Bullying is unacceptable. I have been bullied a few years back, and it sucks. Your self esteem drops. However, that experience changed me for the better, because it made me stronger. It made me realize that I should not let some idiots, that do not have a heart, destroy my confidence. Their words should mean nothing to you because they are not your friends. I know it might be hard, but try to ignore their words. And if your "friends" are being mean to you and speaking about you behind your back then do stop being friends with them because your true friends would not judge you and speak behind your back.

Also, speak up if you see bullying. I wished somebody would have spoke up when I was being bullied. If you see something, tell the teacher you trust the most about it. I had a kid who was bullied in my class recently, and you know what I did? I spoke up. I told my teacher that the kid was being treated unfairly by other students. People were talking bad about the kid when they were standing next to them. I told the kid to ignore them. So, I told the kid to seat with me at lunch since it was seating by itself. The kid was seating by itself, and that was it. I had enough of the kid being treated horribly. I talked to the teacher and the teachers solved it. I'm tired of people being mistreated.

So the moral is, do not let somebody steal away your confidence. Those words might scar you, I'm telling you by experience, but it will make you realize that you should ignore negativity. If there is somebody in your life that is making feel bad about yourself, then get rid of him or her. We all deserve happiness. You should all ignore the words from haters outside and insight the social media; in school and outside school too. You are all beautiful, smart and talented.

If anybody needs somebody to talk to, I'm always here. You are not alone. If somebody needs a friend, I'm also here. Just do not let anyone steal your pride, confidence. Be proud of who you are. Be proud of who you love, and what you like to do.

- Ami