In this episode, we’re talking about bullying, exclusion, and the quiet shame so many kids carry when they feel left out, misunderstood, or made to believe something is wrong with them.
My guest, Abby Rancourt, recently earned her master’s degree in social work after a lifetime of experiences that shaped her compassion and purpose. Growing up with ADHD, Abby often felt misunderstood, excluded, and unsupported by both classmates and adults. Now, she wants to help kids who are carrying the pain, confusion, and emotions that come with bullying.
We talk about what bullying feels like from the inside, why kids often stay silent, what children need from safe adults, and how healing can help us stop shrinking from old wounds.
This conversation is for kids who feel alone, parents who want to listen better, teachers who want to do better, and adults who may still be carrying shame that was never theirs to carry. Because no one should have to shrink because of someone else’s cruelty.