Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Gay Teen Bullying Help Links

If you are looking for some sites to help you with preteen/teen problems, they are listed here for you to check out. DO NOT AGREE TO MEET anyone you meet on these forums. They may not be teens on the other end. STAY SAFE ALWAYS. Use webcams to verify who you are talking to, so you know if it is another child, teen or adult.

http://www.glnh.org/talkline/index.html (Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender National Help Line)

GLBT National Help Center Email:  youth@GLBTNationalHelpCenter.org 

http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 

Please take the time to investigate the help lines, centres & online sites to help assist you through your struggles dealing with adversity. It's so important to remember that this moment in time that will one day pass in your memory, but suicide is permament and a continual trap in your loved one's memory.

Cyber crimes are astronomical with technological advancements coming at us at every turn. If you are a victim of cyberbullying, cyberstalking, etc. please visiti this site for further information on what to do & how to report this crime to the authorities.

http://www.katiesplace.org/report_cybercrime.html

Tips from Dr. Phil -How to Avoid a Bully

1. Don’t get into a fistfight with a bully or try to retaliate in other ways.

2. Don’t believe the insults about you.

3. Don’t overestimate how much power a bully has over you.

4. Don’t think that bullying will stop if you ignore it.

5. Don’t waste time in places online where bullies target you.

6. Don’t be afraid to think of new ways to solve the conflict.

7. Don’t believe you deserve to be picked on.

8. Do get real about bullying and how it makes you feel.

9. Do get angry, but keep anger under control.

10. Do write down how you feel.

11. Do learn to say and believe good things about yourself.

12. Do speak confidently when telling a bully not to physically touch you.

13. Do work on developing at least one good relationship with a classmate, neighbor and/or older child.

14. Do walk or run away if a bully tries to hurt you.


These pointers are to help those who feel helpless and reporting the bullying immediately is the best weapon you have to counteract the bullies. They can be beaten back and you are a valuable person. Do not let others have power over your feelings and it does get better.

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