Changing the World

I consider myself very lucky and blessed that I did not endure a traumatic childhood, but I know people who did. And I am aware that there are millions of men and women in the world who still struggle with the messages and abuse they received in their past, as well as innumerable children living painful lives at this very moment. I may not have experienced circumstances like the ones described in this poem and video, but I do recognize the importance of spreading awareness throughout society and providing support and encouragement to those battling this horrible challenge. This message is far too powerful and important not to share.

“My experiences with violence in schools still echo throughout my life, but standing to face the problem has helped me in immeasurable ways.

 

I wrote 'To This Day', a spoken word poem, to further explore the profound and lasting impact that bullying can have on an individual.

 

Schools and families are in desperate need of proper tools to confront this problem. We can give them a starting point… A message that will have a far reaching and long lasting effect in confronting bullying."

- Shane Koyczan