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It used to be more problematic for me in my undergrad days, when maybe half of the girls in the liberal arts college where I…"
Cyber & School Bullying
Author Jodee Blanco
"From cover to cover, Blanco reasons through what happened to her, laying the groundwork for what may become an anti-bullying Bible." -Illinois Association of School Boards
"...the author's courageous and honest memoir...points smartly to the inability of adults to deal with issues of serious bullying." -Publishers Weekly
"Blanco's story is often painful to read, but her eventual success and triumph over the past are inspiring." -Booklist
Please Stop Laughing at Me is honest and upfront. I highly recommend this work for parents and educators..." -Hispanic Magazine
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Please Stop Laughing at Me, by Jodee Blanco
Widely considered one of the nation’s leading experts on school bullying and peer abuse/pressure, Jodee Blanco is credited with inspiring a grassroots movement inside America’s schools. Referred to by many as “the anti-bullying bible,”Please Stop Laughing at Me... has set the standard in antibullying intervention and has defined itself as a modern day classic for students, parents, and teachers alike.
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Teasing/Good Place
Posted by Brandy Miller on April 9, 2012 at 4:13pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I am a shy gal. It comes back to the kids being mean to me when i was little, and its made me become comfortable being by myself. I've hated and still do, do group activites. I don't think its a crime if i dont talk. I have social anxiety and many people dont understand that. In class today, someone had pointed out, out loud infront of everyone that i dont talk. Sure shes coming from a good place but instead of teasing me, ask me why i am shy. Dont embarass me infront of the class. I'm…
Continue "Bully" Rating
Posted by Brandy Miller on March 21, 2012 at 2:14pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
there has been alot of controversey surrounding the upcoming release of the documentary Bully. The company releasing the documentary is rating it R and millions of people including myself are aganist it. The purpose of this movie is for kids to be able to see it in schools and at home, but if it's rated R, kids under seveteen won't be allowed to see it. I would never discourage not sending out the whole message of what bullying is because i was bullied as well, but if i would of had the…
Continue Bully Rating
Posted by Brandy Miller on March 19, 2012 at 1:01pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
There has been talk about a documentary being released called Bully. The rating is R and many people including my self are not pleased with it. I can understand why its rated r. The documentary wants to show everything that goes with being bullied. I understand that and I appreciate them doing that,but since this documentary is rated r, schools all over the world wont be able to show this film and schools is the one place this documentary needs to be shown. That's my concern for not wanting…
Continue From Chapter 11 of "Please Stop Laughing at Me..."
Posted by Please Stop Laughing at Me on March 7, 2011 at 1:00pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
From Chapter 11 of Please Stop Laughing at Me...
"I’ve been blessed. Despite getting knocked down so many times, God keeps putting people in my corner at just the right time who give me the courage and strength to come out for one more round. Often, the opponent isn’t another fighter, but my own self-doubt. Though sometimes it feels like I’m alone in the ring, I know now that’s an…
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Still afraid of Popular-looking?
Started by Cat in Adult Survivors Forum. Last reply by Katrina G. Gomez May 2. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Though I've been out of high school for nearly 15 years, I find myself still afraid of people who LOOK like they're perfect, pretty and popular. Case in point: If I find myself somewhere (a store…Continue
How many of us are only children?
Started by Shannon Smith in Adult Survivors Forum. Last reply by Cat Apr 14. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am an only child, and was the only grandchild for 20 years. I am a survivor of bullying. I married a wonderful man, who works everyday to understand, respect and protect how sensitive I am. I also…Continue
Beautiful Comeback
Started by Jeremy Sauber in School Bullying Forum Apr 4. 0 Replies 0 Likes
This is a truly inspiring thing to see. It’s so rare to see people my age who are mature enough to start a campaign like this. Now this is art worth sharing and spreading. Beautiful. …Continue
Anyone been there?
Started by Katrina G. Gomez in Cyber Bullying Forum Apr 4. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello!I've been wondering a bit about cyberbullying ever since my sister, who is a schoolteacher, mentioned that her school is trying to crack down on cyberbullying. Apparently it's become a problem…Continue
I can't be the only one
Started by Holly in Adult Survivors Forum. Last reply by Holly Mar 31. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Well here I am. I am a 33 year old daughter, mother, wife, teacher and survivor. I survive what happened to me every day. I have to remind my 33 year old brain that people are't just trying to…Continue
Why Only Now??
Started by Katrina G. Gomez in Adult Survivors Forum Mar 30. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello. This is my first post here, and I really am looking for some answers or rationalization for what happened.Last night, I was looking through Facebook and I found a post from a friend of mine,…Continue
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline
- 1.800.SUICIDE
- suicidehotlines.com
The Blue Pages of your local phone book is one of the most comprehensive resources available with regional and national crisis hotlines, as well as self-help organizations and support groups in your local area.
KidsPeace National Center for Kids Overcoming Crises
- General Web site: www.kidspeace.org
- Teen Web Site: www.teencentral.net
- Crisis hotline: 1.800.334.4543
Social Shield
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Please Stop Laughing at Me
This powerful, unforgettable memoir chronicles how one child was shunned-and sometimes physically-abused by her classmates from elementary school through high school.
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