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Words Can Hurtby Georgia-May
GEGeorgia-May

Words Can Hurt

1 min read·July 11, 2026·
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There are many people out there getting horrendously bullied right now. It can be verbal or physical abuse. But some people don't give a damn about the bullies, if they aren't being bullied then it's not their problem.. Now some people are nice and help out others but even if the victim is helped out, it's still sticks with them. Like an invisible scar. Words can make people insecure, feel completely alone even in a room full of people. And even in some situations, bullying can kill someone. They think they arent loved so they end up taking their own life. Even if someone does actually care about them, they will question if you love them. People always say 'just ignore then, theyll leave you alone' sometimes that doesn't work Sherlock!!

'Tell a trusted adult! ' well sorry to break it to you but even adults don't give one.

'Stand up for yourself, be the bigger person! ' You see, sometimes that works but being the bigger person could get you into trouble. A lot of people get bullied because they are scared to get into trouble. Bullies take advantage of that and try to get you into trouble even when you did nothing wrong.

If anyone is being bullied, then I feel you! I'm so sorry for what you are going through but you are loved!

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Title

Words Can Hurt

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11 July 2026

Word Count

227

Genre

Literary Fiction

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