As the saying goes “you get what you are given” and in my case that just so happened to be ivory pale skin, grey-green eyes, rose-red cupid lips and thick, wavy ginger hair. Until starting Primary School I was completely unaware that my hair colour was an issue, in my eyes I was no different to anyone else. Being an August baby like my own daughter, I was one of the youngest students in my class and having only just turned four-years of age I found myself being targeted by bullies all because of the colour of my hair. I’m …
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I’ve been called all sorts in my time but one thing that seems to have stuck is the phrase ‘quirky’. I’m more than aware that I’m far from the norm, I could never be stereotyped or labeled as much like a diamond I am multifaceted and there’s far more to me than meets the eye. That’s right I just blew my own trumpet and described myself as a diamond and you know what? I blumming well am a diamond! I will never be mistaken for any old gem as with my head of bright ginger locks, thick black signature eyeliner, …
Bullying- My Experience It’s been on my mind for a few weeks now that I need to write about something particularly close to my heart, something which has deeply affected me throughout my life. I have been a victim of bullying not only as a child within the playground but also whilst at College, as a student at University and very sadly as an adult within the workplace. Whilst there are many forms of bullying, there is no age limit for bullies or their victims, bullying can and does take place not only within the childhood years but also in adulthood. Looking …