Has bullying ruined your life?

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Mine has definitely made it worse

 

[JealousOfTheElderly]

Bullying makes life miserable. I experienced it in middle school, faced it again in high school, and unfortunately, it didn't end there. Bullies exist everywhere—workplaces, romantic relationships, non-romantic relationships, families, and more. As children, we often feel powerless, but as adults, we have a bit more control, though it can still be limited.

Let me share my story: A few months ago, I posted about having a "rough couple of months". I found myself being bullied at work by two colleagues—women around my age in their 40s —who seemed determined to make my life miserable. They sabotaged my work, blocked my career advancement, spread lies and rumors, and turned people against me. One of them held a position of power, which only made the situation worse.

The impact was severe. I felt mentally, emotionally, and physically drained. This took a huge toll on my health, and despite my attempts to seek help, HR and management were unresponsive. The root of their behavior was simple jealousy and pettiness because I was performing better than they were. At times, it felt like I was back in 7th grade, as they acted with the same immature and petty behavior. I was subjected to silent treatment, ostracism, and alienation, all while they received accolades and advanced through deceit and dishonesty. To add insult to injury, their personal issues, like divorces, were used as excuses for their behavior.

I recently left that toxic job and took time off to recover. It's been several months, and I'm now in a new position. Being away from that toxic environment has done wonders for my mental and physical health. I feel so much better being away from all of that garbage.

While they might think they won because I left, the truth is, I won by escaping those bullies and the toxic dumpsterfire workplace. I feel so much better now and have grown stronger because of this experience.

This all serves as a reminder that we can overcome even the toughest situations and emerge better for it.

<3

 

[LionBoy]

Bullying makes life miserable. I experienced it in middle school, faced it again in high school, and unfortunately, it didn't end there. Bullies exist everywhere—workplaces, romantic relationships, non-romantic relationships, families, and more. As children, we often feel powerless, but as adults, we have a bit more control, though it can still be limited.

Let me share my story: A few months ago, I posted about having a "rough couple of months". I found myself being bullied at work by two colleagues—women around my age in their 40s —who seemed determined to make my life miserable. They sabotaged my work, blocked my career advancement, spread lies and rumors, and turned people against me. One of them held a position of power, which only made the situation worse.

The impact was severe. I felt mentally, emotionally, and physically drained. This took a huge toll on my health, and despite my attempts to seek help, HR and management were unresponsive. The root of their behavior was simple jealousy and pettiness because I was performing better than they were. At times, it felt like I was back in 7th grade, as they acted with the same immature and petty behavior. I was subjected to silent treatment, ostracism, and alienation, all while they received accolades and advanced through deceit and dishonesty. To add insult to injury, their personal issues, like divorces, were used as excuses for their behavior.

I recently left that toxic job and took time off to recover. It's been several months, and I'm now in a new position. Being away from that toxic environment has done wonders for my mental and physical health. I feel so much better being away from all of that garbage.

While they might think they won because I left, the truth is, I won by escaping those bullies and the toxic dumpsterfire workplace. I feel so much better now and have grown stronger because of this experience.

This all serves as a reminder that we can overcome even the toughest situations and emerge better for it.

<3

ur own fault. U could just report them. ANd make it clear ur not gonna work if these people obstract and sabotage ur work,. then u quit if nothing is done.

 

[GuessWhosBack]

ur own fault. U could just report them. ANd make it clear ur not gonna work if these people obstract and sabotage ur work,. then u quit if nothing is done.

@JealousOfTheElderly states they did report them. You have clearly never dealt with the intricacies of office politics before. Hell, you didn't even read what you are responding to and decided to troll with this half-assed reply.

 

[Ichigo]

I wouldnt say "ruined" but it definitely impacted me, i believe it would have ruined me though if I had stayed in it for any longer. Luckily i was taken out and placed in home school at 5th grade so i was able to leave that environment and clear my head. I still struggle with expressing myself but im much better than i was at the start. I think it's really fucked up how some kids (specifically those who are neurodivergent) cant even partake in a normal part of life such as school without fear of experiencing severe bullying and exclusion, it is no wonder why we neurodivergent people usually shy away from interacting with others because we have such bad experiences with it in the past. Yet normies will say that we just have to grow thick skin and that this is essential for us to socially superior.

 

[Lady Laudanum]

Yes, and my parents were my first bullies

 

[TakeMeToHeaven]

bullying broke me, my life changed forever

 

[endlessmelancholy]

Bullying others or getting bullied?

 

[Life_and_Death]

its at the bottom of my list of issues.
so busy mentally dealing with everything else iirc i didnt even realize i spent my whole school yrs being bullied (specifically elementary, i was more aware in the later years)

 

[ijustwishtodie]

I wouldn't say that it ruined my entire life but it did ruin my entire childhood. My childhood could have been better if it wasn't for bullies but, since I did get bullied, the best times of my life weren't enjoyable at all and were instead filled of massive paranoia and anxiety of going to school. I mourn at how my childhood wasn't the best that it could be

 

[damienlerone03]

in first grade i was a bully, when i became older i realized how much of a dumbass I was and how stupid that was so I went to everyone i bullied and got on my knees for them to tell them how sorry I was... they all said I overreacted with me going on my knees and all and it was just us playing as kids and forgave me but I do know I treated them poorly.

 

[anonymous101101]

From my own mother growing up, yes.