As someone who has suffered severe bullying over the years, I feel like I remember every negative comment or reaction I've received. It feels worse that those people don't remember their actions so can't even be sorry for it. There's no closure.
I'm not sure if this thread has been done before, being a newbie. But maybe sharing your experiences of what people have said about you that dented your self-esteem/caused you to be more withdrawn might help!
I'll start by saying that a girl who lives down the street from me would shout 'acne girl' on my way home from school often times. Now I'm terrified of her, even though she's years younger. And that's nothing compared to the barrage of other things I've had thrown at me.
I'm not sure if this thread has been done before, being a newbie. But maybe sharing your experiences of what people have said about you that dented your self-esteem/caused you to be more withdrawn might help!
I'll start by saying that a girl who lives down the street from me would shout 'acne girl' on my way home from school often times. Now I'm terrified of her, even though she's years younger. And that's nothing compared to the barrage of other things I've had thrown at me.