It's hard not to care about what people think of us, or take what they say about us personally. Today we live in a world where what people say about us almost always gets to us.
Especially when you're younger, its hard not to let what people say about you get to you. When I was 15 years old, I let what others said about me online and at school control my life. Their words had so much control over my life, but also over what my other friends thought of me.
They had so much control, that I would try and find reasons not to go to school. I even went to look at a new school. My dad told me that I could move schools if I wanted but I would just be running from the situation.
People will never stop talking about other people. Its hard not to let their words get to us, but its up to us how we react.
Recently in my small tight knit community a story came out of a member of this community having differing views from the majority on Israel. This was brought to light because this individual got a job on a well known presidential campaign.
A parent in this community posted a link to an open letter to this individual on her Facebook page from a peer. Other parents s in the community began posting comments on the Facebook post. They have created hashtags about this individual, saying “We are all disappointed and ashamed of her”, saying that they are sad for this individuals parents and family, wondering what went wrong. Young adults not far from her age were saying “She makes me want to vomit”.
Posts about this individual continued to pop up on Facebook from members of this community. There have been a few members to stand up for this individual and say “Dear friends, I respect whatever you believe about this situation. Blasting … here is not productive”.
Seeing these things made me think about 15 year old me, and how it made me feel. I began to do some research on bullying and cyberbullying. I found that the UK had a lot of charities set in place for this issue. I then began researching for charities in the US, I found that a lot of them were set up after people passed away due to bullying or cyberbullying. After hours of research I came across the Love is Louder movement.
The Love is Louder movement is a project that was set up under The Jed Foundation, with Brittany Snow. The purpose of Love is Louder is to support anyone who feels misunderstood, alone, or mistreated.
Love is Louder is not just about bullying, its about lowliness, negative self-image, discrimination, and depression.
I supported Love is Louder by purchasing a shirt, as well as making a small donation.
Photo of shirt purchased from Love is Louder
You can support Love is Louder by visiting http://www.loveislouder.com
Or share a photo, art, video, or music on Facebook or Twitter using the #loveislouder
Sources: http://www.loveislouder.com
It's hard not to care about what people think of us, or take what they say about us personally. Today we live in a world where what people say about us almost always gets to us.
Especially when you're younger, its hard not to let what people say about you get to you. When I was 15 years old, I let what others said about me online and at school control my life. Their words had so much control over my life, but also over what my other friends thought of me.
They had so much control, that I would try and find reasons not to go to school. I even went to look at a new school. My dad told me that I could move schools if I wanted but I would just be running from the situation.
People will never stop talking about other people. Its hard not to let their words get to us, but its up to us how we react.
Recently in my small tight knit community a story came out of a member of this community having differing views from the majority on Israel. This was brought to light because this individual got a job on a well known presidential campaign.
A parent in this community posted a link to an open letter to this individual on her Facebook page from a peer. Other parents s in the community began posting comments on the Facebook post. They have created hashtags about this individual, saying “We are all disappointed and ashamed of her”, saying that they are sad for this individuals parents and family, wondering what went wrong. Young adults not far from her age were saying “She makes me want to vomit”.
Posts about this individual continued to pop up on Facebook from members of this community. There have been a few members to stand up for this individual and say “Dear friends, I respect whatever you believe about this situation. Blasting … here is not productive”.
Seeing these things made me think about 15 year old me, and how it made me feel. I began to do some research on bullying and cyberbullying. I found that the UK had a lot of charities set in place for this issue. I then began researching for charities in the US, I found that a lot of them were set up after people passed away due to bullying or cyberbullying. After hours of research I came across the Love is Louder movement.
The Love is Louder movement is a project that was set up under The Jed Foundation, with Brittany Snow. The purpose of Love is Louder is to support anyone who feels misunderstood, alone, or mistreated.
Love is Louder is not just about bullying, its about lowliness, negative self-image, discrimination, and depression.
I supported Love is Louder by purchasing a shirt, as well as making a small donation.
Photo of shirt purchased from Love is Louder
You can support Love is Louder by visiting http://www.loveislouder.com
Or share a photo, art, video, or music on Facebook or Twitter using the #loveislouder
Sources: http://www.loveislouder.com
