WHY I NEARLY REMOVED MYSELF FROM THIS WORLD - The Negative Impact of Workplace Bullying

With it being #AntiBullyingWeek I have decided to share a video a little different, sharing a bit about my experiences of bullying and workplace discrimination before I was diagnosed #autistic and how this bullying led me to my darkest days. Fortunately seeking an #autism diagnosis helped me on a path out from that dark place.
I don't think bullies are often aware of the impact of their actions. I have faced a lot of bullying in the past here on TH-cam for being autistic and for posting helpful content. It doesn't happen so much now luckily. I was occasionally targeted for bullying as a child and teen, but don't have any experiences which significantly stand out as having a big impact on me, unlike this workplace bullying example, but felt that this shares what can be going on within people which others maybe unaware of and the importance of reaching out and being supportive and there for those who need you. This is especially important for young people who may struggle to share what is going on for them, so if they do, they need to be listened to and helped.
It is so valuable having people there for you if you are in this situation, even if all they can do is listen and be supportive and I think it is important, like with mental health challenges etc, to show that it is okay to talk about these things, rather than hide them and not seek support. That is why I often talk about very difficult topics like this, sharing this sort of information, to help normalise sharing and talking about things like this, rather than having them almost like taboo subjects which can lead to people suffering and struggling in silence...
If you are struggling and need help, this site can hopefully point you in the direction of support near you: www.findahelpli...
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