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And I’ve seen that in other girls too, posting things on social media, saying things that are just harsh back. And I guess I had to learn that sometimes we wanna overcome by telling the world how they’re wrong, but that only makes you become a bully in return. That only starts gossip, that only starts other things by trying to tell them, “Hey, you’re wrong, you’re this, you’re that, you’re blah-blah-blah.” That’s being a bully right back to your bully, so that’s definitely not the way to go.

Don’t use words to prove anyone wrong, don’t become a gossip, but take the negativity and put it in a box and walk away from it. And live your life! Because there’s so much more to life than just the drama that’s going on. And I know it seems like when you’re in it that’s all that’s going on, but there’s so much more.

Instead of trying to change other people’s views, start looking at who you wanna be and figure out what God wants for your life and the plans He has for you. Like I said, find what are you passionate about, instead of focusing on the negative and on who people say you are, focus on who you wanna be and who God’s called you to be. Find what you love and dive into it! You know your life is worth so much more than just what’s going on right here, right now. The bullying will come and go but God’s plan for you, His plan for your life, is never ending and it beats any dream you might have right now in your head. So I would just encourage them in that way, knowing that God has a plan, God’s bigger, God’s better, and you are extraordinary, and there’s much more than what’s going on right now. But don’t get bitter, get better, and strive for more.

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