Bullied Kid Turns Survivor

As part of our continuing series "Assignment America," Steve Hartman takes a look at bullying in America, and speaks to a victim of bullying - and the bullier, who has had a change of heart.

[@ibrapali7]

Bullies are weak. some bullies may THINK they do it for the fun, but it really comes from a place of weakness and insecurity.

[@davidtichborne2912]

Most of them get abused at home or bullied at school themselves or even both

[@davidtichborne2912]

They are often more times than not victims of abuse at home or bullying at school themselves or both same here I was bullied a hell of alot at school and also abused one hell of alot at home and I used to reflect some of that bulling to others at school I got help for those issues and that's exactly what I think all bully's need is help exspesially the ones who are also victims themselves

[@kiryuandgodzillagirl]

yes and they end up in prison like mine he got what he deserved

[@SeansModelBuilds]

Or jealousy. A lot of us get bullied at home; that's no excuse. If you become like them, you justify what they do. I chose to be better than them and I have lots of good friends now. They are alone and ostrasized in their old age. Karma.

[@gxfan039]

Well, it depends on the person.

[@navittspottedelk8089]

Bullies are terrible, when I was bullied as a child not even my own parents would help me, in fact my dad told to deal with it, so finally after years of bullying I snapped and beat the shit out the guy who was bullying me. You want to know who got in trouble, I did, ever since then I've never relied on the school system to stop bullying or any other system to help.

[@Ghost345621]

Fuck the system.

[@tobyroyson9336]

screw the system. Welldone!

[@codypriceYouTubeAddednumbers]

***** right?! its like kids today don't even no what its like to have their heads put in to a toilet and have the water swirl around and around. You think you have a moment when the water level is low but then it swirls all the way back up again like some kind of swirling machine. Kids today have it way easy. We used to have to challenge our bullies to a fight at 3 oclock after school near the statue and that wasn't even our moment of triumph but just a chance for the bully to give us a good uninterrupted thrashing.

[@ZMorpheus]

Public schooling is terrible because society is filled with idiots. They start right at the age of 3-4 with the "dog eat dog" mentality. Homeschooled kids have amazing success rates while public schooled kids may have potential but you'd never see it. cause the system held it down. maybe they got the bully problem, bad influences, get in touch with drugs and alcohol and parties easily. It's extremely easy to loose track for susceptible kids in certain places. And then they'll eventually blame it on the kid. like they didn't do their best...

[@codypriceYouTubeAddednumbers]

***** Your method makes anti social losers who think they are better than everyone else when in reality they are just little pussies. Alcohol and parties are easier? I guess that is because you wont have any friends around to hang out with except your parents. If you fail in your public schooling because of bad influence or you were bullied how the hell can you expect to deal with real life when things don't go your way? These types of people who never experience any kind of problem until outside of the age of 18 are the ones who complain most in life and will probably be the one to yell at a coach to put their shitty kid in the game when he doesn't even have remotely any hand eye coordination because the parent is a fucking meek melvin. God i just wanna punch a homeschooled kid in his square bottle thick lens glasses that he hangs around his neck with a thick nylon strap that doesn't scratch his easily irritated skin.

[@kayleighjackson2446]

When i told my parents i was considering suicide all they did was say i was ' attention seeking '.

[@mattloulou123123]

Then you're parents have big problems.

[@MrAssassinscreed2fan]

idk i just think if u died no one would care? my opinion bby

[@boqor3780]

***** The dude would die of overdose, wouldn't even make it too the bullies house.

[@angelia228]

I got bullied so much in school and even my sister bullied me and when I couldn't take it anymore I told my parents that I thought about it and they said stop playing be serious.

[@liberosis6380]

I was called Crazy. So I understand.

[@Trxshgxy]

Bullying is awful, as someone who has experienced it themselves. You feel worthless and it doesn't stop when the bullying stops. As you trust people less. You kinda feel like everyone is looking at you and judging you or making fun of you. Or at least that's how it made/makes me feel. Thanks for reading I guess. And if anyone who read this is being bullied. Don't worry it's get better. And yes I know that was so stereotypical but it's true.

[@abbeymc858]

I know so true

[@TheRazor233]

u look like a tool

[@stohess]

Lewis Clarkson At my school basically everyone's not safe because most of the high school kids turn everything they hear into a joke. For example: Me: (mutters) I'm thirsty.... High schooler: Oh no! The kid is thirsty! What do we do?!

[@AnonymousSaiyan]

Learn how to spell before you try to act like a tough punk. It just makes you look like more of a pathetic upset bully behind a keyboard.

