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Bullying One girl's experience

As young people grow into adolescence, they start to worry more about the way they look. They want to be accepted by the other kids.

Lisa was an easy target for middle school bullies. The size of her nose was out of proportion with the rest of her face. She was used to feeling different, but never unattractive. That changed in sixth grade.

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