tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post6356780968174568766..comments2023-09-29T01:36:09.155-07:00Comments on Stories to Share: Where do I start? ISWG post for AprilTess Julia http://www.blogger.com/profile/17850176812284692371noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post-49644791571486244032015-04-03T08:00:02.077-07:002015-04-03T08:00:02.077-07:00It is hard to comprehend the motives behind these ...It is hard to comprehend the motives behind these incidents. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your support.Tess Julia https://www.blogger.com/profile/17850176812284692371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post-87567592292849848382015-04-02T19:59:26.426-07:002015-04-02T19:59:26.426-07:00It's so true that the victims of bullying usua...It's so true that the victims of bullying usually do nothing to provoke the bullies. Bullies may be victims themselves, but that's not always the case. I remember walking into 7th grade gym class and having a girl I had never met before walk up, spit at me and call me a name. I didn't know why then, and I don't know why now. However, at our twenty year reunion, we made peace with each other. Forgiveness can be freeing, but at the same time, bullies need to be stopped. I think you can bring new light to this issue with your story. Keep at it!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post-21620499587736730442015-04-02T15:28:13.751-07:002015-04-02T15:28:13.751-07:00That's great advice- I'll try.That's great advice- I'll try.Tess Julia https://www.blogger.com/profile/17850176812284692371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post-82693371667937009462015-04-02T10:55:15.022-07:002015-04-02T10:55:15.022-07:00I think there are so many people who care about th...I think there are so many people who care about the issue, but it's hard to break out of the pack--tell your story with more heart or in a unique way and the followers will come.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post-76924613377350320872015-04-02T05:44:49.920-07:002015-04-02T05:44:49.920-07:00Couldn't agree more.Couldn't agree more.Tess Julia https://www.blogger.com/profile/17850176812284692371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post-82683976777929110722015-04-02T05:44:13.644-07:002015-04-02T05:44:13.644-07:00Thank you for sharing that with me. In such a &quo...Thank you for sharing that with me. In such a "civilized" society it's hard to comprehend how people can act like such savages. Parents are failing to teach the most basic moral lessons in life like kindness and empathy. <br />I'm glad you're happy now and the world is clearly a better place with you in it. Tess Julia https://www.blogger.com/profile/17850176812284692371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post-26619388690371333612015-04-01T23:45:28.784-07:002015-04-01T23:45:28.784-07:00My heart breaks for your daughter and you! Thank ...My heart breaks for your daughter and you! Thank goodness she has you standing behind her. That will make an important difference for her!!! <br /><br />I didn't say it earlier, but I experienced traumatic bullying in my last three years of school. It had a devastating impact on my life, and I struggled with serious depression and thoughts of suicide for a long time. I'm still bearing the emotional scars. The love of my parents and siblings and husband got me through to a happy and confident place, but it wasn't easy. I don't for a moment believe you are exaggerating! Hang in there! Be strong for your daughter!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post-57986102571641892015-04-01T18:56:28.291-07:002015-04-01T18:56:28.291-07:00Thank you- It's just beyond comprehension that...Thank you- It's just beyond comprehension that these bullies are getting the best of the situation. I think adults are naive in how manipulative and evil a small child can be.<br />Thanks for the encouragement with writing too- it helps keep me motivated!Tess Julia https://www.blogger.com/profile/17850176812284692371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post-87034521156537909042015-04-01T18:52:12.308-07:002015-04-01T18:52:12.308-07:00Thank you Elise! It has been the most difficult an...Thank you Elise! It has been the most difficult and heartbreaking experience I have ever been through. While the damage was psychological- I compare it to watching your child in the ICU at the hospital and not knowing if they will pull through. Honestly, I still don't know, but I will never lose hope.Tess Julia https://www.blogger.com/profile/17850176812284692371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post-82452088235768526672015-04-01T18:49:25.814-07:002015-04-01T18:49:25.814-07:00The support here is amazing. It's always been ...The support here is amazing. It's always been positive and has in many way inspired me to keep trying as a writer. <br />I've heard from many teachers and parents how hearing our story was a wake-up call. The damage done by bullying can be as bad as what a combat soldier copes with after the fact and I am NOT exaggerating. My daughter is in a hospital homebound program for school now because of the severity of her PTSD.Tess Julia https://www.blogger.com/profile/17850176812284692371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post-75502247566556333582015-04-01T18:43:46.485-07:002015-04-01T18:43:46.485-07:00I know. I hate the fact the girl and her parents h...I know. I hate the fact the girl and her parents have such blatant disregard for others and won't be punished for the suffering caused by their actions. It keeps me up at night.Tess Julia https://www.blogger.com/profile/17850176812284692371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post-43108260178333361282015-04-01T16:19:32.719-07:002015-04-01T16:19:32.719-07:00I've run into some of that too. When my son wa...I've run into some of that too. When my son was bullied in kindergarten (albeit on a fairly minor level), little was done about it for the same reasons. You sound like an incredible mom. It's good that you're going to so much research about the market and what types of stories are already out there before you start, so you know where your story is going to fit. No matter how you tell it, I'm sure it's going to be amazing.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post-29419702612387969422015-04-01T14:32:27.566-07:002015-04-01T14:32:27.566-07:00It breaks my heart to hear your daughter is having...It breaks my heart to hear your daughter is having to deal with bullying. Keeping reminding her that it does get better and that you've always got her back. I'm sure she knows that already, and it sounds like you're doing the very best for her, she's lucky to have you. Hugs to the both of you!!! Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post-54924024852082316762015-04-01T13:14:46.377-07:002015-04-01T13:14:46.377-07:00Hi Tess Julia! I read your post with great intere...Hi Tess Julia! I read your post with great interest because I taught 7-9 year olds for 25 years. Bullying is never acceptable! Being bullied is a horrible experience, and sometime the incidents can haunt you your whole life. Kudos to you for standing behind your daughter. You need to tell your story!!! And I hope that you do! I've been working on building a platform too, but I can only handle blogging. Stumbling across the IWSG has been a wonderful help to me. So much so that I'm co-hosting for the second time this month, and I'm having great fun visiting blogs like yours! Good luck and hang in there!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315590614767346504.post-16104288402655666772015-04-01T12:49:48.357-07:002015-04-01T12:49:48.357-07:00That's just twisted they would side with the b...That's just twisted they would side with the bully. So what if the bully did come from a broken background? Someone has to be responsible for those actions.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com