Online bullying, internet harassment, and cruel comment culture are out of control. In this emotional episode of Boundaries & Banter, we open up about the hateful comments we received, the difference between disagreement and bullying, and how anonymity online turns cruelty into entertainment.

We talk about:

When criticism becomes harassment

The psychology behind mob mentality online

How grief, trauma, and postpartum vulnerability get weaponized

Why being “public” does not mean consenting to abuse

How to protect your mental health in the face of online attacks

This is a raw, necessary conversation about boundaries, humanity, and why words matter more than people think.

💬 If you’ve experienced bullying — online or offline — you’re not alone.

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00:00 – Are we ready to talk about this?
01:05 – Why we started Boundaries & Banter
02:20 – When opinions turn into cruelty
04:01 – Criticism vs bullying: what’s the difference?
05:29 – Anonymous hate and entitlement online
08:03 – Bullying as a public health issue
09:19 – Mob mentality on social media
11:14 – Mental health impact of online harassment
15:01 – Weaponizing grief and personal trauma
18:16 – Why bullies project their pain
21:36 – Celebrity culture & parasocial entitlement
26:36 – How to protect yourself online
27:13 – A personal bullying story (high school)
33:34 – Our message to anyone being bullied
34:45 – Final thoughts: bullying is not okay

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