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Thank you @rubymay again for chatting with tonight, you are really strong! thanks to all the other parents here for sharing their experiences too ... View more

@rubymay wrote: Not everything in life is a happy event. Often it's those difficult moments that help moments that help mould you into who you will become.  If I had gone without bullying, I'm sure that I wouldn't be as strong, as compassionate or as caring as I am now. Being bullied has taught me so many things about myself and others. Hurt people hurt people. Being kind to others goes so far, and that's what I've strived to do ever since I dug myself out of that mess.   Wow, what an amazing reflection on a diffcult time...  ... View more

@Maggiemay wrote: @Reading your replies @@rubymay I feel like you are telling my daughters story.  So many similarities from the types of bullying to the responses that were given by her teachers.  My daughter left her high school this year (end of year 10) and enrolled in TAFE.  The positive changes we are seeing in her is truly amazing in just a few short weeks of her moving from a toxic environment and relationships.  She has a new found love for learning and I can see her confidence growing.  Thank you for sharing your story.   Wow that's a great outcome... thanks so much for sharing your experience... What were the main things that helped your daughter on top of moving out of the school? ... View more

@rubymay - that makes sense about the school counselors were hit and miss... When you are looking for a counsellor out in the world it can take trying a few different people before you find one that you connect with and works in the way that suits you (kind of even like finding a hairdresser etc) - so it's hard that for school counselors you are stuck with who the school has hired.... ... View more

@Ngaio-RO wrote: Just while we're on that. Here is the info about ways to communicate with your teenager. For some parents that is easy and for some, not so much. So getting practical tips on how to do it canmake a huge difference for everyone. That's great, thanks for posting these practical strategies ... View more

Did you find school counsellors/welfare teachers etc helpful @rubymay? Did you get any extra support like a helpline or online counselling etc? ... View more

@Murgatroyd wrote: @rubymay I'm really struggling to comprehend bullying so early at school. And I'm so impressed that you can articulate it so clearly. Did the teachers see what was happening? And were they able to do anything? What would you tell those teachers now about what they could do differently to have better supported you? Yes it's so impressive - I'm also wondering if you were able to go back as the adult you are now - what recommendations would you make to teachers and parents on how to better support you? ... View more

It's sadly wrapped up in the whole bullying experience that the person experiencing the bullying is made to feel that it's their fault, and they're isolated and disconnected. Was there a way that you found to re-connect and get supportive people around you? ... View more

Also, it's unbelievable bullying can start so young! Students in primary school might really struggle to advocate for themselves and really need their parents' support.... I noticed Kids Help Line have some specific pages for younger kids that might help: https://kidshelpline.com.au/kids/tips/understanding-bullying/ ... View more

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hi @rubymay.... thanks again for sharing your story... shows great strength & compassion to help others in this way, though it's awful you experienced this! My question is, did you find it hard to talk to people that could help you? How did you have/start those conversations? ... View more

Hi @rubymay, thanks for sharing your experiences! Hello @Murgatroyd and @Ngaio-RO ... View more

Hi there, looking forward to this chat ... View more