Being My Bully’s Only Trigger is an engaging and insightful book by Emily Thiede about her experiences of being bullied. In the book, Thiede shares her story of how she was bullied in middle and high school, and how she eventually found a way to cope with the bullying and heal from the trauma.
The book begins with Thiede describing her early childhood, which was happy and carefree. However, when she entered middle school, she began to be bullied by a group of girls. The bullying was relentless and took many forms, including physical violence, verbal abuse, and social isolation. Thiede felt helpless and alone, and she didn’t know how to make the bullying stop.
As the bullying continued, Thiede’s mental and emotional health began to suffer. She developed anxiety and depression, and she started to have self-destructive thoughts. She also began to withdraw from her friends and family. Thiede’s parents tried to help her, but they didn’t know what to do.
One day, Thiede reached a breaking point. She was so overwhelmed by the bullying that she attempted suicide. Fortunately, she was found in time and was able to get the help she needed.
After her suicide attempt, Thiede began to see a therapist who helped her to understand and cope with the bullying. She also started to attend a support group for other victims of bullying. Thiede realized that she wasn’t alone, and that there were other people who understood what she was going through.
With the help of her therapist and support group, Thiede began to heal from the trauma of the bullying. She also started to stand up for herself and fight back against the bullies. Over time, the bullying stopped, and Thiede was able to move on with her life.
Conclusion
In Being My Bully’s Only Trigger, Thiede shares her story with the hope of helping other victims of bullying. She wants them to know that they are not alone, and that there is hope for healing. Thiede also encourages everyone to stand up to bullying and to create a more inclusive and accepting world.
