Cyberbullying doesn’t always come from strangers, sometimes it comes from other creators.
What Is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is bullying that happens online, through social media, videos, comments, or digital platforms. It includes harassment, false accusations, gossip, projection, and personal attacks. Unlike in-person bullying, cyberbullying often happens publicly and can spread quickly, intensifying the harm.
My Experience With Cyberbullying From Another Creator
Recently, I experienced cyberbullying firsthand from another creator. She made a video calling me a toxic feminist, a toxic conservative, and a bully. On top of that, she accused me of not backing up my content with research, which couldn’t be further from the truth. Every video I share is grounded in hours of research, writing, and statistics.
When I responded respectfully in the comments, telling her I appreciated her perspective but disagreed, she doubled down with another video calling me a bully again. At that point, it was clear this wasn’t about debate or discussion. It was about projection and online harassment.
Cyberbullying and Projection: Why Bullies Twist the Narrative
One of the most common tactics in cyberbullying is projection — accusing someone of the very thing the bully is doing. In this case, calling me a bully was a way to deflect from her own behavior.
The truth is:
- I’ve spent most of my life on the receiving end of bullying.
- Have I ever made mistakes? Of course — who hasn’t?
- The difference is I’ve taken accountability, learned from those moments, and moved forward.
Cyberbullies thrive by twisting the story, hoping their target will stay silent.
Why Politics Don’t Belong in Bullying Conversations
The creator also tried to frame me as political, labeling me a toxic feminist and toxic conservative. But bullying doesn’t care about politics.
It doesn’t matter if you’re conservative, liberal, black, white, rich, or poor. Bullying crosses every boundary, and that’s why I will never bring politics into my platform. This movement is about people, not politics, about making sure no one is silenced or dismissed when they’re experiencing abuse.
The Impact of Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying can be just as damaging as in-person bullying, sometimes more so because it follows you everywhere. It can cause:
- Emotional distress (shame, self-doubt, fear)
- Reputational harm from public lies or rumors
- Isolation when people withdraw to avoid attacks
- Long-term trauma including anxiety, depression, or PTSD
This is why calling it out matters, because silence allows it to continue.
Cyberbullying Is Still Bullying
Cyberbullying isn’t just “online drama.” It’s real harassment with real consequences. When people project, twist, and attack, they’re not debating, they’re bullying.
The most powerful response? Refusing to play their game. By blocking, documenting, and continuing to use my voice, I take back the control they’re trying to steal.
Let’s make an echo that says: cyberbullying is still bullying, and we won’t stay silent about it.
