07/07/2022
Bullying.
It’s one of the reasons why I started to teach kids meditation. I saw a kid get bullied. Not aggressively but bullying doesn’t have to be physical.
If only children can talk to someone they trust about what’s happening to them and for adults to listen. Really listen then kids like Drayke wouldn’t have the need to take their own life.
Adults complain that their kids should “toughen up”, “man up” and “it wasn’t like that in my day. We just got in with it”. These words really and truly infuriate me. If this worked, then why are so many adults in therapy now? Why are people so miserable with their lives? Why are more people depressed? Why are people’s mental health so bad? Was it because they were told to toughen up? To man up? Just get on with it and stop being a pansy?
If you shut a child down, where do they go? Who do they talk to? How do they tell you exactly what they are feeling? How can they cope with all that emotion that’s bubbling inside them?
How do YOU cope when you’ve got all that emotion inside of you? Do you have a glass of wine to take the edge off your emotions? Maybe have a ciggy? Maybe something stronger to numb the emotions?. Is this what you want for your kids?
Let your kids get creative. Let them get active. Give them the tools to help them with their struggles.
Being in charge of your own mental well-being isn’t going to turn anyone in to a pansy. They will still be tough and they will be able to say NO to the bully.
Judy 💕
Peace | Love | Kindness
Kids Meditation
Let me introduce you to Drayke Hardman.
He was 12 years old.
This week, he hung himself with his favorite hoodie from his bunk bed.
His bunk bed.
“Children are resilient”
No.
They are people.
They have huge feelings and minimal coping skills, because THEY ARE BABIES.
It’s our job to change the narrative.
OUR JOB.
It starts with us, as parents.
It stops with us, as parents.
His story is below.
Let it break your heart.
Let it change you.
Let it change all of us.
We have to do better.
Please, stop right now and talk to your kids.
ENOUGH.
💔
“Drayke Andrew Hardman was born to his loving parents Samie and Andrew Hardman on May 26th 2009. Drayke was incredibly loved by his family, he loved sports and had such a kind spirit. Drayke just wanted to be friends with everyone. Drayke had the biggest, bluest eyes. Sadly, Drayke had been experiencing bullying at school. His bully would pick on Drayke for every little thing, but despite this, Drayke desperately tried to be his bully’s friend. His school and parents were aware, and his bully had been previously suspended for bullying Drayke. On Monday, Drayke had come home with a black eye, he confided in his sister that his bully had hurt him. Two days later, on February 9th, 2022 Drayke’s older sister found him hanging with his favourite hoodie from his bunk bed. Drayke’s father immediately started CPR until paramedics took over, after 15 minutes, his heart started beating but the damage had already been done. On February 10th, 2022 Drayke passed away surrounded by his family, he was 12 years old. After his death, his family have started raising awareness for su***de and bullying. Drayke will forever be remembered as a loving boy with a kind heart. RIP Drayke (26th May 2009 – 10th February 2022)”
Please be kind and stand up for others. Be proactive. Teach your kids.
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 https://www.su***decallbackservice.org.au/
Headspace: 1800 650 890 https://headspace.org.au/
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Lifeline: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/
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