Welcome to the National Bullying Awareness Day release of “Call It What It Is: A Real Talk Workbook on Bullying & Belonging.”
 
Bullying doesn’t always look like it used to.
 
It can happen in group chats, through exclusion, in subtle side comments, or in the quiet ways people make others feel small.
 
It can show up in body shaming, microaggressions, or the silence of being left out.
 
This workbook was created for teens and college students who want a space to reflect honestly about their experiences with bullying and belonging.
 
It's here to remind you that you deserve to be safe, seen, and valued in every community you are part of.
 
Inside, you will find reflection prompts that help you recognize how bullying shows up today, explore your own sense of identity, and think about what it means to stand up for yourself and others.
 
You will also be invited to imagine what safer, more supportive spaces could look like and how you can be part of building them.
 
This workbook is about giving language to what you have been through, honoring the strength it takes to keep showing up, and reminding you that belonging is possible.
 
Whether you are healing from exclusion, learning how to speak up, or looking for ways to support friends, this guide offers real talk, gentle encouragement, and tools to remind you that you are not alone.
 
You are not the problem for being different.
 
You are not too much for being yourself.
 
You are someone who deserves to be respected and included.
 
Let this workbook be a companion as you reclaim your sense of belonging and remind yourself that no one else gets to decide your worth.