October is National Bullying Awareness Month

This is National Bullying Awareness month founded in 2005.  Go to Pacer.org/bullying to read all about it.  This weekend many rallies will be held throughout the nation to help prevent and dispell the ignorance of it. Disney will hold an event at the Mall of America on 10/28.  Be a part of the solution not the cause.

Most of us have been victims to bullying.  My sister got more than her share of it as a teen.  With unruly black hair and bold front teeth.  Dozens of times mean guys and even gals called her witch or worse.  With a deeply deflated heart she struggled to believe in herself.  I, the younger sister, hated them for it. 

Millions carry deep scars of hurt and humiliation.  Most abusers have nothing more to gain than to make themselves look and feel better.  Rise above what the others are doing and be a force for not only good, but great. 

Use positive words such as, friend, first-rate, 'I like how you', 'How do you do that?' and so forth.  Smile, wink, wave, pat, nod or high-five to show you care.  How hard is it to be kind?  Courage, my friend courage.

Just like the news woman in Wisconsin who received an email from a bully saying, "...what kind of an example are you being overweight and such?"  She responded with, '...you don't know me or what I am like.  Don't set your standard on me in that manner...'  She stood up and said, let's be a little more kind and take note of what we are saying. 

Some of the most beautiful women and men in the world are not even close, to the role model I want my children and grand children to look to.  Instead a friendly, kind person will make a better impact.  Try it and see how much better you feel.  Be braver than a bully.