A recent TikTok post by @notyourbey_2 has resonated with many, revealing her poignant story of enduring relentless bullying by her classmates during her university years. Starting her academic journey in a foundation program alongside top students from SPM, she faced discrimination and was often deemed not smart enough by her peers.
The bullying began subtly but soon became overt. By the end of her first semester, she discovered that her classmates had created a WeChat group, deliberately excluding her. The exclusion didn't stop there; if she arrived late to class, she was forced to sit at the back, even when there were empty seats available at the front. Her classmates would say, "Sorry, someone's already sitting here," even if the seats were evidently vacant.
Despite her efforts to engage in smaller campus activities, the ostracism was relentless. She was consistently overlooked for major committee roles and received no interview callbacks. The bullying escalated to public humiliation, such as finding "I am stupid" taped to her back. Additionally, her campaign posters for student elections were systematically removed, further diminishing her sense of belonging and self-worth.
In an attempt to escape the toxic environment, she transferred to another class and participated in debates. However, false rumors about her continued to spread among her previous classmates. The hostility lingered, casting a long shadow over her university experience.
The culmination of her ordeal came at graduation, where she received a mocking message from a former classmate. "You actually finished? I thought you dropped out," the text read, a cruel reminder of the disdain she had endured.
Reflecting on her experience, @notyourbey_2 urged bullies to reconsider their actions, warning that their victims might someday be their saviors. She also bravely shared her battle with depression, a consequence of the trauma inflicted by years of bullying.
The story of @notyourbey_2 is a powerful reminder of the profound impact that bullying can have on an individual's mental health and well-being. Her journey through pain and resilience serves as a call to action for more compassionate and inclusive environments, both in educational institutions and beyond.