[@AnonymousSaiyan]

Learn how to spell before you try to act like a tough punk. It just makes you look like more of a pathetic upset bully behind a keyboard.

[@jordanhoke9025]

I am sooooooo happy for that brave kid is alive and happy and know has friends :D

[@yutfhh7610]

charlie awsome

[@joemelchor2018]

charlie awsome happy for him too

[@ferdousikhanam874]

charlie awsome

[@cyndaquilrockz1696]

I feel this man, Throughout my 11 years of living, in every school and in every grade, I have been bullied. It's worse now, I don't have any friends, the ones I do slap me on a regular basis, Everyone in my neighborhood is a toddler, I'm constantly kicked, punched, and insulted every day, every time I try to stand up, I get punished. I don't have anyone to have fun with, my mom is always taking care of my Nannie and my dad flat out uses me and my mom for his doing.He constantly threatens me to completely stop paying the bills. I am in a lose lose situation, I am constantly getting fatter because of not having anyone to do something really active. When I can do something active, it's something I hate. If your in a situation like me, please, like this comment. one like = one encouragement to help me stand up.

[@phoenixlevelgaming6312]

I left a like, theres a light at the end of the tunnel, dont give up man

[@cyndaquilrockz1696]

Thanks dude

[@yannix6075]

[@ThifZeroX]

What country are you living in?

[@badrrharri]

+Joshua Laakkonen Mis päin suomee asut? Älä kadota elämän haluas kummiskaa kyl se jossain vaiheessa kääntyy parempaan päin.

[@909Pocahontas]

A life saved thank God!

[@Unknownburger]

Why do you thank god?

[@909Pocahontas]

Bcus I can.

[@Unknownburger]

elisa gonzales Does "It" help you? Because why thank someone if they can't help you

[@909Pocahontas]

He does.

[@eengamingchannel5077]

+elisa gonzales no he doesnt

[@TheVanShow123]

Girl: "Wants a hug" Boy: No I DIED 😂😂😂

[@jameshicks1290]

my brother he was bullied and he tried to beat the crap out of him, but he got in trouble and no one would help him. we even called the police, and they said that ''kids should be kids''. i did not know my brother would even try to do this but he almost killed himself. i entered our room i opened the closet and my brother was about to jump of the chair. i had little time so i screamed. i screamed and he jumped off. i caught him and he burst into tears and said ''thanks you, i will give you everything i have'' and ''i love you'' all i said was ''don't ever think about that because there's so much to live for'' and please anyone who is sitting at their computer at 1:45 in the morning thinking that bulling will just were off, i won't. it's like a chemical change. it's not easily reversed. so anyone who took the time to read my comment, please if your at middle school, high, or even elementary, please if you see a person being bullied take a stand. stop bulling and speak up -cartoon network.

[@videogamer6181]

I read your comment. Lets stand up!

[@skydaggerz8358]

This is inspirational man. I was once bullied by my friends too. But yeah i knocked him out... (Didn't mean to)

[@shanechristian1791]

Awesome job brother! Protect your bro always. Once somebody dies - they never come back and it is a horrific feeling that you stopped! What a difference you made not only in your own life but your parents, friends, siblings, grandparents and of course your brother's.......image your world today if you had come in 10 minutes later. Great job! Be present and make a difference.

[@shanechristian1791]

Skydaggerz83 Good for you. Don't take it. Stand up for yourself!

[@xxsiaxx4127]

I have tried to help 3 people who stood out but no one would accept them 😭

[@raellis22]

What a sweet boy. And that cop stroking his shoulder when he was crying... I'm so glad he ended up having a great life. 😊❤️

[@YOURWORSTNIGHTMARE._505]

I want to hug him now because I been bullied before stop bulling

[@baxtercrowley6488]

Dude I wanna hug you so much you seem like my twin

[@chimichangasbro2647]

+RiceGum I love you ricegum your so funny 😍😱😜😂

[@myden9458]

+Chimichangasbro he's not the real one. But rice gum is funny af

[@sherryjackson8474]

Joey Borgen I know this is a big comparison but I never felt safe admitting that I was bullied and excluded.I didn’t think anyone would care.So if I could not admit to being bullied then how are people expected to come forward with being raped?

[@d-maxx4814]

Touching Story ..... Zero Tolerance For Bullies !!

