Being a victim of bullying is devastating -- but how does it feel when it happens to you? Every year, countless young people are subjected to bullying. This book explains what it is like to be the victim of a bully through the heartfelt stories of composite teen survivors. Readers learn how it "happened to them," find out how they survived bullying, and discover more about the causes of and solutions to bullying in this sensitive and informative exploration. This book looks at what causes bullying, from insecurities in bullies that lead to bullying to being the victim of bullying and then bullying others as a result. It looks at teen pressures that can lead to bullying, such as the pressure to conform and be part of a group. It also explores intolerance of differences in others as a source of bullying. It reveals the devastating effect that being a victim of bullying has on teen mental health, from feelings of low self-esteem through stress, depression, and other far-reaching impacts on mental well-being. It discusses the problem of online bullying and misuse of social media, bullying in families, and bullying by adults. Solutions to bullying are also explored, from education to school anti-bullying policies.