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In this month's episode, we talk about bullying and, while doing so, we mention suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a friend, family member, or dial/text 988 for help. You are not alone and I mean that. This is something that I have struggled with in the past. Feel free to reach out. - Jyl
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This month, Kathy and Jyl discuss bullying as we unravel our truth. Our truth? Our truth is that today's bullying is not the same that we grew up with. Today, it is much more cutting and dangerous.
Bullying is defined as seeking to hurt, intimidate, or coerce and there are far too many avenues for bullying to live on in 2024.
Types of bullying are physical, verbal, relational, and cyberbullying. While physical bullying is the easiest to spot, the others are often much more harmful. Bullying is typically repeated over and over as many feel unsure of how to stop it.
We encourage you to be part of the change. You can make a difference. You can be a part of the solution. You can help change the narrative. Some numbers:
1 in 5 students under the age of 18 experience bullying
160,000 children miss school daily due to the fear of bullying
How you can help:
Pay attention to the signs. Notice the moment when you feel that something is off.
See something, say something. Step in kindly and softly to remove the victim from the situation.
If you feel comfortable doing so, de-escalate the bully. Follow up with them as there is a high possibility their actions are born from personal struggle.
What if you're the bully?
Acknowledge that you have tendencies that make others feel vulnerable or intimidated.
Ask yourself why. Look inward. What does bullying bring to you?
Get help. There are so many resources available to help you work through your own challenges and find a better path.
Don't feel afraid to apologize and present a better version of yourself.
Nonsor: Kind Lips
Joshua Neumann first dreamed up Kind Lips lip balm but found his mother was not quite as enthusiastic about entering the lip balm business. Days after first suggesting developing his own lip balm, his mother had a dream in which the words "The Law of Kindness Is On My Lips" came to her. Check out the Kind Lips website for the rest of the story and, while you're there, add a whole lot of Kind Lips to your cart.
Kind Lips donates 20% of every product purchased to anti-bullying organizations devoted to promoting kindness and creating a world without bullying.
There is power in our words and Kind Lips is on a mission to remind us of that.
Other Episode Mentions:
Very Well Family
Stop Bullying
Mrs. Frazzled
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Can’t get enough of us? Well, you’re one of very few.
Get to know us!
Jyl Barlow has all things Jyl! Also, it’s pronounced, “jill.”
Which Way's Up is Jyl’s blog, home of weekly epiphanies and often overshares
What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting is Jyl's best-selling memoir about her hilarious struggles as a (step)mother. Buy it online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and Target!
Kathy Crowley's Thought for the Day (accessorized with a favorite timepiece and signature scent) can be found on Instagram. Watch videos of all our Nonsor products on YouTube or TikTok!
Wine & Whine is part of Bearlow Productions and is created Jyl Barlow and Kathy Crowley.
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By Jyl BarlowIn this month's episode, we talk about bullying and, while doing so, we mention suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a friend, family member, or dial/text 988 for help. You are not alone and I mean that. This is something that I have struggled with in the past. Feel free to reach out. - Jyl
***
This month, Kathy and Jyl discuss bullying as we unravel our truth. Our truth? Our truth is that today's bullying is not the same that we grew up with. Today, it is much more cutting and dangerous.
Bullying is defined as seeking to hurt, intimidate, or coerce and there are far too many avenues for bullying to live on in 2024.
Types of bullying are physical, verbal, relational, and cyberbullying. While physical bullying is the easiest to spot, the others are often much more harmful. Bullying is typically repeated over and over as many feel unsure of how to stop it.
We encourage you to be part of the change. You can make a difference. You can be a part of the solution. You can help change the narrative. Some numbers:
1 in 5 students under the age of 18 experience bullying
160,000 children miss school daily due to the fear of bullying
How you can help:
Pay attention to the signs. Notice the moment when you feel that something is off.
See something, say something. Step in kindly and softly to remove the victim from the situation.
If you feel comfortable doing so, de-escalate the bully. Follow up with them as there is a high possibility their actions are born from personal struggle.
What if you're the bully?
Acknowledge that you have tendencies that make others feel vulnerable or intimidated.
Ask yourself why. Look inward. What does bullying bring to you?
Get help. There are so many resources available to help you work through your own challenges and find a better path.
Don't feel afraid to apologize and present a better version of yourself.
Nonsor: Kind Lips
Joshua Neumann first dreamed up Kind Lips lip balm but found his mother was not quite as enthusiastic about entering the lip balm business. Days after first suggesting developing his own lip balm, his mother had a dream in which the words "The Law of Kindness Is On My Lips" came to her. Check out the Kind Lips website for the rest of the story and, while you're there, add a whole lot of Kind Lips to your cart.
Kind Lips donates 20% of every product purchased to anti-bullying organizations devoted to promoting kindness and creating a world without bullying.
There is power in our words and Kind Lips is on a mission to remind us of that.
Other Episode Mentions:
Very Well Family
Stop Bullying
Mrs. Frazzled
***
Can’t get enough of us? Well, you’re one of very few.
Get to know us!
Jyl Barlow has all things Jyl! Also, it’s pronounced, “jill.”
Which Way's Up is Jyl’s blog, home of weekly epiphanies and often overshares
What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting is Jyl's best-selling memoir about her hilarious struggles as a (step)mother. Buy it online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and Target!
Kathy Crowley's Thought for the Day (accessorized with a favorite timepiece and signature scent) can be found on Instagram. Watch videos of all our Nonsor products on YouTube or TikTok!
Wine & Whine is part of Bearlow Productions and is created Jyl Barlow and Kathy Crowley.