[@fifimcyd6107]

The police officer comforting him, that’s amazing ❤️

[@followthewhiterabbit2549]

That is his Dad! Sheesh ! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@fifimcyd6107]

Follow the White Rabbit how was I supposed to know jackass

[@Unknown-lr4tm]

WHO WOULD DISLIKE THIS 😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@phoenixrising2609]

+Tye Lockens ...bullies

[@gebusome4059]

+phoenix rising right...

[@codyferrell5075]

+Tye Lockens me

[@swedishfunmakers-funnyvide6283]

I disliked this beacuse of bullying

[@GrindinGears526]

Bullies

[@meyou3509]

All you need is that one friend that stands by your side and everything is ok.

[@zach28]

My name is Zach and I cried for hours. People shouldn't be treated this way.

[@gentleslapper6689]

I have never really been bullied but I've been a doormat (a person who get "stept" on, words, things like that) . Words DO hurt. My best "friend" called me names all. I thought everything she called me was true. It was worse than It sounds, she made me feel mean, every time I did something she didn't like, she would "make sure" I didn't have a anybody to be with during break (she was my only friend) . I really wanted to say something , but I was a doormat and doormats can't speak. STEP UP DOORMATS, IT'S YOUR TIME TO SHINE!

[@gentleslapper6689]

and every time she did something wrong It was forgotten like "poff"

[@DarkSuperNinja]

I literally have the exact same problem. If a bully is an idiot to me, I'd slap them one or give a sassy well-worded reply to shut their faces. But, when I consider a bully as a "friend", I get too relaxed, and I basically end up as a doormat to their shit. Recently, a lot of crap has happened where I've ended up in and out of hospital (unrelated to bullying, don't worry) and it's made me realise that I shouldn't put up with any shit that life tries to throw at me. So, next time my shitty "friends" try to be out of order, for all of us Doormats out there, I'm not going to put up with it! Why should we listen to them bring us down? If they make us feel sad, then cut them out of your life! :D *sassily whips hair and walks away* *puts on sunglasses* *massive explosion*

[@gentleslapper6689]

You couldn't have said it better! :)

[@youtubecreators384]

I was a victim for bullying in my highschool years. I never did anything to encourage them to pick on me. I wasn't into girly shows or anything like that. They only bullied me because I was an easy target. I was very weak back then and all the guys at school took advantage of that. There was this one kid who was also a victim and do you know what he did? He toke his anger and frustration out on me. The worst times were during gym when all the guys would grab a ball and mercilessly throw them at me when the coach wasn't watching. They would come up with any excuse to hit me and I just stood there and toke it. Things got so bad that even the first year students started picking on me during my last year. I partially blame myself for being such a pushover and letting thos bastards get away with treating me the way they did. But in the end I kinda won. Now after almost ten years since leaving highschool those same bullies has expressed guilt and regret. I am happy that they grew up and let me know how sorry they are for the way they treated me but part of it will always hurt. Because of this I hate bullies more than anything in the world. I want to put a stop to it. I want to create a world where no kid should be victimised because they're diffirent. But that's not possible. There will always be sad, pathetic people who takes pleasure in hurting others. That doesn't mean I'll stop trying. So if anybody out there is a victim to bullying please don't let the anger and hate get the better of you. Give that anger a voice and try and make a diffirence. That's what I'm gonna do.

[@WILLINGLYWILD]

