Bullying Quote by Hank Green
“But when you are being physically and psychologically tortured, it is difficult to remove yourself from the pressingness of the moment at hand. Here's how I dealt with bullying: I cried, I hated myself, I hated my life. I didn't deal with it, I survived it, but I never dealt with it. So here are two tips from someone with lots of experience. 1: It's not about you, it has nothing to do with you, it's about the assholes doing it to you. 2: Your job is not to deal with it, your job is to survive it, which you CAN do because it WILL end. And then yes, it will get better.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: YouTube video, "Bullying Advice", 2020
Enduring severe abuse feels overwhelming, but focusing on survival rather than fixing the abuse helps one persist until it ends.
In simple terms: Survive abuse, don’t try to fix it.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize survival, remember it’s temporary.
Themes
bullying
survival
mental health
resilience
self‑care
Mood
determined
hopeful
serious
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- school
- online harassment
- workplace bullying
- personal crises
Key Concepts
psychological trauma
coping strategies
external locus of control
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protect yourself while waiting for the abuse to end?
- What support systems can you activate now?
A Different Perspective
Advice assumes the abuser will stop, which may not happen quickly.
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