Cyber Bullying Advice

Dear Cyber bullied Victims,

I have learned so much about cyber bullying and how it can ruin someone's life within days. This letter is mainly for those people who has experienced or has been a victim of cyber bullying. You need to know this and understand that I have your back and everyone else around you and the world has your back. You are not alone, many people has been a victim to cyber bullying. Cyber bullies has the advantages of the technology of today, but you have the power of the people around you and the bullies just have themselves and their technology. Usually bullies bully other people either because they are jealous for some reason or it just makes them feel good and better when seeing others suffer. That is not right! Bullies should be normal people and just be themselves and interact with people instead of making fun of others online via, social medias such as emails, texts, Facebook, twitter, etc. These social medias sites are like ''gaming rooms'' for the bullies to ''play and have fun in'' type of room. These sites have various tools and opportunities for the bullies to use and take advantage of. Some way to try to avoid being cyber bullied on social media is to not accept any friend requests or any requests that you are unfamiliar with and be smart about who you talk to and hang out. Usually cyber bullies could most likely be your friend. That may sound wrong, but some results shows that it could likely be your friend and even in some cases, your best friend or it could be a total stranger. Those cyber bullies will tend and most likely use fake identities to remain incognito and anonymous. They do this because they think that if they use a different name than their own, they won't get caught. Well, that's where they are wrong! People can still track their computer's IP address and other information that they can't hide by just using a different name. They can never REALLY hide themselves from anyone, sooner or later they will be discovered. Most teens out there are willing to take a stand for this type of abuse, because it can really take a toll on someone's life and the emotions of those people around them. You have the power to ignore the cyber bully by blocking them and saving the evidence such as the messages and files for further search of who it might be. You can also take time off of the computer and just ignore it for a while. Talk to an adult or someone you trust about the issue because most definitely, they will help you or find someone who can help you. Don't shut yourself out and be open so that people will know and give you a hand in the matter. Be brave and have courage in yourself that you can beat the bully without any violence to yourself or to anyone. Those bullies have nothing that you want and again all they want is to make themselves feel better by seeing others suffer. Have faith in those that are trying to help you and again be open to them, tell them about it and not let it build up inside until it creates a storm that can't be stopped. Be confident, and stand up for what is right!

Your friend/supporter,

Tram