How bullying costs the bully
From Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid
Most warnings about bullying focus on protecting victims, the trauma, humiliation, and psychological scars that victims are forced to carry.
Far less attention is given to the bully, who is equally at risk of long-term harm.
What appears to be a show of strength in the moment is, in reality, a destructive act that leaves the bully with deep scars such as low self-esteem, damaged reputations, legal consequences, and even the risk of becoming prey themselves in the future.
Bullying is not power; it is weakness disguised as aggression. It is rarely born of confidence, and usually reflects insecurity, frustration, or a desire for control. Some bully because they lack empathy and conflict-resolution skills, others because they seek to gain peer approval in toxic social environments.
Many bullies project their own pain onto others, masking personal vulnerabilities behind intimidation. Yet the cost of this behaviour is immense: while bullies may achieve…
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