Most people don't know this, but I was bullied all throughout 7th grade. And it wasn't some little petty girl fight either. It all started when someone decided to start a rumor that I said something about some of the most popular people in the school that I NEVER said. Ever. At first they were mad, obviously, but it was the kind of mad that you know that most people will get over in a couple of days. To my horror, their anger deepened and every day of that year continued to get worse and worse. Pretty soon I was being verbally and mentally bullied every. single. day. The mean glares and whispers were one thing, but the hurtful comments is what really hurt me the most. They would say things like "I have that outfit- except it looks way better on me" and "Where'd you get those shoes? The dollar store?". They would make fun of my acne, throw popcorn at me when they saw me at the movies, kick the volleyball away from me at volleyball practice, make an endless amount of degrading comments, and spread all sorts of rumors about me. It got so bad that I completely hated myself.
I honestly don't know how I got through it, other than I was lucky enough to move to Columbia and get away from it. Although I still get anxiety when I go into any middle school building, I have regained my confidence and have been able to grow into a much stronger person.
My message to you all is that YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL- no matter what anyone says. There is always someone there who thinks that you are the most beautiful person and that is our Savior, Jesus Christ. He is always there- watching out for you and ready to comfort you when you need it. No matter who mocks you, betrays you, or makes you feel completely worthless- you always have someone there watching over you. Never forget that. YOU are beautiful. Never make the mistake of letting yourself think otherwise. Be-YOU-tiful.
XOXO
Mikayla
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I thought I had commented on this before, but apparently I hadn't! I just wanted to say that you are one of the girls in my life I have looked up to. It's weird to say since I'm a million years older than you, but it's true. You and all the Columbia girls had such a strength and poise that I just loved and respected so much. It's crazy that people could be so cruel to you, and that for a single second you could think you were anything but beautiful. Anyway, enough of my novel. :)
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