Dealing with bullies
Bullying can happen in a range of different ways, it is when somebody repeatedly hurts you, verbally or physically abusing you, It can also be cyberbullying when people post mean things online. It is unwanted behaviour that is often repeated.
Bullying can be
- homophobic - bullying based on your sexual orientation
- racist - bullying because of your skin colour or ethnicity
- religious - bullying because of your beliefs or faith
- body image - bullying referring to your body size and looks
- sexist - bullying focusing on you being of the opposite sex
- bullying because you are different in any way
Bullying is not your fault. It can be painful, scary and hard to deal with and you don’t need to deal with it alone. The best thing is to speak to someone you trust to let them know what is happening. There is help out there.
There is a range of excellent information and support online. We recommend:
Bullying | How To Deal With Bullying and Getting Help | YoungMinds
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