Bash Out Bullying

Hello Bashers!! I am here to tell you about our new Bash Out Bullying wristbands. I n exchange for your $1 donation you will receive a Bash Out Bullying wristband! Simply message me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or shoot me an email if you are interested! These would make cool stocking stuffers for the holidays!  I know I haven't posted in a while due to school, cheer, and work I have been so busy! However, I plan to begin posting more frequently! So many positive things have happened to Bash Out Bullying since my last post and I can't wait to share them with you so stay tuned! Be sure that you are following us on Twitter (@bashoutbullying), Instagram (@bash_out_bullying_), and Facebook (Bash Out Bullying) for more frequent updates!  Stay strong and stay positive, Courtney Jay 💜

Did you know that there are four types of bullying? 1. Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things. Verbal bullying includes: -Teasing -Name calling -Inappropriate sexual comments -Taunting -Threatening to cause harm 2. Social bullying, sometimes referred to as relational bullying, involves hurting someone's reputation or relationships. Social bullying includes: -Leaving someone out on purpose. -Telling other children not to be friends with someone. -Spreading rumors about someone. -Embarrassing someone in public. 3. Physical bullying, involves hurting a person's body or possessions. Physical bullying includes: Hitting/kicking/pinching. -Spitting. -Tripping/pushing. -Taking or breaking someone's things. -Making mean or rude hand gestures. 4. Cyberbullying  is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools inclu...

I  know you are all wondering why I started Bash Out Bullying and I am finally telling you one of the reasons why! Due to the story being so lengthy it will be shared in a few different parts so here we go! Kindergarten through sixth grade I attended a small independent private school. There was only one class for each grade. Our class was the biggest class in school, we had 18 students, but we were all extremely close. I was friends with everyone in my class, the girls and boys. Of course in elementary school boys still have "cooties" so most of us girls hung out together. We would dress alike, eat lunch together, have sleepovers on the weekends, and even shed tears when it came to a close at the end of the school year, even though most of us would see each other at summer camp/school in a couple of weeks. My mother raised me and my brother to always include everyone, so I always invited the entire class, along with their siblings whene...

Hello Bashers, it’s been awhile since my last post! I have been on what I like to call "Courtney’s World Tour”, I was gone for 18 days! I went to Atlanta, Georgia to surprise my best friend, Jurnee for her 16th birthday, and then we went to Florida and on a cruise to the Bahamas! I also spent a weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina. After that I then attended Kamp Kizzy, a camp that promotes self- esteem, empowerment, and motivation in girls ages 11-16! Sit back and read a little about my “tour”!   Jurnee was extremely surprised when I arrived to Atlanta that Friday night, as she had NO idea at all! You should have seen the look on her face when I walked in the house, it was priceless! The next day we went to her dance school’s end of the year celebration and that night we went to an all-white Sweet 16 party. On Sunday we prepared to go Florida and hung out around the house. We flew from Atlanta to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Monday morning. We hung out at the hotel’s pool and ate s...

Exclusion is one of the top ways someone can be bullied. It is easily confused with the idea that everyone does not have to be friends. Exclusion is seen in both boys and girls, but more commonly girls. This creates an outlet for girls to use the term "clique". Cliques can also be known as, "our crew", "our clan", "our gang"  or "our circle". Now what exactly is a "clique"? A clique  a small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them.  Cliques are commonly found in high school, but they are also prevalent in middle school and even elementary school! I have experienced exclusion from several different cliques first hand. Sometimes exclusion is unintentional and people are simply afraid to branch out. Other times people intentionally leave if someone out because they are not "cool" enough or they are a "nerd". Somet...

According to the dictionary cyber bullying is the use of cell phones, instant messaging, e-mail, chat rooms or social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to harass, threaten or intimidate someone. Cyber bullying is one of today's more used forms of bullying because it is simply at the palms of ours hands. Sending messages anonymously seems a lot easier to do than physically harassing someone, which is why it is so common. A popular website/app called Ask.fm was and still is a huge bullying platform, you can ask questions anonymously to anyone with an ask.fm account. The site was created to ask curious questions you have about someone such as, "What's your favorite color?" Or "did you go to summer camp last year?” Our youth quickly realized you could virtually say anything, here are a couple questions from my personal ask.fm, "Why are you always with ur mom? Lol ur a loser it's sad." and, "I don't think your clothes match....like ...

The school year is quickly coming to a close, and with that comes exam...every teenagers nightmare. Although in my case, this school year has been nothing but a positive turn around for me! I am so glad to have been able to be apart of my new LHSN family. It makes me sad that school is ending, but makes me even more excited to spend time and hang out with all my friends over summer break and of course I am looking forward to junior year! My school year started out on a low note and is ending on a high note!  During the summer I will have more time to post more often and I am still working on telling you my story of how and why I started my Bash Out Bullying Organization! On that note  happy exam week fellow high schoolers! Stay strong and stay positive,  Courtney Jay 💜 2 days left! 

I just learned today that something I said in 6th grade about a girl (something not so nice) is still bothering her. I had no idea until seeing it on Twitter today! I apologized then, and I have apologized to her again today, hopefully this will bring some closure. That's why I am so excited about this new movement Bash Out Bullying! Nobody deserves to be bullied!  Stay strong and stay positive, - Courtney Jay 

Hello there! My name is Courtney Jay Harris and I am an 16 year old sophomore who lives in St. Louis, MO. Bash Out Bullying is not only the name of this blog, but the name of something that will become a movement! I was bullied and I plan to share my story, by bringing more awareness to bullying and inspiring others to stand up and speak out. This blog will be used to help people going through similar situations that I have experienced. I hope to connect with like-minded, positive people who share a passion for bringing more awareness about bullying and maintaining and gaining healthy friendships. I chose the color purple because it is not only my favorite color, but it symbolizes being understanding and supportive.  I will post and share other bullying stories, news articles, and photos. I will not only be posting my stories, but your stories too! Just simply email bashoutbullying@gmail.com and you could see your story here! This blog is meant for a positive and safe envir...