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Bullies are everywhere, in real life and on the internet.

Even those who don’t stand up for others, are a type of bully, too. It isn’t only what you do, but what you don’t do, to support someone.

OP, you are not too sensitive, and you haven’t mis-read anything. Bullies are real. A bully won’t admit they’re a bully. And those who have a bit of bully in them, will defend other bullies.

Spend time with the people who truly care for you. For most people, that’s about one or two people.
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I'm involve in 12-step recovery. We have meetings, and people use them as "dumps" for their anger, frustrations etc. Once in a while is acceptable, but some folks over-do this "venting", and others lash out.
I pray for, and avoid them.
They don't deserve room in my head.
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Billy, I don't know how much access you have, but I live in good size town in which there is an AA or an Al Anon just around every single corner, in any church and etc. In fact, when I first attended an Al Anon meeting I was told "If we aren't the right group for you just keep looking, because they honestly vary and they tend to attract certain "types" that find community within. So for a while go to one this week and another another week. You will find home.

I went for support regarding a family member's struggle. I didn't need to attend long, but I was utterly amazed by the community there. Just a FINE group. Yeah, a few had a day when they needed "a whine", but that's OK.

I later attended AA more than a few times with my brother and his partner, who was an alcoholic. Again, this was a community in which there were more than a few options--Palm Springs in California. But wow, I was so impressed. I mean, I wanted to attend just because it was kind of Church without being Church (I am an atheist and I truly all my life have missed out on the "community" that church can be).

Anyway, good luck on finding a good fit there!
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