Watch Jennifer Livingston's Original Message to Her Bully
Jennifer told Ellen her story on the show. Now watch the Jennifer's full message to her bully right here.
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My niece committed suicide in 2012. She was bullied, one of her tormenters said "You are a nobody, you should hang yourself". The next day, that is exactly what she did. The school she was at had to have grief counselors to talk to all the kids. At her service we opened the microphone up to all of her friends who wanted to come up and share a memory or say something. After two hours there was still a line wrapped around the hall of the church. My niece had no idea how many people's lives she touched, she would have loved the fact that the church service was so packed on both levels people were standing. Our family feels lost without her. Schools need to realize how serious bullying is and how huge the cost of ignoring it is.
Remember to be who you are, and also to accept others as they are. Encourage one another to do positive things for one another. The world is made to be different. If we weren't different, think about all the accomplishments that would not have occured because no one would have the courage to think outside the box and be different. Before you think to say something bad about someone or treat them badly, consider their struggle and story-- as we all have one! :) UniqueShines.com
Remember to be who you are, and also to accept others as they are. Encourage one another to do positive things for one another. The world is made to be different. If we weren't different, think about all the accomplishments that would not have occured because no one would have the courage to think outside the box and be different. Before you think to say something bad about someone or treat them badly, consider their struggle and story-- as we all have one! :) http://www.UniqueShines.com
Its crazy how inconsiderate people can b these days. Growing up these days or trying to keep ur confidence is so hard WAY harder than it was years back. Ive never watched ur news cast before but i can see u r a beautiful lady inside and out. Much love from a Southwestern Ontario Canada Stay at home Mom <3
what an incredible message, and yes we have to stand behind those that are victims of bullying and put a stop to this infectious and deadly disease. I applaude you and even though I am one, I have the opportunity as an Er nurse to be around many people, and so I will do my part to try and educate those that are victims of bullying.
I sorta know how she feels because I myself was bullied everyday I worked for this particular teacher. That year was her first but my 5th and had I had done a good job the previous years but 2010-2011 was my worst.Everyday she would give me a new schedule to follow and I was also switched around between students which the school has never recommended in the past but I was treated unfairly.I was very ill (with a liver disease) which the school knew about and I did my best to be there daily but it was very hard for me. Finally my doctor said due to the Stress I had to leave my position. This teacher later caused another employee to retire early. Adult bullying is Real!
Dear Ellen,
I am working with an established filmmaker in Los Angeles to help stop bullying. Over the holiday, I went to my hometown in North Carolina and talked to some kids about bullying. I spoke to a small group of children (under the age of 10) and some of them have experienced bullying already! They wanted to make a small video for you to see if you could help with the film. Please take 30 seconds to check this out : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5e3AGIsgYx8 They are all big fans of yours and LOVE how kind you are to everyone! Thank you for inspiring so many people!
Dear Ellen,
We think of bullying from children mostly but it happens every where. I am very trusting and honest. I worked for the Kent School District after volunteering there for 20 plus years prior. I truly enjoyed working there. My last 4 years their I worked for Building Operations for the Kent School District and was bullied and set up by my own boss and her best friend. She had even told me the year before that I was the best assistant she ever had and that I was meant for this position. She bullied me my first year but then with my determination I prevailed and was the best plus I had a ton of respect from those custodians that I supported. Many of them during my set up wrote letters for me that brought me to tears but their letters did nothing for me during my termination. The evil prevailed and was very hurtful I had never had any negativity on my record. If you saw my folder you would be shocked at how she got away with what she did to me. I became very depressed and down to 105 lbs. slowly dying when I was hospitalized and my daughter begged me to want to live. I am now back to living and gaining weight. I can't believe that I let such miserable people do that to me. I have so much to offer and am back to volunteering until I can find another job which is challenging. I am glad when people stand up to their bulliers because when you are bullied you find it hard to believe that there are people like this in the world we live in today and why would someone want to hurt us when we would never think of doing this to them. Cheers to all whom have the guts to stand up for all of us. You all rock.
Dear Ellen,
Hello :) My name is Lacie. I first just want to say how much you make me smile. I love to watch your shows and have been watching them for some time. I especially loved seeing you on american Idol you were so freaken hilarious! Watching your shows have been such a huge inspiration in my life because like you I love helping people and making them feel good. I am 27 years old and I am currently going to school for Nursing. I have been a CNA for almost 9 years now helping the sick in my community and sharing my compassion and love. However, I currently had to drop this fall semester of 2012 due to a horrific trajedy that has occured in my family and around my hometown in Idaho. On August 25th,2012 I lost my baby brother who was 13 years old to suicide due to bullys. This was the most devasstating day of our lives. My brothers name is Spencer Jade Nilsson. He was tormented for over a year being called horrible names that were very sexual and derogetory. The school principal and teachers were informed multiple times that this was going on and they didnt seem to take it seriously. It progressively got worse my brother was getting threatened every day that he was gonna get beat up and kids were actually betting 100 dollars on the fight that the bully would win. They called him a ***, a girl, and while standing in the concession line 3 boys made the sexual harrassing comments "how would you like it up your butte while another replied he would like it cause he cant feel it. When my brother who was humiliated went to the principal to tell her what they said she simply shrugged her shoulders and walked the other way. Bullys are a huge problem all across the states and more victims are committing suicide beause of it. This is a crime and should be taken into effect seriously nationwide. I am my brothers voice now and I have prayed every night for the last 3 months that I will someday soon have the oppurtunity to share my story on your show. I more than anything want a good outcome so we can help save other victims by having stricter laws on bullys for no tolerence in the public school systems. Thank you so much for being a supporter of a bully free country. God Bless
Hi Ellen,
I am grateful you and your guest brought bullying to the forefront. I have a 13 year old son who is bullied daily. We reported the fist bully to the Dean Of Students at the middle school and that bully was repremanded(no spell check?)He stopped rubbing his hands through Andy's hair in the hallways and making inappropriate comments.
Now comes a different bully. He steals Andy's mechanical pencils and scribbles on Andy's binder while Andy eats lunch. This bully and Andy share an elective together but eat at separate times. This allows the bully access to Andy's binder. He shoves Andy in the hallways, pushes Andy's binder out of his arms and makes rude comments in the other class they share together. Unfortunately, Andy must have 'victimize' written on his forehead because his fraternal twin is not bullied at all.
Thank you Ellen
Robbin
I have to say my daughter is bullied every day at school and even on her phone when she is home, so I have changed her number!! She has gotten tired of being bullied and now fights back, then I have my son who is bullied pretty much every day who is fed up with it as well and started fighting back! My daughter is 14 and my son is almost 10. We live in the burbs of greater KC MO...Independence to be exact!! I feel for everyone who has to go through life being bullied, it is not right and the people doing the bulling should have to pay for their ways!!
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I know what it feel's like having someone being bullied my daughter has been bullied since she was in city elementary school and continues now she is a junior in surburnan high school it's been a rough road for her and with alot of support from me as her mother i have gotten her through it she has become a very strong young lady back in her 8th grade we moved to spencerport hard time adjusting she tried to hurt her self got her counceling now she defends herself and she speaks out for other people she sees being bullied i believe you have to remain by your kids side you have to communacate with them you have to let them know your there and they can come to you for any thing she communacate's with me and her dad she let's me know how was school was and what happens to her don't ever take crap from no one you let them know what your made of
Karen Cuthrell is the author and creator of the children's series "The Feeling Friends". This series of children's books targets bullying and lots of other emotions that children may have. Take a look at at this site www.thefeelingfriends.com
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