Member Advice on Bullying

I have decided to give the toy reviews a little rest and concentrate on something completely different. I am going to give a bully's view to bullying and yes I know I may get some stick from certain members but I was a bully in more ways than one whilst at school and it was only when I left school that I realized the damage I had caused. Firstly I feel it is important that you understand the up bringing I had from a young age as I believe this contributed to the way in which I turned out so please bear with me as I try and let you into my mind. Please read this entire review as it is important ... more

Why is it still happening? Bullying is something that people can be a victim to, no matter of their age it happens in schools and in adult life too. Why do people feel they have the right to make you feel bad/unhappy, does this make them feel good? I was bullied in secondary school, by my supposedly friend who thought she was being funny and craved attention from others by making me look stupid! She was nice to me at times and I used to spend a lot of time at her house and even sleep over! You must think I’m mad – well I probably was. She was quite cruel and manipulating which is probably the ... more

Bypassing Bullying This is an account of my experience with bullying, from my story which you can read below I have drawn some conclusions and come up with some ways I believe I could have bypassed bullying, these can be found in sections 1.o, 1.p and 2, as well as occasionally throughout my story (section 1). 1. My story a. Introduction to myself b. Where did it start? c. How did it progress d. Teacher Support e. The wrong best friend - a bad decision f. The worst tutor group g. Singled out h. The good student i. The right sort of friends j. A blast from the past k. The singer l. College m ... more

Cyber bullying, it's insidious isn't it? The National Crime Prevention Council's definition of cyber-bullying is "when the Internet, cell phones or other devices are used to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person." This review is by no means exhaustive and I am sure I have missed some aspects out. It's just my thoughts and ideas around what can be a painful and exasperating topic. Why me? You're going along enjoying yourself and suddenly a faceless person, hidden behind a screen, has decided that it is their mission in life to make your experience miserable ... more

I don't even remember how it all started now; it is as if it had always been there like a huge weight on my shoulders pushing me further down, sinking, trying to escape but never managing to. If you met me now you would never know it, I am full of life and confidence, I get on with every one I meet and generally look on the bright side of life. Don't be fooled, underneath I still hurt and try to understand why I was bullied. Who are Bullies? Bullies come in many shapes and forms and it isn't always easy to spot one. I myself was a bully; I picked on friends and pushed them aside when I was ... more