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Meet Emily:   She has a huge smile and a larger heart. She wants to be a spiritual counselor for other people who are struggling . She has high functioning autism and epilepsy.  She has a story for you that will change you. Bullying is a real issue for kids with special needs. Some kids cope with bullying through self-harm.  The bullying causes anxiety and depression and then can lead to more serious things like cutting. In the past I’ve been bullied for who I am, and this song brings me a lot of joy: When the sharpest words wanna cut me down I’m gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out I am brave, I am bruised I am who I’m meant to be, this is me. For kids with special needs: Be who you are. Most bullies just want to get a reaction. Don’t give it to them. Ignore them. And if ignoring doesn’t work, then learn to step away from the person and say, “Stop it. You are really hurting my feelings.” If someone is bullying you, be firm and respectful and ask them t