At a time when we all should celebrate our independence and enjoy the freedoms of living in America, my mind is filled with fear. I have not felt such a fear for our nation since my Freshman year in college when 9/11 hit our country. The difference is that terrorists attacked 14 years ago, and though there is a threat…
Category: anti bullying
Kill Them with Kindness
A common phrase in the South is “kill them with kindness.” Chances are a mom or teacher had told you this when faced with teasing or even bullies. The important thing to remember is that fake kindness (the “bless her heart” preceded by gossip kind) is not what they mean. Instead they are referring to what is commonly known as…
Even Homecoming Queens Get Bullied
This image was altered to make a point “Thump, thump.” I heard the windows banging from our living room as I sat at the dining room table spreading glitter on a glue-written poster board for my float the next day. “Thump, thump.” What was that? It was well past 11 and everyone else in my family was fast asleep. I’d been too…