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Bullying is never OK. While many who are on the receiving end get past it, they never really forget the faces who bullied them and how it made them feel.

What is more, they also fondly remember the people who, despite being in a position where they could bully (e.g. like being the cool kid in school), chose not to and treated them with respect.

Musician J-Ryz recently shared a story of the latter where he met a guy from high school who introduced him as “the only popular kid who didn’t bully me.” The tweet inspired some others to share similar stories.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People will pay their respects to those who were kind to them.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jose provided support when the other person needed it the most, and who was obviously very appreciative. It's nice to know that you were able to help someone.

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So, a week ago, musician J-Ryz tweeted how he ran into a guy he used to play football with in high school. The guy was with his girlfriend, so he introduced them: “As he’s introducing me to his gf he says, ‘This is John, he was the only popular kid in high school who didn’t bully me. He was actually my friend.’”

He concluded the tweet with “Just a reminder that people never forget how you make them feel.” And it’s true—things like these tend to stick with you for the rest of your life. There are people who have been bullied in school who still remember the names and faces of those who have wronged them.

This has prompted quite a response from the internet. While some jokingly pointed out the humble bragging on J’s part, it has actually inspired many people to share some of their bullying stories.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is very terrifying. I still remember some of the mistreatment I endured.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, I posted a photo of my 1964 Pontiac GTO on my high school site and typed "thanks, Harlow Clark & Jack Turner, I still remember what you did, I still owe you for the body work". They were two rich kids who kicked in the rear quarter panel of my car back in 1973, because I wouldn't sell it to them, and then Harlow had his attorney daddy get him off the charges because "it was an old car and not worth much". Let them read that I remember it all.

While some shared screenshots of texts, others tweeted out their own stories. One person shared how he was bullied by a couple of kids in high school, but one of the bullies—something happened to him, so afterwards this person helped the bully with it, and now they are close friends.

Another tweeter shared how something similar happened to her mom: “She ran into this guy and he said “[…] You don’t remember me, do you?” And she said “no, I am so sorry.” He said “my first day of high school, I was the nerdy kid and you were the only person who moved to let me sit with them on the bus.”

Yet another person shared a story with opposite roles: a few years ago, his childhood bully was introducing his girlfriend to this person. He remembered the guy and proceeded to say that the bully, along with his 3 friends, jumped him when he was 16. This prompted the bully to apologize—to a point where he almost started crying.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From what you have said I doubt that that is all you have! You are a kind person! ♥️

J-Ryz’ tweet went viral instantly. As of this article, it has just 800 shy of 500,000 likes with over 60,000 retweets. Screenshots of the tweet were also seen roaming on websites like Reddit and Imgur.

What are your thoughts on this? Have any feel-good bully stories to share? Why not tell us in the comments section below!

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The sad thing is, most bullies experience domestic violence at home, and the kid probably associated abuse with love and intimacy, so it seemed natural to turn to the kid he bullied when he was in a predicament because he felt more intimate with him.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of a boy in college. He would always wait and walk me home (we didn’t live in the safest area of Toronto). I thought that he just wanted company and it wasn’t until years later that I realized he was protecting me! I must get out my old year books and find him to thank him.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You were nice to them because you are a decent human being.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had some teachers I still have nightmares about so good for you. On the other hand I had some really good teachers too. I remember them all.

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