Kate's bullying story

Published 06 September 2023

Kate shares her bullying stories, and how they made her the person that she is today.

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What Kate learned

  • The hardest part about being bullied for Kate was feeling worthless and hopeless.

  • Kate told a couple of her teachers and a counsellor about the bullying, and they helped and supported her.

  • Talking to her mum about bullying also helped.

  • High school is only a small part of your life, once you graduate you don't need to see those people again.

What can I do now?

  • Our number 1 tip is to talk to someone about what you're going through. Rahart Adams breaks down the 5 key steps for you here.

  • If you're not ready to talk to family or friends, you can share your story anonymously on the ReachOut Forums.

  • Look after yourself. Check out this article for our top 5 tips.

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