Placing her hands gently on Yvonne's shoulders, her mother kindly looked into Yvonne's eyes and said:
"You can beat a bully without using your fists, if you don't react to their bullying. If you don't react, the bullies will lose interest.
"Don't retaliate, or be mean to them, because that will only add to the problem. Act confident, don't be afraid. Bullies notice when you're afraid.
"Walk away, don't run. It shows you have self-control, something the bullies don't have. Don't walk to school alone. Walk with a friend.
"Since bullies love secrecy, tell someone. Tell a teacher, just like you told me. Even though you may feel like a tattletale, you shouldn't have to face it alone."
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Yvonne's Swan Song
Short StoryYvonne was very, very, very happy. She loved her mother. She loved her brother Phillip. And she loved swans. Oh, did she ever love swans! Until the day she met Scary Harry. Short Story by Mark Toney
