If you’re struggling with someone who uses power, position, strength or popularity to degrade and belittle you, you’re a victim of bullying. If you’re being bullied at home, school, work, or online, you’re not alone. There are 4 helplines in Missouri, United States provided by people who understand how lonely you feel. Consider contacting a helpline if:

You have been trolled, insulted or humiliated on social media.
You have been repeatedly threatened or harmed by others.
You have repeatedly been the victim of threatening gestures or physically harassment
One or more people has repeatedly called you names and teased or humiliated you.
Others have frequently shamed, taunted or threatened you on social media.
You have been embarrassed by the spreading of rumours, whether made up or true.
Someone has repeatedly made inappropriate or discriminatory comments about you.
You have been excluded from activities and social groups in a hurtful or humiliating way.

These are all ways in which bullies might try to boost their status at your expense, making you feel shamed, isolated and small. Yet, bullying in no way reflects who you truly are, what you’re capable of achieving, how you actually look, or how much you are valued by others.

Right now, you might feel helpless, excluded or afraid. You may be unsure about contacting a helpline for support because of how you have been treated previously. However, helpline staff in Missouri, United States are well-trained in helping people like you who have been bullied. You will be treated with kindness and understanding.