Having been in the foster care system Colby knew what it was like to move from residential care to a home, to a program, and back to residential again. He also knew what it was like to have his possessions … Continue reading
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Ben Speaks
In the words of its founder, Judy Giovangelo, “the mission of Ben Speaks is to raise awareness about suicide and to STOMP OUT the use of self-destructive behaviors leading to this final act. Ben Speaks helps families find support and … Continue reading
Kids are bullied.
The sad thing is their parents don’t always know it. Why? Because their children are afraid to tell them.
The kids think that if they tell their parents it will get back to the school. Then the bully(s) will be punished.
But of course it will be found out who told on them.
And the bullying will get worse.
The following video is about a boy who came out about being gay at school when he was in first grade. Some of his classmates took exception to this and began to bully him.
This has continued on through the years until this past August. He was going into eighth grade but didn’t want to go through this anymore.
At four in the morning he made this video:
Colby was not gay. He accepted all people no matter who they might be.
Bullying
Colby’s Box
Welcome To Colby’s Box. This is a place to submit your cares and your fears. If you knew Colby tell him in the best way that suits you: story, poem, video, image, or audio.