BEING BULLIED WHEN YOU HAVE A DISABILITY What's the Difference Podcast

IN THIS EPISODE:  Growing up with both visible and invisible disabilities, Jackie and Mizz Sarah didn’t exactly have the easiest time when trying to fit in amongst their peers. Although their experiences were different, they were both consistently bullied both inside and out of the classroom and even online, at a time when they were either ignored or told to “suck it up.” Jackie and Sarah look back on their school years and discuss how times are changing and how they’ve made peace with their past. They also provide advice to children, teens and adults who are being bullied today, both at school and in the workplace.

If you’re a victim of bullying, please know you are never alone and there are many ways you can get help. Do not hesitate to reach out to the following:

Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645

Crisis Text Line: “HOME,” “START” or “HELLO” to 741741

US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Kids Help Phone (Canada): 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868

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RECORDED: January 22, 2021

FIRST AIRED: June 7, 2021

AUDIO PRODUCTION: George Quarcoo