My Bullying Experience

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Hi, my name is Danni and I would like to share my story with you so we can be open with one another and feel safe to discuss our experiences without judgement. 

I was bullied at school during my adolescence; however, I did not understand or accept that I was being bullied. I never wanted to accept this was happening because It felt like I was failing. I spent over 10 years struggling to understand my emotions, I never accepted myself and I was forever feeling not good enough. I remember days of having panic attacks, suffering anxiety and not wanting to continue living. All of which were feelings that I really did not understand and struggled to talk about. This affected my early friendships at school as these created fears, anxieties and my understanding of friendships were bound by a high expectation of loyalty and support. I spent over 10 years feeling lost and lonely continuously asking myself the same questions, ‘is it me’ ‘what is wrong with me’ ‘am I different’ ‘why does nobody like me’. 

My experiences in adolescence continued throughout my adult life. This was partly because of bullying but also due to my lack of understanding, my constant desperation to be liked and the fact that I struggled to trust anyone. 

I have suffered bullying via social media, this has included in social groups and with open posts on a social media platform. Both have resulted in anxiety around social media and as a result I did not partake in any social media for a few years. 

It has taken me 10 years, to fully understand my bullying experience and how this has impacted my whole life and personality. After finally deciding that I was losing too much of my life and experiences in fear, sadness and loneliness I sought professional help. 

Unfortunately, a few years after my suffering and professional help, I was exposed to recycled bullying which involved continued past experiences. As a result, my mental health deteriorated and I struggled to manage daily life. I have since spent a long period of time working on myself, rebuilding my strength and confidence. 

I would like to positively support others that have suffered bullying of any sort by working to create and maintain a positive mindset. I want you to know that you are not alone and that from my own personal experience I want to help you move forward positively. 

Let's find freedom, self-worth, self-love, kindness and confidence by working together! 

WE CAN BLOOM BEYOND BULLYING!