This is the first time I am admitting it: I was bullied in school.
I was thirteen years old at the time, and it went on for the one year that I lived in Dorm 11. I never acknowledged it because I felt bullying was too small a misfortune to complain about.
But now when I think back to it, I can remember exactly how the dormitory looked. I remember the view from the windows, the corridor in front of my dorm. I remember the faces of the other kids and I remember my face – vulnerable, confused, and lost.
It was the same year that I started showing symptoms of OCD. Things just went downhill from there…
I guess I got lucky because at one point, things started to slowly get better. At twenty-nine, my life isn’t perfect, but I’m happier than I ever thought I would be.
All the advice that I’ve received throughout the years and my life experiences come down to three simple steps. If you feel unhappy about your situation, like I once did, perhaps these steps will be helpful for you too.
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