[ SECRET POST #2532 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2532 ⌋

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Re: Bullying (tw?)

[ninthlife]

It depended on the bully. Some were jerks but were still mostly normal, others (one in particular) had actual sociopathic characteristics like lack of empathy for people or animals. The ones in the first category are easier to stop than those in the second.

I was a "loner" type in school so the best way to protect myself as a general rule was to be in close proximity to a larger group/clique and blend in in such a way as to look like I was part of that group. It wasn't like I didn't know anyone in the group, I just wasn't close friends with any of them. But the bullies didn't know that and bullies are less likely to pick on people who are a part of a big group.

In the case of "normal" bullies, sticking up for yourself can work. Embarrassing them in front of classmates whenever they pick on you can work. Ignoring them/having boring responses to their taunts can work. Getting an adult on your side could sometimes work.

But with a sociopathic type bully, it was a different story. They're the types that don't stop and are really malicious/twisted in their baiting. In that case there are two solutions: either have a shitload of self-confidence, really good friends and the ability to never ever be afraid of the bully. OR avoid at all costs.

I was severely lacking in confidence and reliable friends so that left me with Option 2. My parents helped to make sure the bully was never in my classes throughout the rest of my middle/high school career. At lunch periods I would cope by blending in with a larger group of students for protection and hope that I didn't see the bastard.

The worst part is that the bullies tended to be friends or at least people I was on friendly terms with before the bullying started so it was always very confusing when they went from "friend" to asshole for no understandable reason. Maybe they took my being quiet in class as me thinking I was better than them? Or they just saw a quiet loner as a good target? I'll never know the answer to that.

It was rarely physical bullying but it was NOT fun and I NEVER want to feel like that again. Nowadays if someone tries to intimidate or bully me, I get incredibly furious and sometimes aggressive (if I feel reasonably safe.)

Re: Bullying (tw?)

[(Anonymous)]

The worst part is that the bullies tended to be friends or at least people I was on friendly terms with before the bullying started so it was always very confusing when they went from "friend" to asshole for no understandable reason.

That happened to me a few times too. The feelings of confusion and betrayal were almost as bad as the subsequent bullying itself.

Re: Bullying (tw?)

[ninthlife]

It certainly generates trust issues.