"Behind every strong girl are fake friends and weak people” - at least this is what I used to believe. Empowered people lift each other up, because kindness is our coolest accessory. In a world where we sparkle together, war and bullying have no place. Hurt kids hurt kids and grow into adults that hurt people. Let’s change that. Thanks for the love and grounding exercises – let's shine as a community and crush negativity with our fabulous strength! 💖🌟

Life's rough patches can make everything seem dark, but it's important to remember that these times are lessons in disguise. Like Taylor Swift's lyrics, 'Rain came pouring down, when I was drowning, that's when I could finally breathe. And by morning, gone was any trace of you, I think I am finally clean!' – they remind us to hold on and keep going, for after the storm comes clarity.

Keep going, it get’s better!

LOVE BOMBING - the EWE, WAIT DITCH….

First, the mean girl starts by being super friendly. This is the ‘love bombing’ stage. But then, for a day or two, the mean girl gives the other girl just a little bit of attention. This is called ‘bread-crumbing’ Then, bam! The mean girl hits her target with loads of love, making her want more and more of it. Love Bomb, Bread Crumbs, love Bomb, Bread Crumbs. The mean girl has her court, her "flying monkeys," who are always there for her. They do whatever she says. When the target tries to speak up to the queen about this behavior, starts to do better in school or in a sport, or just gives up, the mean girl may, sadly, spread untrue stories. If anyone figures out it's coming from the mean girl, she acts like she’s the one who's been hurt. "I never said those things! She slapped me and made fun of me." It's a bit like pretending to be the victim. At some point, she may get her mom or an adult teacher involved, so that the target girl really knows her place and won’t complain. By the end, the poor girl feels all mixed up and not sure about herself. She may even turn back to the mean girl for support, even conceding in some cases, ‘like you were right all along.” It's very mean, very toxic.” It’s abuse.

I deeply regret not having access to this resource during my youth, particularly when I was grappling with bullying. The emotional toll was immense, leading me to retreat and hide away for years. Fortunately, I'm now surrounded by incredible friends who've helped me rediscover my path. Their support has taught me to discern between authentic friendships and those tainted by toxicity. Having such guidance earlier would've spared me much anguish.

The experience was so overwhelming that I even began to forget many details for a while - a common response to trauma, I later learned. Honestly, I lost precious years of my life because I lacked understanding about toxic behaviors and friend dynamics and blamed myself. It's a fate I wouldn't wish upon anyone, and I'm immensely grateful for this resource.

Whoa, major plot twist! Just found out the girl who used to throw shade left and right is realizing she was a bully all along. It's like, mind-blown! Wonder if this revelation is gonna lead to some serious character growth or just a reality check. Either way, it's never too late to change, right?

Anyways, just wanted to say the resources provided here are unique and relatable - I think it’s helped me grow a bit from my past actions.