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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH (08/31/17)
I can remember when I was in elementary school being bullied by the students I attended school with because I was shy. I felt like hiding myself from those kids. Sometimes I went to the back of the yard all by myself. I also stood near the entrance of the school.

Other times I participated with tether ball or playing jump rope with the other kids. During those times I was not afraid as much as being bullied as I did when I went to class.

When I went to high school I was bullied by a few boys whom I attended classes with. I dreaded going to class for fear that they might be there. They were in most of my classes such as English, History, and Science. I was a Christian then, and I knew that Jesus loved me and that He loved them. I had a friend whom I went to church with a few times who had witnessed on how much I was a wounded target emotionally.

When I was a senior in high school, I attended a Christian fellowship meeting after school once a week. It was nice to meet other Christians in the school. I was not bullied as much, and I wasn't afraid to attend any of the classes.

After I graduated from high school, I felt that I was not worth anything at all. I was afraid that I would never make anything of my life because of my delays in learning. I back slid from Christianity, and I drank alcohol. I continued to drink until I was in my mid-twenties. I did not care if God loved me. I went bars, crying, and I attended college part time. I took courses in Writing, Art, and Microsoft Word. I received my statement of Achievement then in 1998. I knew that God was behind me when I succeeded in getting the certificate.

I knew that God was there when I went through the rough journey at school. I also attended freedom Session at a local church and those sessions as helped me redeem some of the bitterness.
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Loni Bowden-Horn
09/07/17
I am so sorry you were bullied in school.

I liked how the main character perservered over such difficult circumstances throughout his or her life.

The person returned you to God.
Jenny Fulton 
09/07/17
I'm sorry you had to go through all that. It takes courage to recount those kinds of things.

Red Ink: to bring a greater story telling element in, try adding more description. For example: i was a scrawny kid with glasses... Or the guys were big: the kind of guys who starred on the football team...
Bonnie Bowden 
09/08/17
It is difficult to be a target of bullies. Congratulations on getting your certificate.
C D Swanson 
09/08/17
Thank you for sharing your heart and journey with us.

I was bullied in school, and beaten to a pulp...it's not easy. But, praise God, He was with me always, as well as loving parents who guided me along the rough terrain.

So glad you felt the LORD pulling you back and realized He is ever faithful.

Blessings~
Larry Whittington
09/08/17
This is a nicely written personal story that illustrates some of the things that Jesus lived and was tested in. He experienced all things just as we are tested in. We can sometimes fail in our testing but he never failed. Even on the cross he said, "Father, forgive them. They do not know what they do." This is how he know how we feel and he can comfort and strengthen us in our trials.

Keep writing about your trials as they illustrate the trials that Jesus went through so he would know how we feel going through the same kind of trial.
Toni Babcock 
09/13/17
You are very clear and articulate in your writing - I would never have guessed you might have been slow at learning in school - bravo for your achievements in life and writing! I only caught one small "typo" in the last sentence I believe you meant to write has instead of as. Keep writing!
Loni Bowden-Horn
09/14/17
Cheryl,

Thank you for participating in the Faithwriter's Challenge.

I appreciated that you let the readers know how bullying can leave scars for a lifetime.

Sharing your story can help many people.
Bonnie Bowden 
09/14/17
Congratulations on finishing 3rd place in the Beginner's category. Thank you for sharing your story of God's continuing grace in your life.