From kindergarten to now I've been bullied From the start it was sarcastic mean questions about why I wore a 'pirate patch' then when I stopped wearing them, And started wearing glasses (2nd grade) I was the only kid from 2nd grade - 5th grade with glasses in my class and was bullied all the time for it by over 50% of The class as well as 50% of the class above me, half because I was skinny and half because I wore glasses I was called names and beaten up I never properly retaliated until 4th grade in the meantime I would just cry or hit the odd thing to release my anger in fear I would hurt Someone, my teachers thought I was lying when I told them and thought I was weird And needed anger management And dismissed it but in 4th grade I Snapped, I wasn't taking this crap anymore for things I can't help They would throw my glasses or smash Them leaving me unfit to fight back But this time I had a revelation about the Term, treat people how you would like to be treated and on one day three of the older bullies got me into a corner of fence , I was trapped, either I allow the pain or prevent it so when he (the middle one-joker), went for my glasses I ducked ,he was stunned by this, because I would usually just let it be but then with all the strength in my right arm and all my anger for him in my right arm I swung for him Uncontrollably, unaware of my cabability When it landed I didn't even feel it, adrenaline taking over he went flying backwards blood covering his mouth The other two ran away in fear and it felt Like everything was slow motion for a few seconds he just lay there crying I could see shock in his expression I couldn't believe it, I'd finally done it! and the teachers found out the endurance I had taken they tried to ignore me for days because of the guilt and never apoligized the bullying stopped, for about 6 months anyway, and the parents of the kid I'd punched argued with my parents but the boy admitted to it anyway and formally apoligized and tried to be respectful to me and even support when others began to try and it worked but as soon the kids the same year brought back the bullying trend, probably jealous as I had became more popular when people began to see past the glasses and realised the mental scars of bullying and Began to understand but when a group of Five-seven of the sudden falling popular kids of my grade tried to make my best friends hate me and thought of horrible nick names and in P.E, threw balls at me And tried to leave me out of games and Any social activity I began gaining old habits and learnt diaphragmatic breathing There was another big kid of the group Who started it off again who unfortunately Made my best friend avoid me for a year or two diverting his attention to me to himself, using him to get to me and the Really bad thing was that when I was first bullied the boy supported me as he, Himself had a disorder that was embarrassing and had also been bullied for as long as I had and when I fought back I fought for him too, with him. And near the end of sixth grade I asked a teacher to just try to look out for me like a witness and she watched me go to play Football and witnessed them push me out and always be the last to get picked And got full on tripped up, she reported it to the school headmistress and she could not expell as it was the last week of 6th grade and we would be going to high school she reacted as she did the first time but apoligized this time but it was too late when I moved into high school none of them really bothered me I just told them Straight up how it would go down and they listened a:there was better prey elsewhere some of which I defended and they got benefits from it all the problems were pretty much solved but then we moved away to a town in mid year of high school and I met tons of new bullies To teach a form of respect towards me and I'm currently mid summer break leading into next school year and have Decided I will no longer take their crap.

[@joaopedrom5365]

RebelRasberry HD i was bullied since kindergarten , i was beaten up , and they mocked me everyday , i started to have anger issues , because i was to shy to stand up for my myself , and all the rage i had inside , turned me into a different person , i started hanging out with another class , and the first people i met were my sister's (my sister was in that class ) friends , and i decided to switch to my sisters class a couple of weeks later , and i was happy for almost a month , then my old bullies came back , and they made my life a living hell , i was sad all the time , and because of that my anger issues got a lot worse , and when i saw them bullying one of my sister's friends , i snapped , i punched him so many times , i didn't feel my hands , all my rage was clouding my judgment , and then my friends came and pulled me away from him , he had blood driping from his nose and mouth , and i looked at my hands , and my knuckles were covered in blood , a couple of days later i returned to schhol , and i passed in front of my bullies , and they didnt even look at me , turns out i broke the nose of the bully that was punching my friend , ever since then everyone respected me , nobody bothered me , and my anger issues disappeared , every time someone was being bullied , they would talk to me and ask if i could protect them , and i always said yes , and i became popular in school , but i didn't want to be popular , i didnt want to be just the guy that was always called when a fight happened , so i went back to just hanging out with my best friends , and a year later i finished 9th grade , and during the course of 3 years everyone in my class was nice to each other , and we are all close , even though i didnt protect everybody anymore , every time i see someone being bullied , i always step in , and when the bullies see who i am , they just go away , I've managed to control my anger issues , thanks to the fact that i practice kickboxing , and ever since that day , my life is so much better , everyday my goal is to protect people being bullied , and ive learned that you need to always be nice , helpful and caring , my old bullie actually became one of my friends , and ive helped him go trough is problems , and know i doesn't bullie people anymore , just remember you always need to protect the ones who cant defend themselves , and know ive finally found peace in my life :)

[@joaopedrom5365]

João Pedro João *he

[@dapper_rose9347]

I've always been an easy target as well because I am weak and cannot stand up for myself.

[@WILLINGLYWILD]

Thanks for acknowledging my comment and it is good to know I'm not alone :)

[@hannahcupp5869]

The kid who had that problem, im so sorry that happened to you...never give up on your dreams

[@lilbacon7777]

I'm happy that Jacob (the kid who was part of bullying him) came forward and stood up to it. That's more a man than anybody I've met or seen.

[@disneyprincessintraining2725]

Dude, I’m so glad to see this. So many of these stories end in suicide. I’m glad he’s alive and well.

[@samstimson296]

I get made fun off because I'm not good at football and I'm asmatic. But I found something I love and now I go to basketball and have friends that actually like me unlike the people in my class. Remember you don't have to be the best

[@manictiger]

Only way to stop a bully is to be just as evil. I never had bullies, just enemies. Most of them were crushed beneath my torrent of psychological tactics, but there was one "enemy" who was just smarter and better talented than I. His incursion irritated me, but I never could usurp him. Funny thing is, we were awfully cordial to each other at all times. We even feigned friendship at some point. But I think we both knew the game. Any sign of weakness and someone loses everything.

