Hi. So, you're being bullied? Believe me, I understand what you're going through. I'm here to tell you that everything is going to be okay. It may not seem like it now, but it will be.

You are so much stronger than you think. It may not seem like that deep down inside right now, but you will realize your potential soon enough. It may not be today, it may not be tomorrow, it may not be next year. But you will look back on this time in your life when you are strong and you will realize how far you have actually come.

You are not alone. I could sit here and tell you "everyone gets bullied, get used to it". But in reality, everyone doesn't get bullied and if you are going through that, you are going to have a completely different story than the person sitting beside you. That should make you realize that you can get through this. I was bullied throughout my whole sophomore year, and I got through it. You just have to go through hell before you can get a good outcome out of this. I feel as if I hadn't gone through this situation, I wouldn't be the strong, independent woman I am today. I wouldn't be writing to you, telling you it's going to get better. Talk to a friend, a counselor, or a teacher that you trust. Yes, I know you've been told this for most of your life, but trust me, it can work. The right person could be the one to put an end to this and to get you some help if this is affecting you mentally. Unfortunately, I waited until the last possible second to tell my parents about the situation. So by then, I had already developed anxiety, depression, and other sorts of problems I couldn't get through. Thankfully, they got me a therapist who helped me through it. But I wouldn't suggest letting it get to that point. Say something before it hurts you physically and mentally.

Please believe me that you are a strong, amazing human being. You are loved by so, so many. Don't let these people, who will be irrelevant in a few years, get to you. Don't let them lead your life for you. You should be the only one making decisions about where you want your life to go. Focus on school, outside of school activities, sports, anything to get your mind off of this horrible situation that you're going through. You can get through this.

I love you and stay strong,

DB ♥