Any time a target gets tired of the abuse and calls a bully’s bluff. The bully will more than likely justify their behavior to others. Here is a list of the most famous statements you’re likely to hear, from most popular to least.
1. “She’s crazy.” or “She’s unstable.”
2. “He’s just mad because I called him out!”
3. “She’s so fake.”
4. “She’s too sensitive.” “She’s overreacting.”
5. “He’s a crybaby.”
6. “She doesn’t want to admit when she’s wrong.”
7. “I was just trying to help you.”
8. “She’s just jealous of me because of…”
The better you’re prepared…
“We’re trying to exorcise the demons that are making you weird” was one of many that my bullies gave me when I stood up for myself. Others were “grow up 2-year-old”, “get comfortable with being uncomfortable”, and “be normal”… hurts like heck.
Wow! Just deplorable the way they treated you!
He’s a little high-strung.
The one that I always heard was, “Can’t you take a joke?”
I know! That seems to be the number one thing bullies cop-out behind! And it’s pathetic!