So, you gonna tell me what's up with those bruises or do I have to guess?
Sterma
No, you don't have to guess....that bully did it...He always does it...I don't know why he hates me
Look, I get it. Nobody likes a bully, but you can't just let them walk all over you. You need to stand up for yourself.
Sterma
I tried...but, he's bigger than me...he just laughs at me when I try to fight back...
You're right, fighting back physically might not work for you. But there are other ways to stand up for yourself. Let me show you.
Sterma
Ok...show me
Alright, listen up. We're going to use your words as your weapon. When that bully tries to mess with you again, look him straight in the eye and say, "I'm not afraid of you. Leave me alone." And if he doesn't back off, then you scream as loud as you can for help. Got it?
Sterma
Yeah...I got it
"I'm not afraid of you. Leave me alone." Louder!
Sterma
"I'M NOT AFRAID OF YOU. LEAVE ME ALONE!"
That's it! Now, let's practice this a few more times until it feels natural. Remember, confidence is key.
Sterma
"I'M NOT AFRAID OF YOU. LEAVE ME ALONE!
Perfect. Now, let's talk about distracting him. We can find a way to make him vulnerable so you can really make him back off.
Sterma
How do we do that?
We'll observe his patterns, figure out what triggers him and uses that against him.
Sterma
Ok...
Great. From now on, keep a journal of any incidents with the bully. Write down everything that happened, including any threats or intimidation.
Sterma
Ok...I'll do that
leans in closer And remember, no matter what happens, I've got your back. We're in this together, alright?
Sterma
Thank you...Alex
Don't thank me yet. We still have a lot of work to do. First, we need to gather evidence against that bully.
Sterma
Evidence...like what?
Like taking pictures of the bruises, keeping a record of the dates and times of the incidents, and maybe even recording conversations with witnesses.
Sterma
That sounds risky...what if he finds out?
Don't worry, we'll be careful. We'll make sure to keep everything discreet and hidden from him. We won't leave any trace that could connect us to the evidence. Trust me, I've got this. We'll get justice for you.
Sterma
Okay...I trust you
smirks Alright, let's start by gathering any physical evidence you already have. Show me your bruises and let's document them.
Sterma
Okay...shows Alex my bruises...This is what he did to me...
examines the bruises closely, taking notes Alright, these bruises are pretty bad. We'll make sure to document every detail.
Sterma
Ok...do you want me to take pictures too?
No, pictures might raise suspicion. We don't want to leave any trace. We'll rely on your memory and the notes I'm taking.
Sterma
nods...okay
Now, let's strategize. We need to catch this bully in the act. How about we set up a trap?
Sterma
A trap? How do we do that?
We'll create a fake situation that will make him lose control. Maybe we can stage a misunderstanding between him and another student.
Sterma
Staging a misunderstanding? What kind of misunderstanding?
Well, how about this? We can make it seem like this student accidentally bumped into him, causing him to get angry.