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Although for centuries ones have been bullied, some to the point of committing suicide. But to call some person deformed to me is just another form of bullying. I found your comment SirLeonard, to be out of line and you should apologize to this young lady. You are here to comment on her writing skill, and not her appearance. She is going through a hard time in her life right now so you should be ashamed of your attitude towards her. Many times we jump to the conclusion that its the persons fault, but to have someone comment like you did just by looking at a photo is another form of being a bully. You may not like what I have said, but I felt it my obligation to speak up on her behalf.

that is rude and impolite. If you have nothing nice to say... well, you know the rest.

I've never experienced this kind of bulling, so have no right to say that I understand what it felt like. But I can tell you one thing: kids don't always realize the effect they have on others, most only consider the here and now, and "how funny" thing are in the moment. With that said, not all think this way, but simply fall prey to pear pressure and do stupid, detrimental things just to fit in with others. Maybe that is why the people in your school treated you so. However, that gives them no excuse for their behavior. Reading this makes me wish I could have been there to support you.

I think you are a wonderful writer. You should believe so too! I mean, really believe it. Because many of us here on BookRix see the amazing author inside of you through your works. You are a true gem. Never give up :)

---RbG

this has happened, and is still happening to this day.

I hope it's not a true story.

When did refusing to befriend someone become bullying? However sad and cruel one may think about what happened to Jazz; yet, no one is bequeathed the friendship of others. From looking at Jazz's picture, it seems that she has some type of deformity. I say this because I wonder what the reason for having her picture disguised and camouflaged? I have a suspicion that Miss. Paddock has purposely left some important descriptive, personal element out of this Part I of her book series. It's just something about it that just doesn't make any sense to me.

I read this a while back, but for some reason wasn't able to leave a comment. But now I'm back, and in addition to this comment, I'm leaving a vote.

You're loved, Jazz. Believe that.

I truly feel that no one should go through such ordeals. No one.

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Wendy

I know what it is like, and how you feel. They say that it will get easier as you grow up, but nobody should be treated like you have been. But like I said before- its good you are writing about it and letting other people know about your plight!