<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Which memories define you, or don’t define you anymore?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This letter is for anyone who simply wants to feel safe, secure, and stable in her friendships.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through a flashback sparked by a new friend around a bonfire, the writer recalls a time when she was bullied, labeled “lesser than,” and ambushed by a group of girls who she thought were her people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you ever struggled to defend yourself for something you didn’t do, this one’s for you.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Join us for our FINAL Family Potluck: Vision Board Workshop this Monday, December 22nd!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit &lt;a href="https://www.tfawletters.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2"&gt;www.tfawletters.com/subscribe&lt;/a&gt;</description>

The Filipino American Woman Project

Sometimes, saying one thing is all we need to take up a little more space.

183: "Being bullied sucked." — A Filipina Who Just Wanted to Survive Her Childhood

DEC 19, 202526 MIN
The Filipino American Woman Project

183: "Being bullied sucked." — A Filipina Who Just Wanted to Survive Her Childhood

DEC 19, 202526 MIN

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<p><strong>If you could reflect on one thing, it’s this:</strong></p><p>Which memories define you, or don’t define you anymore?</p><p>This letter is for anyone who simply wants to feel safe, secure, and stable in her friendships.</p><p>Through a flashback sparked by a new friend around a bonfire, the writer recalls a time when she was bullied, labeled “lesser than,” and ambushed by a group of girls who she thought were her people.</p><p><strong>If you ever struggled to defend yourself for something you didn’t do, this one’s for you.</strong></p><p><strong><em>Join us for our FINAL Family Potluck: Vision Board Workshop this Monday, December 22nd!</em></strong></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.tfawletters.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.tfawletters.com/subscribe</a>