Bullying Support Check-in: February 1st, 2018

@Strength1

I would love to see all those of you affected by bullying in life, both on this site, outside of this site using the resources on offer and to join together to raise awareness of just what bullying is, and to the damage it does to peoples lives, and to try and make a difference in stopping the damage it does and together calling for a policy to tackle this better or more effectively on sites such as cups. There is a push at the moment happening by some communities here at cups for an anti bullying day event please contact '@sweetLily41 & dancingRainbow45 for further information on how to get involved. This event will be to raise awareness on what bullying is, the damage it does, to raise awareness of what bullying is, whilst having fun during the events. Some communities have already signed up for taking part in this event collectively together.

I love the idea of seeing a daily checkin on this topic by @Strength1 and I love the song you posted for todays check in.

The words I say to all those of you affected by bullying is this:

You are brave, You are bruised
You are who Youre meant to be, this is You
Look out 'cause here You come
And You're marching on to the beat You drum
You're not scared to be seen
You make no apologies, this is You

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Technology and social media is all around us and can be used to great effect, however things can easily turn and you cant always press undo Believe it or not, kids are not the only victims of cyberbullying. Adults can just as easily become prey to bullying through these means.

Just because words are online doesnt mean it doesnt have the power to hurt and to drive some to contemplate suicide. Im sure there are many of us on cups who have met our fair share of supporting members and listeners who have been bullied in some shape or form. But there is a lot of ignorance when it comes to online bullying, what is it, what constitutes it, is it that bad, is it that traumatic and so on. Wed like to overcome the ignorance that surrounds online bullying and would like to begin by asking members and listeners to begin brainstorming this simple task of how they perceive online bullying to be and subsequently, the impact this has. It wont take much of your time up and so if you have a few moments we kindly ask to spare a little of your time.

We would like like to ask you to following:

Why do people get bullied?
What does online bullying behaviour look like?.
What sets bullying apart from other online behaviour? Eg A pattern of repeated aggression. (Bullying is rarely a one time thing
Have you been a witness of online bullying? How did this feel for you (without giving identifying details)
What ideas do you feel could be considered to tackle online bullying?

We will come back to you after time enough time has been given for you all to provide information on this topic and we will are planning an anti-bullying event currently to take place on cups for anyone who would like to take part when it happens. More information will become available nearer the time.