I think it is important to talk about what it feels like to be on the receiving end. Many cannot begin to imagine what it can be like and how much damage it can do. Hopefully being open about it will raise awareness and will make some think twice before bullying someone. If only one reconsiders, then it was already…

Thank you for being so open and honest.

Having been bullied myself I can say that yes, you can be traumatised by it. You said a person has to be happy with themselves. That is the crux of the matter. If you are being bullied, then the last thing you are is happy with yourself. How can you be, if the feedback you get from all around is that you are not good…