Okay. You don’t need to read this but I wanted to put this up anyway.
First off.. I’m TIRED of bullies. All they do is hurt/hate on innocent people. They hate on someone who hasn’t even done anything to them. I seriously think they shouldn’t have a place in this world. I have a lot of RESPECT towards people who stand up for themselves and help others. I understand that some bullies might have had an unpleasant past but taking your anger out on an innocent person, (whether they are different, “weird”, nerdy, gay, fat, etc..) is just too much. You’re hurting someone who might not even know you that well. Someone who might not even see you around much. If you take it too far and the victim can’t take anymore of the pain (emotionally or physically), they could end up hurting themselves.
So why am I home-schooled? Because I was badly bullied when I was younger. I didn’t understand why, and I still don’t. I was nice to everyone.. and I mean that literally. But the “cool kids” (who obviously thought they “ruled” the school) thought that being “nice” is lame. So, guess what? They found a new kid to bully. Me. It wasn’t nice. They would just randomly push me into walls. They would say/sing “Joseph is gay, he likes boys.” and I would just sit there eating my snacks. Everyday my aunt would pick me up from school, and she’d ask “how was school?” and I’d always reply “it was okay.” I was too scared to tell her about the bullies.
I was too scared to wake up in the morning knowing I’ve got to face school again.
I’d cry in my bedroom… And the bullying got worse everyday.. But I’m not gonna tell you about that.
They also said that I was the reason my parents got divorced… And I actually believed them for a while.
After getting used to being bullied everyday.. I finally told myself that they don’t know me. So I started ignoring the bad things and the lies they were telling everyone about me.
I started helping out other victims. I helped stand up for them, and I was more than happy to. I remember one of them said to me “I’m glad you’re in our school.” THAT’S what made me wanna keep helping out. I made so many friends later on and I realized i was surrounded by people who were always thanking me and that was a great feeling. That is why if I ever see anyone getting bullied, I’d always make sure I would help them. Or I’d be there if they need someone.
I made this post just to share what I think about bullies and to share my past experiences as a victim.
I would love to live in a world where there’s no bullying.

I thought of a lot of things through my young years (lol), and I realized that I don’t care what you think of me. Love me or hate me. Call me fake or real. If you like my style or not. If you think I’m ugly or not. If you think I’m gay or straight (I’m definately straight btw hha) and etc..

I’m ME, and you can’t tell me who you want me to be.

Ps. one of the bully’s friend in my story, actually became my bestfriend, and his name is Stephen. Oh and he never actually bullied me or anyone, he was just a confused little kid who got caught up in the wrong crowd… lol.

- Joseph.
=)