She Didn't Deserve It,No One Does .. But If We Don't Learn From Her Death, Everything Goes Back The Way It Was(is).

Two words : Amanda Todd.

Am I going to crack jokes about her being weak? No.

Write about how what she did was stupid, she asked for it? No.

That I support suicide? No.

All I'm saying is, one girl killed herself. We all felt bad. But if we are doing what people did to her, to people in our real lives, shame on us!

The first time I logged onto Orkut, my parents didn't know. Having gotten a lot of beware-of-the-stranger-online lectures, I thought of not telling them. 

When I read Amanda's story, that's the first thing that went in my head. If only she hadn't flashed that stranger online.

If only she hadn't flashed

If only that man wasn't a sick pedophile bastard

If only ..

FLASHED. BLACKMAILED. STALKED. BULLIED. HIT. HUMILIATED. DEPRESSED. OVERDOSED. BULLIED. ATTACKED ONLINE, HATED ON, DEPRESSED. COMMITTED SUICIDE. DEAD.

She shouldn't have flashed, yes. But is all the hate justified? A BIG FAT NO.

But feeling bad for her is pointless unless you're willing to learn from her death.

• Befriend people, even the ones most kids call weird, or a bookworm.
• Don't bully people. And if you know/see someone being bullied, stand up for them.
• Sometimes people over the internet aren't really what you think of them to be. Increase your privacy levels and settings.

Technically, it's your chest. Your choice. But the truth is, sad truth, that there a lot of sick, perverted, pedophiles hanging around waiting for someone like you, me, us. 

It's your body. Your images. Don't waste it on the internet. Don't trust blindly.

Don't write sad statuses about Amanda. Be nice to people in her memory. Touch peoples' lives. Write, sing, paint, act. Seek out others when you're in need. Climb out of dark hole of depression. Ask for help. Offer help. Stop bullying. Stop teasing/verbal abuse of other people.

All I'm saying is, Amanda was one teen, there are so many all over the world, who go through the same thing  everyday. Some grow out of it, some succumb to the pressure and don't survive it .. For her, for them, for yourself, for everything, just be nicer. More gentle. Less harsh. Less criticizing. 

Rest In Peace Amanda Todd.

Stay safe. Much love x

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Guest Post : "Souls" - DO,I DO.

" I was saddened to know about the death of a young girl who died from a disease, who was called away from life, into the Lord’s presence. Well, when someone dies, people say may their Soul rest in peace. Well, that is the truth…all our lives are a journey of Souls. Though we are humans from outside, we have a living soul in us.Each one of us have it. In our life, when we turn back to see, till date do we realise how many souls care for us,in the form of parents, family, teachers, loved ones, friends and well wishers. And we all exist not only with the help of the basic requirements such as food,air,water or any other need. We need to realise that we as living Souls have a short period on earth.Do good,the good comes back to you. Love unconditionally.  
Bless with all your heart.Help with a cheerful heart.Forgive, and give.Whatever you gain on this Earth, the power, the possessions, the pride and the wealth will fade as God calls you, yet your Soul would want to rest in peace.Everyone has a soul in them,which would want love,care, joy and peace.Be not selfish and live and let live. Always remember, never to hurt the Soul who loves us and care for us, no matter what. No one is paid for whatever love,care and joy we receive.
When some soul (parents,siblings, family, loved ones, true friends) cares about you, remember its their time of their life that they share with you. Life is too short to regret. When you pray to God, he speaks to you through his spirit and since you have a soul, you hear it and since the soul has a heart, you feel it! Life is so short for a tug of war and its not short for a sky gliding! Meaning life is too short…live it happily. 

Be the reason for someone’s smile(remembering everyone has a soul inside them).

Just thought I'd share this story through you. :) And wish your blog a mindblowing and happy anniversary! :) Keep spreading words. :) <3 "

I do,I do

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The author, 'I do,I do' who writes at 'Words Not Abandoned' graciously wrote this as a guest post for me.
Thank you so much! 

And all of you, have a KICKASS weekend!