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I was bullied a lot as a child too. Everyone called me chipmunk cheeks because I have a round face. Also my name is Shelly which rhymes with a lot of unpleasant words. I acted like it never bothered me, but when I was alone I used to cry about it.
People say it is a part of growing up, but it should not have to be. It is nice to see anti bullying rules coming out now in the schools.
I was bullied a lot as a child too. Everyone called me chipmunk cheeks because I have a round face. Also my name is Shelly which rhymes with a lot of unpleasant words. I acted like it never bothered me, but when I was alone I used to cry about it.
People say it is a part of growing up, but it should not have to be. It is nice to see anti bullying rules coming out now in the schools.
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i guess i was never bullied. as a kid i was pretty good at defending myself with words. when i was in the 7th grade i was the one who started the story that the reason the gymn teacher didn't have hair on the backs of his hands was because he dragged his knuckles when he walked. everyone is a little sensitive about something and no one wanted to give me reason to come up with a nickname or limerick to describe it. in high school (for the short time i attended) i was a part of the local black community. this wasn't by choice. when i was 15 (in the 50's) my parents moved to a small farm town with a large black portuguese population. the locals didn't welcome me very warmly and about a month after i got there, one of the white kids told me that the portuguese wanted to fight us and if we didn't fight they'd get us one at a time. we were supposed to meet them at the local drugstore. it turned out that at the appointed time i was the only white kid there. the door opened and about a dozen black kids came in led by tony gonsalves and tony pina. either one of them could have simply torn off one of my arms and beaten me to death with it so there was only one thing to do. i walked over to them and said: "ok, how do you want to do this? one at a time or just all go outside and go for it." (if you expect a beating, it might as we be with style) i think it was tony pina who said "its up to you, you started this." i said "hey wait a minute" and we then figured out who had started the trouble so we all got in tony gonsalves' 40 ford, went to the kids house, chased him around his house a couple of times and left before his parents called the cops (or before the cops got there) from then on i was an honorary member of the portuguese community. when tony gonsalves house burned down my mother and i were the only two whites at his little sisters funeral. i guess i was never a bully because its no fun picking on weaker people and i was just too ornery to be bullied.
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Reading about the broken bones and how you handled it with such grace,
reminds me of Jesus being abused and beaten when He went to Calvary.
Yet when He hung on the Cross, not one bone was broken. Scripture
tells us prophetically, no bones would be broken. Like Jesus you hold
no grudges and as I read your testimony, I thought what a beautiful
strong young woman God has shaped in you. Thank you so much for
sharing your pain. We know there are others who suffered and can't
talk about it. Sometimes hurts go so deep we don't want to look inside
so we keep the door closed. Thank you for being brave in all ways.
J~K~2
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SweetShelly: That hurt me to see you be called chipmunk cheeks. You are a beautiful lady.
They should see you now. You know I am thinking as I read what you have written, look at
our Military people and those who have been badly injured in accidents. We see more of
that today than ever. Some of our wounded are not showing visible scars, but commit suicide.
Those who come home and get to keep their family are so blessed. I am wondering, do you
think the human race is becoming more accustomed to those who really do have issues, like
being with out leg, or legs ? You understand what we are seeing today. It is my prayer
that those coming back home maimed to the extent the mate has to care for them, that
those marriages can hold up. I know it must be hard of both. Let us agree in prayer
God will help them turn to Him for strength and make it through the difficult days of
their lives. Okay? You have been through name calling and you understand the pain.
God bless and thank you for sharing ~ J~K~2
They should see you now. You know I am thinking as I read what you have written, look at
our Military people and those who have been badly injured in accidents. We see more of
that today than ever. Some of our wounded are not showing visible scars, but commit suicide.
