Yoda

She is in the 10th grade, as am I. And I completely agree!

More great advice! I don't know what it is, but if I see a chance to help someone and I don't, my conscience haunts me. If I see a kid I don't even know crying, I feel like I simply have to stick my head in and try to help. Or if two people are going at it, I feel like it's my responsibility to help settle the dispute. My friends say it's not my place and often sway me to be a simple bystander. Sometimes I wish I could be like them and simply ignore it. Also, coming from your perspective, how might I approach her? Just walk up to her, and talk? Intervene next time she's in conflict, what?

That is very, very true. But, do you think, from what you've heard, some intervention is required based on this situation?

I don't hardly know her. All I know is what she says, what the principles say, etc. She's died her hair blue with food coloring, she's been in-and-out with coma's for years now. Just recently got out of a coma that lasted 7 days. In school, boys and girls alike are so judgmental. They make fun of her as she walks by and are encouraged by there flock. I reside in that flock, but I do nothing. When I try to convince them to stop, they look at me like I'm crazy. She's gagged in the bathroom, making herself throw up to leave school. I am, and never was rude to her. Neither are my closest friends. But none of us actually help her. I'm a guy who if he misses out on the opportunity to help someone, than I feel shamed for it. I really feel like bad things will stir up if I remain a bystander. I know for a fact I'll be persecuted and ridiculed for stepping in. Another thing is, I don't want to jump in on my high horse and not know what's going on, and be completely wrong about the situation and look stupid. How do I approach this without taking heat? If such a thing is possible? How do I do this right?

Today, a serious question, I must ask. Please no jokes, this is important. In my school there's this girl who has little to no friends. She gets bullied a lot, and is really messed up. Not trying to be rude here, just honest. She's extremely repulsive in the way she looks, and dresses. She's got a very defensive, emotional, and rude attitude. People always degrade her by calling her names, and belittling her. I can see how this takes a tole on her, as she often cries. She always gets into pointless fights outside, and inside of school. In my literature class she often shares her personal stories. They consist of one of four things and these four alone: death, destruction, abuse, and hopelessness. She talks about how she uses Ouji Boards, and about her dark thoughts. Every single day she tries to leave the classes I have with her ( 3 ) to go to the school nurse. Every single day I see more and more bruises, scabs, etc on her legs, and arms. She never wears short shorts, skirts, or T-shirts. Always pants and sleeves. And we're in Florida where our winter consists of 70-80 frickin' degrees. These bruises are individual, small, horrendous looking all over her legs and arms. She misses about a week of school every month. I'm a soft hearted dude, and I really want to help her. The problem is, I often times don't know the entire situation, and I'm known to getting into rash situations. To even make matters worse, my friends always say that if I did, it would only look like I'm interested in her. I guess you could say I hang out with the more popular guys, and they wouldn't be caught dead near her. What should I do? Try to help her, what? My conscience haunts me.....

Join you, I may.

Interesting this is, strong they are, stronger than the force, they are not.

Confused I am, understand you, I do not.

Buy this, I will not.

Happy birthday, Firaga. A good day, you will have.

Saddening to hear, this is. A family, we have become. Talk with me at any time, you may.

Summon me, you have?

Disturbing, this was. Unsee this, I must.

Your lightsaber, no point there is. Away, you shall go!

Too much, it is? See this, I must!