Bullies

When I was in high school I was encountered by two bullies. Jekyll and Hyde (I use alias' so that they don't come back on me today and once again kick my rear). These two girls were the bain of my existance. Everyday when I got off that school bus there they were and the insults and belittling again. What did I do to these girls? Today, and yes I still think of it, what did I do to these girls but breathe their air? So, one day I encountered Jekyll in the gym. She walked by me and called me b****! I relaiated (sp) for the first time and yelled sl**!! She proceded to run up to me and punch me in the mouth. Blood spewed from my fragile mouth. I smacked her upside the head with my backpack. The gym teacher came out and escorted us to the principals office where we both got swats and sent back to class. Hyde jumped me in the hallway one day and berated me once again w/ 4 letter words. Closer and closer she came and I finally had enough and pushed her to the ground and walked away. Those girls never bothered me again. I stood up for myself and regained my confindence and I WON!!! Today sadly this doesn't happen. When did "fights" in the school yard go from fists to knives and guns? We have to stay vigilant and teach our kids. No longer is it even safe for kids to stand up for themselves. Online, we monitor our children not only from molesters but from bullies as well. What a world eh?