[@mysticgt385]

Those parents are bad parents. If my child was getting bullied I would come uncorked

[@davidtichborne2912]

Often parents and teachers they never listen often times the parents and teachers would litterly have to see it for themselves or someone else would have to tell the adults about the bullying because they hardly ever listened to me although my parents were even bigger bullys themselves so I'm surprised that they cared at all although my parents are also hipacicrits blame other people but often don't own up to there own mistakes

[@GarethRules]

In most places the disabled kids are excluded from bullying

[@tracymattox9612]

Yea

[@aimeeblondel4594]

most of em doesn't mean all of em..

[@HeavymetalHylian]

They bullied the disabled kids at my school. There was a deaf and mute girl with some sort of mental illness that would sometimes scream and didn't realize that it was disrupting everything and the other kids would make fun of her and didn't care because she couldn't hear it. Her name was Amanda. She was able to be in regular classes with everybody else and I hung out with her and her assistant during lunch and recess. Her assistant was really cool and taught me a little bit of sign language so I could talk to Amanda. I wish I could remember the assistant's name, but I can remember her face as if I was looking at a photograph. I liked to be with them because I was bullied every day, all of the time, and I felt like they were the only ones that I was welcome with.

[@kravenmorehead6117]

My friend, who is a 20 year old started working at a children's facility. She is deaf with a cochlear implant and the other workers who are older do not hesitate to show how frustrated they get with her not being able to hear. They roll their eyes and frustrated breaths when they have to talk louder for her. The supervisor will not do anything about it.

[@eyeyameye4035]

Bullies should be prosecuted to the fullest extend of the law.

[@Bigkingmonster408]

Their parents too.

[@Bigkingmonster408]

You're probably right, but the parents need to make sure their kids don't bully.

[@eyeyameye4035]

Kids and their parents should file restraining orders on these bullies and take any and every legal option available. I don't see why a bully can't spend a night in jail.

[@garrabyte]

yeah lets kill everyone and not give them a second chance......think.

[@eyeyameye4035]

John Doe Bullies don't deserve a second chance.

[@lexvanillaface]

Who would EVER make fun of him? He's adorable!

[@lilzhanger7360]

wow those bullies should get a payback from their parents

[@manosijroy1432]

So sad of the small boy who was crying. I wanna really beat the bullies I am 15 yr old boy and I will be his friend and always respect the child. He must be happh

[@lolobangs1242]

I've been bullied before it hurts but never think as you trapped in a tiny box. Rip the box open tell them how you feel and tell a teacher Thank you for reading

[@GabrielTheMagolorMain]

How could anyone bully this kid? He's so adorable. It's so sad. Thank God he told his parents what he was feeling.

[@elledgar]

God this breaks my heart. I have juvenile arthritis and I know how negatively this illness impacts your mental health and I'm so sorry he had to go through that. You're so strong and I'm proud of you :)

[@Alecxscool]

I'm just amazed how americans living in a paralel reality and never think something bad can happen until it happens.

[@tiredblueboy3198]

I know someone who has arthritis and other stuff... He is one of my best friends. I've also been bullied... I've also tried killing myself on many occasions...

[@jmfirelord]

Alphys The royal scientist Dont you are awesome and your freind is awesome be best and remember there is people that is gonna help you

[@ilovemybestfriendsheawesom9696]

Alphys The royal scientist need a friend

[@exilef7531]

Don't try again. Just, don't. You'll only take your own pain away and give soo many people pain! Suicide is not the solution. It fixes nothing. You must stand up and fight against the will to do it! And you hear this from a complete stranger eh...

[@sherryjackson8474]

Tired Blue Boy I know this is a big comparison but I never felt safe admitting that I was bullied and excluded.I didn’t think anyone would care.So if I could not admit to being bullied then how are people expected to come forward with being raped?

[@dennisrobbins7857]

Wow, good for you young man, stay strong! Also, very impressed by the kid who so clearly saw how wrong he was in taking part in the bullying ... that ability to look inward and change will serve him well as he lives his life! Uplifting affirmation of the good that simmers within us all...

