Together we can HALT THE HATE

In today's world, there is a growing movement of women lifting each other up and supporting one another, however, amid this positive change, bullying can have an even greater impact and cause more pain. It's worth noting that men, professionals, and couples can also be subjected to bullying, and it's important to recognize this fact. 

Bullying is not limited to childhood and can happen to adults as well. In reality, cyberbullying has become the high-tech version of this problem.

Stalking at its core involves being bullied by someone, or worse, sometimes by groups. 

However, society talks less about bullying in adulthood because it carries a greater stigma and potentially higher consequences than it does in childhood. The person getting bullied may worry about real-life outcomes that can have long-ranging and devastating effects, such as loss of job, relationships, or reputation. Adult bullies tend to be more insidious and passive-aggressive in their approach because they are more sophisticated in how they attack their prey. 

Bullying can lead to depression, anxiety, or, worse, suicide. Bullies often derive their strength and power from the fear they instill in their victims. 

If you show fear or let your shame dictate your next moves, this fuels the bully’s fire more. 

Although bullying is prevalent, there is still a significant lack of resources and conversations surrounding this issue involving adults. 

Standing up against bullying is an incredibly difficult experience, but it is one that no one should have to face alone. 

If you’re experiencing adult bullying, it’s essential to recognize the signs and take action. Common signs of being bullied as an adult include:

Feeling dread or anxiety when interacting with a specific person or group.

Being consistently excluded, undermined, or treated unfairly.

Receiving persistent criticism or derogatory comments.

Feeling physically or emotionally threatened.

Noticing changes in your mental or physical well-being due to someone’s behavior.

Verbal Abuse: Insults, name-calling, or derogatory comments intended to belittle or humiliate.

Exclusion: Being purposefully left out of group activities, conversations, or important meetings.

Undermining: Attempts to sabotage your work, reputation, or relationships through manipulation or spreading rumors.

Intimidation: Threats, either verbal or non-verbal, that create fear or anxiety.

Cyberbullying: Harassment through digital channels like social media, email, or messaging platforms.

Workplace Sabotage: Deliberate interference with your work performance, such as withholding information, creating unrealistic demands, or overloading you with tasks.

Adult bullying can be subtle or overt, and it often goes unnoticed until it has already caused significant harm. Texas law takes cyberbullying seriously because it can have serious consequences. Victims sometimes commit suicide, which is the second leading cause of death for American teens and young adults.
 

Recognizing the signs early can help you stop it before it escalates.