tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post8471952975585419472..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: SPEAK OUT AGAINST BULLYING .... Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-38596362236186627242013-01-03T10:02:08.638-06:002013-01-03T10:02:08.638-06:00One major problem is the culture of silence. Like...One major problem is the culture of silence. Like family abuse, the victims are not to speak of it. The best way out is to break the silence, but this will never happen on a personal level. It's up to those on the outside.<br /><br />NEVER NEVER NEVER tell a child who's being bullied to "be a man" or to "grow up" or that he or she is "old enough to solve your own problems."<br /><br />LaurenLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04137538450232783883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-50768823062166450412012-12-12T00:16:36.369-06:002012-12-12T00:16:36.369-06:00What a thoughtful and unfortunately, necessary pie...What a thoughtful and unfortunately, necessary piece. Bullying is horrific and as a victim myself, I get so enraged when teachers and other figures of authority just dismiss it as kids being kids. <br /><br />Thank you for helping to spread the word. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-3180146159811647612012-12-08T02:22:26.271-06:002012-12-08T02:22:26.271-06:00Very thoughtful post on a very tough subject. I...Very thoughtful post on a very tough subject. I'm still very sensitive to bullying as I went through a lot of it in my life. It's changed me and ruined me in ways I can't even explain and when I hear about kids like Amanda Todd and Tyler Clementi it shakes me to my core. <br /><br />Those books sound very interesting and I'll have to look into them. I read "By The Time You Read This I'll be Dead" which deals with the impact of being bullied, that one might interest you as well: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6609549-by-the-time-you-read-this-i-ll-be-dead<br /><br />It is very encouraging to see this anti-bullying movement come to the forefront, and good on you for spreading the word!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-69748685976091480692012-12-06T10:42:02.725-06:002012-12-06T10:42:02.725-06:00Nice post Bro and a subject that in my opinion nev...Nice post Bro and a subject that in my opinion never gets enough attention!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-91957335090687154342012-12-06T01:19:23.760-06:002012-12-06T01:19:23.760-06:00Excellent interview and bullying write up. Such a ...Excellent interview and bullying write up. Such a shame so many kids suffer this, both in their own homes and at school.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-20542701799408350902012-12-05T13:08:19.748-06:002012-12-05T13:08:19.748-06:00People can be so cruel. It makes me sad :(
Thanks...People can be so cruel. It makes me sad :(<br /><br />Thanks for raising awareness of this important issue.Samantha Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370961661054617338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-2585037748575720232012-12-05T12:21:42.349-06:002012-12-05T12:21:42.349-06:00This sounds like an important, powerful book. I...This sounds like an important, powerful book. I'll check it out for sure. Unfortunately, E.J. is right, a lot of bullying is taught or learned at home. The problem lies with broken homes on far too many occasions. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-2917319804294199252012-12-05T11:21:37.684-06:002012-12-05T11:21:37.684-06:00So much of bullying is taught. There's a ton o...So much of bullying is taught. There's a ton of responsibility on the end of adults to teach children differently. And as others mentioned, bullying isn't just left to the kids. Adults just do it differently. <br /><br />It (bullying) can't become a big enough issue in my mind. It can really destroy an entire life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-66224415509138398152012-12-05T08:09:36.345-06:002012-12-05T08:09:36.345-06:00Thank you for this important post! As Karen pointe...Thank you for this important post! As Karen pointed out, there are lots of different types of bullying, sadly, even in adulthood.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-1436643420840370172012-12-05T00:05:06.915-06:002012-12-05T00:05:06.915-06:00I'm with Morgan i.e. talking to my kids about ...I'm with Morgan i.e. talking to my kids about the dangers of bullying.<br /><br />Although never bullied myself (my mouth got me into enough trouble) I did know who the bullies were, and there was always something off about them... no good vibe... which is why I never wasted my time trying to get into their "gang."<br /><br />@Roland: Dude, the fact you're comfortable enough to share your past in a comment says a lot, and I wish you all the best, my friend.Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-79949551903165420012012-12-04T22:50:50.599-06:002012-12-04T22:50:50.599-06:00Thank you, Michael for hosting the Speak Out Again...Thank you, Michael for hosting the Speak Out Against tour today. And thank to you everyone for their comments and stories. Bullying and dating abuse is all to common. I am sadden by all the stories I hear but am so glad that everyone is speaking out and sharing. It is important to let others know they are not alone. Rebecca Green Gasperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14487755367578898689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-76931348643203952692012-12-04T21:47:59.888-06:002012-12-04T21:47:59.888-06:00Thank you so very, very much for hosting Brooke an...Thank you so very, very much for hosting Brooke and Noelle today, Michael, and for opening up the conversation about these tough issues. <br />@Roland: I am so horrified by what you went through. Now that I read about your history with bullying, I see why Victor is such a strong and fiesty character. Thank you for sharing your personal story. (((Hugs)))Susan Oloierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311938400999953443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-76295908288005462132012-12-04T21:26:19.775-06:002012-12-04T21:26:19.775-06:00As a part Lakota boy in the South, I was the victi...As a part Lakota boy in the South, I was the victim of bullying from one school to another as Mother and I moved from job to job for her.<br /><br />I've been pushed down a flight of school stairs, been beaten up repeatedly by gangs of "toughs," had plants from second floor windows pushed over on top of me (missing my head but not my shoulder). <br /><br />Mother would offer to move me to another school, but I knew I would always find bullies who hated the "red skin."<br /><br />Bruises heal, but bullies steal self-respect, dignity, peace of mind, and a sense of worth. Where do you go to replace them?<br /><br />Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-7535922962687608362012-12-04T20:23:11.741-06:002012-12-04T20:23:11.741-06:00Kids are scary these days. I remember some bullyin...Kids are scary these days. I remember some bullying when I was in school (back in "the day" lol) but it's more intense and I think part of that can be attributed to books like Gossip Girls or one of the many others that make the bullies out to be cool. Words have meaning.<br /><br />Christmas cheers to you, my friend! Danettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043881305977386629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-9445199507547751652012-12-04T19:58:07.836-06:002012-12-04T19:58:07.836-06:00...a powerful subject, bullying, one that causes s......a powerful subject, bullying, one that causes so much grief for many of our youth. It's an age-old epidemic in dire need of a resolution.<br /><br />Great interview, Michael, this story's piqued this bookworm's interest.<br /><br />ElElliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-67103220468847494182012-12-04T18:55:51.886-06:002012-12-04T18:55:51.886-06:00These books both sound amazing! and I totally agre...These books both sound amazing! and I totally agree - bullying has always been around but nowadays it seems more and more common for it to end in tragedy. :( It's awful.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-81861787611976865902012-12-04T17:22:13.161-06:002012-12-04T17:22:13.161-06:00I love books which look at deep issues. Bullying i...I love books which look at deep issues. Bullying is in every strata of society - I think our politicians are the biggest bullies - what an example they set for our children when they bully each other shamelessly in Parliament. Ugh. Now facebook bullies are creating horror in the schools. Despite campaigns, bullying just continues to grow.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-45855655565590773082012-12-04T13:35:02.218-06:002012-12-04T13:35:02.218-06:00This topic is close to my heart. It's so impor...This topic is close to my heart. It's so important to make a stand against bullying. Books like this are good for the simple fact that it gets people talking.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-89128062494542969642012-12-04T11:58:12.181-06:002012-12-04T11:58:12.181-06:00This is a topic that can't be brought up more....This is a topic that can't be brought up more. At the same time, I couldn't help but notice the increase is bully stories throughout October this year, which is supposed to be anti-bullying month. Is this an excuse for bullies to double their efforts or the media to cover it more? Either way, important topic, and it's great that this novel is tackling the issue. :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-61917404110899876532012-12-04T11:09:03.370-06:002012-12-04T11:09:03.370-06:00This is something I talk to my kids about a lot......This is something I talk to my kids about a lot... I know they're still young, but I talk open about it in hopes that they'll feel comfortable to tell me if anything ever happens to them. Breaks my heart. And it's so scary to have kids out there in the world today! It's definitely different from when I was a child... either that, or I was totally in my own world/naive! :/ Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-19142156288143349592012-12-04T11:03:39.465-06:002012-12-04T11:03:39.465-06:00One kind of bullying often overlooked is gossip. O...One kind of bullying often overlooked is gossip. One of those adult kinds of bullying that seems harmless unless you are the victim of it.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-52869965275154586762012-12-04T10:34:57.045-06:002012-12-04T10:34:57.045-06:00Sometimes even going back with intentions to chang...Sometimes even going back with intentions to change things never works.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com