Growing up I was bullied by strangers, family members, teachers and even my own friends. It made me feel helpless, powerless and angry. All I wanted was to stand up to myself and be heard. Each bullying experience taught me valuable lessons that molded me into the man I am today. To cope through the trauma I talked to my supportive family, my friends and therapists to ease my mind and gain my strength back after the bullying throughout my life.