Demi Lovato's Bullying Story

Bathroom Mussiness

Students are faced with negative comments, even in the bathroom stalls. Students are challenged with reading the mean comments while using the restroom. School restrooms are student's resources when they are not feeling well, students should feel comfortable entering the bathroom. Students who want to hide their sorrow often take a walk to the restroom in hope to relieve their sadness, then return to their regular school day. It is difficult to read such harsh comments on the bathroom stalls that may effect their emotions. Verbal bullying surrounds our environment, it may be found anywhere. It may directed toward anyone.

Name calling may effects others well being, be careful with the use of your words and how they may make others feel. Verbal bullying can be anything about weight, appearance, racist, sexual or homophobic bullying.

Cyberbully suicide attempt scene Sia - breathe me

Taylor Hillridge, 17 year old high school student was gifted a computer from her parents on her birthday. She loved the idea of gaining freedom, Taylor created a social media account shortly after receiving her computer. Soon after Taylor she created an account she was targeted on social media, being cyber bullied. Taylor was betrayed by her own best friend, she was afraid to stand up for herself. Her mom became unaware of the issue, Taylor never discussed being bullied with anyone. She began to feel alone and helpless, Taylor then attempted suicide after posting a video of herself  online. Taylor's old best friend rushed over to her house after seeing the video and contacted her mother immediately. Taylor admitted that she wanted to die.

Bullying Awareness

National Bullying Prevention Month is throughout the month of October. During the month of October the world gets together to raise awareness for bullying. Beginning in 2006 the community has joined together to participate in awareness activities together. This month is dedicated to address bullying and educate the world on how often it occurs. The community asks that people acknowledge bullying and help put a stop to it. Taking part in bullying awareness is important for teachers, parents and youth. It is important for everyone to learn about what you can do to help.

Self Acceptance

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White male brutally tortured

Disabled tortured young adult was kidnapped on early January year of 2017. Four black teens who kidnapped the white man streamed a live video about 30 minutes long on Facebook while torturing him. While on video the teens were influenced by drinking alcohol and smoking. They forced the disabled white male to drink toilet water and flicked cigarette ashes at him. The teens were caught on video, cutting his hair with a knife until he bled from his scalp, the teens made a joke out of this. Disabled man who was unable to help himself suffered through the torture while getting beat up and threatened. These teens created a hate crime against white people while picking on the white man. The victim was found wandering around Chicago the day of the incident, the victim was in an awful state of trauma. The police were able to identify the victim and rescue him from the streets. Chicago police arrested four teenagers for assaulting a mentally disabled young man.

Bullying can tare families apart

Being a victim of bullying may result in many behavioral changes that may easily increase difficulties at home. Victims of bullying tend to isolate themselves from their families and hold more secrets from their loved ones. Victims also tend to overreact to situations often with irritability which may create more arguments within the household. Victims may also use excuses to get out of going to school to avoid being bullied. Victims may say they are feeling ill to miss out on events that they are afraid of attending. Victims may also avoid family outings and doing things they used to enjoy because of social anxiety. Bullying makes families more overprotective, caring more about their children's safety. Bullying does not only affect the victim, it affects their families as well.

Bullied to Death

Carl Joseph Walker- Hoover, 11

Eleven year old, Carl Walker who was a boy scout, football and basketball athlete. Sixth grader at New Leadership Charter School committed suicide due to bullying. The mother of Carl reported calling the school since the first month of school, the bully did not stop bullying her son. Carl suffered through tremendous amounts of name calling, he was called gay daily, picked on the way he dressed, and taunting threats on harming and killing him. Carl could not eat lunch in the cafeteria, he had to have his lunch alone in the guidance counselor's office. A female student was at fault for his suicide, she threatened to harm him constantly. Carl was saddened, his mother found her son hanging from an extension cord in their home after being suspended from school for five days.

Bullying Helpline, Resources

 For Children and Teens:

A resource website sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services that addresses the warning signs of bullying, how to talk about bullies, how to report bullies and cyber bullying and offers a 24-hour help hotline for victims at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

A national organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. They also offer the Trevor Lifeline, a 24-hour, national crisis and suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ youth. The number is 1-866-4-U-Trevor.
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/bullying-cyberbullying-resources/story?id=15962497

For anyone who is struggling with bullying:

THE NATIONAL BULLYING HELPLINE Established over 15 years ago we are today's leading UK Anti-Bullying organization assisting both adults and children. We are the only anti-bullying organization providing operational support for the public whether the conflict is in the home, the community, the playground or the workplace. Call us on 0845 22 55787 or 07734 701221 if you are struggling right now with bullying issues.
http://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/

https://www.stopbullying.gov/get-help-now/

If you are being bullied or a witness reach out, speak to a trusted adult. Call a bully helpline, they are willing to assist you.

Demi Lovato, Bully Victim, Survivor

 

What's wrong with being confident?

Confident, Demi's fifth album, released on October 16, 2015. This album is based on self empowerment, and being confident with who you are, leaving confident more than the album title. Demi's Confident album was a huge comeback for her, Demi would always speak about her lack of confidence. Demi was always outspoken about her life experiences. This album has been a huge inspiration to her fans, inspiring them to have confidence.

