"Bullying is never okay." Bullying is when someone keeps being mean to you on purpose, and it can mess with your mental health, confidence, and friendships. People who bully often feel bad about themselves. If you're getting bullied or know someone who is, there are ways to stop it and places to get advice and support. Be that voice and take a stand.

                 Self Published Author 

                                   Debra Dawkins

Day after day, relentless torment from her peers chipped away at Serenity's confidence. The hurtful words and cruel actions made her question her worth. But deep within her, a flicker of resilience burned bright. Serenity knew she had to stand up for herself and others suffering silently.

One day during lunch, Serenity and her best friend hung out in the cafeteria. They saw Jake, the leader of the bullies, coming toward them. He started calling Serenity names and backed her into a corner near the table while their classmates surrounded them. Jake had a sneer on his face as he hurled insults at her, trying to break her spirit. Everyone whipped out their cell phones to record the scene. Instead of feeling scared, Serenity felt brave. She looked Jake in the eye, spoke up, and gave him a piece of her mind, refusing to be silenced. She told him to stop bullying her and shouted for him to leave her alone.