A 2018 study found that young adults under the age of 25 who were victimized by cyberbullying were twice as likely to commit suicide or self-harm in other ways. 😳😔 Many more statistics link depression to online bullying.
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Our Mental health can be negatively affected by bullying and this is especially prevalent on social media. ❤️🩹
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A few weeks ago I hosted an online talk on this topic. Little did I know I would experience it firsthand myself yesterday.
I sent a tweet out and in 280 characters my intention was to ask us all to Stop Cursing, to find a Different way to solve this whole Covid Situation together. Instead of cursing and Bashing anyone- another way perhaps. BUT I didn’t word it completely with what I wished to say- that I am worried about everyones health and well-being and feel we are not being heard.
My poorly worded rushed tweet was of course then misunderstood and became the focal target for hate words and nasty comments on Twitter. 😳 I apologized for my tweet irregardless but it continued.
Let’s all be clear for ALL our Safety: There is a VERY big difference between calling out and attacking a person with swear words, name calling and DM’s of threats.
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I wish I would have worded my 280 characters better. My intention got lost in the characters. I have painfully learned a lesson now. To be careful and choose my words better so as to not be misunderstood again. ❤️🤲🏻
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I have also learned something else- that people can be ruthless behind keyboards. They can be viscous, nasty and totally lack any insight into their anger whilst projecting it at you if you become a target. The more you try to reason- the more the attacking becomes crude.
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There then is a ‘gang’ of trolls and the bullying ensues further and further…Each feeling justified and projecting their anger until you yourself may end up just like them, replying and becoming harsh too! 😩
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That is when you leave the room- or in this case- the platform. No ones health is worth an argument, or a misunderstanding on a platform where only the Attackers Can Win because of numbers. 🧐🤨.
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As the saying goes- The Tongue is the most dangerous weapon in the world. In our times- it is not our tongues- it is our Thumbs. 👍🏻👍🏻 💜
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May we all treat each other with more kindness and compassion and may Allah forgive us for the pain and hurt we cause others. Aminn.
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