Warning your friends about a bully can turn them against you

Navigating the battle ahead

Growing up, the bully down the block consumes much of our attention and occupies a lot of our thoughts. We obsess and ruminate about them. Childhood bullies are a menacing presence who use physical intimidation, verbally coercive threats, ad hominem name-calling, and social alienation to disempower and terrorize their targets.

Childhood bullies are a si…