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Bullying has made me stronger

Bullying has made me stronger,
 Through all the pain and fear.
 Each harsh word and hurtful gesture,
 Only fueled my inner fire.
 
 I used to hide in shadows,
 Afraid to show my face.
 But now I stand tall and proud,
 No longer a disgrace.
 
 The names they called me,
 The lies they spread.
 All of it just made me,
 More determined than ever.
 
 I found my voice through the tears,
 And spoke up for myself.
 No longer a victim of their cruelty,
 But a survivor of their hell.
 
 They thought they could break me,
 But they only made me whole.
 I rose above their hatred,
 With a strength they couldn't control.
 
 So thank you, bullies,
 For making me who I am today.
 A warrior forged in fire,
 Who will never again be swayed?
 

Copyright © Shell Ellison | Year Posted 2025


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