Courage, Demi

Demi's fourth album "DEMI" was released on March 10, 2013. Demi was afraid that no one would understand her message. Writing this album was therapeutic to her, it helped her "et rid of her demons" she said. Demi fits all of her personal experiences into this album, it was a challenge for Demi to write songs about her heartbreaks, but she did it with a lot of courage. "I spent so much time trying to figure out what the right thing to do was, that I got distracted along the way by fun and temptations and that's why I ended up in rehab at 18" Demi said. After going through rehab she came out with this album, it helped her speak about her life struggles and getting her message out.

Recovery, Unbroken

Demi Lovato's third album "UNBROKEN" was released on September 20, 2011. The lyrics in this album are influenced by her personal struggles. Demi describes her emotional issues and how she recovered from her disorders. Great passion in all of her songs in this album, making this album most meaningful to her and her fans. This album was made after about a year of being treated through rehab. Demi says, "Unbroken is basically me and who I am today".

Demi Lovato's Symbolic Tattoos

Demi's first tattoo has a religious meaning to Demi, reminding her to have confidence because God made her beautiful.

The flock of birds surrounding her faith tattoo was her first large tattoo, the birds are a symbol of freedom. She later then realized the twelve birds represented the 12 step recovery program from alcoholics anonymous. Each bird represented one step toward her freedom while freeing herself from substance abuse.

 

After spending about three months in rehab Demi decided to get this tattoo to remind herself to think positive. She decided to tattoo it on her wrist where she used to cut herself so she was able to see it everyday. It is a symbol for growth and recovery.

Demi Lovato's bullying experience

Famous American actor, singer and songwriter, Demi Lovato born on August 20, 1992 was admitted to rehab in November, 2011 for three months of treatment. Later after Demi entered rehab she was diagnosed with a bipolar disorder after years of struggling with bulimia, cutting and drug addiction.  Demi Lovato was bullied for being fat while growing up, at 18 years old Demi quit her Disney show, Sonny With a Chance because she could not handle to see her body on camera. Filming Camp Rock at the time Demi Lovato was at her worst, throwing up 5 times a day.  Demi Lovato handled her stress and anxiety by cutting herself with blades. Demi decided to focus on her music rather than filming, she preferred to not be seen on film. Demi felt that her confidence was all in her voice.

 

How Bullying Impacts Someone Overtime

At a young age, bullying can take a toll on someone's mental and physical well-being. Whether there are scars or permanent, difficult memories. Depending on the situation, those memories will stick with you until you are a full grown adult. It will shape the way you will become.

Spread the love

It does not take much to make people happy. Spread positivity throughout your school, it makes a huge difference. Try this idea, post sticky notes throughout the school, on mirrors and your peers lockers, anywhere it may be seen! Even to those peers that you may not know personally. Spreading positive comments has a strong impact, it may change people's day, bring a smile to their face, or even make them feel better about themselves. Be the change, help make people's days.

Not all scars can be seen

The Bystander

The witness, hurtful bystanders encourage the bullying that is happening. Bystanders stand and watch, instigating the situation instead of standing up and helping the victim. Bullying may be encouraged by laughing and cheering the bully on, or even recording the bully making the bully feel the need to show off. Bystanders may also join the scene once it has started. Most bystanders accept the bullying and do nothing to help. Be a supportive bystander, offer help to the victim and report any form of bullying you witness to a trustworthy adult.

The Victim

The abused, children who are bullied suffer from anxiety, depression and many mood disorders that are caused by their unhappiness. The victims have a higher risk of suicide and are constantly experiencing peer rejection. Victims suffer from bullying daily. Befriend a victim and stay close, no one deserves to go through bullying without a friend.

The Bully

The abuser, inflicts unwanted emotions. Bullying is considered as a form of abuse. It creates unwanted pain and suffering to the victim. The abuser demonstrates their emotions through aggression. Address the abuser, learn to say NO!

Your laugh must never be the reason of someone's pain

Cyber bullies use the internet for all of the wrong purposes. Cyber bullying is using the internet to harass, threaten or embarrass others on social media. Teenagers and young adults are common victim of cyber bullying. Rumors spread on the internet very quickly, the internet may also be anonymous if you choose, making it difficult to trace down the bully.


Approximately 43% of students admit to experiencing cyber bullying throughout their lifetime. It is most common that girls post mean comments online while boys post hurtful pictures of videos online. Cyber bullying increases depression and lowers the victims self esteem. 1 in 6 teens reported receiving messages from people they did not know online, which caused them to feel scared and uncomfortable. 44% of youth have lied about their age in order to have access to online websites.

Cyber bullying can be prevented by:
Protecting your password
Keeping your profile appropriate
Do not communicate with unknown users
Allow access only to those you trust
Raise awareness
Be positive
Don't be a cyber bully

Bullying is Everywhere

Bullies do not always hurt victims verbally. Bullies are everywhere, beside you or even on the other side of your phone or computer screen. Bullying should be easy to identify. Before you say something mean, take a minute and think about how would the person react. Do not be a bully, be a friend.