"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."
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. new freeze230829jialissathebullygetsbulled free
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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. She looked for her with a mix of
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.
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.
Jia looked down, feeling a wave of shame wash over her. "I'm sorry," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'm sorry for what I've done."