Name: Niña Lyn Marie Daligdig Course & Year: BSNED 3

Instructor: Jun Brian Tubongbanua Date: July 14, 2022

Instruction: Write a self-reflection on cyberbullying by answering the following questions:

Have you, or has anyone you know, been cyberbullied?

Well, I wouldn't use anyone as an example anymore because I, too, am subjected to

cyberbullying on a daily basis, not just on social media platforms. I've been bullied because of
my size, shape, and figure. They said my body looks like I've just given birth. To be honest, any
comment about my body makes me very unhappy. I felt insulted, humiliated, and defeated. I've
tried everything to make myself look slimmer, but nothing has worked. Instead, I grew in size. I
sobbed when I saw Ms. Alexa Ilacad's PBB interview in which she describes being bullied by her
body. I felt the pain and can completely understand it. Whatever we do, our body type is
different from what society's body standards are.

What were the steps you, or that person, took to stop the incident? What are the
other ways that you think can combat cyberbullying?

These experiences taught me to have a strong connection to myself. I began to accept my

flaws and accept that I am not perfect because of this bond I've formed with myself. I'm not
easily shaken by anyone because I became a more optimistic and better person when I first
began to accept and forgive myself. When you accept your flaws and let go of the idea of
perfection, you begin to discover who you truly are and stop worrying about who you think you
are. You encounter your authenticity—your true self.
There are numerous types of cyberbullying. My response will be based on my experience.
I believe that the best way to combat cyberbullying is to inform the perpetrator that he has gone
too far. It is preferable to be vocal with him/her so that he/she is aware of his/her actions.
However, if that person has not changed, perhaps it is time to cut ties with him/her. We can't
stop someone from being harsh on us, but we can protect ourselves from toxic people.

What did you, or that person, learn from the experience?

I have learned that if you can acknowledge your flaws and accept that you are not perfect,
you can begin to be more true to yourself. It enables you to measure things from the correct
perspective. In a broader sense, you are framing your reality more solidly and not from a false
sense of self. As a result, you are less likely to be crushed or broken when things go wrong
because you measure life issues with perspective rather than panic or confusion.

Being okay with who you are, in some ways, gives you the freedom and reassurance to be
more 'grounded' without being swept away by life's ebb and flow. Just like Judy Garland
tweeted; Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody
else.