S7E9 - Bullying

How many of us are strangers to experiences of bullying? Either as the bully or the bullied?

If we were to guess, we’d say not many.

We say this confidently because bullying in all forms is rampant in all societies. It is also a very complex experience and hence, a complex topic.

First, bullying can occur in many forms whether through physical, verbal, social, or even online means.

Because of these different shades of bullying, which can also often be done in combination, bullying becomes a more difficult experience to be a victim of.

Second, there isn’t much evidence to suggest that bullying has an age limit. Kids, middle-aged adults, and the elderly can all be victims of bullying.

Third, the effects of bullying on the victims can be difficult to predict and assess, especially in the long term. This becomes problematic because the scars of being bullied can either show up later in adulthood or even shape one's entire journey into adulthood.

For us, this was what made the experience of bullying a wicked problem to try to break down.

We felt that a complex topic like this one required an understanding of as many realities as possible, and we were lucky to have six people share their stories with us.

This episode was presented in narrative form and not like the typical episodes you've grown accustomed to.

We hope you enjoy the listen!

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