[@GothixZa]

for every 1 person like this kid, there are thousands of kids that won't be helped, not be believed, and keep getting bullied

[@colinmiller8824]

at least he has friends I feel bad for Zach because he kept being bullied by those kids at school

[@gabedubs8284]

I remember when my dad saw someone getting bullied who had special needs my dad told the bully to stop the bully said no and punched my dad them my dad beat him up

[@alishafaye6841]

He’s 22 today that’s so amazing

[@noahluvskittenz2154]

THAT'S amazing? There were kids bullied in the 50s and are now 70+ years old.

[@GameShowMike]

I was a victim of bullying in school myself from the fifth grade through my high school graduation. Nearly twenty years have gone by since then. And some of those folks who bullied me have since reached out to me to apologize for their actions.

[@GamingCentral80]

That police man was petting him like a dog?

[@Kuckerkarlson]

You should know thats his dad

[@ARManzano]

^ you mean "Dad"?

[@jakecroasmun2279]

He probably did it to calm him down.

[@Kuckerkarlson]

Alex Ruiz lol yeah.. lol typo

[@dertyufaze9821]

Police officer is bullying him too!

[@noahhartsten8682]

In middle school and freshman year I was bullied a lot but also had some friends wich some of them turned into bullies freshman year. I was depressed overweight and stayed in my house all day and just played videos games and missed my dad, brother, and sister. I was on many add pills and bi polar and almost killed myself 5 times but now going into juinor year living with my dad and skating everyday I turned my life around and I just want to say if anyones considering killing them self dont do it life gets better..

[@brettsmith1524]

+Sasha Marsell just remember these strong words. "Don't be a fuckwit" - Brett Smith 2015

[@S2h2art]

I my school there was this amazing culture... I remember... when i was the senior. me and my best buddy would just observe younger kids who are left out.. and just go talk to them and just cheer em up.. So his own class kids or any immediate senior would not mess with him. That was one of best things we did in our school... it was so cool.... and fulfilling..!!! i still remember those kids faces... dey smile when ever we walked by..!!! MAde my school so much Awesome..!!

[@nashrinu]

I be cryin' right now when he gave that speech, why would anyone bully anybody else.

[@allisonmenard1806]

He looks like Kenny from We're the Millers

[@amyfrancis2839]

Yeah he does 😂😂😂

[@mikejunge5797]

+Amy francis no i think so ... thats my opinion , and when staffs at my work tellin my i looked like Jason Statham - laugh about it and say that Jason look like me - He is a good looking Kid and some guys at my sons school started bullying my son , and i talk to him so many times and meet them to tell, that is no way - dont tell about other peoples appearance - other kids could misunderstanding it ! OK? thnx

[@nivadnaushad731]

+mike junge we understand why you're getting upset but I don't see where Amy was making fun of his appearance? she just compared him to an actor. you're the one who is indirectly calling him ugly/handsome.

[@mikejunge5797]

Hahaaaaa lol.... See how you think. i had discribe that other Kids >COULD< >>misunderstanding

[@NatureForce37]

OMG Yeessss!

[@kawblayhtoo8973]

Who els watching this in March 2016?

[@dilos076livers6]

me

[@kylierobison7153]

me

[@fishkeepercole2464]

meh

[@CherryBlossom-dj2xd]

Me but beginning of April

[@d.b._1585]

This kid was an absolute trooper to tell people how he felt

[@DillyDallyDeeleeDallee]

It helps to let kids who is being bullied know that there is a bigger world out there. Get them connected with outside of school activities meet other peers. Take on leadership roles or be part of team activities in local youth programs. Sometimes they feel trap and they let the school environment and home define who they are. Open dialogue with parents and counselors, encourage transparency. Manage smartphone social media usage, discuss with them the negative implications. Glad this worked out for this kid and he didn’t become another victim.

[@christina_gameryt4753]

Yes Youth group and church is a good way to help

[@lolstrass]

I hate bullies damn why can we respect each others in the world respect and accept are diffrences!!! pls

[@sherryjackson8474]

Harleen Quinzel I know this is a big comparison but I never felt safe admitting that I was bullied and excluded.I didn’t think anyone would care.So if I could not admit to being bullied then how are people expected to come forward with being raped?

[@therealesheron]

What an awesome kid! Never was into bullying and always thought those that did were weak and I sure wouldn't want their karma!

[@Mitchthemysteryman]

This is a heart warming video seeing that this kid was able to recover completely from bullying and is able to live a happy life.

[@hafu5599]

He looks like Loui Tomlinson.

[@not.dv4d]

Omg he really does!

