SHUDU MUSIDA | Bullying is rampant in SA and devastating to kids’ mental health
We owe it to every child to ensure their right to a safe and happy childhood
04 November 2024 - 21:24
Bullying has a crippling effect on a child’s mental health that can last a lifetime. I know this all too well, as someone who was mercilessly bullied as a child. Growing up, I was a joyful, smiling child — so much so, that I earned myself the nickname “Happy Shudu”...
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