Most of my friends know my high school years were no picnic. I was surely on the most hated list. People went out of their way to make each day as miserable as possible for me. I was called vile names every day, all day long. I was hit, kicked, put down, teased, and harassed by the minute.
The interesting thing was, that at my 5 year high school reunion, people said they never meant anything by it. I still don't get that. Why does someone go through so much effort to be so vicious towards someone when it doesn't mean anything to them? I now have the opportunity to go to my 20 year reunion some time in the next 2 years and I wonder if I should go, and if I should say anything to these people. I'm rather torn.
Am I supposed to pretend I'm really cool with everything now and tell them it's ok? Or should a few choice words be voiced? Will they get it? Is it worth my time?
Since I started this post I had a similar conversation with a very good friend show had similar experiences in High School. I told him the tormentors either dont get it and never will or they already feel badly about it. I guess I should take my own advice and not mention anything unless asked. But just in case you were one of those tormentors in your own highschool, hopefully you have some remorse and realize how closely you pushed some towards suicide and how your victim may face life long depression as a result from the stress. Teach your kids otherwise and pass on some tolerance and understanding.
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