Prepare for the Worst:
Expect a Nasty Battle

If you gear up for a long, unpleasant battle with a bully, you will be prepared for anything. If things get resolved early, you will be pleasantly surprised. But if it becomes a battle of endurance, you will ultimately prevail.

Expect a nasty fight

- Expect a long, drawn-out battle - Expect to make many, many mistakes - Expect things to get much worse before they start to get better - Expect many twists and turns as the battle develops - Expect nasty surprises along the way

Assuming the worst from yourself

- Expect to lose perspective - Expect to be overwhelmed emotionally - Expect to feel like you are failing - Expect to become discouraged - Expect to feel completely isolated - Expect a struggle to re-gain control of your emotions - Expect a struggle to push forward with your fight against bullies

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