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74: Get Better Not Bitter. Breaking the Cycle of Hurt People Hurt People

Trying Not to Care

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How to Deal With Bullies and Isolates

I'm not saying don't stand up for yourself by no means. But responding to pain with more pain does not resolve anything. The person who's hurt you isn't gonna be like, oh wow, I don't like how they treated me. You can't make someone respect you. All you can do is decide whether you accept the disrespect or not. Being bullied and isolated as a teen feels like the end of the world. People can talk horribly about you, but their actions towards you doesn't reflect who you are.

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