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The Bully Chain : Episode 9 : "Not All Scars Are Visible"

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The damage a playground bully does is often evident...a black eye, a bloody nose and a bruised ego.

Psychological bullying is much harder to gauge.

It's often dressed up as humour but the persistent belittling and insults slowly break down an individual on both a mental and emotional level.

Hot1027's Laurette Morgan delves into this devious form of bullying.....
4 Nov 2022 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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