In another sad story, a vigil was held Tuesday, Sept. 10th for 15 year-old Polish immigrant Bart Palosz, who committed suicide after the first day of school last month in Greenwich, Connecticut. He was a former Boy scout, played video games, volunteered at a local library and by all reports, had a heart of gold. The […]
Several months ago retired Marine Wen Jones was brutally beaten when he stood up to three bullies who were threatening a 14 year old black teen and the teen's father. After the assault, Capt. Jones was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for a concussion and required surgery to repair an eye. When […]
Here are the headlines from this morning in my Gmail alerts regarding the topic of bullying: "Bullying at School: Law Should Be Stronger" – Boston Globe "Bullying Accidents Threaten Children's Safety, Experts Say" – Orlando Sentinel "Bullying Overlooked, Says Teen" – Independent Online "Anti-Bullying Plan to Expand in Jordan School District" – Desert News "Stricter Anti-Bullying […]
Last night I had the pleasure of sitting down with comedian, actor and sports radio personality Jay Mohr to talk about the book, "Bullies Suck", bullying, martial arts and more. (No pun intended). While Jay has made himself into a success in Hollywood and his personal life – he is happily married to TV personality […]
Ronda Rousey is a mixed martial arts fighter, Ultimate Fighting Championship® Female Bantamweight Champion and Olympic Bronze Medalist in Judo – so you would think that someone like Ronda would never be bullied, right? I thought the same thing; turned out I was wrong. Ronda has a deeply moving personal story – which you can […]
My cell phone was ringing so much that the vibrating had rattled it across my desk and onto the floor. It had gone off four times in a row from the same guy (a client), someone I have known and worked with for years and years. At the time of his call, I was working on one […]
I just got back home from home – and it reminded me of an invaluable tool that I used to overcome the bullies in my life. It is such a powerful tool that I said to myself, "Self, you have an obligation to share this with everyone who is struggling, feeling alone when dealing with […]
Over the weekend, I finally had a chance to sit alone (in peace and quiet – Mama-san was out for girls night and Sweet Pea was asleep) and watch the documentary film, "Bully" in its entirety. I had seen the trailer for the film, as well as bits and pieces here and there, but never […]
I know what it is like to feel as if there is nowhere to turn, no one to talk to, no one who will help. I have been powerless against a physical attack at age 4. I have felt so hopeless that I have run away from home and hid all day at the age […]
Today we are going to look at a story that ends horribly for one teenage girl and her family, how underage drinking played a part in the event and how the term and act of "bullying" can be a gateway act to larger crimes. As reported on multiple news outlets, 15-year-old Aurdrie Potts was sexually assaulted […]
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