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"If you are a victim of bullying, please tell someone!"
Messages from Readers
I too grew up being bullied. I cannot tell you the amount of times that I considered ending my own life. Although I am in my 30's now, I can still to this day remember the names of the people who bullied me, as well as what was said to me. I was bullied from kindergarten up to and throughout senior year in high school. Cyberbullying obviously was not around as it is today. I often think of the old saying "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" and shake my head in disbelief. To me, my heart was crushed, trampled, bruised and shattered more so by words than it ever was by physical bulllying. And yes, I was both verbally and physically bullied. I never spoke a word of it to my parents. I didn't want them to worry.
Now I am a grown woman. I am a registered nurse as well, although I am disabled and currently unable to work as one. I also have two children... They are my love and my life. They both attend public schools, and I have already seen bullying happen. It breaks my heart, because I remember so MUCH how being bullied made me feel. I first contemplated suicide at age 7, and I am always trying to talk to my children and ask how things are with their friends. I was active in their class as much as I could be with my disability, and I knew the teachers well. But it still happens, and I am so afraid that one day my own child will take their life. Heaven forbid. I pray every day it won't.
I don't want to keep you long, but I clicked on the link on receiving training because I myself would like to learn what I can do to educate people properly on this very important subject. If you could provide me with any information on receiving training, I would be grateful.I commend you for all the work that I see has gone into the website, it is beautiful.
I thank you in advance for any information you can provide me.
--Heather from Michigan
I just saw your segment on the news, Channel 11. I want to thank you for what you are doing to inform the public. I pray that your website and mission will make it to all 50 states and pray that your organization helps people all around the country. May God bless this organization and may He bless your families.
I have a 2 year old girl and a 6 year old boy. Last year he was in kindergarten and the bullying is happening in these grades also. It is so sad to see this type of behavior in kids so young! I stayed ON TOP of my situation and the kids involved did get disciplined. It is so VERY important that parents be INVOLVED with their kids' education. Parents shouldn't "institutionalize" their kids. That means don't totally rely on the schools to educate your kids. Kids have to go to school but a parent can have a BIG impact on that child's education. Holding teachers accountable and letting the child know that mom and dad are there with them every step of the way. Be involved and see what the school is "made of". Check out the teachers, ask questions, visit the classroom, etc. There is so much a parent can do! But thank you all for what you are doing. May God bless this organization and great things come from it!
--Sharon
Dear Shauna,
I was on Kristin's and Rachel's web site today, and I saw where you were a part of this wonderful program. I also read where you had lost your dad to suicide as well. Your story reminds me so much of mine. My uncle committed suicide on February 1st of this year. He did it inside of his home also. It's only been 7 months since but still is very hard. I read where you said that you wanted to something but wasn't sure what to help. I am the same way. I would like to get more involved in this thing about suicide. Learn more about it and maybe one day do something like you all are doing and help someone else who is going thru what me and my family is going thru. Please email me back if you have any pointers. I live in Shepherdsville, so I am very close to where the two girls lived. I just want to make a difference and help out other people who feel like there life is going no where. I don't want any family to feel what my family as felt these past 7 months. They have been long, I know that much. But I read stories like Kristin's and Rachel's and I see that I am not the only one that has lost a loved one to suicide.I am young myself, 20, getting ready to get married. I myself was made fun of and things like that. But when I read about these girls and that they felt like they had no other way out, it just makes me stop and think that something needs to be done to STOP THIS. Well thank you for your time.
--Brittany
I attended your rally yesterday, and I will tell you I have never in my life have had something touch me as much as you wonderful folks did. The courage to tell your story, the courage to Make a Difference. I sat there while you told your story, thinking to myself, my goodness, how can he stand there and do this. Chills poured over my entire body, then I came to the web site, and watched the clip of your little Angel! My heart reaches out to you, as I climbed on my bike and road off, tears just rolled down my cheek, thinking, I am so happy I hugged you, I feel inspired with your story, and I also will never forget that Rally! You are making a difference, and Rachel would be
proud of you! I will support you in any Rally that you have, and if there is anything I can do to help you, please do not hesitate to let me know.
--Tina
We thought that this was over,
We thought this was the end,
How much longer will we go before we lose one again?
We all feel the emotions,
We all feel the pain,
Every six months this drives us insane.
For each one lost it gets harder,
Maybe someday it won't happen any longer.
I wonder how much it would take, to help that person before it's too late.
How much would it take to change their mind,
to try and convince them that it is not their time?
Every half year we add onto the list, of the love ones that we will always miss.
This is for those that should still be here,
you will forever go on in our hearts with a tear.
--Jessie