The vital "So What?"

                As a young girl, I dreaded the big yellow bus. I hated boarding it. I would be welcomed by flying objects, random shouts, and the rude people. It was the only part of my school day that I truly detested. At the time I realized that this was considered bullying. But I was too scared of the “consequences”. ( I thought my prior bullies would mock me as I divulged my feelings.)

                I rarely tell people about this instance. Generally this is only something that people see in movies. But, it happens much more frequently than the average person can assume. Bullying is a terrible cycle and it must be changed. I decided to base my revision essay off of my latest power writing piece called “On the Elite”. The piece included many reference to European History which is a reason why I really enjoyed this piece. But in this rewrite I hope to convey my concise message and fully employ my voice into it.

                So, here is the so what?  (aka the reason why my slow, painful death may be worth it). I want to bring attention to the issue of bullying. I also want to show the effects of bullying, rather than blatantly telling the audience everything. With my essay I hope to drive home, my experience and show (not tell) that bullying can happen to anyone.