Understand Me

It can be difficult to ignore hurtful comments but reacting can make things worse. Sometimes it's best to walk away. The most important thing is how you see yourself.

People sometimes believe stereotypes without thinking about them. Sharing your opinions can help to change people’s attitudes. Read our tips on how to be assertive.

There are lots of ways to let your feelings out if you've been treated badly. Why not share how you’re feeling on the message boards?

Telling someone what’s happened can help to stop you feeling alone. They can also help you to think about ways to cope.

It can be be upsetting if you tell an adult and nothing happens. Remember that it can take time for things to change and if you need more support you can talk to another adult as well.

Everyone is different. But it can be difficult to have the confidence to show it. Talk about your background and what makes you unique.

You could also ask other people about their culture and beliefs. Sharing things about each other can be a great way to show that stereotypes aren't true and make you feel more confident.

It can be scary saying how you feel, but we're here to listen and support you no matter what’s happening.