By all appearances, she seemed weak, timid and a pushover.
The bullies picked on her, throwing her into the pit.
She had no option but to fight mentally, emotionally, psychologically and stand her ground.
One bully committed suicide, a second was mentally tortured, a third psychologically toyed, and the fourth shamed for incompetence.
Then the bullies turned to her to make her into the sacrificial lamb for their enemies.
But Christ has already taken the role; here and now, there will be no more unwarranted slaughter of any innocent lambs by bullies.
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I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength. ~ Phil. 4:13
If that were true- why are so many innocent people suffering this very moment- and many of them from much worse scenarios than being bullied…. It sounds good- but from everything I have witnessed in my 65 years of life- it does not play out in real time.
One needs to stand one’s ground against such bullies. I agree with Mimi’s quote of Phil. 4:13.
As someone who experienced bullying for nine years I wish it was as easy to stop as in this story…
Unfortunately though, bullies will find a way to make your life hell through any means and there is often no-one there to stop them or to help you besides yourself.
Still, I think that it was a great six and in times like that we all need something or someone to believe in.
I know Divine help sometimes takes a very long time in coming. Sometimes, we get used to the conditions and continue co-existing with the bullies. To me, getting used to the situation is a manner of Christ helping me to carry my cross of hardship. That’s my belief.
Also, we might have the choice to leave by changing the place.
Thank you for sharing. Nine years is a very long time. Maybe one day you’ll share your story.
Standing the ground or fighting back may evoke further retributions. Their pride is offended.
I understand your point of view. Some people can be fought against, while others can’t.
I believe life is not a rose garden, without thorns. There’s suffering, but I feel my burden is assisted.
Thank you for sharing your views.
I’m walking through life, carrying my burden. Thank you for lending strength.
excellent Six
Unfortunately many Readers can identify with it*
Which begs the question how is it that creative people so often experience this less desirable feature of childhood and early adolescence.
*no, not the bullies out there… rest assured they do not remember nor care
stand your ground… it is a way that not many understand nor can see the depth of who stands for you… life is a struggle until you personally meet Christ… call out his name…. being bullied gives one insight one might never see or understand otherwise… cruelty is a hard task master…. when one grows weary of constant fighting there is always a place of shelter one can go …. loved your 6S story revealing the bully and our Savior….
Thanks for your support.