“The bullying started in the 7th grade and I wrote a book about it a year ago. I was 15 and wanted to express all that I had been through. People called me too dark, stupid, idiot, they made fun of my hairbows and said it was too girly. I put my story out there to show you can get through it. I made it through with prayer and talking with my family. They encouraged me to love who I am. I tell people to stay strong and get help. You have to make up your mind to love yourself so you won’t take in the negative things that people say about you. I love to help people and to cook. I also love animals, I have three parrots and two dogs. Two parrots, Tank, and Cuddles, don’t like me and will try to bite me. Tank is big and green like a tank, Cuddles tries to cuddle my hair.

“A girl who purchased my book gave it to a friend who was being bullied. The girl was going to kill herself but decided not to after she read my book. I thank God for that. I want to be a motivational speaker because we all need encouragement. I want to tell people to be different and to have their own style. The bullying is much better than it used to be, it doesn’t happen much anymore.”