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Two local victims of cyberbullying are pleading “enough is enough”. And they are calling for an end to the crime, which can lead to emotional scarring.
With the rise of popular blogs aimed at belittling others, videos meant for private viewing being exposed and unkind comments leading to sadness, the SUNDAY SUN focused on the impact that Internet bullying has on others.
For Kyle and Leah (pseudonyms), both of whom were caught on video indulging in X-rated behaviour at school, life took a turn for the worse when both were 15 years old.
Doors of friendship were slammed in their faces, a shadow of low self-esteem hovered over their lives and social exclusion became the norm.
In a recent telephone interview, Leah said she still felt very uncomfortable talking about the incident that happened back in 2008. (MR)
Please read the full story in today’s Sunday Sun, or in the eNATION edition.