Reflective Essay: Two Different Types Of Bullying

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Bullying is everywhere if you seek it. For example at a park, a workplace, and school. There are many types of bullying and the most common ones are cyber bullying which is a form of bullying through an electronic device, Verbal bullying uses verbal language such as insults, and physical bullying involves physical violence.I experienced bullying in middle school so did my best friend Annie. I experienced verbal bullying but Annie experienced physical and cyberbullying. Bullying is aggressive behavior intended to cause harm or distress. Cyberbullying the most common form of bullying in today 's generation; Although I never experienced cyber bullying my best friend Annie did. When I was in seventh-grade social networks such as Facebook were …show more content…
Words can hurt as much as physical abuse; I was once a victim of verbal bullying. Seventh grade was tough for me and my friend Annie, we were known as the Twinkie and the calculator; I was the Twinkie. When I was first teased I did not let it get to me I did not let one insult interfere with my friendship. I thought it would only be one simple insult never did I imagine it turning into many insults. I was criticized for being Annie 's friend. People noticed me and realized how wordy I can be. Soon they came up with a nickname for me and that was Twinkie the girl who had the case of circumlocution. I was teased at everyday I was greeted as Twinkie, I was named called constantly in school I was called a geek, freak, a nobody. It was to much for me to handle I begged my parents to move but my father told me words may hurt but actions speaks louder than words. I then understood what my father meant. The next day I was greeted with the same name calling I Then hit my breaking point and had enough I stood up for myself and punched the last person who insulted me. My bravery led me to suspension but I was free. Nevertheless physical abuse a not so pleasant type of bullying. Being named called is one thing but being shoved into a locker is a whole different scenario. Annie was known for a calculator because she is Asian, smart , and wears glasses. One day Annie refused to do homework for one

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