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You Need To Read This
I just watched a heartbreaking video about a young lady named Jade. She killed herself due to violence and bullying. She is one of the many lives lost due to suicide.
One of the leading causes of death amongst teenagers is suicide. The Centers for Disease control report that it is the third leading cause of death, behind accidents and homicide, of people aged 15 to 24. Even more disturbing is the fact that suicide is the fourth leading cause of death for children between the ages of 10 and 14.
The worst part is that we could do something about this.
I see bullying everyday. Bullies don’t discriminate. They come in all sizes and shapes, in real life and in cyber life. First of all if you are one of the anons on Tumblr, Facebook, or any other online social site or in real life and are bullying or harrassing something, YOU NEED TO STOP. You could be hurting someone a lot more than you think. Words are NOT harmless. Secondly, if you know that someone is being bullied don’t hesitate to get help despite what the person says.
•teenlineonline.org
•suicidehotlines.com/national.html
•www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
•www.thetrevorproject.org/
•www.suicide.org/teen-suicide-and-youth-suicide.html
If you can’t call any of these, or are in immediate danger CALL 911. If you feel uncomfortable talking, some of these hotlines also have text lines. You can also reach out to an adult you trust. Please get help, don’t become a statistic.
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Wow... tragic
"I just want to wake up somewhere and discover that this has all just been a nightmare." - my friend Max
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Post: #640127  , Tue 17 Apr 12, 2:06AM |
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That last site is a bit, what's the word, patronising? :3
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I am THE PANDA! :D
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Post: #640148 , Tue 17 Apr 12, 3:11AM |
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^ How so?
The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry. -Ernest Hemingway
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Post: #640151 , Tue 17 Apr 12, 3:19AM |
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I don't know really, it's just a bit like in your facey and sudden :3 don't like that one too much.
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I am THE PANDA! :D
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Post: #640152 , Tue 17 Apr 12, 3:21AM |
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QA needs a Like/Reblog button.
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Post: #640288 , Tue 17 Apr 12, 2:31PM |
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:: Xeffy
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Bullying was almost the death of me.
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Post: #640292 , Tue 17 Apr 12, 3:20PM |
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Bullying killed a part of me...
"Being straight is too mainstream. Being gay sounds better"
"Its always just gonna be the sidelines for a kid who can't find it in themselves to take up the challenge and do something about a problem. Instead of putting them first, why didn't you put yourself first? Now you just lost more than you could have gained"
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Post: #640294 , Tue 17 Apr 12, 3:25PM |
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I'm pretty much mentally scarred at this point. Yes, these things can prevent physical death, but like many others, I still mentally never recovered from this shit and probably never will. It does haunt people for the rest of their lives.
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Edit: weeirdwith2es, Tue 17 Apr 12, 4:52PM
Post: #640310 , Tue 17 Apr 12, 4:51PM |
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Ugh, when will people realize that different does not equal wrong. I hate how people get bullied to the point of killing themselves every day, just because they were "different" from other people. Don't people realize how boring and pointless life would be if we were all the same ?!
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Post: #640313 , Tue 17 Apr 12, 4:56PM |
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I have also been a victim of bullying so yes, I realize that these people cannot fix everything. But I think the cool part of being human is that you always have potential for healing. I still struggle with things that bullying triggered every day, but I take that and use it to help other people. So that others don't have to suffer the way I and so many others have suffered. Even if I only save one person, I have made the world a better place.
Also, I am sorry if these sites seem patronizing, I just googled teen suicide hotlines and this is what came up. I apologize. 
"Shall I abide in this dull world, which in her absence is no better then a sty?" -Lost and Delirious
"I didn't eat for three days because I wanted to be lovely." -Cassie Ainsworth (Skins)
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Post: #640498 , Wed 18 Apr 12, 12:33AM |
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Wow people are so messed up!
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Post: #644161 , Sat 28 Apr 12, 4:03PM |
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:: Kuuipo
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Hm :\
"The past can hurt. You can either run from it or learn from it." ~Rafiki
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Post: #644182 , Sat 28 Apr 12, 4:36PM |
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Wow, I didn't think so many people would read this. Thank you so much! Please keep sharing it!
"Shall I abide in this dull world, which in her absence is no better then a sty?" -Lost and Delirious
"I didn't eat for three days because I wanted to be lovely." -Cassie Ainsworth (Skins)
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Post: #645013 , Tue 1 May 12, 12:43AM |
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People's words were almost my death.
Several times.
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But words might just kill me
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But words might just kill me
If you truly own yourself no one can use you against you~ Chris Colfer 💘
"It's not about who you are attracted to ultimately, it's about who you fall in love with." -Glee
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Edit: gleek17, Tue 1 May 12, 2:59AM
Post: #645065 , Tue 1 May 12, 2:58AM |
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Bullying has been a massive part of my life, from going through it when I was younger, to seeing it constantly when I worked in a primary school for a year.. It makes me sad/angry now when i hear about it, from the news, or younger siblings currently in school...
There doesn't seem to be an awful lot anyone can do about it except to try and keep a watchful eye, and for victoms of bullying to try and do something about it.
Which is what makes it difficult =/.
And what cam said is true =], when people go through difficult things in life, Even though it may always affect them, it can also have positive effects for them and others.
For me I have found that you don't seriously respect or understand a situation, aspect of life, difficulty etc until you actually go through it yourself. Sadly enough lol
'It is better to be hated for what you are, than to be loved for what you are not'
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Edit: onlymyself, Tue 15 May 12, 8:40AM
Post: #649409 , Tue 15 May 12, 8:37AM |
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