64 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined 30 Sep \ on: When the snowflake becomes the bully alter_native
Thanks for sharing that. One my few regrets is taking part in bullying a kid in high school. I wasn't the ring leader or anything, but joined in. Prior to high school I regularly stood up to bullies which is certainly how I'd rather think of myself.
It happens to the best of us. Thanks for stepping up and sharing about it. It's important to acknowledge our moments that we aren't so proud of.
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In middle school, I watched as my friend bullied someone. He got bullied so hard he got into a fight and later had to leave the school.
Although I never participated in the bullying, I also did nothing to stop it despite my best friend being one of the perpetrators. Edmund Burke said, "Evil triumphs when good men do nothing." I would argue that the men who do nothing do not even deserve the title of "good".
I still think about that bullied kid sometimes. I can still remember what he looked like. I have no idea what happened to him, or how his life went. I can only pray that no lasting scars were left and that he went on to lead a positive and fulfilling life.
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The good thing is our challenges make us stronger in the long run. That's a great quote. Thanks for sharing.
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