Very few bullies make anything of their lives...unless they end up on the opposing side of the spectrum because they come up against someone stronger (not necessarily a bully in their own mould) or because they simply grow up and become more...
Finished 14 sessions recently of NHS appointed therapy, and it has been hard but worth while. I've learnt loads about how to adjust my reactions to things, and although everyday has it's moments that are challenging, it has been so beneficial to...
I’m new on here and saw this post and just wanted to say that I’m a professional counsellor and I think you would benefit from counselling mate. You are self aware but the self loathing is stopping you enjoying life. There’s no good anyone...
Well done. I missed the chance to make a timely reply to your original post so I'm very happy that it all went well. You must feel very proud of yourself - and deservedly so.
This, however, it doesn't negate "I was a bully". It STILL bothers me COYBL, and although its not something I'm fixated or pre occupied about, its never too far away. Use my experiences on the subject as something people may learn from.
I’d wager that this applies to many of us in one form another.
I know in my secondary school, there were three categories of kids :
The bullies.
The bullied.
The invisible ( the sensible )
Most boys will always try and run with the bullies...
That's the issue bud and thanks for support. With my mental Health Nurse hat on, I fear he has not forgotten and the bullying he was exposed to will have caused lasting psychological mental turmoil. Of course I can't "change"things now but its a...
you’ve tortured yourself for to long
you’ve admitted guilt and i’m sure the
lad has forgotten mate
times a healer don’t beat yourself up
( no pun intended here )
I'm one of those "arseholes as a child" that Larbert Toffee is refering to. Professionally and personally one could objectively view my overall life as a "success". Married 37 years, job I love, holiday every year blah blah blah. But I carry...
This isn't it...
See, the thing is, in this city we look after our own, and a near as can be, he was one of our own, regardless of the colour of his shirt.
They are our brothers, sisters, mums, dads, kids, wives, husbands.
They are us.
We are...