Shahonna Good

“You aren't those words. You aren't the shouts and names. You aren't the awful things spat at you like flavorless gum. You aren't the punches or the bruises they cause. You aren't the blood running from your nose. You aren't under their control. You are not theirs.

Inside you is always the part of you that no one can touch. You are you. You are your own and inside you is the universe. You can be whatever you want. You can be anyone.

Don't be afraid. You don't have to be afraid anymore.”
― Salla Simukka, As Red as Blood

“Strange how mean words can return to ones thoughts, years after they’ve been callously thrown at you. They replay in your mind, spiking a sense of remembered pain. Nasty name calling can be an ugly memory that stabs unexpectedly—not unlike a nightmare where you wake up crying.
Sticks and stones, may break your bones—yet, cruel names can hurt you.”
― Nikki Sex, Abuse

“Dear bullies, see that young boy you made fun of for crying? Last night his best friend committed suicide. See the girl you called fat? She's starving herself. See the old man you just made fun of cause of the ugly scars? He fought for our country. Post this if you're against bullying. I bet 95% of you won't.”
― Marija Not sure if she penned it but I snagged it from her I love it

“Bullying Hurts

The place where it began is told to be the school.
The reason it started, was to try to be cool.
There’s children staying home, in fear of the pain
The possibility of loss is greater than gain.
They deal with the words, reactions and blows
But how much can you handle, really, who knows?
You knew you hurt their feelings,Playing your game
you didn’t care, Because you thought they were lame”
― Makayla Pearce