"Breaking the Cycle: Facing Bullying as a Model and Pageant Competitor"

"Breaking the Cycle: Facing Bullying as a Model and Pageant Competitor"

As a model and pageant competitor, I've faced my fair share of bullying, especially from people at school.

They call it "stupid" or "silly," and some even go out of their way to mock my accomplishments, like they're something to be ashamed of. I get horrible comments on my appearance, picking apart every detail like I’m not a real person with feelings.

But what hurts even more is the silence. The fact that no one stands up for me, no one reaches out, no one tries to include me with everyone else. It’s like they’ve all decided I don’t deserve to belong. 

It hurts to know there are people who don’t just dislike what I do, they actively want to tear me down for it. This bullying has even lead me to relocating schools 2 years ago, in hopes of a fresh start. But nothing changed, instead it became worse. It’s a cycle that doesn’t stop repeating. 

 

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