What to do if you are a Cyberbully

1. Deciding if you are one
First you need to think if you are one. A cyberbully is someone who continuously targets someone online. If you do that to someone, move onto the next step. (Note: “Targeting” is specifically hurting someone’s feelings purposefully multiple times).

2. Apologizing
Apologizing can be hard especially if you have hate towards that person still. Think of it from there perspective, it can help you get some sympathy for them. Next think about what you specifically have done, apologizing without knowing exactly what you do is never effective or sincere. When apologizing never shift the blame to someone or something else than you. You need to take responsibility for your actions. Your apology should also confront what happened. You must always be sincere, a fake apology is just as good as no apology. Don’t be insulted if they don’t accept it right away or at all.

3. Get help
Bullying is often rooted in the problems you have. Identify why you were doing this to that person. If you notice it’s because of your problems, be more specific about which it is. Then go to an adult or a trusted person about it. If it’s because of hatred towards that person, it’s better to just let it go. You can journal about it or do whatever helps you. Always remember what happend from there perspective. Work towards releasing your anger.