Messages By: bettymerchen

Hi...I'm very interested in all the new information regarding bullying. When I was a teen there was no internet, but there were plenty of bullies around. They made life just as miserable for the "weaker" kids, just in a different way. To be honest, I can't stand to relive the experiences enough to recount them to you here. They were too painful........still are! My point is this: I am now 48 years old, and my self image and life choices are STILL affected  DAILY by the bullying I endured as a youngster. These experineces leave life-long scars. When Dr. Phil says adults "write on the slate" of who their child is, I understand exactly what he means. Unfortunately, bullies do the same. If there were a way to recover from these experieces, I'd love to learn about it. My prayer is that fewer young people will have their self-images destroyed now that this topic is out in the open more.

No way do you have to explain or define your lifestyle or personal worth to that shallow woman!!! I can tell from your post you are a hundred times more worthwhile as a person than any self-absorbed diva. Don't give her a second thought.........she certainly isn't worth it. You should spend your time being happy and enjoying that hard-working husband of yours. Take care of yourself, enjoy who you are, and God bless you!!!