gripping you don't even notice how fast you are turning the pages to see what happens next
February 23, 2019
I just love it the way you write the book and its theme. i really appreciate you work.
February 23, 2019
The concept of this book is really closed to me i get emotional when i went to reading this that Charlene.
February 23, 2019
when i was reading this i jus fell in it and found it really closed to my soul i really cherish your work. keep it up.
February 23, 2019
Amazing!
February 23, 2019
This was well written and absorbing
February 23, 2019
Tremendous piece of work. worth it.
February 23, 2019
it is very useful too i loved it and also the way of your writing.
February 23, 2019
Great book...!! I just like the way she presented the real life events, i must recommend this book, it is awesome....!!!!
February 23, 2019
Great book for teens. Used as a small group discussion and the kids appreciated the material and answered the questions truthfully. I ordered several books for the ongoing program.
April 29, 2019
Great book! It has a great meaning and it piggy backs off of Teachers Don't Understand Bullying Hurts and they both are just AMAZING and very POWERFUL books!
February 23, 2019
After reading your first book (Teachers Just Don't Understand Bullying Hurts) i hav decided to read the 2nd as well i love it too i appreciate your concept.
February 23, 2019
Great book and outstanding writing skills just amazing.
February 23, 2019
superb writing skills. I appreciate that.
February 23, 2019
I think this book is excellent for anybody, it's a nice dark thriller that deals with a very common problem these days.
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