Paige's Story

My bullying story didn’t happen until high school, when two boys who were older constantly teased and chastised me about how I looked and what clothes I was wearing. I had never been told that I could tell them to stop, that it wasn’t okay. I never knew I could stand up for myself. I thought I would be too outspoken if I said anything.

Luckily, the art teacher overheard one say and told them to stop and apologize. I’ll never forget her calling me up to her desk and looking in my eyes telling me that what they were saying wasn’t true or kind or acceptable. I’m still friends with that art teacher today, 25 years later.