In today’s hyper-connected world, words travel faster than light, and sadly, so does hate. Behind every screen is a soul — some fighting silent battles, some barely hanging on. I am one of them. And today, I speak for all of us.
Cyberbullying is not just “online drama.” It’s digital warfare on the human spirit. It’s stalking, death threats, lies, character assassination, and public humiliation — all dressed up as freedom of speech. But where is freedom when it steals someone’s peace, safety, and dignity?
For over a year, I have been a target of relentless cyberbullying. I reported, I asked for help — from NGOs, from authorities. But I was met with silence.
Meanwhile, the slanders, the threats, and the trauma kept building. I was pushed into the shadows, diagnosed with major depressive disorder. I lost parts of myself I may never fully recover.
To survive, I now rely on medication: Sertraline and Mirtazapine.
They help me stay functional, but they cannot erase the fear. Every knock on the door, every message alert, still shakes me. But I thank the psychiatric team who’s always been for me. In a world that often shames and judges, they were kind, professional, and never made me feel less than human.
Mental health is not a trend. It’s a crisis. Words can kill, and those who weaponize them are accountable. Cyberbullying causes panic attacks, suicidal ideation, PTSD, and soul exhaustion. To the perpetrators — you are not just hurting feelings. You are dismantling lives.
This is more than my story.
It’s a plea. For our government. For our lawmakers. For our society:
• Recognize online abuse as a serious crime.
• Create a stronger task force to act on mental health-linked bullying reports.
• Train authorities to respond faster and more empathetically.
• Let no victim be told “it’s just online.” It is never “just.”
To those suffering in silence: You are not alone. Speak up. Get help. And if no one listens, I will.
And to the society — we can’t afford to be quiet anymore.
Bullying kills. Silence kills. Bureaucracy kills.
Let’s choose compassion.
Let’s choose light.
Even if it costs everything,
I will never stop standing up for truth, justice, and love.