Bully - The Movie

Scuba · 03-31-2012, 11:32 AM

Recently, I was invited to join (and accepted), as a core member, a new group called The Suicide Prevention Coalition of North Central Washington. The timing on the release of this movie couldn't be better and it makes me feel hopeful that we, as a community, can make an impact.

One of the leading causes of suicide among adolescents is bullying. It is happening in our community and the suicides are happening at alarming rates. The last one which occurred roughly a month ago was that of young, gay teenager.

The new movie, Bully, is winning accolades around the country and is a must see for everyone, young, old, parents, teachers, advocates...everyone. I have seen snippets and have been following the news on this movie and it's amazing how uncooperative both individuals and organizations are when the subject of bullying is presented to them.

I am providing the link to the website and hope that all of you will see the movie. If it's not coming to your town there is a button on the left hand side of the website labeled "DEMAND IT". Click this button and do a search for your city. If you are a person in a position to advocate or educate please download the toolkit as it has good information. There are also links for students and parents.

Please, let's all work for ending bullying. Let's work on letting young folks know that there are resources available to them; that suicide is not an option and that they are loved and wanted in this world.

Many thanks!!

Scoobs

http://thebullyproject.com/indexflash.html

Scuba · 04-01-2012, 09:09 AM

Bumping

grenade · 04-01-2012, 09:20 AM

My 10 year old was bullied in school a couple years back. I didn't realize how long it had been going on. It was never physical, but the scars are still deep. My daughter is finally back on track this year but still has issues with self esteem. It's a very real issue that hits home with me.

nycfem · 04-01-2012, 09:38 AM

I went to see Bully by myself Friday night. I knew I'd be crying so I wanted to see it alone. The last two nights since seeing it I have had nightmares about being bullied. Most of us have either been bullied or been close with someone who has been bullied. The film is very powerful and moving. I was out very young and had the same thing happen to me in junior high as the lesbian in the movie did in high school, where she goes to sit down and everyone moves away from her. Devastating and all too common.

Scuba · 04-06-2012, 08:22 AM

Bumping for change

WolfyOne · 04-06-2012, 09:02 AM

I just read the rating was dropped from R to PG13, so now kids will get a chance to see it.

03-31-2012, 11:32 AM	#1
Scuba Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: Flying Solo Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 2,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,749 Thanked 8,048 Times in 1,618 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Bully - The Movie Recently, I was invited to join (and accepted), as a core member, a new group called The Suicide Prevention Coalition of North Central Washington. The timing on the release of this movie couldn't be better and it makes me feel hopeful that we, as a community, can make an impact. One of the leading causes of suicide among adolescents is bullying. It is happening in our community and the suicides are happening at alarming rates. The last one which occurred roughly a month ago was that of young, gay teenager. The new movie, Bully, is winning accolades around the country and is a must see for everyone, young, old, parents, teachers, advocates...everyone. I have seen snippets and have been following the news on this movie and it's amazing how uncooperative both individuals and organizations are when the subject of bullying is presented to them. I am providing the link to the website and hope that all of you will see the movie. If it's not coming to your town there is a button on the left hand side of the website labeled "DEMAND IT". Click this button and do a search for your city. If you are a person in a position to advocate or educate please download the toolkit as it has good information. There are also links for students and parents. Please, let's all work for ending bullying. Let's work on letting young folks know that there are resources available to them; that suicide is not an option and that they are loved and wanted in this world. Many thanks!! Scoobs http://thebullyproject.com/indexflash.html __________________ https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-X...etuwo1_500.jpg ~~Bob Richardson~~

04-01-2012, 09:09 AM	#2
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04-06-2012, 08:22 AM	#5
Scuba Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: Flying Solo Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 2,258 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,749 Thanked 8,048 Times in 1,618 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Bumping for change __________________ https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-X...etuwo1_500.jpg ~~Bob Richardson~~

04-06-2012, 09:02 AM	#6
WolfyOne Magically Delicious How Do You Identify?: Gentle Butch Relationship Status: Single and content Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,558 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22,052 Thanked 15,407 Times in 4,138 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I just read the rating was dropped from R to PG13, so now kids will get a chance to see it. __________________ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo

04-01-2012, 09:20 AM	#3
grenade Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Full Flavor Femme Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,929 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,925 Thanked 8,062 Times in 2,121 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	My 10 year old was bullied in school a couple years back. I didn't realize how long it had been going on. It was never physical, but the scars are still deep. My daughter is finally back on track this year but still has issues with self esteem. It's a very real issue that hits home with me.

04-01-2012, 09:38 AM	#4
nycfem Moderator How Do You Identify?: femme sub Preferred Pronoun?: Baby Grrl Relationship Status: Attached Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,778 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 52,869 Thanked 21,742 Times in 5,090 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I went to see Bully by myself Friday night. I knew I'd be crying so I wanted to see it alone. The last two nights since seeing it I have had nightmares about being bullied. Most of us have either been bullied or been close with someone who has been bullied. The film is very powerful and moving. I was out very young and had the same thing happen to me in junior high as the lesbian in the movie did in high school, where she goes to sit down and everyone moves away from her. Devastating and all too common.