bullying - ConnecTeen

Because of this one girl I used to be friends with, my reputation got slandered and ruined. Now I feel like everyone at school hates me. Half my class has even said that they hate me. How do I regain my reputation?

Posted on March 22, 2023 by ConnecTeen

Hey, I'm so glad you reached out to us! I hope you're doing okay. Feeling like everyone hates you at school obviously sucks -- you have to spend so much…

Cyber-bullying during COVID-19

Posted on February 4, 2021 by ConnecTeen

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Author: Isha The internet is an important tool, especially during COVID-19 as it keeps us connected and informed during this difficult time. Research shows that cyber-bullying has increased 70% during…

Mental Illness on TV: The Good and the Bad

Posted on July 17, 2018 by ConnecTeen

Author: Prince Diana If you’re like me, you watch way, way too much Netflix whenever you have the chance. It’s a great way to unwind and relax, and binging a…

How to Deal With Cyberbullying

Posted on May 15, 2018 by ConnecTeen

Author - Yi-Nuo Cyberbullying: the usage of technology, particularly the internet, to harass, threaten, target, or embarrass another person. Hidden behind a screen, it’s easy for bullies to say and…

How to recognize if a friend is toxic

Posted on April 20, 2018 by ConnecTeen

Author: Angela Ziegler Friends mean different things to different people and every friendship is different. Some people like to have just a few close friends, while others like to surround…

Verbal Abuse: I’m not good enough

Posted on March 6, 2018 by ConnecTeen

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I have faced verbal abuse for the majority of my life. My father would tell me that I was fat, dumb and unattractive, and he would often point out my…

I’m getting bullied so bad that I’m starting to feel like nobody cares about me. What should I do?

Posted on June 29, 2017 by ConnecTeen

It's extremely hard to deal with bullying everyday, especially when you're stuck in that environment. It is absolutely wrong for kids to be bullying you, especially since they are telling…

Is suicide selfish?

Posted on June 8, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Hey, that’s a really good question, and we’re glad that you reached out to us. Suicide is not easy to talk about, so it’s great that you’re taking that step…

What should I do when I have no friends and everyone hates me?

Posted on March 23, 2017 by ConnecTeen

It's hard to be lonely and having friends is definitely an important part of everyone's lives to feel supported and just have someone to talk to or hangout with. The…

Girls are bullying me.

Posted on June 28, 2016 by ConnecTeen

That’s awful to hear! It can be really tough being forced to be surrounded around people who are mean to you. When you're in school, it seems like bullying is…