I came across this article just now. And I thought the same thing. What if I could write a letter to myself, one to be sent during high school or the middle of it. And then I'd send one in my hardest time when I was harassed online in early 2000. I'd even mention when someone tried to impersonate me on fb.
What would I say? I only would say is things just get better and better as life goes on. Stuff happens, but then it's short and it goes away.
High school was hell for me. Being bullied is hell. This goes for any bulled person, whether you're a "geek," gay, bisexual, lesbian, an aspie, or an outcast for any reason at all. Bullying knows no personal background or profile. It can happen to anyone. And that is the most important message to send to bullied children in their school days. This is by far the worst that will ever happen to you and when you're out there in the real world, it just gets better. No matter who you are. It gets better with age. So maybe you're 23 and still living with your parents and maybe you're staying there for reasons beyond your control and what if again still at 23 those parents are abusing you? First of all tell someone. I don't give a crap if you think you have no choice, because of economic hardship or what not. There's a way out of this. The authorities take control of the situation. It's a process. Get a credit card, order surveillance in your room. Do something. They can't do any more than they haven't already done.
The point is first take control of your situation. Tell someone. Take any record of the situation. And then remind yourself constantly that it can only get better. It can only get better. And that's the truth. Millions of people are out there that have gone through a lot of crap and they'll tell you the same. Suicide is not the way out. Self harming isn't. Just stop it. Face it. And know you're not alone. And know that it will pass. Bad things pass faster and faster.
And finally the article mentions this song.
make sure you have Spotify to listen.
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