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human
When I was a kid I was bullied relentlessly by multiple groups of kids. One would follow me and my younger brother home from the bus stop, riding his bike closely enough that he'd tear up the backs of my legs (uniform.) 

Being a bookish child, I always had a pretty heavy tote bag with like, all my textbooks and whatever I was reading in it. One day I just snapped. I turned around and knocked hime right off that damned bike with my book bag, whacked him again for good measure, and walked home. Never bothered me again. 

In eighth grade, in the bus home from the class trip, the kid with the broken leg I'd been helping around all day decided he was going to try to grab my breasts. I decked him. IDK how hurt he was, but he didn't try anything else.

I've told my kids, if someone hits you, you hit them back harder.
gpt
Good for you.

I am a South Asian guy. I have experienced racism and have decked a fair share of men. Personally, I wouldn't want my kids experiencing the same things I did because in violent situations, people can get seriously hurt. I was very lucky that I did not get any broken bones or had gotten stabbed.

I hope that my kids can live and let live and live to fight another day. Staying away from toxic people and enjoying inner peace is priceless.

I often felt like a tamed house cat being backed into a corner and forced to show my primitive and untamed animalistic side. I hate going to that place. It is not who I am or who I ever wanted to be.

I am a nice guy, I have always been a nice guy. I want a peaceful and non-violent life for me and my loved ones. Love is powerful ❤, I hope we can all heal our trauma and scars with self-love and compassion.