Hi luna! First of all I wanted to thank you for all your help and support these past few months. My question is how do I deal with mean people or ones who are annoying? My instinct is to yell at their face, but that sounds wrong. I hate talking to people about it as rumours spread and teachers can’t help much. What do I do? 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

Hello, when someone keeps pushing your buttons, the way you respond can change what happens next ✨

Yelling probably isn't the best approach, especially because mean people can be looking for a big reaction.

You could try a calm “Okay”, a shrug or simply walking away, as this can take the fun out of bothering you.

If you feel comfortable speaking to them, another option is to calmly explain how their behaviour is affecting you, as they may not realise the impact it’s having.

Staying close to supportive friends can also help, since mean people may be less likely to bother someone who’s with others.

If rumours start, try not to argue with everyone or prove yourself, and focus on the true friends who know the real you 💛

You don’t need to tell lots of people, but if you start feeling isolated or low, or things get out of hand, you could speak to one trusted friend, a parent or trusted adult, a teacher or a health professional.

You deserve to take up space without changing who you are 🫶

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