Something inside Jia shifted. She remembered Lisa's words and how they had made her feel. She walked away from the group, leaving them to their cruelty.
The first day, Jia tried her usual tricks on Lisa. She mocked her clothes, her hair, and her accent. But Lisa didn't flinch. Instead, she smiled sweetly and introduced herself, extending a hand for a handshake. new freeze230829jialissathebullygetsbulled free
"I'm glad you walked away from that group yesterday," Lisa said. "It takes a lot of courage to stand up for what's right. Even if it's just by being an example." Something inside Jia shifted
The next day, Jia tried again. This time, Lisa calmly told her that her behavior was not okay. She explained how Jia's actions made her feel and how they affected others. Jia scoffed, but Lisa's words stuck with her. The first day, Jia tried her usual tricks on Lisa
But on a sunny afternoon, something unexpected happened. A new student, Lisa, transferred to Jia's school. Lisa was not only taller and stronger than Jia but also had a quiet confidence that Jia had never encountered before.
The next day, Jia saw Lisa in the cafeteria. She looked for her with a mix of emotions: fear, shame, and a hint of hope. When Lisa noticed her, she smiled.
One afternoon, as Jia was walking home from school, she stumbled upon a group of kids from her school. They were surrounding a kid, teasing him mercilessly. And in that moment, Jia realized she had been that kid.