The experience of being a child in this connected and technological age is unlike that of any other era. But in some ways, schoolyard dynamics and bullying is a tale as old as time. Our guests today are on a mission to stop bullying, shine a light on youth mental health, and spread kindness.
Morgan Guess of Kentucky experienced repeated bullying at 8 years old, causing mental and physical health concerns. Since that time, her family has created the Guess Anti-Bullying Foundation. With Morgan and her mom, Susan Guess, at the helm, they have created programs, advocated legislation, and implemented awareness campaigns. Morgan has been recognized as an Ashoka changemaker and received awards for her work on this cause.
As a warning, there is discussion of self-harming and suicide, which may be triggering to some listeners.
In a world where so many are throwing bricks on others, be the one who builds bridges with them. – Emma Xu.
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