Similarity.

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Dressed in purple today, I went into town to collect present for my relatives, and spent an amount of my thoughts thinking about my message for today.

I made this artwork because today's a day unlike other days. Today's Spirit Day.

More people should be aware of today, they should be aware of the results their actions and words might create.

Let me share you my story. I'm not like other people, I am different but I'm not afraid to admit that. I even prefer being different then being mainstream, but that's not that important now. Before I met a lot of my best friends, people who've supported me a lot during the last couple of years, I was kind of a loner and basically, an easy target. In the second year of my current school there was this group of girls bullying me. They called me names, insulted me, made fun of me because I had a different style of clothes etc.
It might not look like it was that bad, but also thanks to those girls, I had a breakdown and became depressed. It was very hard for me to become 'normal' again and to not be afraid of past things anymore. Step by step, with the help of my friends and relatives, I became more brave until one day I finally returned back to school. Years have passed but still I cannot forget what has happened, it has been a great impact on my life and I stil think about it a lot nowadays. I cannot describe how it is to have to take pills everyday just to feel normal and not have panic attacks every day. It was horrible, that's for sure.
But that experience has also made me stronger, happier (about both my life and myself) and most of all, has made me braver. Sometimes I cannot help but wonder, if there always has to happen something bad before things will get better.
It doesn't always have to be that way. We're all the same, and none of us can take that away. It doesn't matter if you're different, there's always something that keeps us together, similarity. People who speak before they think, who insult others because they're different from themselves or the image of a perfect being they have in their minds, they should stop doing that. I am against bullying, and that will never change.

There have been times when I thought of taking revenge on the people who bullied me, but I didn't and I won't do such a thing. I'd only lower myself to their level if I do that. Violence isn't the answer, it never is.
Of course I still have certain thoughts when I pass the 'leader'/main bully in the hallway but I just ignore her. She hasn't bothered me since two years ago, and the others, one of them acts normally now and the other has gone to another class.

Basically said, we should all respect each others and don't be mean to people just because they're not like you. Wether you're lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or straight, everyone should be treated equally. So please help to raise awareness of bullying and help prevent it in all forms.

And I'll re-post a message I found in a journal entry of this great person >>

The boy you punched in the hall today. Committed suicide a few minutes ago.
That girl you called a slut in class today. She's a virgin.
The boy you called lame. He has to work every night to support his family.
That girl you pushed down the other day. She's already being abused at home.
That girl you called fat. She's starving herself.
The old man you made fun of cause of the ugly scars. He fought for our country.
The boy you made fun of for crying. His mother is dying.

You think you know them. Guess what? You don't! Re-post if you are against bullying. I bet 99% of you won't, but repost this if you're that 1% with a heart! ♥

~

And these (fitting) lyrics of the great song sung by Yuya Matsushita: Bird.

The flowers, the trees and us are all sad
Only heading towards the sky.
Each time we look down, we notice,
And then look up once again.

You looked sad while you were sleeping
As if you're having a bad dream
I'm here, right beside you
And I won't be going anywhere
HOW (would)DO I LIVE WITHOUT YOU?

Everyone looks up to the sky
Shielding their eyes while looking up
Looking at the blue sky
Searching while sighing
Freedom and Selfishness
Interchanges as I live
In a night sky without stars
My eyes wander because I can't find my destination

There is nothing to be afraid
That is only because there is nothing to protect
Things of tomorrow and things in ten years
Are things the present me fears
I NEED HUGGIN' MY SWEET HEART

Everyone cries towards the sky,
Lets hold out hands as dreams are found
The blue sky I see anytime
I protect it forever

Because of being able to spread out and fly freely
I don't yearn longingly anymore
Nobody really has freedom,
for that is not what "freedom" is.
Its just that the sky has no
boundaries

In the sky called "you", where only i am locked up.
I'm not going anywhere,
So please don't go anywhere either.

All of the people are in the sky
Inside the cage that is called "Freedom"
Having only you is alright
Amongst this sky, I don't need wings anymore

~

And that's the end of my message.

Both bases are made by this awesome basemaker >>

I hope everyone has a fantastic day today~! Because all of you definitely deserve it

X Imke