'My family bullied me, but I fought back'

We'd asked you, dear readers to tell us how you fought bullying. 
Here, Rediff reader Nalini Jagnat Kudalkar shares her experience. You can share your stories too!

Bullying is the standard art of demoralising people from pursuing their dreams.

I was also subjected to it in the past by my neighbours.

These were the same neighbours who, at one point, used to treat me like family.

They mocked and criticised me for the way I was. They made life miserable for me. 

A family-related issue which went wrong had estranged my relationship with my family members.

So they were also not so supportive. Instead they joined the bandwagon and bullied me badly.

I cried in my heart and went into deep depression.

Deep inside I felt bad but I did not give up.

I believed in the principle that come what may I will not change.

My attitude was such that I would wear shorts and dance on the road if I really wanted to. If you don't have the guts to lead a life like mine, you do not have the right to criticise/troll or bully me in public.

Come with the courage of a tiger or stop in your tracks, I won't change for you, rather you change for me.

This attitude worked wonders.

Till date, I haven't changed.

Yes, I love to write, read, visit the beach, wear and do what I want. But that does not mean that I have a questionable character (attitude).

If you have it in you, you are free to follow me. 

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How did you deal with it?

Did you give in or did you fight back?

Were there consequences? Who helped you?

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Simply write to getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: I was bullied too) along with your NAME, AGE, LOCATION and a photograph of you, if possible. We'll feature the best ones right here on Rediff.com.