In addition to writing my book, I have had psychologist Dr. Gloria Morrow on my Online Talk Show talk about bullying and the psychological aspects of it. Furthermore, I share my bullying experience in the form of a rap to the theme song of the Fresh Prince of BelAir. I am currently working on an anti-bullying song and dance, and I hope to speak at more churches, schools, universities, and conferences to bring light on bullying because it is an epidemic. Bullying not only takes place at school, but it transpires in the workplace, church, online, everywhere. In my book, I not only share my story, but I provide statistics and resources that people can use if they are being bullied or think about contemplating suicide. When students realize they have a support system and know that they have someone who cares, it helps with coping and dealing with bullying situations. For those who are bullied, I encourage you to speak out, stand up, and reach out. I made a
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presentation to the Santa Barbara AntiDefamation League a couple months ago, and I learned this technique. If someone is hurting you, speak out by yelling, “Stop!” “Leave me alone!” “Don’t do that!” If someone is watching the bullying take place, please do not stand by and do nothing about it, stand up and become an ally to that individual who is being bullied. Lastly, reach out by telling a teacher, principal, administrator, adult, anyone who can help you. To those who are in the education system, please take it seriously when a student comes to you about being bullied. Students sometimes feel that they do not have a support system or that if they confide in a teacher or adult and that person does not do anything, they feel that the only way out is suicide. Please help those who reach out to you. You just might save a life. I pray for the day that people will stop bullying and will not be malicious and evil with their words and actions. We need to be more tolerant, loving, and kind to those who are different from us. I pledge to do my part to stop bullying by being an ally, speaking out about this topic, and giving hugs, advice, and resources to those who are bullied. Let’s all do our part and be more uplifting, supportive, and encouraging! **** Links: Tensie Taylor interviewing Dr. Gloria Morrow about the psychological effects of bullying: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=dbkRaEVNW6I Rap about my bullying experience to Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s Theme Song: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3vX7jiYqB8 Speaking at USC about my dream of ending bullying: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=7CFF39apiqQ
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