But that doesn’t mean that bullying does not exist. Every day thousands of kids are bullied. And every day kids commit suicide because they are bullied.
You don’t have to be a victim to care about these kids. You don’t have to understand what I went through as a kid to know that bullying is wrong. You don’t have to be the parent of a bullied child to want to stop bullying from happening.
I forgive those kids that bullied me. I forgive them for hurting me. I forgive them because I’m tired of being hurt by them and I want to let it go. I’m lucky that I’m still here and I can forgive them. Many kids won’t ever get that chance.
By blogging about this topic today, maybe I can give another kid that chance someday. I’m not a doctor or a super hero, but maybe I can still save the life of a child that is hurting today. Maybe I can help stop bullying.
I hope you’ll join me.
Thank you so much to everyone who is visiting and participating today! I can't even begin to tell you how much it means to me.
First, stop by all the blogs that are blogging against bullying today!
Once you've done that enter yourself in the giveaways! We have fabulous giveaways going on today and tomorrow (June 5-6). Let me remind you what we have up for grabs:
$35 stock art from Geezees Canvas Art
New Friendship Necklace Set – Les Amies in gold, brass, and pearls from Krystal at Blended
"Bullycide In America" book from BullyPolice.org
$100 SpaFinder gift certificate
"Friendship" in pictures from Patty at Artistic Images Photography
Handmade bag from JessieKohl
Samsung NC10 Netbook
Once all the entries have been received I will be drawing seven names out of "The Hat." Beginning with #1 each person will get to choose which prize they want. Once I contact you, you have 48 hours to get back to me or you forfeit your win and I move on to the next person. You can only win one prize, so any names drawn twice will be thrown out.
You must do AT LEAST one of the following to receive entries and you can do as many of the following as you want (except for 1 or 2 - this number entries is determined by when you signed up) (*Update: If you're visiting on 6/6 and you haven't already signed up, you can get entries by Twitter or donating only*):
1. 10 entries (sign up on Mr. Linky by June 4 11:59 PM EST) - Participate in Blog Against Bullying by blogging.
OR
2. 7 entries (sign up on Mr. Linky by June 5 11:59 PM EST) - Participate in Blog Against Bullying by blogging.
3. 5 entries - Tweet about Blog Against Bullying. You can copy and paste this: Participate in Blog Against Bullying Blog Party for a chance to win great prizes! http://tinyurl.com/2v9aojp
4. 1 entry for every $1 donated to BullyPolice.org using the ChipIn donation link to the right.
Leave a comment on this post letting me know how many entries you've earned and the links to any blogs/tweets. Don't forget to include your contact information!
Thank you again everyone for partipating and good luck!
19 comments:
I signed up early and blogged about bullying here: http://goodmorninbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-against-bullying.html
I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/TheCraftyHippo/status/15473428842
I donated to BullyPolice.org.
My total points are: 215
Thank you again for this opportunity. I really hope you can overachieve your goal!
My e-mail is: Darryen8808@yahoo.com
I've never done this before, so I hope I'm doing it right. I posted a Tweet at AboutOne, hoping others will RT it. I do believe that together we can make a difference, if only in one childs life. Keeping fingers (eyes, toes, whatever) crossed!
I'm not sure what these points are, but I'll figure it out.
You can email me at kimber@aboutone.com
And thank you for bringing this to the forefront. I think everyone has been hurt as a child, at least a little, and knowing there are actual grown-ups that DO care might just make it a little more bearable.
=) Kelly
I also wanted to let you see what I put on Twitter. Just in case you were wondring...
#Military Wife & Mom stands up for bullied kids! So do we! Join in & stop the madness. We CAN make a difference. http://bit.ly/bXHDV6
On aboutone
It is so important to bring things like this to the forefront. :)
Thanks for a beautiful, inspiring post! Mine's up at nikeathena.blogspot.com Have a wonderful weekend!
Hi, I blogged about it bullying here: http://treasuredreviews.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-against-bullying.html
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/luvscontests/status/15504255352
Thanks for this opportunity!! purposedrivenlife4you at gmail dot com
Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest
mommyreview.com
Bullying has become quite a hot issue in the past few years. I feel a lot of parents are not aware as to how bad it gets in school. A close friend of mine was forced to drop out of high school because of it. Bullying has appeared more in the news lately and People magazine had a cover featuring a girl who committed suicide due to bullying. There was also a memoir written a few years back called Please Stop Laughing at Me. Bullying is something that should be taken very seriously.
Good luck on your giveaway and Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!
What a fabulous cause. Bullying was my biggest frustration when I was a teacher- because I would feel like I did everything that I could- but the reality is that I couldn't stop all of it.
Glad to have found you through Lady Bloggers!
Thank you so much for doing this!
I signed up before June 4th and blogged about it yesterday here:
http://sippycupmom.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-against-bullying-party.html
I've tweeted about it a couple times, most recently here:
http://twitter.com/SippyCupMom/status/15524299482
I got some good comments on my blog post and from Twitter, so hopefully it has spread! I'm not sure how many entries I have then, is it 15? :-)
sippycupmom@gmail.com
HI I just finished my post! I registered before June 4th, but I posted my blog today (the 5th) so not sure how many points exactly that gives me...lol. Doesn't really matter though. I mean, it would be cool to win something, but it was really great just getting the word out there and sharing our story! Thanks for the opportunity! =)
I think I visited all the blogs that you've posted on your page. Is that all there is too it. I left comments on some but couldn't find the comment button on every page.
And - I became more aware of what a serious problem bullying really is. And - I was introduced to some very interesting blogs! :-)
I just found your blog today and I tweeted :) @divinechaosity
I signed up early and blogged here:
http://mama-rants.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-against-bullying.html
Then Tweeted here:
http://twitter.com/MamaRants/status/15586715553
I have learned so much about bullying since I signed up for this blog hop. To be honest when I signed up it was just to support a fellow blogger and her cause, but now I am really interested in this. Thanks for doing this.
I signed up early and also blogged: http://www.infertilityoverachievers.com/2010/06/blog-hop-against-bullying.html
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/IFOverachievers/status/15593243208
And I donated.
Grand total: 25 entries.
Thanks again!
I wanted to make sure you reached your goal so I donated another $50.
That makes my overall total: 265
I am so glad you raised awareness about bullying, and I know our donations will raise even more.
darryen8808@yahoo.com
Hi! I found you too late! I've been reading some of the links you have regarding bullying. What a great subject to get people talking.
I work at a middle school where bullying is taken very seriously. We have kids fill out forms and then everyone has a chance to speak. Those who are responsible for the ill behaviour are given consequences.
You managed to get a few shy ones to speak up. Great job!!!
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