[@michellehenderson7777]

I just wouldn't let anyone bully me. When I was in secondary school I was the only Asian there. So it's expected that I would be bullied. But no I stood my ground. The older kids would stick their legs out to trip me but I kicked the legs. How does that feel. Some people would say racist things and that didn't get to me because I didn't understand why they don't like me simply because of my skin colour. I fought back when I can and after that I didn't get bully at all. So sometimes you need to stand up fro yourself because telling a teacher sometimes makes it worse.

[@kickassbeescote3134]

true

[@willow8186]

+Michelle Henderson Good for you :) Stopped it before it really started, awesome. And you're right, telling a teacher will make it worse most of the time, sadly. There's a reason why bullied kids usually never "squeals" about it; they'll get punished at the "playground".

[@bxblover5]

I am an outsider and in my group of outsiders we r unstoppable and unbreakable to bullies. I am glad I have people there for me.

[@meherburhan2026]

It made me cry. So hard because I remember my school time when the guy used to bullying me.

[@ts4eve]

Bullies are so mean I know I'm bullied and it does not feel good and if you tell they just call you a snitch I hate bullies and it is even worse if the victim is disabled

[@sherryjackson8474]

ts4eve Personally I don’t think it’s worst is vic is disabled at least then they can blame their cancer or lack of a leg.Some kids who are bullied were dealing INCEST (like me I never told the school but they still treated me like a freak), or being GAY, or are pushed to killing themselves.

[@finalfanta15]

3:05 wtf?! I wish girls did that to me when I was in school :(

[@arserobinson7118]

same here, they were miserable turds in the school i went to.

[@pageran4832]

*_Bullies never know the real beauty of the world_*

[@Prodigious1One]

This is a really good story. It would be good to show this to students and help them to talk about bullying.

[@superdogwestie2544]

1:20 cop is like petting him

[@MrHitotsumusha]

That's his dad actually

[@superdogwestie2544]

Ah who gives a damn

[@kylaaahhh]

WOW JUST REALLY, WOW! MAKE FUN OF A DISABILITY THAT IS REALLY FUNNY (sarcasm). IT IS JUST SO MESSED UP HOW ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A REALLY DUMB JOKE, THEN EVERYONE IS "FORCED" TO JOIN IN, LIKE REALLY?! TF THIS GUY IS SO BRAVE I WOULD SO BE HIS FRIEND IF HE WAS IN MY SCHOOL.

[@yallweird4036]

ty my brother has disabilitys and i get bullied for it

[@kickassbeescote3134]

same

[@kylaaahhh]

***** Fuck you and your messed up brain.

[@kylaaahhh]

***** yep,sure it is...

[@breeangel878]

Yep I would be his friend too. I still don't understand why people who bullie think it's "cool" it's is the complete opposite it is disgusting to see or hear that some one is being bullied.

[@jtalson95m8]

That is what it is called for you. Everyone cannot expect to think and feel on the same level as you. It takes a lot of humanity to be able to feel someone else's pain and anguish.

[@aniyamay7764]

how can someone make fun of someone like that this got me in tears!!

[@boyofthedeadrises]

he looks like the guy from MAZE RUNNER

[@phoonbazinga4851]

Gally?

[@seanvillaflor6030]

they want to be funny?? TO BE FUNNY?? CMON! SOME JOKES ARE FREAKIN BAD

[@flowrust]

ikr

[@melissalevine7353]

There was this book I was reading, and in it, a character said this: "Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always."

[@gingerwolf1054]

My youth group here did he same thing for me they saved me from myself cause I had just moved away from Georgia where I was bullied daily to Germany and still felt that pain. The youth pastors and all the kids really change my life for the first time I think I'm truly happy to be alive and its all thank to them. For accepting me and leading me to Christ's love and peace.

[@hgoyam3813]

Kids have to respect thank god he survived

[@paradisekingdom2954]

i got bullied at school and everywhere where i lived. they called me by a name "lady boy". i ignored it and tried to survive. cause i know after the rain. it will be bright. i become strong, funny, kind and lovely. i know my strength. thanks God for giving me optimistic brain and heart.. i told my niece . if she 's bullied at school, it is just about someone try to pick on u and make them feel good cuz they have struggle life. they are healous people. we should sorry for their life. be confident.

[@jammer424aj9]

Poor boy I have been bullied too but I listened to what a lot of people told me and I held my head very high and stayed strong through all my struggles and to this day people still bully me and I say: Thanks for the complement" so people out there who have been bullied don't listen they're just jealous of you. :)

[@LizzieLane777]

This is a story of amazing bravery a very special boy who will go far in this world. Those who bully will one day have to live with terrible shame unless they be as the other boy in this video who opened his heart when he realized it was much better to show love and empathy that these things are worth more. It became the story of two very special boys. Thank you for sharing as your video will inspire many.

