Hearing Heaven’s story, and the three other brave girls who shared their experiences in school during the SISta Story Slam had a profound impact on me. These girls, by sharing their stories, helped me understand my own privilege in a new way.
You’re Not Alone: How Storytelling Can Help Combat Bullying
“So what did you do when they picked on you?” These were the words a young kid bravely mumbled as I was sharing stories of overcoming being verbally bullied when I was his age. As his eyes peeked out of his hoodie I could tell he was desperately looking for answers and inside my soul was praying that I could share something with him that would help.