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I too was bullied in high school, but nothing like that. I loved football and started in 7th and 8th grade, but going to a new high school with kids I didn’t know changed everything. I grew much taller, but gained no weight. As a skinny kid, the other guys in the team picked on me ruthlessly. The coaches just laughed when they saw it. Fortunately I grew even taller and gained weight by 11th and 12th grade. Those assholes guys never messed with me again. I don’t blame the kids, but I do blame the coaches. They were adults and never should have allowed the bullying.

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Beyond tragic, this woman survived and so amazing that she was able to not let this time completely destroy her. This is an indictment of that cess pool school district and all who harmed or would not stand for one of the "don't matter" kids. Cruelty whether acquired or curated should never be at a minimum condoned in any institution dealing with children.As a fat kid I never understood adults who poked fun or thought I should laugh or just take it from them. Thank God for strong loving parents and for grace to rise from the harm. Apologies if it offends, but in my miind a hero is someone who makes the tough choice to live a life without seeking to harm and not be swallowed up by such a culture. She is a hero. That takes guts especially in this toxic time we live in.

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