Hello Thoughtful People,
I hope this week has met you with clarity, courage, and at least one deep breath that reminded you, you’re still standing.
Whether you’re parenting, healing, mentoring, or simply growing, know this space is for you.
Your presence here means more than likes or views. It means you’re building something real.
Let’s talk about something raw.
Something that follows people from childhood into boardrooms, marriages, and leadership seats.
Something that keeps showing up in different clothes, but with the same wounded heart underneath.
Bullying.
Here’s the truth:
Hurt people don’t always hurt others.
But unhealed people usually do.
Bullies aren’t born cruel, they’re conditioned.
They learn dominance before empathy.
They absorb rejection before language.
They’re often mimicking what they’ve seen, or acting out what they wish they could say:
“I feel powerless, so I’ll try to control you.”
Many of them are navigating trauma with no tools.
But let’s be clear, understanding their roots does not excuse the rotten fruit.We can have compassion for the source and still teach boundaries for the behavior.
Now, here’s where it gets real.We’re raising children in an emotionally chaotic world,
Where “strength” is confused with silence, and “confidence” is confused with cruelty.So, how do we empower them to stand tall without turning cold?
We teach them the language of emotional intelligence.
We raise children who know how to feel without fear.
Who understands that other people’s projections aren’t their identity.
Who can walk away without internalizing rejection.
Who can respond without revenge.
Who knows kindness is a choice, not a weakness.
And most of all, those who know their worth aren’t up for negotiation.
This means:
- Walking away, when necessary
- Setting clear boundaries
- Reporting persistent harm
- Refusing to absorb someone else’s chaos as their character (this is very important)!
This is why I created the five-book movement under Thoughts By Sparkles.
Not to sell stories, but to equip souls.
Because when a child reads The Hidden Treasure of Me, they see their worth before the world tells them otherwise.
When a tween holds Who Am I?, they’re given space to discover who they are, without shame or pressure to conform.
The Mirror Inside teaches them to reflect, not just react.
The Cycle Ends With Me breaks open family patterns that breed bullying in the first place.
And Narcissism and the Narcissist exposes the subtle systems that enable emotional abuse in relationships, work, and parenting.
This isn’t just a series of books. It’s a blueprint for healing.
Whether you’re healing, parenting, or protecting your peace, these books were created to walk with you.
And if you’re looking for daily fuel, truth drops, and thought-shifting Reels that continue the mission,Follow @thoughtbyspark across Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Twitter.
It’s a movement.
And it’s just getting started.xoxo, stay thoughtful!