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[creidim]

I was bullied in school, all because I was different.
It happened all the time.

People would steal my things and hide them all over school.


Even here in Chicago, where things are more weird, people still bully me.
I try to just bear it. Because if one is patient enough, people will soon accept you in the end.

But



It bothers me more than I let on to anyone.

Comments

[arrowblessed.livejournal.com]

PUNCH THEM IN THE FACE

or if you need someone to do it for you, I'm here.

[magicandpudding.livejournal.com]

Oh.


No I wouldn't


Yes, well I


But thank you. I appreciate that.

[arrowblessed.livejournal.com]

seriously, just say the word.

[sollers.livejournal.com]

Luna, those bullies are foul-mouthed, loathesome creatures that have nothing better to do with their time.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with being different.

I know how difficult it can be to not let something bother you, but they are not worth an ounce of your concern.

[magicandpudding.livejournal.com]

I know, Hermione. I know. Thank you.

I'm thankful they don't take my things, like at Hogwarts. I suppose that isn't too bad.

I do try, but there is only so much one person can take.

[servenogods.livejournal.com]

I don't blame you if it bothers you, but bullies? They're just miserable jerks that try to feel better about themselves by picking on others.

Kinda pitiful.

[magicandpudding.livejournal.com]

People are scared of what's different, I believe. I just wish they'd understand me. I'm different, but there's nothing wrong with that. I just wish they'd see that.

It is sad, yes.

[allthesigns.livejournal.com]

I've been bullied too, and while it really, really sucks?

I think bullying you is their loss.

They're missing out on someone that sounds pretty awesome. I wish I could have your patience. :)

[magicandpudding.livejournal.com]

[dkjfhkjd people are so nice. Luna is overwhelmed by all these comments. ;;]

Thank you. :)


Patience is a good quality to have. One of the best, I think.

[narrated]

That's a load of absolute rubbish.

Doesn't that school have a bulling policy?

I think I'm going to need to speak to the principal immediately.


On a different note, I am quite sorry that you've been bullied. It isn't fair and it isn't right. I won't say any of those cliched things about how words don't hurt, because they do. I will say be yourself, you're not alone, and feel free to stick up for yourself and then walk away to an adult.

No one should ever be pushed around.

[magicandpudding.livejournal.com]

I believe so, yes. But even so, it will always happen.

Oh, no. You don't have to, it's alright.

[She doesn't want a fuss. Oh, Rift. Why? ;;]

I appreciate that, words do hurt. I know that. But you're quite right, Ms. Jones. I will try to do that should it ever happen again.

Thank you.

[xandtheman3.livejournal.com]

I'm going to share a big, important thing that Xander has learned in his years of school.


People suck


And then they become vampires or zombies.

The second part only applies to my own pre-Chicago high school experience, but yeah, I was bullied. A lot of wisecracks and laughing was used in defense. It wasn't very effective.

[magicandpudding.livejournal.com]

[Oh, Xander. :')]

Those are some words of wisdom.
Yes, I must agr-


.... oh.
Well.

That's interesting.
Did they usually become zombies and vampires?


I'm sorry.
But still, it's nice that you chose smile and make jokes.
Even if it didn't work.

[daredtobelieve.livejournal.com]

Oh, you poor dear.

I'm terribly sorry to hear that. If you ever need someone to talk to, I'd be more than happy to put on some tea and have a chat.

[magicandpudding.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Ms. Magnus.

That's very kind of you to offer.

[lasttimeilost.livejournal.com]

You really should report them. There's a procedure for that and stuff.

And when that doesn't work.

I could always intervene on your behalf.

[By this, of course Leon means 'try to kick the shit out of them', but he's not that crude]

[magicandpudding.livejournal.com]

I should, but I just

I don't know, I never seem to want to bother.
I don't want to trouble others.

I thought it would be better to show it doesn't bother me.

But, thank you. That's very kind.

[kdjjhf Leon ;;]

[askthemoon.livejournal.com]

It's unfortunate that people can't always accept others and their differences. I'm sorry that you've had to, and have to, deal with this, Luna. It will be their loss that they can't accept you.

If there's anything that can be done, anything you need help with, please let me know. Has anyone spoken to the school about it?

[magicandpudding.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Remus.

I haven't. I always thought it would be better if I didn't.
If I showed them that it didn't bother me, perhaps it would run it's course and stop.

Patience, I've thought, was a better action.

[darkgathersin.livejournal.com]

Goodgoodgood. You are good. You are rainy days. Runningrunningrunning through the rain. All the good things. Sweet things and fun things.

Luna, the moon. A Moon girl. My moon girl. Good things. Goodgoodgood.

It'll be all right.

[magicandpudding.livejournal.com]

[This just makes Luna smile. Very much so.]

Thank you, Theta.

That really cheers me up.

[fortisleo.livejournal.com]

Luna,

Is it the same girls from before or different ones this time?

[jrkle;a what, Harry thinking about fighting back?

Pff.]

I like you different, Luna. I like you as you are. I always have.

[magicandpudding.livejournal.com]

Mostly those girls, yes.
There's always the odd one, but mostly them.

[kjfhjskdfh Harry. No. ;;]

I know, thank you, Harry.

[arkham-doctor.livejournal.com]

Luna,

If they continue, please, let me know. That sort of behavior is unacceptable.

[magicandpudding.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Sir.

I will do.