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justhangn
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Mine was 272 from Cow Pie High.
Bully or Bullied?
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Originally posted by Christy
.....Up until about a year ago, I've always been fairly nice to everyone. I think as I've grown older, my tolerence for stupidity has simply decreased. Or maybe it's just early onset of menopause.:shrug:
Oh, stop. you're not that old OR that mean. (ya big dork..
Pixie, that wasn't very nice of you.
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Kizzy
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I never bullied anyone, nor was I ever bullied by anyone in high school. I was a friend too everyone no matter what other people said or thought.
So you can imagine my surprise when I experienced bullying in the workplace by an overbearing beast of a boss. What really makes that situation hard is that it resides in your livelihood, and it tears you up inside physically and mentally. Eventually, after gaining 65 pounds, having my hair come out in chunks, breaking out in constant acne, yelling at my family when I came in the door from work, having my blood pressure go thru the roof, grinding my teeth at night, unable to sleep, having panic attacks, and putting up with it for nearly 3 years, I decided to seek help. Yes, I broke down and saw a shrink. It helped me better understand the demon I was dealing with and toughed me up. What also was a big help is that this boss went out on extended sick leave for 5 months.
I will say that I will NEVER allow myself to be that vulnerable again in any situation. I know better now, but I’ve also learned to understand the motivation behind a bully, any bully, which is really their own feelings of self-worthlessness and incompetence. Now that she is back, I will squash her if she even THINKS she can treat me that way again. I’ve learned to confront her and call her on her actions. We will see if I can keep the problem at bay, because there is one thing I have learned and that is not to trust people so easily. And one more thing, I keep detailed documentation.
So you can imagine my surprise when I experienced bullying in the workplace by an overbearing beast of a boss. What really makes that situation hard is that it resides in your livelihood, and it tears you up inside physically and mentally. Eventually, after gaining 65 pounds, having my hair come out in chunks, breaking out in constant acne, yelling at my family when I came in the door from work, having my blood pressure go thru the roof, grinding my teeth at night, unable to sleep, having panic attacks, and putting up with it for nearly 3 years, I decided to seek help. Yes, I broke down and saw a shrink. It helped me better understand the demon I was dealing with and toughed me up. What also was a big help is that this boss went out on extended sick leave for 5 months.
I will say that I will NEVER allow myself to be that vulnerable again in any situation. I know better now, but I’ve also learned to understand the motivation behind a bully, any bully, which is really their own feelings of self-worthlessness and incompetence. Now that she is back, I will squash her if she even THINKS she can treat me that way again. I’ve learned to confront her and call her on her actions. We will see if I can keep the problem at bay, because there is one thing I have learned and that is not to trust people so easily. And one more thing, I keep detailed documentation.
Steve
Enjoying life!
True Story...
I wasn't bullied by the "Bully" but by one of his cronies. One day, while the teacher was out, this kid starts messing with me. So I got up and walked back to his desk and started choking him. And I told him, "You want to f*** with me? Huh? I'll f***ing kill you right now, because I don't give a s***!"
No one ever messed with me again. I actually became friends with the "Bully" eventually, but not his loser friend.
I wasn't bullied by the "Bully" but by one of his cronies. One day, while the teacher was out, this kid starts messing with me. So I got up and walked back to his desk and started choking him. And I told him, "You want to f*** with me? Huh? I'll f***ing kill you right now, because I don't give a s***!"
No one ever messed with me again. I actually became friends with the "Bully" eventually, but not his loser friend.
Bertha Venation
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Heheh... Edison High School, class of '81... approximately 900 graduates.... city girl, yes I was.
Vince
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Originally posted by Vince
Mine was a large class too. Around 550. Probably got picked on by 100 of them, fought 50 of those, won about 75% of the remaining, and two of those I just plain ole got sick of them and kicked their a$$. Nowadays I've gotten rid of all that anger and have just mellowed out.
Forgot to mention that the 75% were all girls, but they were tough girls.
because we were always moving, I wanted to make a good impression on my classmates, and after awhile, I guess I was afraid of saying the wrong thing.......now, it's just like -- who cares?