Dear Bully,
Looking back, I have come to the realization that as cliché as it sounds, bullies are those who are most likely self conscious of themselves. In elementary and middle school, we were just children that didn't know any better. And when it came to high school it honestly just became petty. But either way, there were things that caused you to bully another person, and I must admit that it was probably spite. The words that came out of your mouth made it seem as if you were punishing me for all the wrongs that were occurring in your life.
So first off, I want to thank you for all that you put me through. As a 10-year-old girl I honestly just wanted to be liked by everyone, (which I now realize was highly impossible), but then, you were the one that made it difficult at the time. I tried so hard to be your friend.. but you started with the lies and the rumors so quickly that it was impossible to try. Sometimes you didn't even use words, it was just a disapproving look that came across your face. And again, as a 10-year-old girl, those are hard to accept. But thank you for giving me the acceptance and confidence that resides within me today.
But I must admit, that surprisingly, I never felt hatred toward you. I can't begin to fathom what hardships you were going through at these different times in your life. (I can only remember how stressful kindergarten was... spelling your name correctly..) But I never hated you because I saw what hate did to the body and soul. I wanted to be the better person, the person God would be proud of. Life flies by, and I don't want to waste my time with negative feelings. In the long run, those hateful feelings would only hurt me.
Again, I don't know what made you bully me. Whether that be family problems, insecurities or simply being immature, I really hope that you have overcome whatever that may be. I don't know if you will ever read this, or know if it's directed towards you. The memories I have of you aren't happy ones, but know that I don't feel any bitterness towards you for that.
We all have regrets about how we have acted in the past. Maybe you have reconciled with yourself, or maybe you don't regret bullying me (as well as others) at all. Whichever it is, I sincerely only wish you to have happiness. And again, thank you.
Sincerely,
Trish
