I have always harbored the belief that forgiveness is a powerful elixir for tragedies set against you. Some things are just intuitive and you feel them without a practical explanation of why or how it works. It is my belief that if any of us at bbo can transfer or instill for just a brief moment the thought of forgiving. I believe at that moment you can step over the boundary that holds you hostage with tormented memories of your past.
The tragedies, which occurred in several states with the shootings of innocent children, had less to do with guns and more to do with broken and lonely spirits of young adults. I would venture to guess very few in the United States missed the media coverage or the follow up talk shows. No denying these were tragic events with horrible outcomes. With such tragedies, what did we learn? Please, do not misunderstand me, the crimes were horrific, but are the circumstances that led to these tragedies still happening?
Bullying or Cyberbullying leaves many teens stranded alone with nowhere to turn. Parents are caught up in their own busy world and most consider bullying a phase and a normal part of growing up. Please, if you are here reading this, be assured you have our attention and we are implicitly aware this is not a phase nor anyway remotely considered normal for anyone to endure.
The more I read about victims, now adults, who have become advocates to reach out to others who have suffered, like themselves, at the hands of bullies online or offline is staggering. The loneliness and the number of teens who are quietly suffering is why we have developed this site.
I hope you find comfort among those you meet here and or at bbs. Remember you are not alone, and check out who Dave & Bill might be talking to on CHWradio. We will let you know if our guest will be of interest to you.
David C Ballard
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