Those who come home and get to keep their family are so blessed. I am wondering, do you
think the human race is becoming more accustomed to those who really do have issues, like
being with out leg, or legs ? You understand what we are seeing today. It is my prayer
that those coming back home maimed to the extent the mate has to care for them, that
those marriages can hold up. I know it must be hard of both. Let us agree in prayer
God will help them turn to Him for strength and make it through the difficult days of
their lives. Okay? You have been through name calling and you understand the pain.
God bless and thank you for sharing ~ J~K~2
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At least there were no weapons involved. That is frightening anymore. I
know it is hard not to get angry with the public attitudes today, but I tell
my husband... or at least try to remind him... please keep your cool when
you go out. You never know about that other person on the highway. Do
they have a gun ? Or even in the store shopping... I think ... What if ???
We should not have to live in fear like this. I think that is why I feel we
need to get the message of Christ and salvation going as much as possible.
We never know when it is our last day.
Thank you for sharing.. because I can tell you really do feel sorry for your
actions. The good thing ? You have repented and you won't have to answer
to God for it, because He has forgotten all our confessed sins. Bless you~
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Young lady, you are very brave and wise. We could all take a page from your book! Your strength is a beautiful testament to the strength we have in Jesus. Thank you for being you, you are an absolute inspiration! 
those of us who are in need. Or simply make us feel we are doing something worthwhile.
God bless you in all ways. ~ J~K~2
Thank you so much for your kind words.
I hope the more people share their hard times the more others will understand it's okay to talk about them. To get it out and get support really does help. I know there are a lot of others who have been through far worse than I have or could ever understand and I pray one day they find comfort and are able to let go and heal.
I hope the more people share their hard times the more others will understand it's okay to talk about them. To get it out and get support really does help. I know there are a lot of others who have been through far worse than I have or could ever understand and I pray one day they find comfort and are able to let go and heal.
Young lady, you are very brave and wise. We could all take a page from your book! Your strength is a beautiful testament to the strength we have in Jesus. Thank you for being you, you are an absolute inspiration!
I just hope someone who is goin through a hard time reads my story and everyone else's and it helps them over come what they maybe goin through.
Times get hard. But we all have to remember one day it won't be that way anymore.
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Children as young as kindergarten-age could face misdemeanor charges for bullying under a proposed law advancing in a Southern California city.
Young children could face bullying charges in city
Young children could face bullying charges in city
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I can relate a lot to what you're saying. I wasn't bullied by my peers, but rather by the adults and other people they let live in the house with us. There was always a constant barrage of insults, humiliation and with that a good amount of physical aggression and intimidation and stuff beyond even that. My oldest cousin and i seemed to get the brunt of it. I was the easy target because i would never tell.
I do realize now why they did it. Firstly, because they were broken and hurting people and there parents had bullied them into complete fear and submission. Also, because in there mind they thought they were helping us.
Even though what they did was sick and wrong, they did help me. They caused a chain of events that put me to the end of myself and helped me realize how much i needed God. In some ways i'm thankful.
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We are at a stage where abuse is so common people will actually turn away
and pretend they did not see it happening.
Or like the people who are being attacked in the open day time hours and no
one wants to get involved. Some have actually walked past a hurt person.
This is what our 'young children' are learning to do. God have mercy and
may help be sent to all in need.
and pretend they did not see it happening.
Or like the people who are being attacked in the open day time hours and no
one wants to get involved. Some have actually walked past a hurt person.
This is what our 'young children' are learning to do. God have mercy and
may help be sent to all in need.
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As I was writing the above, it came to my mind about "Elderly Abuse."
That is one many do not want to discuss. I mean who is going to admit
they hit an elderly person ?
I recall a Christian lady, years ago, had to take care of her mother.
She had to feed her and her mother evidently was not co-operating.
My friend admitted she slapped her mother and felt horrible for doing
so. There are many caretakers who are truly over burdened, and like
with a child, the patience can wear thin.
Does anyone have a story to share you know of elderly abuse took place?
I know it is not pleasant thought. I also understand the frustration a
person could feel if they have no help or relief.
