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My Story
My experience with bullying started when I was very young and continued for years.
A lot of it involved exclusion, appearance-based bullying, public humiliation,
and feeling isolated from other students.
There were also times where adults knew what was happening,
but very little changed. During anti-bullying month, I would see posters,
announcements, and messages about kindness all around the school while I was
still being bullied and feeling unsupported.
That experience stayed with me because it made the awareness feel performative
instead of protective. It changed the way I viewed school, friendships,
and what it means for students to actually feel safe.
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Why Awareness Matters
Bullying is often treated like normal school drama,
but repeated exclusion and humiliation can affect confidence,
identity, trust, and mental health long after school ends.
A lot of students stay quiet because they are scared of being ignored,
embarrassed, or labeled dramatic for speaking up.
This website exists to encourage honesty, support,
and conversations about how schools and communities can respond better.
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The Buddy Bench Project
One of the goals of this project is to raise money for a buddy bench at St. Andrew’s.
A buddy bench is a place where students can sit if they want someone to talk to,
include them, or simply notice that they do not want to be alone.
The purpose is not just the bench itself,
but the message behind it: no student should feel invisible at school.