[@IndaTalesSubscribe]

all those people who disliked this video have no heart and should go to jail ;(

[@alltabb]

I know a lot of people like him and I'm glad that he is living his life fully cheers Kid!

[@TheJohnlw]

Great for You Zack . When I see stories like this I Feel the Hurt . There were bullies in my like but My Great Dad Taught Me to Stand Up Against Them & I did never let bullies bully again. You were Lucky with You Great friends Glad for You & Stand Your Ground

[@emilyy7635]

I really feel for this guy, I have really bad joint problems so I walk around weirdly and I get bullied for it, i usually just laugh it off because I have social anxiety and get nervous to talk. But inside it really hurts to be made fun of for being in pain 😭. To everyone reading this never ever bully because it just hurts other people ❤️.

[@MightyPony]

Tbh he seems like someone who would be my best friend throughout my childhood

[@tonyshelton8397]

GOD BLESS YOU ZACK ...your the GREATEST LESSON THAT"SCHOOL" EVER LEARNED !!!!

[@xXxXBleedPurpleXxXx]

I am so proud of the boy who was a bully and decided to take the time to listen to how he felt and be his supporter not his bully anymore, kids bully, they don't understand how it makes one feel unless they have gone through it themselves, so for him to take it seriously at such a young age and understand, i'm just very proud of both boys

[@calvinbruce1336]

sometimes I just want to give up but then I remember I have so many people to prove wrong.

[@nix7526]

Bullying a disabled kid is peak and really out of that person's league

[@kamakanamahiko3593]

Dude that bully acted like he cared so he doesn't have to be embarrassed

[@thaelegantkunta]

This is a good story, its actually very rare that the very person who is being the perpetrator against the victim actually changes... I mean people do change there have been some instances but through out the years there have been less and less of it. This gives me hope, there are still good people out there!

[@arcia1834]

When I first got bullied I said "Solve your problems!" But still they are getting worst in my mind when I first saw them when I was a teen 😨

[@sideshowbarsrbi5044]

It’s good to see that this kid is my new hero ❤️ ❤️ people could be mean but we gotta keep our heads up

[@aidanhatcher6600]

Too many young kids decide to take their lives because if bullying. It needs to be stopped This literall brought tears to my eyes

[@typicalgamers1012]

im soo glad that he found a group of friends bc even if there considered wierd it dosent matter bc there your friends and thats what matters the most is your friendship

[@SkyeRoseVT1073]

These are the kind of moments that I live to see want to happen more. Even if those who help are from a different race, country, ideal, etc., I still greatly appreciate it. I don't judge for who they are, but rather what they do. I made a promise to myself while I was younger, and I promised myself to make at least one person's life better. I want to others happy, that is all I've ever wanted in my life. I want to see others smile, laugh, and have a good time. Enough with bullying, drugs, war, abuse, violence (in the sense what I'm listing), crime, ignorance, stupidity, etc. I hope people will learn one day, that fighting isn't the way to solving a problem.

[@roxanax9015]

THIS WORLD SCARES ME SO MUCH

[@androwski5650]

IM SO GLAD THIS IS ON KZbin, SO EVERY PEOPLE IN THE WORLD CAN ROAST THE BULLIES

[@nicholaspreviti3461]

I’m so glad he’s alive. I hate bullies.

[@micahsmith9620]

If there's one thing I can't stand it's a bully.

[@raffaojeda]

What a brave story on both sides and smart choice to changed it for a good ending.

[@fgjj8670]

My heart goes out to him 😀

[@frbjoernLA]

Alexis! your question is very valid and the answer should be easy for every normal and decent Human Being but unfortunately, not everyone is as Kind, and Compassionate as you are. Thank God that there are people like you around.

[@Anni_Addams]

Im so happy he got through this

[@sarahnewman9780]

I wish that more bullying situations could end in this way. Thankfully, many students do make it through the tough years of being teased, picked on, and feeling alone but there are many others who do not. This boy was so brave to speak up and tell his parents when he had thoughts of suicide. I also give the previous bully credit for finally hearing Zach out. Jacob actually listened to Zach when he told him how awful all of the bullying made him feel and then he made a change.

[@adammacleod925]

Oh look, the kid got some gusto in his step, isn't ugly and doesn't let people push him around anymore. Good for him.

[@vestel777]

What a great story.

[@GamerChickZombie]

I understand this poor kids pain and then to be bullied on top of all that. How sad.