Targets are naturally resistant to bullies. They may give in at the moment and for a little while to stay safe, but eventually, they find a way to rebel and break free. And they do it either fighting or fleeing and escape. No one likes to be controlled. Therefore, bullies face resistance from others all their lives, whether that resistance is passive, aggressive, or both.
It’s only natural that we push against someone who makes us out to be someone we’re not. As bullies must fight harder and harder to maintain control of their targets and tighten their grip, the weight of their own lies and manipulations gets heavier on their shoulders. And bullies must consistently search for better ways to cover their lies and keep their targets silent and subdued.
In other words, bullies get by only on appearances. The facades they maintain and fronts they put on are only illusions and mirages. So, they have no leg to stand on, and the constant threat of being exposed weighs heavily on them. The lives of bullies are filled with smoldering hot spots that threaten to blaze again, and they are forever running around pouring buckets of water on these hotspots to make sure they don’t ignite.
Bullies have an insatiable need to be A-1 best, or, at least, give that impression. They must continuously struggle to maintain control of everyone and everything, and that’s not easy.
Once a bully justifies wrongdoing, they must then obtain agreement from others. How else can they avoid accountability and feel good about themselves when they’re living a make-believe world of lies, fabrications, and confabulations?
And when a bully seeks agreement from any outside source against a target, their insecurity is (or should be) even more apparent.
But sadly, most people can’t see clear enough to recognize it because they’re too fearful. Understand that emotions, such as intense fear, anger, or upset, renders people unable to think clearly and blinds them to subtle signs, evidence, subtexts, and contradictions they’d otherwise see.
In that critical moment, a person encounters a bully; he must keep his head straight and realize that the bully is the fearful one. That is not easy to do. When faced with a threatening situation, it’s hard to think because your logical mind shuts down, and the primal brain takes center stage.
Still, bullies must work the hardest to cover themselves, and they’re angry, resentful, and bitter because they don’t understand why it is that they have to fight so hard and so consistently.
Bullies are always banging their heads against the brick wall of life because they’re against healthy exchanges of information and ideas. Bullies are also closed to any new ideas and information. They’re resistant to responsibility and teamwork. They don’t respect anyone unless it’s beneficial to them.
You’ve got to pity people such as these because one can only imagine what a difficult life they must lead. It’s hard to hate someone who lives such a pitiful existence.
Many other targets may get offended at me for choosing to pity bullies. But look at it like this, wouldn’t you rather be hated than pitied? I know I would. At least there’s dignity in being hated.
So, if you’re a target of bullying, know that you’re much better off than your bullies are, although it may not seem like it. Take comfort in it.
With knowledge comes empowerment!
Cherie,
I know you have a ’cause’ just because, but I offer this as a friend, a sincere friend,
You could do so much more!
I am a right wing/left wing American.
In other words, I learned to read.
Branch out Baby!
We get it!
Take a break!
Run away from that box that tames you! Hesitates you!
Ensnares you!
We wanna hear more of who you ARE!
Away from bullies
I know there is so MUCH MORE to YOU!
Go with you!
Write!
There is so much to write on!
Thank you so much, Lance. 😊
Bullies like to make other people feel less about themselves so that they can be in control because they lack self-esteem and they don’t have confidence.
Bingo! You nailed it! 💯🎯👍
Isn’t it exhausting to be a bully, to put so much time and energy into trying to make them feel better about their lack of self-esteem, confidence, and courage? 🙄 It’s rather hard to be a coward, and that’s a LOT of work to make room for all of those skeletons tucked away in them thar’ closets. 🦴☠🦴 Great post Cherie!!! 👏🏽💝😊
Thank you so much, Kym! “…in them thar’ closets.” Bahaha! 😂🤣😂🤣 Love it! Your comments are so entertaining, like your posts! I love your style, girl! 💖 😎
AND I love your style too (which reminds me of the song “I Love Your Smile” by Shanice)!!! 🎵🎤🎶 Oh Lawd, here we go with our 90s song references!!! LOL 😱😘💋😁
Yasss, girl! “Ilove your smile…do-do-do-do-doot-n-do…” My oldest son was just a baby when that song was on the radio! Those days were fabulous! The 90s ROCKED! 🎶🎸😎
I am simply in awe by the life events you connect to so many of these songs! You amaze me girlfriend!!! 🤗💐💋😉💖🙏🏼🦋🎶🥂
I’ve done that all my life, even as a kid. 😁💖Songs have always reminded me of life events that took place during the times they were on the radio. Certain songs from 1990 remind me of marrying my first husband, being pregnant with my son amd graduation from HS. Those from 1975-79 remind me of my grandmother’s house and her throwing those awesome New Year’s Eve parties and family barbecues and get-togethers, etc. 😸
Thank you so much, sweetie! 💖💐🌹😍😘
I love the way you document special moments that have shaped you and your character so eloquently my dear! You are truly special Cherie and don’t allow NO bully or narcissist to make you believe anything else for that matter. Yet, I already know you won’t! 🤨 Hugs and smooches sweet thang! 🥰💖😘💐😍
You don’t know how much this means! 💖 Hugs and smooches back, sweetie! 😘🤗😘🤗😘🤗
Hey girlfriend, I give credit where credit’s due. Keep it going! 👍🏼🌟✍🏽🦋👏🏽😘 You earned it!
You bet I will, sweetie! 💖💐🌹🤗😘
Awesome Cherie! You know, for some reason I thought that I already responded to your reply, but obviously I didn’t! Go figure! Tech is all over the place these days! 🤣 LOL The songs and the get-togethers made a great couple, even years later girlfriend! 😜🎶🥰
Amen, girl! Fond memories I’ll take to my grave! 💖💐🌹
Yes ma’am, and you know it!!! 🤔💖🥰
😃💖🎸🎶
Yasss, girl! “Ilove your smile…do-do-do-do-doot-n-do…” My oldest son was just a baby when that song was on the radio! Those days were fabulous! The 90s ROCKED! 🎶🎸😎