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POPSHow (and why) to fight Read the whole story at the source . My personal empowerment came in 8th grade. After being mercilessly bullied for half a year and it all came to a head in a confrontation with 4 of them in the hallway. The kid I laid out on the floor became my friend later, and I approached life with a new confidence. Needless to say, no one really messed with me afterwards. I don't advocate violence, but I certainly believe that when provoked or pushed you have to react with confidence, and just sometimes, you have to fight.