Yesterday I saw the movie”Bully” and it had a profound effect on me.It is disturbing to realize that children all over this country daily experience such mental and physical suffering. If you have ever been bullied I wish you to know that there are people and places that you can turn to in your loneliness and pain.There is no justification for what you are experiencing, and no matter how different you are there is nothing you have done to deserve  the actions toward you.

We must as a people must involve ourselves in protecting and cherishing all children. It is no longer enough to accept this as “well it has always existed”. There are alternatives but they require commitment on the part of adults and other children.Stand for those who are defenseless by ending your silence.Speak out,defend and become involved. Everyone in one way or another needs to join this noble cause of commitment to an environment where children experience safety and kindness.