Stop the Bullying: 11 Things You Need to Know

Stop the Bullying: 11 Things You Need to Know

It’s been 10 years since my 8-year-old daughter was bullied. We have much to celebrate these days.  Morgan is no longer experiencing bullying, and she has become a national voice on the subject.  And as she says, “I can stand up for myself and be myself.”  She just...
HATE.

HATE.

HATE. I hate you. You are ugly, fat, stupid, gay, poor. No one likes you. No one cares. You are worthless. You should just go kill yourself. Kids aren’t just hearing these things – they are actually listening. Some choose to leave this world because the...
Where is the Outrage?

Where is the Outrage?

“I am a person who is unhappy with things as they stand. We cannot accept the world as it is. Each day we should wake up foaming at the mouth because of the injustice of things.” It was Belgian author Hugo Claus who wrote those words. They could just as easily...
Lessons From A Bully

Lessons From A Bully

Nearly four years have passed since my 8-year-old daughter was bullied. We have much to celebrate these days.  Morgan is no longer experiencing bullying, and she has become a national voice on the subject.  And as she says, “I can stand up for myself and be...
Where is the Outrage?

Who is the Real Coward?

I remember hearing once that instead of calling them bullies, we should call them cowards.  And while I won’t take on that argument today, I will say that I think the adults who turn their heads to bullying are the real cowards. I will never excuse the behavior...