I, too, was bullied at school. Thank God, this was long before the Internet. Today, I refuse to have anything to do with social media, because some people never grow up. I won’t take the chance on their finding me and engage in cyber-bullying.
One thing I discovered about bullies is, most of them are depressed and have a lot of anger toward someone, often times an abusive parent. Because they can’t take out their aggression on the real source of their anger and frustration, they bully others. This doesn’t excuse their behavior at all, but maybe it’ll help those who were bullied to understand that they weren’t the cause, but rather an unfortunate surrogate. My sister and I had a mentally abusive mother, so my sister took out her anger on me. I realized that later in life, and it helped me understand her a little better. I still hated the fact that she was so nasty to me, but I just had to let it go, especially since my life turned out so much better than hers.
I was bullied at school until I started using Broomie’s approach. By the time high school hit, I didn’t really care anymore what people said about me. In fact, I preferred the gossip about me than some poor soul who didn’t have the courage to defend themselves against the bullies. For the most part, I have found bullies to be total cowards when stood up to.
Susan00100 over 3 years ago
I, too, was bullied at school. Thank God, this was long before the Internet. Today, I refuse to have anything to do with social media, because some people never grow up. I won’t take the chance on their finding me and engage in cyber-bullying.
jagedlo over 3 years ago
Broomie must have learned zapping while she was in the crib!
WentBrown over 3 years ago
I was bullied too but not visciously so. It was worse at a summer camp.
cuzinron47 over 3 years ago
At lease Broomie had her way of convincing them.
Lola85 Premium Member over 3 years ago
One thing I discovered about bullies is, most of them are depressed and have a lot of anger toward someone, often times an abusive parent. Because they can’t take out their aggression on the real source of their anger and frustration, they bully others. This doesn’t excuse their behavior at all, but maybe it’ll help those who were bullied to understand that they weren’t the cause, but rather an unfortunate surrogate. My sister and I had a mentally abusive mother, so my sister took out her anger on me. I realized that later in life, and it helped me understand her a little better. I still hated the fact that she was so nasty to me, but I just had to let it go, especially since my life turned out so much better than hers.
pchemcat over 3 years ago
I was bullied at school until I started using Broomie’s approach. By the time high school hit, I didn’t really care anymore what people said about me. In fact, I preferred the gossip about me than some poor soul who didn’t have the courage to defend themselves against the bullies. For the most part, I have found bullies to be total cowards when stood up to.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 3 years ago
I wish I had a ZAP when I was in school.
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
The very old days! Broomie’s antics probably gave rise to some of the most deeply embedded myths of antiquity….