Bullying Doesn’t End When the Laughter Does

 

Bullying isn’t just a word—it’s something that stays with people for a long time, sometimes forever. It’s not always about pushing someone or calling them names in front of everyone. Sometimes, it’s the small things—whispering behind their back, leaving them out on purpose, posting something online to embarrass them, or making a “joke” that isn’t funny at all.

The worst part is that people don’t always take it seriously. “Just ignore it,” they say. “They’re just joking.” But it’s not that easy. Words can hurt more than anything. They stay in your mind, making you wonder if they might be true. That’s what bullying does—it makes people feel like they aren’t good enough like something is wrong with them.

And then there’s social media, where it can get even worse. A mean comment, a fake rumour, or a hurtful post can spread so fast that there’s no way to stop it. You check your phone, hoping it’s gone, but it’s still there. More people see it, more people laugh, and suddenly, it feels like the whole world is against you. It’s scary how easy it is for people to be cruel when they don’t have to say things face-to-face.

I’ve seen this happen to friends, classmates, and people who did nothing to deserve it. I’ve seen others move on quickly as if nothing happened. But for the person being bullied, it doesn’t just go away. It stays in their heart, changing how they feel about themselves and the world.

That’s the thing about bullying—it might seem small to the one doing it, but to the one experiencing it, it’s everything. A mean comment might be forgotten in a few minutes by the person who said it, but the person who heard it will remember. Maybe if more people stopped laughing, stopped staying silent, and started standing up, things would change. Maybe then, fewer people would have to carry the pain for the rest of their lives.

Bullying is a thing to remember—because even if you forget what you said, the person you hurt won’t.

Comments

  1. TKAApril 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM

    bro, and literally when they come off as "OH I WAS JUST JOKING, DO YOU WANT ME TO APOLOGIZE?" when you confront. LIKE WHATT ?!

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    1. amolii~April 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM

      BROOO YESSS 😤 that fake innocence gaslighting combo?

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