Excerpt from:
Bully Proof: The Gift of Self-Esteem
by Chris Leigh-Smith
Illustrations by Sabrina Niebler
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Concept 20 Deflective Deterrents
It is a lazy mind that lets the body take a beating.
Mrs. Agreeable
Disarm the Attacker by Not Fighting
The bully pushed her way through the group to Lucinda, throwing one insult after another like daggers at the young girl’s heart. Each insult was deflected easily by Lucinda. After all, they were just words.
“You stupid, lazy, useless, boring loser!” blurted the angry bully.
Smiling, Lucinda mischievously replied, “Thank you for pointing out my most charming qualities.”
The bully looked deflated; none of her abusive comments had reached their mark.
Then Lucinda held out the olive branch, saying, “You can join us losers if you like. We are working on a get-well card for your friend Kathy. I know Kathy would like your name on this card.”
The bully did not choose to join the girls that time. However, Lucinda made the offer of inclusion again and again. Eventually, the bully trusted Lucinda and was welcomed into the circle of friends. It was the first time the bully had felt real friendship in a long time.
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