In my first post about bullying I wrote about the importance of not losing heart, Bullying & Beyond…1.Take Heart! In this post I’d like to focus on the importance of listening… 2. REALLY LISTEN! Children come home from school and everyday we ask them the same questions… How was your day? What did you do? Tell […]
Kate, I don’t know what to say, except “thank you!”. I feel that all our struggles have been worthwhile if even one other victim, mother, parent or caregiver can gain some encouragement and hope for better things to come if they are struggling to cope with bullying or its after-effects. Much love and gratitude for having come to know you and for your friendship! Marie xx
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Marie it’s a very important topic and you and your family have managed to navigate it and come out winners … as you say if only one person is helped then it’s all been worthwhile!
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This is heartfelt and real
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absolutely Paul … if you read back through Marie’s blog she and her family safely negotiated a most successful outcome for her son’s bullying … she writes from direct experience which always has a stronger impact!
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Excellent. Important. Timely.
Sadly too many deal with bullying (etc). 😦
It’s so helpful to hear from someone who is can encourage and help the rest of us.
(((HUGS))) to you and (((HUGS))) to Marie
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thanks Carolyn… it’s so important to stop this nasty form of violence once and for all … at the source!
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An important topic to talk about.
Thank you and best regards.
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Marie’s post on bullying is really good
Thank you Kate
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The more parents share their experience the more are the chances to find simple solutions and even helping others.
A good use of blogging in creating a better tomorrow for coming generations.
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Kate! I am so glad that you shared this. Being a victim of bullying through school, I exactly know how it feels like to live through such a phase. It never is easy when you don’t have a shoulder to lean on and a patient ear to tell your woes to. It’s frustrating because everybody thinks of it as a innocent fun. No, it isn’t!
Thank you again for sharing this.
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oh I’m so very glad this has struck a chord for you Parikhit, as Im sure it will for many. This is such a special family to have worked through this and come out winners all round … gives others hope.
Good luck with your recovery!
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Yes, I was amazed by how they worked together. It makes you believe that there’s hope 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
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there is hope and the more skills we learn the more help we can be to others also 🙂
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What a great share, Kate. I agree with the importance of really listening. I think we call it ‘active’ listening.
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