A scene that often replays in my mind is being 13 years old, curled up in the fetal position on the floor and being kicked in the ribs. I’m screaming but then my voice catches and becomes a silence that sticks as a lump in the throat that stays there for years.

Bullying – which can be physical, mental, emotional, verbal – can steal a lot, including our confidence and self-esteem. It can also steal language, the ability to express what we have experienced.

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We all have experienced childhood bullying. The impact of it can last a lifetime. I believe that when it is not dealt with in childhood it creates problems in adulthood. Bullying Is Behavior That No One Forgets. In this age where bullying, harassment and intimidation is so prevalent I believe it’s time for character and morals to make a comeback. We need to develop the confidence and the language to thwart bullying and learn how to remain safe both physically and emotionally.