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Hi there,
Im really pleased that you felt able to get in touch for some support. No one has a right to bully you and its really brave of you to speak out about whats going on.
Bullies often try to excuse what theyre doing by saying its just a joke, as they know that they would be in trouble if people told someone about whats happening. Bullying isnt funny and its never acceptable. You have a right to feel safe at school and its important that you get support to make this stop.
I can hear that youre worried about being called a grass or tale teller, but actually speaking to a trusted adult, such as a family member or a teacher you get on with, can mean that you no longer have to try and deal with this alone. Its okay to be honest with them and let them know that youre worried the bullies may try and use the fact youve spoken to someone against you. That way they can help you think about the best way to deal with the problem.
Some people find it helpful to keep a diary of the bullying, to help them remember when and where things happened, so that they have examples of whats gone on to share with the people supporting them.
You might also find it helpful to talk to a ChildLine counsellor about whats going on. Its free to call on 0800 1111 or you can log on for a 1-2-1 chat. You could have a look at our pages on bullying. You could also have a look at the Bullying message board where young people share their experiences and support each other. Bullybusters and Bullying UK also provide lots of other useful ideas about how to tackle bullying.
Take care,
Sam
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