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 5 helplines in Luxembourg provided by people who understand how lonely you feel. Consider contacting a helpline if:

Your personal items have repeatedly been damaged or taken by others on purpose.
You have been excluded from activities and social groups in a hurtful or humiliating way.
Someone has shared private, negative, false or harmful pictures, content or rumours about you.
You have been embarrassed by the spreading of rumours, whether made up or true.
You have been publicly belittled because of your looks, shape, ethnicity, culture, or financial status
Others have frequently shamed, taunted or threatened you on social media.
Others have repeatedly called you names and laughed at, teased and taunted you.
Others have openly excluded you from social groups or activities.

Bullying has many faces, but it is never earned or deserved. While bullying might make you feel inferior, ugly, ashamed and alone, it is never a true reflection of who you are. You are loved, valued and understood. There are people waiting to support you, so reach out.

The victims of bullying come from all walks of life, from every school, playground, workplace and online platform. You may be sceptical about whether helpline support in Luxembourg will work for you, especially if you have been treated badly in the past. The good news is that helpline staff are well-trained to help people with experiences like yours.