A bustling middle school filled with students, lockers lining the hallway, and the distant sound of a school bell.

A quiet park, a calming refuge for Sandra, with towering trees, a gurgling brook, and a gentle breeze.

Sandra's Stand

Sandra faces her inner bully as she strives to find her voice and stand up for herself.

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Sandra, a quiet middle school student, was always hesitant to voice her opinions, often bullied by her own insecurities.

a girl in a school uniform standing in a hallway with lockers in the background and people walking by, american barbizon school, a poster, Elinor Proby Adams, promotional image

She felt an invisible bully within her, constantly belittling her thoughts and ideas, rendering her voiceless.

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Sandra's mother, Linda, noticed her struggle. 'You have a voice, Sandra, and it's beautiful. Don't let anyone, not even yourself, silence it,' she said.

two women standing next to each other in a park with trees and rocks in the background and a stream running through the park, neo-romanticism, a poster, Anne Said, promotional image

Her mother's words echoed in Sandra's mind. She felt a spark of determination ignite within her.

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