The girls watched this video about Johan Mowry being bullied: http://goo.gl/F2lvI.  Then they wrote advice and letters to Jonah.

Hey Jonah-
I can understand how you feel.  I get bullied, too.  I know someone who cut.  You shouldn’t have to go that route.  You could really hurt yourself.  It’s OK.  You can make it through.  You should try writing poems.  That’s what I do.  It helps me empty out my feelings.  It’s like I am a new person.  I many not know you Jonah but I have a feeling you can find something else other than cutting.  You put your life on the line when you cut.  Do me a favor and try not to cut again. – Ashley

Dear Jonah,
Don’t even bother with those people.  They are haters and what you are is a very special person.  You are yourself.  They probably feel bad about themselves.  They haven’t seen the inside of the book, they just looked ta the cover.  You are wonderfully made in your own way. – Salera

Dear Jonah.
As your friend, please don’t listen to mean people.  You should not let them get to you.  Tell a teacher or talk to a friend.  You are stronger than that so JUST BE YOURSELF. 

Dear Jonah,
It is OK.  Believe it or not you are not the only one that gets bullied.  It’s not fair for the victim of the problem.  They probably bully you and other people to make them feel better about themselves.

Dear Jonah,
Sometimes I get bullied about my hair, my skin, my clothes, but then I met some friends and they stood up for me.  I stood up for them.  And yes!  I did kinda bully that’s only because they hurt me so what I say is it’s “Back fire time!” but my friends would say “NO!  It’s not worth it.”  I took their advice and whne I stopped, they stopped.

If I were Jonah’s friend I would always encourage him to never give up no matter how many things that go on in his life.  He should never give up on life.  I would help him through his problems.  I would start a club for people just like Jonah and other people.  I would tell him they’re jealous and the only reason they do that is because something’s wrong with them.  I would tell him:  the song called “You are beautiful.” – Ziann

I would say just ignore them and tell an adult. – Jeriona

It will be OK.  You are who you are.  Don’t care what other people say.  You are fine the way you are.  You can just ignore them and come play with me.

Dear Jonah,
I know you’ve been put down and bullied a lot, but don’t listen.  Just a few minutes ago I got called ugly.  I know I’m beautiful and I believe that.  They’re just jealous and hatin’.  One day those bullies will be punished.  Just think that.  Wish you wonderful things. – Anneliese

Dear Jonah,
Just live your life and there are people who care about you.  What you think of you is what matters. – Teondra

What I would say to Jonah if I were his friend – i would say I’m your friend.  Ignore people.  be strong.  You’re a good person.  Don’t let people get to you. – Jennile

Just remember we’ll all be here for you. – Arian

Don’t worry about what they say.  It’s not true.  I will always be your friend.  You did not do anything wrong to them.  They are just jealous of your greatness.  Just don’t worry.  They just don’t know how hurt you feel. – Tyana

If I was your friend I would have your back and be by your side no matter what.  Brush it off. – Alaunys

Dear Jonah,
I know what you’re going through.  I get bullied every day.  Sometimes the best you can do is ignore it.  If people call you stupid try saying, “If I’m so dumb let me see your report card.”  People will freeze if you say that. If a girl picks on you say, “Stop flirting.” If it’s a boy say, “Stop hatin’.”…I know you can do it.  Go Jonah! – Janeshja

I’ll be here with you all the way.  You won’t hurt or have to cry any more.  I know there are very violent people out there.  Don’t let people get to you.  Either they like you or they are jealous of you.  I know you may want to hurt yourself…I wish you all I have. – Amari